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Alva Jay Kelley 1884–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 6, 1884

Birth Location: Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan, USA

Death Date: December 30, 1939

Death Location: New Haven Center, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA

Father: Elzey Confirmed

Mother: Adella Reynolds

Spouse(s): Elizabeth DeLong, Malora Plank

Children(s): Ruth Kelley, Ruby Kelley, Robert Kelley, Kenneth Kelley

In 1884, Alva Jay Kelley entered the world in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan, USA, born to Elzey Allen Kelley 2Gg Died From Bright S Disease Aka Nephritis Kidney Inflammation Dna Confirmed And Adella Elizabeth Delia Reynolds. In 1900, Alva Jay Kelley resided in Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Alva Jay Kelley resided in Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA. Alva Jay Kelley married Elizabeth Harriet Delong, Malora A Laura Plank, and had children including Kenneth Richard Kelley, Robert Elize Kelley, Ruby Marguerite Kelley, Ruth Kelley. Alva Jay Kelley passed away in 1939 in New Haven Center, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Alva Jay Kelley entered the world in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan, USA, born to Elzey Allen Kelley 2Gg Died From Bright S Disease Aka Nephritis Kidney Inflammation Dna Confirmed And Adella Elizabeth Delia Reynolds.
  • In 1900, Alva Jay Kelley resided in Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Alva Jay Kelley resided in Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA.
  • Alva Jay Kelley married Elizabeth Harriet Delong, Malora A Laura Plank, and had children including Kenneth Richard Kelley, Robert Elize Kelley, Ruby Marguerite Kelley, Ruth Kelley.
  • Alva Jay Kelley passed away in 1939 in New Haven Center, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elzey Confirmed
1853–1919
Birth Location: Oneida, Butler County, Ohio, USA
EC
Adella Reynolds
1865–1888
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
AR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth DeLong
1883–1974
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
ED
Malora Plank
1890–1969
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
MP

Children(s)

Ruth Kelley
1915–
Birth Location: Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
RK
Ruby Kelley
1920–2007
Birth Location: Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
RK
Robert Kelley
1921–1982
Birth Location: Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
RK
Kenneth Kelley
1924–
Birth Location: Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
KK

Alva Kelley's Ancestors

Self
Alva Kelley
1884–1939
Birth Place: Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Parents
Elzey Allen Kelley 2GG, Died from Bright's Disease AKA Nephritis (kidney Inflammation), DNA Confirmed
1853–1919
Oneida, Butler County, Ohio, USA
Adella (Elizabeth "Delia") Reynolds
1865–1888
Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Orpheus "Joe" "Old Joe" Kelley 3GG, Pioneer of Eaton County, Died from being kicked in the head by his horse, EOL, DNA) Confirmed
1829–1870
Belfast, Ireland
Lucinda ("Lucy" Metcalf , 3GG, Twin to Delilah, Pioneer of Eaton County, Died from edema due to congestive heart failure, DNA) Confirmed
1823–1881
Ashland County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
David copy)
1803–1885
Catherine copy)
1802–1879
Vachel Confirmed
1783–1874
Deborah Confirmed
1798–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel 5GG
1780–1860
Pvt. Confirmed
1760–1841
Rachel Confirmed
1761–1831
Reginal Confirmed
1724–1834
Sarah EOL
1745–1787

Alva Kelley's Descendants

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Alva (Jay) Kelley (May 6, 1884–December 30, 1939) m. Elizabeth (Harriet) DeLong (July 18, 1883–March 27, 1974) m. Malora (A. "Laura") Plank (1890–About 1969)
  1. 1. Ruth Kelley 1915– m. Kenneth (E.) Simpson 1902– m. Frank Kik 1902–1949
  2. 2. Ruby (Marguerite) Kelley 1920–2007 m. Harry (E. Gray) Jr. 1922–
    1. 1. Harry (Earl Gray) III 1944–2013
  3. 3. Robert (Elize) Kelley 1921–1982
  4. 4. Kenneth (Richard) Kelley 1924– m. Delores (Caroline) Higby 1926–

Alva Kelley's Timeline

7 Records

1884
May 6, 1884
Birth of Alva Jay Kelley in Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Alva Jay Kelley resided here in Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Alva Jay Kelley resided here in Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
Alva Jay Kelley resided here in Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Alva Jay Kelley resided here in New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Alva Jay Kelley resided here in New Haven, New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
New Haven, New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
1939
December 30, 1939
Age 55
Death of Alva Jay Kelley in New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 6, 1884
    Event Place: Oneida, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: 713; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1240713

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sumner, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: T624_648; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374661

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Gratiot County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan; Roll: T625_764; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: New Haven, New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340724

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elm Hall
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 95; Film Description: 1908 Clinton-1908 Lapeer

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 30, 1939
    Event Place: New Haven, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Haven Center, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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