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Walter C Kelley 1883–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1883

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: Apr 1972

Death Location: Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Father: Eugene Kelley

Mother: Mary Hardy

Spouse(s): Dana Franklin

Children(s): Helen Kerley, Evelyn Kelley, W Kelley

The story of Walter C Kelley began in 1883 in Missouri. In 1900, Walter C Kelley resided in Green, Polk, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Walter C Kelley resided in Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri, USA. Walter C Kelley married Dana M Franklin, and had children including Evelyn M Kelley, Helen E Kerley, W C Kelley. Walter C Kelley passed away in 1972 in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter C Kelley began in 1883 in Missouri.
  • In 1900, Walter C Kelley resided in Green, Polk, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter C Kelley resided in Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri, USA.
  • Walter C Kelley married Dana M Franklin, and had children including Evelyn M Kelley, Helen E Kerley, W C Kelley.
  • Walter C Kelley passed away in 1972 in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eugene Kelley
1852–1923
Birth Location: Rowletts, Hart County, Kentucky
EK
Mary Hardy
1848–1901
Birth Location: Rowletts, Hart County, Kentucky, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Dana Franklin
1883–1972
Birth Location: Missouri
DF

Children(s)

Helen Kerley
1908–1995
Birth Location: Springfield, Greene, Missouri
HK
Evelyn Kelley
1920–2008
Birth Location: Arkansas
EK
W Kelley
1916–
Birth Location: Arkansas
WK

Walter Kelley's Ancestors

Self
Walter Kelley
1883–1972
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Eugene Larkin Kelley
1852–1923
Rowletts, Hart County, Kentucky
Mary (Susan) Hardy
1848–1901
Rowletts, Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John (William) Kelley
1816–1899
Barren, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Forth
1820–1900
Warren, Kentucky, USA
Zachariah (Samuel) Hardy
1822–1882
Rowletts, Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (J) Hardy
1827–1899
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Great-Grandparents
Giles Jr
1773–1840
Martha DeJarnette
1774–1816
Larkin Forth
1803–1835
Nancy Lightfoot
1802–1860
George Hardy
1782–1858
Peter Owen
1791–1857
Tabitha Leach
1795–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Giles Kelley
1718–1785
Sarah Lightfoot
1725–1785
Daniel Dejarnette
1743–1811
Josiah Forth
1774–1823
Celah Allen
1776–1855
CLAIBORNE LIGHTFOOT
1765–1809
Elizabeth Wray
1768–1864

Walter Kelley's Descendants

1.
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Walter (C) Kelley (30 Mar 1883–Apr 1972) m. Dana (M) Franklin (3 Aug 1883–Oct 1972)
  1. 1. Helen (E) Kerley 1908–1995 m. Ralph (Buell "Rev") Kerley 1908–1997
    1. 1. Anna (Mae) Kerley 1933–2015 m. Billie (Lee) Cox 1929–2000
    2. 2. Ralph (B. Kerley) Jr 1936–2003
  2. 2. Evelyn (M) Kelley 1920–2008
  3. 3. W (C) Kelley 1916–

Walter Kelley's Timeline

11 Records

1883
30 Mar 1883
Birth of Walter C Kelley in Missouri
Missouri
1900
1900
Age 17
Walter C Kelley resided here in Green, Polk, Missouri, USA
Green, Polk, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Walter C Kelley resided here in Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Walter C Kelley resided here in Independence, Lee, Arkansas, USA
Independence, Lee, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Walter C Kelley resided here in Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Walter C Kelley resided here in Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi
Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 57
Walter C Kelley resided here in Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Walter C Kelley resided here in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
1946
1946
Age 63
Walter C Kelley resided here in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
1952
1952
Age 69
Walter C Kelley resided here in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
1972
Apr 1972
Age 89
Death of Walter C Kelley in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1883
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01457; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53-24
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 425-05-3881; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Independence, Lee, Arkansas; Roll: T625_69; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 119
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339805
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Pulaski; Roll: 1530473; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Green, Polk, Missouri; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1240883
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T624_782; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374795

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Green, Polk, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Green, Polk, Missouri; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1240883

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 8, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T624_782; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374795

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Independence, Lee, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Independence, Lee, Arkansas; Roll: T625_69; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jonesboro, Craighead, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339805

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01457; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53-24
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hammond, Tangipahoa, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01457; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 53-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Pulaski; Roll: 1530473; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1972
    Event Place: Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 425-05-3881; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
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