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Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly 1843–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jul 1843

Birth Location: Perry, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 18 Dec 1912

Death Location: Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: William Kelly

Mother: Rutha Alexander

Spouse(s): Bradford Ward

Children(s): Sarah Ward, Rutha Ward, Jacob Ward, Thomas Ward, James Ward, Martha Ward, William Ward

The story of Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly began in 1843 in Perry, Tennessee, United States. In 1850, Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided in Perry, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided in District 11, Linden, Perry, Tennessee, USA. Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly married Bradford A Ward, and had children including Jacob F Ward, James William Ward, Martha E Ward, Rutha Ward, Sarah B Ward, Thomas A Ward, William Ward. Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly passed away in 1912 in Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly began in 1843 in Perry, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided in Perry, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided in District 11, Linden, Perry, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly married Bradford A Ward, and had children including Jacob F Ward, James William Ward, Martha E Ward, Rutha Ward, Sarah B Ward, Thomas A Ward, William Ward.
  • Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly passed away in 1912 in Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Kelly
1787–1855
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
WK
Rutha Alexander
1797–1878
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
RA

Spouses(s)

Bradford Ward
1839–1880
Birth Location: Perry County, Tennessee
BW

Children(s)

Sarah Ward
1880–1929
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
SW
Rutha Ward
1874–
Birth Location: Perry, Tennessee, USA
RW
Jacob Ward
1873–
Birth Location: Perry, Tennessee, USA
JW
Thomas Ward
1868–
Birth Location: Tennessee
TW
James Ward
1867–1948
Birth Location: Tennessee
JW
Martha Ward
1872–1943
Birth Location: Midldle, Perry Co., Tennessee
MW
William Ward
1872–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
WW

Elvira Kelly's Ancestors

Self
Elvira Kelly
1843–1912
Birth Place: Perry, Tennessee, United States
Parents
William Kelly
1787–1855
South Carolina, United States
Rutha Alexander
1797–1878
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James KELLY
1760–1843
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Anne (Frances) Galbaly
1800–1840
Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States
Thomas Alexander
1770–1854
Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina
Elizabeth Davidson
1775–1850
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Walter Kelly
1728–1774
Mary Serre
1730–1774
John Alexander
1732–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter (O'Ceallais)
1700–1760
Elizabeth
1703–
Noah SERRE
1688–1745
Esther Gillet
1690–1730

Elvira Kelly's Descendants

1.
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Elvira (Olivia (Vira)) Kelly (22 Jul 1843–18 Dec 1912) m. Bradford (A) Ward (12 Aug 1839–1880)
  1. 1. Sarah (B) Ward 1880–1929
  2. 2. Rutha Ward 1874–
  3. 3. Jacob (F) Ward 1873–
  4. 4. Thomas (A) Ward 1868–
  5. 5. James (William) Ward 1867–1948
  6. 6. Martha (E) Ward 1872–1943
  7. 7. William Ward 1872–

Elvira Kelly's Timeline

7 Records

1843
22 Jul 1843
Birth of Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly in Perry, Tennessee, United States
Perry, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 7
Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided here in Perry, Tennessee, USA
Perry, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided here in District 11, Linden, Perry, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Linden, Perry, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided here in District 11, Perry, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Perry, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided here in Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly resided here in Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
1912
18 Dec 1912
Age 69
Death of Elvira Olivia (Vira) Kelly in Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1843
    Event Place: Perry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Page: 431a; Enumeration District: 150
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 500B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, Scott, Missouri; Roll: 903; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0108
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374815
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 134a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Perry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 134a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Linden, Perry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1553; Page: 500B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 11, Perry, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 11, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: 1274; Page: 431a; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richland, Scott, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, Scott, Missouri; Roll: 903; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0108

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 20a; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374815

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1912
    Event Place: Canalou, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sikeston, New Madrid County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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