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John W. G. Kelley 1845 – 1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1845

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Sep 1918

Death Location: Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States

Father: Nathan Kelley

Mother: Emelia Riggs

Spouse(s): Mary Duncan

Children(s): Rose Kelley, Charles Kelley, Edith Kelley, Francis White, Mary Kelley, Bessey Kelley, Estella Kelley

John W. G. Kelley was born in 1845 in Tennessee, USA, the child of Nathan R Kelley and Emelia "Edith" Riggs. John W. G. Kelley married Mary Elizabeth Duncan, and had children including Rose Kelley, Charles J Kelley, Edith M Kelley, Francis Marion White, Mary Van Dora Kelley, Bessey Mae Kelley, Estella M Kelley. John W. G. Kelley passed away in 1918 in Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • John W. G. Kelley was born in 1845 in Tennessee, USA, the child of Nathan R Kelley and Emelia "Edith" Riggs.
  • John W. G. Kelley married Mary Elizabeth Duncan, and had children including Rose Kelley, Charles J Kelley, Edith M Kelley, Francis Marion White, Mary Van Dora Kelley, Bessey Mae Kelley, Estella M Kelley.
  • John W. G. Kelley passed away in 1918 in Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Kelley
1811 – 1878
Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee
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Emelia Riggs
1844 – 1901
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Duncan
1860 – 1942
Birth Location: Williamson Co , Illinois
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Children(s)

Rose Kelley
1882 –
Birth Location: –
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Charles Kelley
1882 –
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
CK
Edith Kelley
1885 – 1943
Birth Location: Illinois
EK
Francis White
1886 – 1963
Birth Location: Carbondale, Ill
FW
Mary Kelley
1890 – 1947
Birth Location: Illinois
MK
Bessey Kelley
1894 – 1972
Birth Location: Carbondale, 111.
BK
Estella Kelley
1897 –
Birth Location: Illinois
EK

John Kelley's Ancestors

Self
John Kelley
1845 – 1918
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Nathan R Kelley
1811 – 1878
McMinn County, Tennessee
Emelia ("Edith") Riggs
1844 – 1901
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Joel (F.) Kelley
1772 – 1864
Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Letta (or Letty) Dougherty
1783 – 1865
South Carolina, United States
Rev (William Thomas) Riggs
1786 – 1846
Orange
Mary (A 'Polly') Long
1798 – 1849
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Richard Kelley
1727 – 1790
Susannah Hoyt
1744 – 1790
Major Dougherty
1748 – 1834
Esther Wells
1750 – 1823
Timothy Riggs
1760 – 1831
Ann Welch
1764 – 1805
Robert Long
1752 – 1812
Rhoda Casey
1778 – 1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Kelley
1697 – 1746
Sarah Nelson
1710 – 1782
James Hoyt
1708 – 1772
Hannah Gould
1715 – 1778
Charles O'Daugherty
1712 – 1763
Rebecca Cunningham
1715 – 1768
Joseph Wells
1701 – 1763
Hannah McClawhorn
1726 – 1779
Sgt Riggs
1723 – 1805
Sarah Taylor
1724 – 1799
Rev. Welch
1732 – 1793
Nancy Alexander
1734 – 1839
James Long
1740 – 1796
Prissilla Todd
1720 – 1796

