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James J Kelly 1863–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1863

Birth Location: Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 17 Jan 1940

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father:

Mother: Mary Grant

Spouse(s): Mary Nevin

Children(s): Jane Kelly

The story of James J Kelly began in 1863 in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1911, James J Kelly resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, James J Kelly resided in Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . James J Kelly married Mary A Nevin, and had children including Jane Kelly. James J Kelly passed away in 1940 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James J Kelly began in 1863 in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1911, James J Kelly resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, James J Kelly resided in Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • James J Kelly married Mary A Nevin, and had children including Jane Kelly.
  • James J Kelly passed away in 1940 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Grant
1833–1910
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Nevin
1863–1943
Birth Location: Ireland
MN

Children(s)

Jane Kelly
1906–
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Kelly's Ancestors

Self
James Kelly
1863–1940
Birth Place: Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Mary Grant
1833–1910
Ireland
Grandparents
James McCourt
1801–
Tyrrone, Ireland
Rose McHugh
1800–
Curren, Tyrone, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas McCourt
1776–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Kelly's Descendants

1.
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James (J) Kelly (21 Dec 1863–17 Jan 1940) m. Mary (A.) Nevin (9 Feb 1863–1 Jun 1943)
  1. 1. Jane Kelly 1906–

James Kelly's Timeline

7 Records

1863
21 Dec 1863
Birth of James J Kelly in Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1911
1911
Age 48
James J Kelly resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
James J Kelly resided here in Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 67
James J Kelly resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 72
James J Kelly resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 77
James J Kelly resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
17 Jan 1940
Age 77
Death of James J Kelly in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1863
    Event Place: Philadelphia City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0253; FHL microfilm: 2341876
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1648; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1809
    [3] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 51; Certificate Number Range: 147451-150900
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 000001-002550
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 48, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1648; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1809

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0253; FHL microfilm: 2341876

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 000001-002550
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