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John Kelley 1668–1735 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 June 1668

Birth Location: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 30 November 1735

Death Location: West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Sr

Mother: Sarah (Kelley)

Spouse(s): Elizabeth (Kelley), Elizabeth Emery

Children(s): William Kelly, Davice Kelley, Richard Kelly, Lydia Morse, Elizabeth Morss, Jonathan Kelly, Moses Kelley, Daniel Kelly, Elizabeth Kelly, Hannah Kelly, Judith Kelly, Mary Kelly, Sarah Kelly, Stephen Kelly

The story of John Kelley began in 1668 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1688, John Kelley resided in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts. John Kelley married Elizabeth Emery, Elizabeth M Emery Kelley, and had children including Daniel Kelly, Davice Kelley, Elizabeth Kelly, Elizabeth Morss, Hannah Kelly, Jonathan Kelly, Judith Kelly, Lydia Morse, Mary Kelly, Moses Kelley, Richard Kelly, Sarah Kelly, Stephen Kelly, William Thomas Kelly. John Kelley passed away in 1735 in West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Kelley began in 1668 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • In 1688, John Kelley resided in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
  • John Kelley married Elizabeth Emery, Elizabeth M Emery Kelley, and had children including Daniel Kelly, Davice Kelley, Elizabeth Kelly, Elizabeth Morss, Hannah Kelly, Jonathan Kelly, Judith Kelly, Lydia Morse, Mary Kelly, Moses Kelley, Richard Kelly, Sarah Kelly, Stephen Kelly, William Thomas Kelly.
  • John Kelley passed away in 1735 in West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1642–1718
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Sarah (Kelley)
1648–1715
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth (Kelley)
1679–1735
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Elizabeth Emery
1680–1753
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

William Kelly
1780–1842
Birth Location: Leicestershire, England
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Davice Kelley
1716–1773
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Richard Kelly
1703–1774
Birth Location: Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Lydia Morse
1713–1795
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Elizabeth Morss
1698–1762
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Jonathan Kelly
1697–1783
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Moses Kelley
1721–1737
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Daniel Kelly
1716–1773
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Elizabeth Kelly
1714–1742
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Hannah Kelly
1711–1784
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Judith Kelly
1702–1738
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Mary Kelly
1708–1746
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Sarah Kelly
1718–1804
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Stephen Kelly
1706–1722
Birth Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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John Kelley's Ancestors

Self
John Kelley
1668–1735
Birth Place: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
John Kelly Sr
1642–1718
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah (Knight) (Kelley)
1648–1715
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
John (Marion) Kelley
1615–1644
Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
Mary (Nancy Bishop) (Kelley)
1619–1716
Kingston, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Richard Knight
1602–1683
Romsey, Test Valley Borough, Hampshire, England
Agnes Knight
–1679
England
Great-Grandparents
Michel Kelly
1592–1644
Alice (Kelley)
1595–1639
Lady Abbott
1590–1680
William III
1565–1630
Sir Coffley
1568–1655
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth (Kelley)
1564–1610
Sir Abbott
1550–1624
Bridget Wylley
1552–1625

John Kelley's Descendants

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John Kelley (17 June 1668–30 November 1735) m. Elizabeth (M Emery) (Kelley) (1679–About 1735) m. Elizabeth Emery (1680–2 May 1753)
  1. 1. William (Thomas) Kelly 1780–1842
    1. 1. George (Washington "Wash" Kelley) Sr 1826–1904 m. Sarah (Lucinda "Sally" Smith) (Kelley) 1827–1903
      1. 1. Thomas Kelly 1845–1926 m. Minerva (Young) (Kelly) 1848–1894 m. Nancy (E) Kelly 1867–1914
        1. 1. George (W) Kelly 1873–1945 m. Fannie (Helton) (Kelly) 1881–1961 m. Harriet Kelly 1875–1949
        2. 2. Thomas Kelley 1881–
        3. 3. William Kelley 1891–
        4. 4. Sampson Kelley 1899–1927
        5. 5. Ollie Young 1889–
        6. 6. Ira Kelley 1887–
        7. 7. Polly (A) Kelley 1885–
        8. 8. Matilda Young 1891–
        9. 9. James Kelley 1889–1946
        10. 10. Gensel (J.) Kelly 1877–
        11. 11. Lucinda Kelly 1868–
        12. 12. Arminda Kelly 1871–
        13. 13. Sarah (J.) Kelly 1875–
        14. 14. 1879–
        15. 15. Frederick (B) Kelley 1903–
        16. 16. Molly (Kelly) Hurst 1891–
      2. 2. A (J) Kelley 1848–
      3. 3. Louise Kelley 1850–
      4. 4. Jane Kelley 1852–1908
      5. 5. Leander (C) Kelley 1854–1923
      6. 6. Wm Kelley 1856–1926
      7. 7. George (Washington Kelly) Jr 1866–1947
      8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Kelly 1847–1914
      9. 9. John Kelly 1867–
      10. 10. Sarah Kelley 1849–
      11. 11. Catherine Kelley 1849–
      12. 12. Flora Kelley 1859–
      13. 13. Gertrude Kelley 1865–
    2. 2. Mary Smith 1827–
  2. 2. Davice Kelley 1716–1773
  3. 3. Richard Kelly 1703–1774
  4. 4. Lydia Morse 1713–1795
  5. 5. Elizabeth Morss 1698–1762
  6. 6. Jonathan Kelly 1697–1783
  7. 7. Moses Kelley 1721–1737
  8. 8. Daniel Kelly 1716–1773
  9. 9. Elizabeth Kelly 1714–1742
  10. 10. Hannah Kelly 1711–1784
  11. 11. Judith Kelly 1702–1738
  12. 12. Mary Kelly 1708–1746
  13. 13. Sarah Kelly 1718–1804
  14. 14. Stephen Kelly 1706–1722

John Kelley's Timeline

7 Records

1668
17 June 1668
Birth of John Kelley in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1688
1688
Age 20
John Kelley resided here in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
1696
1 Nov 1696
Age 28
John Kelley was married in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
1735
1735
Age 67
John Kelley was married
None
1735
Abt 1735
Age 67
John Kelley resided here in Essex
Essex
1735
30 November 1735
Age 67
Death of John Kelley in Massachusetts, British America
Massachusetts, British America
1735
15 Dec 1735
Age 67
John Kelley - Probate in Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 June 1668
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories
    [8] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1696
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] American Marriages Before 1699
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
    [5] North America, Family Histories
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1735
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1668
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1688
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1735
    Event Place: Essex
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
    Record Source: Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 November 1735
    Event Place: Massachusetts, British America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1735
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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