John Kelley's Descendants

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John (W. G.) Kelley (14 Feb 1845 – 12 Sep 1918) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Duncan (10 Mar 1860 – 28 Dec 1942)
  1. 1. Rose Kelley (1882 – )
  2. 2. Charles (J) Kelley (abt 1882 – )
  3. 3. Edith (M) Kelley (1885 – 13 July 1943)
  4. 4. Francis (Marion) White (1886 – Dec 1963) m. Mary (Van Dora) Kelley (6 Apr 1890 – 18 Jan 1947)
    1. 1. Francis (Marion) White (abt 1907 – )
    2. 2. Marguerite (Elizabeth) White (29 Feb 1908 – 8 Sep 1992) m. Arvil (Bryan) Wiggins (abt 1898 – 12 Mar 1972)
      1. 1. Virginia (Billie) Wiggins (20 Feb 1923 – 21 Mar 1962) m. Major (Raymon Lee) McGinnis (5 Jan 1921 – 30 Nov 2004)
        1. 1. Raymon (Lee) McGinnis (1 July 1945 – 12 April 2012) m. Catherine (J) Bennett (16 Aug 1944 – )
        2. 2. Patrick (Bryan) McGinnis (17 Jun 1948 – ) m. Susie (Ann) Wood (22 Jan 1950 – 17 Nov 2013) m. Doris McDaniel m. Nancy (Lou Halliwell (Ruf, Jackson, Callahan)) Darling) (26 Jul 1936 – )
        3. 3. Mark (Ellsworth) McGinnis (3 Jun 1955 – ) m. Gloria (Jean) Hucks (27 Jun 1951 – ) m. Melody (Marilyn) Napod (1956 – )
      2. 2. Juanita (M) Wiggins (abt 1926 – 02 Aug 2016) m. Walter (Elves) Ramsey (21 Jul 1924 – 7 July 2013)
        1. 1. David (Scott) Ramsey (15 Mar 1947 – ) m. Lynn Lindsay
        2. 2. Bruce (Elves) Ramsey (25 Mar 1951 – ) m. Beth (A) Olson (Abt 1952 – abt 2009)
        3. 3. Jonathan (Lee) Ramsey (Sep 1951 – ) m. Mary (L) Goelzer
        4. 4. James (Monroe) Ramsey (abt 1956 – ) m. Monica (J.) Ramsey (abt 1962 – )
        5. 5. Virginia (Elizabeth (Ginger)) Ramsey (16 Jan 1959 – ) m. Timothy (Allen) Bremer m. Tom Boden
    3. 3. John ("Buck" Ivan) White (25 Mar 1910 – 25 Feb 1993) m. Opal Hutcheson (4 Jun 1920 – 14 Jan 1990)
    4. 4. Imogene (F) White (abt 1913 – 27 May 2000) m. Monroe Crawshaw (29 April 1912 – 11 May 1953) m. Thomas (Benjamin) Sanders (10 Apr 1910 – 28 Jun 1960)
      1. 1. Mary ((Merri) Elizabeth) Crawshaw (29 Nov 1933 – 7 Jan 2016) m. Fount (Grover) Warren (abt 1937 – 25 June 2014)
      2. 2. Sara (Sue) Sanders (abt 1940 – bef 1945)
  5. 5. Mary (Van Dora) Kelley (6 Apr 1890 – 18 Jan 1947) m. Francis (Marion) White (1886 – Dec 1963) m. Euell (Daniel 'Mel') Wiggins (1894 – 1972)
  6. 6. Bessey (Mae) Kelley (Jan 1894 – Abt 1972)
  7. 7. Estella (M) Kelley (Oct 1897 – )

John Kelley's Timeline

28 Records

1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 FEB 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Illinois
Illinois
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1841
14 Feb 1841
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1845
14 Feb 1845
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1845
Feb 1845
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1845
Feb 1845
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Tennessee
Tennessee
1845
14 Feb 1845
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1847
09 Jun 1847
Age 2
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in McMinn County, Tennessee
McMinn County, Tennessee
1847
9 June 1847
Age 2
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1847
abt 1847
Age 2
Birth of John W. G. Kelley in Illinois
Illinois
1850
1850
Age 5
John W. G. Kelley resided here in Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
John W. G. Kelley resided here in District 7, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 7, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
John W. G. Kelley resided here in Township 10 Range 1, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 1, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
John W. G. Kelley resided here in Grassy, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Grassy, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
John W. G. Kelley resided here in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
John W. G. Kelley resided here in Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1918
12 Sept 1918
Age 73
Death of John W. G. Kelley in Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States
Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States
1918
12 September 1918
Age 73
Death of John W. G. Kelley in Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 73
Death of John W. G. Kelley in Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States
Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States
1925
24 May 1925
Age 80
Death of John W. G. Kelley in Paradise, Wise, Texas, United States
Paradise, Wise, Texas, United States
1925
24 May 1925
Age 80
Death of John W. G. Kelley in Paradise, Texas, USA
Paradise, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240307
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1258; Page: 413; Family History Library Film: 805258
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1262; Page: 253; Family History Library Film: 805262
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 338A; Image: 766
    [7] Web: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995
    [8] Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Jun 1847
    Event Place: McMinn County, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 FEB 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 June 1847
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Illinois

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1847
    Event Place: Illinois

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1845
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240307

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1845
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1841
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1845
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240307

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 338A; Image: 766

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1258; Page: 413; Family History Library Film: 805258
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1262; Page: 253; Family History Library Film: 805262

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 1, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grassy, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Chicago, Illinois, U.S., Voter Registration, 1888
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240307

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Makanda, Jackson, Illinois; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240307

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson CO, IL
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sept 1918
    Event Place: Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 September 1918
    Event Place: Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1925
    Event Place: Paradise, Wise, Texas, United States

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1925
    Event Place: Paradise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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