YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sophia Catherine Kelly 1833–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1833

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 APR 1888

Death Location: Harris (Rutherford County), Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Kelly

Mother: Elizabeth Sims

Spouse(s): (Col.) McDowell

Children(s): Agustus McDowell, Frances McDowell, William McDowell, John McDowell, Elizabeth McDowell

The story of Sophia Catherine Kelly began in 1833 in South Carolina, United States. In 1880, Sophia Catherine Kelly resided in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA. Sophia Catherine Kelly married Col John Lewis Mcdowell, and had children including Agustus Shanklin Mcdowell, Elizabeth Bessie Sims Mcdowell, Frances Fanny Louise Mcdowell, John Henry Mcdowell, William Kelly Mcdowell. Sophia Catherine Kelly passed away in 1888 in Harris (Rutherford County), Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Sophia Kelly
SK

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 Sophia Catherine Kelly began in 1833 in South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1880, Sophia Catherine Kelly resided in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sophia Catherine Kelly married Col John Lewis Mcdowell, and had children including Agustus Shanklin Mcdowell, Elizabeth Bessie Sims Mcdowell, Frances Fanny Louise Mcdowell, John Henry Mcdowell, William Kelly Mcdowell.
  • Sophia Catherine Kelly passed away in 1888 in Harris (Rutherford County), Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sophia Kelly's Ancestors

Self
Sophia Kelly
1833–1888
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
William Kelly
1774–1860
Newberry Co, SC
Elizabeth (Terry) Sims
1825–1885
Union Co, SC
Grandparents
William Kelly
–1798
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sophia Kelly's Descendants

1.
SK
Sophia (Catherine) Kelly (22 Aug 1833–1 APR 1888) m. (Col.) (John Lewis) McDowell (14 Oct 1829–31 Mar 1890)
  1. 1. Agustus (Shanklin) McDowell 1858–1911
  2. 2. Frances ("Fanny" Louise) McDowell 1860–1934
  3. 3. William (Kelly) McDowell 1862–1928
  4. 4. John (Henry) McDowell 1866–1924
  5. 5. Elizabeth ("Bessie" Sims) McDowell 1867–1904

Sophia Kelly's Timeline

3 Records

1833
22 Aug 1833
Birth of Sophia Catherine Kelly in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 47
Sophia Catherine Kelly resided here in Sulphur Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Sulphur Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1888
1 APR 1888
Age 55
Death of Sophia Catherine Kelly
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1833
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sulphur Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1557.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RSN
    [3] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sulphur Springs, Rutherford, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 APR 1888
    Record Source: Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harris (Rutherford County), Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

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