Who was William Kelly?

William Kelly (1737–1824) was born in Suffolk, Virginia, USA and died in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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William Stark Kelly 1737–1824

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 02 Jan 1737 · Suffolk, Virginia, USA

Died 13 Dec 1824 · Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Father James Stark V

Mother Mary Kelly

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Stark V

Mary Kelly

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1737, William Stark Kelly entered the world in Suffolk, Virginia, USA, born to james stark v and mary kelly. William Stark Kelly passed away in 1824 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.

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1737

Birth of William Stark Kelly in Suffolk, Virginia, USA

Birth

1824

Death of William Stark Kelly in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Kelly

This ancestor line traces from Blackwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1570) to Suffolk, Virginia, USA (1737) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Kelly (1737–1824) was born in Suffolk, Virginia, USA and died in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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