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49. James[6] Kelley (George, 89) (A54). Born, 8 Dec 1811, in Gratis, Preble Co., OH[62]. Died, 4 Apr 1896, in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN[1]. Extra 4: 1840, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1880, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1850, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1870, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH. Occupation: Farmer.

Photo: Richmond

Photo: Detroit

In 1840, James was listed with 1 male 15-20, 1 female less than 5 and 1 female 15-20. One member was employed in agriculture. He was a farmer in the 1850 census, worth $800. He and Hannah were living with Mary, Elizabeth, Oliver, Matilda, George, and James. Taxable value in the 1860 census was $28,100 and $2500. There were nine children listed, five in school. The first three were in school. In 187, he was a farmer worth $31,500 and $4000. He and Hannah had living with them Elizabeth, George, a clerk in a dry goods store, James and Irvin who were farming, Lorinda, Ebenezer, Martin, Emma, William, John, and Addie; all but the first two were in school. Also living there were their granddaughter Viola Swisher (8, in school) and Peter Reynolds, 35, born in Ireland. The 1880 census shows him as a farmer, living with Hannah and children Elizabeth, James, Marten, William and his wife Emma, John, and Adda.

"History of Preble Co., Ohio" (1881): "James Kelley was born in Gratis township in 1811. George and Eliza Kelley were the parents of Mr. Kelley...Mr. Kelley owns a fine farm in section thirty-three, where he resides."

House and land, 1987

The 1875 Preble Co., OH Directory listed in Farmers and Tax-Paying Landowners, James Kelley, West Florence.

Preble Co. Deeds (see also George Kelley): James P. McCown to James Kelley 57 acres pt W1/2 SE 1/4 sec. 33 Jackson Twp. 6 Nov. 1837[?] Peter Riner to James Kelley S1/2 & pt N1/2 NE1/4, E1/2 NW1/4 sec. 33 Jackson Twp. 27 May 185[?]. James Kelly to Elijah Kelly 60 acres SE pt NE1/4 10 May 185[?] Atlas of Preble Co. County, Ohio (1871): James Kelley was shown owning 160 acres in Section 3 Dixon Twp. (R1T7) with a "residence" on the north at West Florence, 131 acres in the SW quarter of sec. 31 Jackson Twp.(R1T8), with a "residence" at the southern border, and 277 acres in sec. 33 with a residence on the South Boundary, West Florence.

House on Kelley property, probably with Mabel Reid and ? Mary Emily Kitchell?

In Bible on lined sheets of paper: "Proverbs CXV. 1 Verse. A Soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." "'Gad' A troop shall overcome him. Genesis XLIX C. 19v

" (In shaky hand) Memorandum of notes deposited in Preble Co. County National Bank Eaton Ohio

" 2 Lewis Decker $86.00

" 3 J M Lefferson $75.50

" 4 W N Oxer $101.00

" 5 Frank M Price $51.00

" 6 Joseph Fleisch $57.50

" 7 Jacob Fleisch $90.00

" 8 Lurence Fleisch $167.05

" 9 James Allin $67.60

" 10 Fred Greggerson $86.10

" 11 S H Railsback $153.80

" 12 Isaac W Brubaker $41.00

" 13 L.B. Plummer $33.25

" 14 Charles Tappen $135.65

" 15 J.S. Williams $18.50

" 16 J E Mings 45.55

" 17 Daniel Albaugh 10.25

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" 18 Elmer McDivit $11.25

" 19 Fred Matti $21.75

" 20 D C Oxer $51.00

" 21 William Gegerson $5.25

" 22 Fred Decker $16.75

" 23 Orang Oxer $165.00

" 24 John Oxer $564.94

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According to a 1910 deed, he died intestate in 1896; no letters of administration were ever granted

He married Hannah Goodlander (50) (A55), 20 Dec 1838, in Fayette Co., IN[63].

Children:

i. Mary[5] Kelley. Born, 19 Oct 1839, in IN[63]. Census: 1850, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. She married William Swisher, 8 Aug 1860, in Preble Co., OH.

ii. Elizabeth Kelley. Born, 23 Apr 1841, in OH[64]. Died, 27 Feb 1919, in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN[1]. Extra 4: 1860, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH. Census: 1880, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co. Co., OH. Census: 1850, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH, 1870. Census: 1910, in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN.

iii. Oliver Kelley. Born, 14 Nov 1842, in OH[63]. Died, 21 Sep 1856 [6]. Census: 1850, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH.

iv. Sarah Kelley. Born, 31 Aug 1844[63]. Died, 26 Jan 1847[63].

v. Matilda Kelley. Born, 22 Oct 1846, in OH[63]. Died, after 1909. Extra 4: 1860, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH. Census: 1900, in Preble Co., OH. Census: 1880, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1850, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. She married Elijah Paddack, 1 Mar 1866, in Preble Co., OH.

vi. George Kelley. Born, 2 Aug 1848, in OH[63]. Died, 31 Jul 1878, in "Keokaua", IA, buried Eaton, (or 6/31/78?)[65]. Census: 1850, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1860, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH.

vii. James Kelley. Born, 4 Mar 1850, in OH[66]. Died, 1926. Extra 4: 1860, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH. Census: 1900, in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN, 1910, 1920. Census: 1850, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Occupation: Machinist. He married, first, Alfaretta Drayer, daughter of Nicholas Drayer and Sarah, 16 Apr 1871, in Preble Co., OH. He married, second, Lillie F. Sharp. He married, third, Ruth, circa 1907[67].

viii. Irvin B. Kelley. Born, 28 Oct 1851, in OH[63]. Died, after 1909. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1860, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH. He married Minnie.

ix. Lorinda Kelley. Born, 30 Sep 1853, in OH[68]. Died, after 1909. Extra 4: 1880, in Dixon Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1900, in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN, 1910. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1860, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH. She married John W. Collins, 16 Sep 1873, in Preble Co., OH.

x. Ebenezer Kelley. Born, 25 Oct 1855, in OH[63]. Died, after 1909. Extra 4: 1900, in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Census: 1880, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1910, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH, 1860. Occupation: Farmer. He married Sarah E. Parker, 18 Sep 1877, in Preble Co., OH.

xi. Martin Kelley. Born, 27 Sep 1857, in OH[64]. Died, after 1900. Extra 4: 1860, in West Florence, Preble Co., OH. Census: 1880, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1900, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. He married, first, Emma Aydelotte, daughter of John C. Aydelott and Sarah E. McWhinney, 24 Mar 1880, in Preble Co., OH. He married, second, Agnes from Detroit.

26 xii. Emma Kelley.

xiii. William Kelley. Born, 10 Aug 1861, in OH[63]. Died, after 1909. Census: 1910, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. He married Josie E. Sullivan.

xiv. John Kelley. Born, 4 Jan 1865, in OH[64]. Died, Jun 1905 in Detroit, MI. Census: 1880, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. He married Katherine.

xv. Addie Kelley. Born, 28 Jan 1867, in OH[68]. Died, after 1909. Census: 1900, in Preble Co., OH. Census: 1880, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. Census: 1870, in Jackson Twp., Preble Co., OH. She married J. Ed Mings, 28 Feb 1892, in Preble Co., OH.

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