YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Wright Kelley 1727–1790 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Nov 1727

Birth Location: Amesbury, Massachusetts

Death Date: 1790

Death Location: Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Richard 1697-1746

Mother: Susannah 1696-1746

Spouse(s): Susan Reece

Children(s): Joel Kelley

The story of Richard Wright Kelley began in 1727 in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Richard Wright Kelley married Susan Deneen Reece, and had children including Joel F Kelley. Richard Wright Kelley passed away in 1790 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Richard Kelley
RK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Richard Wright Kelley began in 1727 in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
  • Richard Wright Kelley married Susan Deneen Reece, and had children including Joel F Kelley.
  • Richard Wright Kelley passed away in 1790 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard 1697-1746
1700–1768
Birth Location: Virginia
R1
Susannah 1696-1746
1710–1807
Birth Location: Virginia
S1

Spouses(s)

Susan Reece
1744–1790
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
SR

Children(s)

Joel Kelley
1772–1864
Birth Location: Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
JK

Richard Kelley's Ancestors

Self
Richard Kelley
1727–1790
Birth Place: Amesbury, Massachusetts
Parents
Richard Kelly\O'Ceallais, 1697-1746
1700–1768
Virginia
Susannah (Hoyt (m.Kelley1721)) 1696-1746
1710–1807
Virginia
Grandparents
David (F.(Kelly) (Fitzgerald?) Kelley immigrated from) Ireland
1672–1745
Ireland
Joanna Twining
1657–1723
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Margaret Reade
1681–1723
York County, Virginia Colony British America
Thomas ("Scotch Tom") Nelson**
1675–1710
MA
Great-Grandparents
David O'Kelly
1636–1696
Mary Powell
1643–1711
Hugh Nelson
1658–1708
Sarah Jackson
1653–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Nealson
1620–1670
Bridget Ramsey
1620–1670
ROBERT JACKSON
1634–1675
ELLEN HAMBLINGTON
1635–1740

Richard Kelley's Descendants

1.
RK
Richard (Wright) Kelley (7 Nov 1727–1790) m. Susan (Deneen) Reece (abt 1744–1790)
  1. 1. Joel (F.) Kelley 1772–1864 m. Letta Darlton 1783–1865
    1. 1. Nathan (B) Kelly 1811–1878 m. Elmira Riggs 1844–1901
      1. 1. John (W. G.) Kelley 1845–1918 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Kelley 1860–1942
        1. 1. Euell Wiggins 1886–1925 m. Mary (Van Dora) Wiggins 1890–1947
        2. 2. Mary (Van Dora) Wiggins 1890–1947 m. Euell Wiggins 1886–1925 m. Euell (D.) Wiggins 1894–1972
        3. 3. Charles (J) Kelley 1882–
        4. 4. Bessie (M.) Kelley 1894–1972
        5. 5. Rose Kelley 1882–
        6. 6. Edith (M) Kelley 1885–1943
        7. 7. Estella (M) Kelley 1897–

Richard Kelley's Timeline

25 Records

1725
5 Oct 1725
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Ulster Ireland
Ulster Ireland
1727
7 Nov 1727
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
1727
7 Nov 1727
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Amesbury, Massachusetts
Amesbury, Massachusetts
1730
1730
Age 3
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1735
30 November 1735
Age 8
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1735
30 Nov 1735
Age 8
Richard Wright Kelley was baptized in Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
1736
1736
Age 9
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in VA, Virginia, USA
VA, Virginia, USA
1736
1736
Age 9
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1736
1736
Age 9
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Province, of, Virginia, USA
Province, of, Virginia, USA
1736
1736
Age 9
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Virginia, Pensioner, Tennessee
Virginia, Pensioner, Tennessee
1736
1736
Age 9
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
1737
7 Nov 1737
Age 10
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in VA, Virginia, USA
VA, Virginia, USA
1737
7 Nov 1737
Age 10
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Ulster Ireland
Ulster Ireland
1737
7 Nov 1737
Age 10
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1740
1740
Age 13
Birth of Richard Wright Kelley in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1755
1755
Age 28
Richard Wright Kelley was married in Union, Union, South Carolina, USA
Union, Union, South Carolina, USA
1779
1779
Age 52
Richard Wright Kelley resided here in No Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
No Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
1790
1790
Age 63
Richard Wright Kelley resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 63
Death of Richard Wright Kelley in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Darlington County, South Carolina, United States of America
1800
1800
Age 73
Richard Wright Kelley resided here in Dummerston, Windham, Vermont
Dummerston, Windham, Vermont
1800
1800
Age 73
Death of Richard Wright Kelley in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 73
Death of Richard Wright Kelley in Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
Union, Union, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 73
Death of Richard Wright Kelley in Union, South Carolina, United States
Union, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 73
Death of Richard Wright Kelley in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 73
Death of Richard Wright Kelley in Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1737
    Event Place: VA, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: VA, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1727
    Event Place: Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1725
    Event Place: Ulster Ireland

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Province, of, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Virginia, Pensioner, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1737
    Event Place: Ulster Ireland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 November 1735
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1737
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1727
    Event Place: Amesbury, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1735
    Event Place: Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Union, Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Dummerston, Windham, Vermont
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Dummerston, Windham, Vermont; Series: M32; Roll: 52; Page: 521; Image: 508; Family History Library Film: 218689

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Union, Union, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Ninety Six, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Darlington County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Richard Kelley

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE