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James Ellsworth Kelly 1909–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1909

Birth Location: Newport, RI, USA

Death Date: 12 Nov 1992

Death Location: Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA

Father: Thomas Kelly

Mother: Elizabeth Wright

Spouse(s): Ruth Barker

Children(s): Barbara Kelly, Beverly Kelly

The story of James Ellsworth Kelly began in 1909 in Newport, RI, USA. In 1910, James Ellsworth Kelly resided in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. In 1915, James Ellsworth Kelly resided in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. James Ellsworth Kelly married Ruth Irene Barker, and had children including Barbara Joan Kelly, Beverly Joyce Kelly. James Ellsworth Kelly passed away in 1992 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Ellsworth Kelly began in 1909 in Newport, RI, USA.
  • In 1910, James Ellsworth Kelly resided in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1915, James Ellsworth Kelly resided in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
  • James Ellsworth Kelly married Ruth Irene Barker, and had children including Barbara Joan Kelly, Beverly Joyce Kelly.
  • James Ellsworth Kelly passed away in 1992 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Kelly
1863–1949
Birth Location: Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
TK
Elizabeth Wright
1864–1939
Birth Location: Canada
EW

Spouses(s)

Ruth Barker
1910–1973
Birth Location: RI, USA
RB

Children(s)

Barbara Kelly
1933–2005
Birth Location: Newport, RI, USA
BK
Beverly Kelly
1935–2010
Birth Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
BK

James Kelly's Ancestors

Self
James Kelly
1909–1992
Birth Place: Newport, RI, USA
Parents
Thomas Albert Kelly
1863–1949
Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth (Victoria) Wright
1864–1939
Canada
Grandparents
James Kelly
1831–1894
Carlisle, Cumberland, England
Elizabeth (Jane) Smith
1830–1907
Stockport, Cheshire, England
Richard (W.) Wright
1840–1926
Leeds, Ontario, Canada(England)
Elizabeth Simpson
1849–1905
Westmoreland, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Edward Kelly
1811–1862
Margaret
1811–1883
Thomas Smith
1805–
Hannah
1813–1866
John Wright
1810–1888
Margery Bridges
1808–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Kelly
1780–
Honora Bryne
1785–1851
James Foster
1790–
Ezekiel Marsland
1781–1860
Jenny Marsland
1780–

James Kelly's Descendants

1.
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James (Ellsworth) Kelly (11 Mar 1909–12 Nov 1992) m. Ruth (Irene) Barker (30 Sept 1910–22 Apr 1973)
  1. 1. Barbara (Joan) Kelly 1933–2005 m. Vernon (Dean) French 1932–1997
  2. 2. Beverly (Joyce) Kelly 1935–2010 m. Joseph (Anthony) Rizzo 1932–1995

James Kelly's Timeline

30 Records

1909
11 Mar 1909
Birth of James Ellsworth Kelly in Newport, RI, USA
Newport, RI, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1915
1915
Age 6
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1925
1925
Age 16
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1928
1928
Age 19
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1932
1932
Age 23
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1938
1938
Age 29
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1940
1940
Age 31
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1941
1941
Age 32
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1942
1942
Age 33
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1944
1944
Age 35
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1945
1945
Age 36
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1946
1946
Age 37
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1947
1947
Age 38
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1948
1948
Age 39
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1949
1949
Age 40
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1952
1952
Age 43
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Arizona, USA
1955
Abt 1955
Age 46
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson , Ariz.
Tucson , Ariz.
1956
1956
Age 47
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1958
1958
Age 49
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Arizona, USA
1959
1959
Age 50
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Arizona, USA
1984
1984
Age 75
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
1986
1986
Age 77
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
1992
12 Nov 1992
Age 83
Death of James Ellsworth Kelly in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
1993
1993
Age 84
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
1996
1996
Age 87
James Ellsworth Kelly resided here in Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1909
    Event Place: Newport, RI, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03760; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 3-26
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 036-09-0207; Issue State: Rhode Island; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Rhode Island, State Censuses
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1670; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 43
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341903
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1437; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375450
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: T624_1437; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375450

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1670; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 43

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Newport Ward 1, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341903

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Newport Mercury; Publication Date: 10 Jun 1932; Publication Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA; ,0.80914086,0.51382864,0.99270874&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03760; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 3-26
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1955
    Event Place: Tucson , Ariz.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 28 Apr 1955; Publication Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA; ,0.037022807,0.61055166,0.36212793&xid=3398
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 9 May 1955; Publication Place: Paterson, New Jersey, USA; ,0.032501798,0.9804941,0.2677609&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Tucson, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Tucson, AZ
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Tucson, AZ
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Tucson, AZ
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Tucson; State: Arizona; Year(s): 1993-1995
    [3] U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Tucson; State: Arizona; Year(s): 1993-1994

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Tucson, AZ
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03760; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 3-26

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1992
    Event Place: Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 036-09-0207; Issue State: Rhode Island; Issue Date: Before 1951
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