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Margaret Elizabeth Kelley 1830–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 October 1830

Birth Location: Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1917

Death Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Daniel Kelley

Mother: Sarah Black

Spouse(s): Albert Sr

Children(s): Robert Gillespie, America Gillespie, Margaret Gillespie, Albert Jr, Georgia Gillespie, Morgan Gillespie, Thomas Gillespie, Franklin Gillespie, Sarah Gillespie, Emma Gillespie, J Gillespie, J Glasby, America Gillespie, William Gillespie, Emma Gillespie

Margaret Elizabeth Kelley was born in 1830 in Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA, the child of Daniel Calloway Kelley And Sarah Ann Keziah Black. In 1850, Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided in Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1870, Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided in Garvin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. Margaret Elizabeth Kelley married Albert Westmoreland Gillespie Sr, and had children including Albert Westmoreland Wesley Gillespie Jr, America Isabelle Gillespie, America Isabelle Vesipules Gillespie, Emma Gillespie, Emma Tallie Gillespie, Franklin Frank George Gillespie, Georgia Anne Gillespie, J F Glasby, J T Gillespie, Margaret Elizabeth Lizzie Gillespie, Morgan Lee Gillespie, Robert Winfield Bob Gillespie, Sarah Sallie Trescott Gillespie, Thomas Albert Tommie Gillespie, William Gillespie. Margaret Elizabeth Kelley passed away in 1917 in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Margaret Elizabeth Kelley was born in 1830 in Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA, the child of Daniel Calloway Kelley And Sarah Ann Keziah Black.
  • In 1850, Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided in Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided in Garvin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • Margaret Elizabeth Kelley married Albert Westmoreland Gillespie Sr, and had children including Albert Westmoreland Wesley Gillespie Jr, America Isabelle Gillespie, America Isabelle Vesipules Gillespie, Emma Gillespie, Emma Tallie Gillespie, Franklin Frank George Gillespie, Georgia Anne Gillespie, J F Glasby, J T Gillespie, Margaret Elizabeth Lizzie Gillespie, Morgan Lee Gillespie, Robert Winfield Bob Gillespie, Sarah Sallie Trescott Gillespie, Thomas Albert Tommie Gillespie, William Gillespie.
  • Margaret Elizabeth Kelley passed away in 1917 in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Kelley
1789–1849
Birth Location: Macon, Bib County, Georgia, USA
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Sarah Black
1799–1849
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Albert Sr
1828–1908
Birth Location: Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Robert Gillespie
1857–1922
Birth Location: South Carolina
RG
America Gillespie
1853–1935
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
AG
Margaret Gillespie
1859–1907
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
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Albert Jr
1861–1937
Birth Location: Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
AJ
Georgia Gillespie
1862–1931
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
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Morgan Gillespie
1864–1941
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Thomas Gillespie
1866–1939
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
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Franklin Gillespie
1868–1960
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
FG
Sarah Gillespie
1871–1938
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
SG
Emma Gillespie
1875–1963
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
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J Gillespie
1845–1848
Birth Location: –
JG
J Glasby
1867–1934
Birth Location: South Carolina
JG
America Gillespie
1852–1935
Birth Location: Location, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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William Gillespie
1861–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
WG
Emma Gillespie
1864–1935
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Margaret Kelley's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Kelley
1830–1917
Birth Place: Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Daniel Calloway Kelley
1789–1849
Macon, Bib County, Georgia, USA
Sarah (Ann Keziah) Black
1799–1849
Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Kelley
1758–1841
Albemarle Parish, Sussex County, Virginia
John Black
1777–1854
Saluda, Edgefield District (now Saluda Co.), SC, South Carolina, USA
Susannah (Catherine) Hite
1771–1850
Edgefield, SC, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Schwartz
1740–1820
Rosine Kraus
1753–
Johann (Germany-Heitz
1730–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes (BLACK)
1715–1800
Catharina BISCHMAYERS
1720–1800
Johann Kraus
1712–1773
ANNA KRAUDTIN
1720–1794

