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Frank Wilton Kelly 1924–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1924

Birth Location: New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 2 Feb 1997

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Henry Kelly

Mother: Retha Ward

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1924, Frank Wilton Kelly entered the world in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry Hankins Kelly And Retha Lee Ward. In 1930, Frank Wilton Kelly resided in Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina. In 1935, Frank Wilton Kelly resided in Wilmington, North Carolina. Frank Wilton Kelly married Margaret Anne Davis. Frank Wilton Kelly passed away in 1997 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Frank Wilton Kelly entered the world in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Henry Hankins Kelly And Retha Lee Ward.
  • In 1930, Frank Wilton Kelly resided in Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1935, Frank Wilton Kelly resided in Wilmington, North Carolina.
  • Frank Wilton Kelly married Margaret Anne Davis.
  • Frank Wilton Kelly passed away in 1997 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Frank Kelly's Ancestors

Self
Frank Kelly
1924–1997
Birth Place: New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Henry Hankins Kelly
1900–1962
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
Retha (Lee) Ward
1899–1961
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
James (Franklin) Ward
1875–1954
Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Emma (Lee) Spivey
1880–1924
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
James Ward
1855–1885
Rachel Prince
1850–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Prince
1825–1892
Martha Norris
1828–1905

Frank Kelly's Timeline

6 Records

1924
11 Aug 1924
Birth of Frank Wilton Kelly in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 6
Frank Wilton Kelly resided here in Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina
Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina
1935
1935
Age 11
Frank Wilton Kelly resided here in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 16
Frank Wilton Kelly resided here in Cape Fear, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Cape Fear, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Frank Wilton Kelly resided here in Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1997
2 Feb 1997
Age 73
Death of Frank Wilton Kelly in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1924
    Event Place: New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147; Box: 204
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cape Fear, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2950; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 65-3
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 243-22-0914; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 153.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] North Carolina Birth Index
    [7] North Carolina Death Collection
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tabor, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 153.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wilmington, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cape Fear, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2950; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 65-3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cape Fear, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cape Fear, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2950; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 65-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147; Box: 204

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1997
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 243-22-0914; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] North Carolina Death Collection
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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