YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Robert Semple Kelley 1831–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 JAN 1831

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 21 SEP 1890

Death Location: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States

Father: Perry Kelley

Mother: Ann Kelley

Spouse(s): Mary Kelley

Children(s): Robert Kelley, Kate Napton, Nannie Joslyn, William Kelley, Perry Kelley, Georgia Hoss, Florence Sweek, Howard Kelley, Lamar Kelley

In 1831, Robert Semple Kelley entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Perry Kelley And Ann Kelley. In 1841, Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. In 1841, Robert Semple Kelley resided in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Robert Semple Kelley married Mary Kelley, and had children including Florence Sweek, Georgia Hoss, Howard Forman Kelley, Kate Napton, Lamar Dixon Kelley, Nannie Joslyn, Perry A Kelley, Robert Lee Kelley, William Warren Kelley. Robert Semple Kelley passed away in 1890 in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States.

Find more search results for Robert 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

  • In 1831, Robert Semple Kelley entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Perry Kelley And Ann Kelley.
  • In 1841, Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1841, Robert Semple Kelley resided in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Robert Semple Kelley married Mary Kelley, and had children including Florence Sweek, Georgia Hoss, Howard Forman Kelley, Kate Napton, Lamar Dixon Kelley, Nannie Joslyn, Perry A Kelley, Robert Lee Kelley, William Warren Kelley.
  • Robert Semple Kelley passed away in 1890 in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Perry Kelley
1791–1891
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
PK
Ann Kelley
1810–1910
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
AK

Spouses(s)

Mary Kelley
1840–1923
Birth Location: Missouri, United States
MK

Children(s)

Robert Kelley
1866–1921
Birth Location: Helena, Edgerton, Montana Territory, United States
RK
Kate Napton
1857–1941
Birth Location: Kansas, United States
KN
Nannie Joslyn
1861–1957
Birth Location: Missouri, United States
NJ
William Kelley
1867–1883
Birth Location: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
WK
Perry Kelley
1876–1878
Birth Location: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
PK
Georgia Hoss
1873–1960
Birth Location: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
GH
Florence Sweek
1878–1965
Birth Location: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
FS
Howard Kelley
1880–1938
Birth Location: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
HK
Lamar Kelley
1887–1954
Birth Location: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
LK

Robert Kelley's Ancestors

Self
Robert Kelley
1831–1890
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
Perry Kelley
1791–1891
Virginia, United States
Ann Kelley
1810–1910
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Kelley's Descendants