Margaret Kelley's Descendants

1.
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Margaret (Elizabeth) Kelley (12 October 1830–19 May 1917) m. Albert (Westmoreland Gillespie) Sr (3 March 1828–12 Nov 1908)
  1. 1. Robert (Winfield 'Bob") Gillespie 1857–1922 m. Mary (Louvenia*) Walker 1862–1924
    1. 1. Ruby Gillespie 1890–1934 m. John (Hampton Hicks) Sr. 1885–1944
      1. 1. Francis (C.) Hicks 1921–2003 m. Hattie (Lee) Morgan 1920–2001
        1. 1. Doris (Elaine) Hicks 1950–2016
      2. 2. Ansel (Bernice*) Hicks 1910–1984 m. Bd Satterfield 1904–1976 m. Ernest (P.) Smith 1913–1977
        1. 1. Harold (Earl) Smith 1939–2022
      3. 3. Kathryn (Alice) Hicks 1912–1996 m. Joseph (Carl) Gibson 1910–1999
        1. 1. Louise (D) Gibson 1934–2018
        2. 2. Carl (Patrick Gibson) Sr 1941–2024
      4. 4. Robert (Lawrence) Hicks 1915–1988 m. Gelda Holland 1917–2002
      5. 5. Evelyn (Hicks Elliot) Williams 1917–1992
      6. 6. John (Hampton Hicks) Jr 1920–2002 m. Lester (Reid) Smith 1914–1997
      7. 7. Ruby (Mae Hicks) Carlisi 1923–2007 m. Giuseppe ((Joseph John)) Carlisi 1912–2012
      8. 8. Luther (McPhail) Hicks 1927–1960
      9. 9. J (D) Hicks 1930–1930
    2. 2. John (P.) Gillespie 1902–1963 m. Molita (Helen*) Hickman 1914–1965 m. Jessie (Lee) Knott 1903–1974 m. Tommie (Gerald) Hawkins 1909–1927
      1. 1. John (F. Gillespie) Jr 1925–2005
      2. 2. Edna (Earl) Gillespie 1923–2013 m. Lloyd (H) Hawkins 1915–
      3. 3. Mary (Virginia) Gillespie 1927–2006
    3. 3. Albert (Faith "Albertie" Gillespie) Sr 1896–1930 m. Sallie (Elizabeth) Gillespie 1900–1987
      1. 1. Albert (Fay Gillespie) Jr 1919–1977
      2. 2. Jack (Lawrence) Gillespie 1927–1999 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Berry 1932–2012
      3. 3. James (Castleberry) Gillespie 1923–1986
    4. 4. Robert (Hope) Gillespie 1892–1939 m. Elizabeth (S "Lizzie") Smith 1893–1918 m. Amanda Watkins 1891–1958
      1. 1. Frances (Elizabeth* "Lib" Gillespie-McAlister) Bruce 1918–1983
      2. 2. Lillian (Margaret Gillespie Elliott) Baldwin 1914–1995
      3. 3. Hamilton (Fredrick) Gillespie 1911–1995 m. M (Francis) Gillespie 1915–
      4. 4. Roy (Holder) Gillespie 1916–1975 m. Helen (Elizabeth) Powell 1919–1984
        1. 1. Randall (Herbert) Gillespie 1938–2023
    5. 5. Prudence (Lenora) Gillespie 1885–1920 m. William (Andrew) Dobson 1874–1926
      1. 1. Addie (Lee) Dobson 1919–2003
      2. 2. Herman Dobson 1902–1968
      3. 3. Arthur Dobson 1904–1977
      4. 4. Wilton Dobson 1905–1980
      5. 5. Lila Dobson 1907–1929
      6. 6. Rubie Dobson 1909–2002
      7. 7. Annie Dobson 1911–1995
      8. 8. Landon Dobson 1912–1991
      9. 9. Tennie Dobson 1914–1980
      10. 10. Edward Dobson 1916–1977
      11. 11. Walter Dobson 1918–1972
      12. 12. Laura (Pearle) Dobson 1920–1920
    6. 6. Mrs (Paul McAllister) Gillespie 1888–1963 m. A (Frank) McAlister 1879–
      1. 1. Elizabeth McAlister 1919–
    7. 7. Judy Gillespie 1890–
  2. 2. America (Isabelle) Gillespie 1853–1935
  3. 3. Margaret (Elizabeth 'Lizzie') Gillespie 1859–1907 m. George ('Wilkes') Kelly\Kelley 1854–1936
    1. 1. Margaret (Anne 'Annie') Kelley 1879–1948
    2. 2. Emma (Isabella) Kelly\Kelley 1880–1939
    3. 3. Judy (Estelle) Kelly\Kelley 1882–1963
    4. 4. William ('Frank' Kelley\Kelly) Sr 1890–1945 m. Nellie Kelley 1905–1991
      1. 1. Helen (Kelley) Elrod 1929–2022 m. Marvin (Rogers) Elrod 1934–2017
      2. 2. Andrew Kelley 1923–2009 m. Jimmie Shirley 1922–2018 m. Harley (Paulina) Macomson 1919–1989
      3. 3. Frances Kelley 1926–
      4. 4. William (Frank Kelley) Jr 1931–1954
      5. 5. Beatrice Cheek 1916–
    5. 5. Austin (Wilkes Kelly\Kelley) Pvt 1895–1970
    6. 6. Berta (M "Bertie") Kelly\Kelley 1899–1981
    7. 7. Betty (H) Kelley\Kelly 1901–1994
    8. 8. William (Francis) Kelly\Kelley 1902–1968 m. Nellie Walters 1905–1991 m. Dorothy (Lee "Dolly") Link 1903–1981
    9. 9. Grace (L) Kelly\Kelley 1906–1988
    10. 10. Lee Kelley 1864–1941
    11. 11. Colie (Livingston) Kelly 1910–1992
    12. 12. Jesse (Gillard) Kelley 1912–1967
    13. 13. Edward (Harral) Kelly 1916–1918
    14. 14. James (Andrew) Kelly 1918–2012
  4. 4. Albert (Westmoreland 'Wesley' Gillespie) Jr 1861–1937
  5. 5. Georgia (Anne) Gillespie 1862–1931
  6. 6. Morgan (Lee) Gillespie 1864–1941
  7. 7. Thomas (Albert "Tommie") Gillespie 1866–1939
  8. 8. Franklin ('Frank' George) Gillespie 1868–1960
  9. 9. Sarah ("Sallie" Trescott) Gillespie 1871–1938
  10. 10. Emma (Tallie) Gillespie 1875–1963
  11. 11. J (T) Gillespie 1845–1848
  12. 12. J (F) Glasby 1867–1934
  13. 13. America (Isabelle Vesipules) Gillespie 1852–1935
  14. 14. William Gillespie 1861–
  15. 15. Emma Gillespie 1864–1935

Margaret Kelley's Timeline

7 Records

1830
12 October 1830
Birth of Margaret Elizabeth Kelley in Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 20
Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided here in Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided here in Garvin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Garvin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided here in Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided here in Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 80
Margaret Elizabeth Kelley resided here in Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1917
19 May 1917
Age 87
Death of Margaret Elizabeth Kelley in Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 October 1830
    Event Place: Garvin, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Eastern Subdivision, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Garvin, Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1917
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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