1.
RK
Robert (Semple) Kelley (11 JAN 1831–21 SEP 1890) m. Mary Kelley (30 MAR 1840–7 JUN 1923)
  1. 1. Robert (Lee) Kelley 1866–1921 m. Gertrude Kelley 1868–1963
    1. 1. Warren (Lee) Kelley 1892–1947 m. Alice (Maude) McKinnon 1895–1952
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Allen 1915–1998 m. Donald (Arthur) Allen 1915–1997
        1. 1. Ardis (Jean) Voeller 1935–2013 m. Richard (Keown) Sinclair 1935–1995
        2. 2. John (Richard) Allen 1946–1994
      2. 2. Marshall (Warren) Kelley 1917–1939
      3. 3. Alice (Jeanette) Kelley 1926–2005 m. Armand (Walter) Winterbottom 1920–1997
      4. 4. Doris Anders 1928–2016 m. Howard (Arthur) Anders 1924–1992
      5. 5. Marjorie Patzer 1930–2017 m. Edwin (Elton) Patzer 1923–2000
      6. 6. William (Lloyd) Kelley 1932–2007
      7. 7. Robert (Lee) Kelley 1913–2000 m. Norma Kelley 1918–1970 m. Gladys Kelley 1915–1942 m. Mary Klemme 1920–1997
        1. 1. Robert (Lee) Kelley 1947–1970
        2. 2. Charles (M.) Kelley 1938–1938
        3. 3. Marshall (Warren) Kelley 1940–1953
    2. 2. Margaret Ganschow 1890–1959 m. Frederick (William) Ganschow 1884–1970
      1. 1. Gertrude Garretson 1914–2002
      2. 2. William (Fredrick) Ganschow 1917–1993
    3. 3. Jeanette (A.) Kelley 1897–1958
    4. 4. Georgia (Aileen) Kelley 1902–1994
    5. 5. Lloyd (Galbraith) Kelley 1905–1980 m. Dorothy Kelley 1903–1988 m. Orril Trimpi 1908–1984
  2. 2. Kate Napton 1857–1941 m. Welling Napton 1851–1938
    1. 1. Alice (L.) Napton 1890–1980
    2. 2. Eugenia (Carroll) Napton 1902–1968
    3. 3. Percy Napton 1876–1956 m. Theresa Napton 1874–1955
    4. 4. Sheila Napton 1878–1939
    5. 5. Sterrett Napton 1883–1961
    6. 6. Mary Smurr 1886–1979 m. Hylen (L.) Smurr 1886–1951
    7. 7. Kate Mason 1888–1969 m. Milton Mason 1888–1956
    8. 8. Lewis (Williams) Napton 1892–1968 m. Frances Napton 1895–1982
    9. 9. Jack (Lanier) Napton 1897–1946 m. Katherine Napton 1900–1983
    10. 10. Welling (Joseph) Napton 1899–1964 m. Alice Napton 1908–1976
  3. 3. Nannie Joslyn 1861–1957 m. Carlin (DeWitt) Joslyn 1859–1915
    1. 1. Ninon Perkins 1888–1963 m. Archibald (Dudley) Perkins 1872–1921
    2. 2. Mignon Norton 1889–1926 m. Thomas (Marston) Norton 1886–1938
    3. 3. Donald (DeWitt) Joslyn 1891–1971
    4. 4. Rhea Johnston 1893–1937 m. Carlos (Harold) Johnston 1895–1936
    5. 5. Melba Meeker 1896–1946 m. Leo (M.) Meeker 1888–1974
  4. 4. William (Warren) Kelley 1867–1883
  5. 5. Perry (A.) Kelley 1876–1878
  6. 6. Georgia Hoss 1873–1960 m. Leonidas (R.) Hoss 1865–1911
    1. 1. Gwynne (Agnew) Hoss 1891–1985
    2. 2. Frederick (Forman) Hoss 1894–1975
    3. 3. Robert (Dryden) Hoss 1896–1925
    4. 4. Mary Briggs 1899–1995
    5. 5. Dorothy Poff 1902–1982
    6. 6. Abe (Nordahl) Hoss 1906–1978
  7. 7. Florence Sweek 1878–1965 m. Alexander Sweek 1861–1950
    1. 1. John (Alexander) Sweek 1914–1926
    2. 2. Robert (Forman) Sweek 1919–1996
  8. 8. Howard (Forman) Kelley 1880–1938 m. Mary Kelley 1883–1966
    1. 1. Edgar (Eugene) Kelley 1910–1984
    2. 2. Ronald (Lawrence) Kelley 1914–1942
  9. 9. Lamar (Dixon) Kelley 1887–1954

Robert Kelley's Timeline

23 Records

1831
11 JAN 1831
Birth of Robert Semple Kelley in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1841
1841–1846
Age 10
Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1841
1841–1846
Age 10
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1841
1841
Age 10
Robert Semple Kelley - Education in Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States
Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States
1848
1848
Age 17
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Missouri, United States
Missouri, United States
1850
1850
Age 19
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Parkville, Platte, Missouri, United States
Parkville, Platte, Missouri, United States
1852
1852–1855
Age 21
Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States
1852
1852–1855
Age 21
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States
1855
1855–1857
Age 24
Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Atchison, Atchison, Kansas Territory, United States
Atchison, Atchison, Kansas Territory, United States
1855
1855–1857
Age 24
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Atchison, Atchison, Kansas Territory, United States
Atchison, Atchison, Kansas Territory, United States
1860
10 APR 1860
Age 29
Robert Semple Kelley - Property in [_?_], Doniphan, Kansas Territory, United States
[_?_], Doniphan, Kansas Territory, United States
1863
1863
Age 32
Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Virginia City, Idaho Territory, United States
Virginia City, Idaho Territory, United States
1863
AUG 1863
Age 32
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Virginia City, Idaho Territory, United States
Virginia City, Idaho Territory, United States
1864
1864–1865
Age 33
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Helena, Edgerton, Montana Territory, United States
Helena, Edgerton, Montana Territory, United States
1864
1864–1865
Age 33
Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Helena, Edgerton, Montana Territory, United States
Helena, Edgerton, Montana Territory, United States
1866
1866–1871
Age 35
Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
1866
1866–1889
Age 35
Robert Semple Kelley resided here in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
1870
13 JUN 1870
Age 39
Robert Semple Kelley appeared in census in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
1880
25 JUN 1880
Age 49
Robert Semple Kelley appeared in census in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
1885
1885–1889
Age 54
Robert Semple Kelley was employed in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
1890
18 SEP 1890
Age 59
Robert Semple Kelley - Will in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
1890
19 SEP 1890
Age 59
Death of Robert Semple Kelley in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
1890
21 SEP 1890
Age 59
Burial of Robert Semple Kelley in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 JAN 1831
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1841–1846
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841–1846
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Education
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Parkville, Platte, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1852–1855
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1852–1855
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1855–1857
    Event Place: Atchison, Atchison, Kansas Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855–1857
    Event Place: Atchison, Atchison, Kansas Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 10 APR 1860
    Event Place: [_?_], Doniphan, Kansas Territory, United States
    Record Source: Bureau of Land Management "Patent Search," digital images, Bureau of Land Management, <i>General Land Office Records<i> ( : accessed )., entry for Robert S. Kelley, Doniphan land office, doc. no. 47254, 10 April 1860; accessed; 22 August 2021

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1861–1863
    Record Source: 1890 U.S. Census, Montana, Deer Lodge County, veterans schedule, ; digital images, <i>Ancestry.com<i> ( : accessed ); citing National Archives microfilm publication M123, roll 35., Deer Lodge; 37; p. 3 (penned); house 232, family 252; Robert S. Kelley; accessed; 22 August 2021

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Virginia City, Idaho Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: AUG 1863
    Event Place: Virginia City, Idaho Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864–1865
    Event Place: Helena, Edgerton, Montana Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1864–1865
    Event Place: Helena, Edgerton, Montana Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1866–1871
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866–1889
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 13 JUN 1870
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
    Record Source: 1870 U.S. census, Deer Lodge County, Montana Territory, population schedule, ; digital images, <i>Ancestry.com<i> ( : accessed ); citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 827., Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge Post Office; p. 2 (penned); dwelling 15; Robert S. Kelley & Thomas H. Aspling; accessed; 22 August 2021

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 25 JUN 1880
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
    Record Source: 1880 U.S. census, Deer Lodge County, Montana Territory, population schedule, ; digital images, <i>Ancestry.com<i> ( : accessed ); citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 742., Deer Lodge; 12; p. 14-B (penned), p. 179 (stamped); family 93; R. S. Kelley household; accessed; 1 August 2021

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1885–1889
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959, accessed; 22 August 2021; Territory of Montana, 1 July 1887, Marshal, Robert S. Kelley, Deer Lodge
    [2] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959, accessed; 22 August 2021; Territory of Montana, 1 July 1885, Marshal, Robert S. Kelley, Deer Lodge

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 18 SEP 1890
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
    Record Source: "Montana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1866-1965," digitgal images, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., <i>Ancestry.com<i> ( accessed ), ; citing Montana County, District and Probate Courts., accessed; 21 August 2021; Deer Lodge County, Last Will & Testament of Robert S. Kelley, 18 September 1890

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 SEP 1890
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] "," <I>Independent Record (Helena, Montana)<i>, ; digital images, <i>Newspapers.com<i> ( : accessed )., Death of Robert Kelley; 20 September 1890; p. 1; accessed; 21 August 2021
    [2] "," <I>Atchison (Kansas) Daily Champion, The<i>, ; digital images, <i>Newspapers.com<i> ( : accessed )., Robert S. Kelley; obituary; 23 September 1890; p. 2; accessed; 4 September 2021
    [3] "," <I>The New North-West (Deer Lodge, Montana)<i>, ; digital images ( : accessed )., Robert S. Kelley; obituary; 26 September 1890; accessed; 21 August 2011, www.usmarshals.gov

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 SEP 1890
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] "," <I>Independent Record (Helena, Montana)<i>, ; digital images, <i>Newspapers.com<i> ( : accessed )., Robert S. Kelley's Funeral; 22 September 1890; p. 1; accessed; 22 August 2020
    [2] Www.findagrave.com, accessed; 28 May 2022; memorial for Robert Sample Kelley (1831-1890), Find A Grave Memorial no. 150,684,937, citing Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: James U. Sanders, Editor, <i>Society of Montana Pioneers, Vol. 1: Constitution, Members and Officers with Potraits and Maps<i> (Akron, Ohio: The Werner Company, Printers & Binders, 1889), ; digital images, <i>Ancestry.com<i> ( : accessed ., accessed; 4 September 2021; p. 81
Find more search results for Robert 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