Wednesday, June 30, 2010

2010 Swimsuit Edition

I have no old photos of family members in swimsuits. So instead, I thought for the Annual Swimsuit Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy, I'd share some swimsuit silliness from a few years back.

Our anniversary is in February and we decided on a Valentine's cruise to renew our vows for our fifteenth. Several members of our family and our best friends came with us. Memories of Christmas hadn't yet totally faded and I got it into my head that it would be great if we could send out Christmas cards with us in Santa Hats and swimsuits so a pair of hats were packed.

This is the result. We never did have the cards made up.


Our oldest took a turn with the hat for a photo op too but never had the picture made into a card either.


Our friends had to also have their turn with the hats. They did use the photo for their Christmas cards that year!


Now when we travel with these friends the Santa hats have become a tradition. Here are the three of us in Jamaica a couple of years later.

We'll be sure to have some Santa hats on hand at our new place for our dear friends or anyone else that wants to join us for some silliness.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Kelly Newspaper Briefs 1872-1899

Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

Amanuensis Monday, hosted by John Newmark at Transylvanian Dutch.


These brief notices appeared in Northern New York Newspapers which are available for searching at either Old Fulton Post Cards or Northern New York Newspapers. Families related to the Kelly's of Adams, New York are included. My comments are included in brackets. A few of these may have appeared at Apple's Tree in the past. Also included are some notices for Kelly's that I can't place in my tree.
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Jefferson County Journal, April 18, 1872; page 4

Died
Kelley – In Adams, Mary Jane, daughter of John Kelley, aged 6 years.

[Daughter of John b abt 1836 and Margaret b abt 1838]
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Jefferson County Journal, November 14, 1872, page 5

Adams
John Kelley is putting up a fine barn on River street.

[John b abt 1836, wife Margaret]
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Jefferson County Journal, September 4, 1873; page 5
Adams
John Kelley arrived home last Saturday after being absent several weeks in Colorado, whither he went to take care of Mr. W. Webster, who is trying the effect of Colorado climate on his health.

[John Kelly b 1819 or John Kelly b 1837 or John Kelly , 1853 s/o Michael. A later article thanks him for donating Colorado rocks to the local school for study. 1870 Jefferson Co census; William Webster b 1805 Antwerp; Warren Webster b abt 1838 Theresa; William Webster b abt 1858 Ellisburg; William Webster b abt 1867 LeRay; in 1880 all are in Jeff. Co. except for William b 1805-1812.]
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Jefferson County Journal, November 6, 1873, page 5

Adams
Mrs. Kelley, formerly a resident here, and a member of the Baptist Church, for a number of years an inmate of the Utica Asylum, died there last week after a three day illness. The body was brought to Adams on Monday, and funeral services were held in the church at ten o’clock, on Tuesday.

[I am not sure who this referred to. Possibly Mary Minch.in Kelly.]
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Jefferson County Journal, March 12, 1874; page 5

Adams
- A “little unpleasantness” occurred on Main Street one night last week, between Dave Huson, porter of the Cooper House, and James Kelley, another Adams youth. There are two stories about the fracas, and both have their supporters, each so contradictory that the truth of the matter is hard to get at. The result of the affray was the stabbing of Huson by Kelley in the arm, hand and foot. No serious injury has resulted and no arrests have been made.

[James Kelly b 1856, s/o Michael Kelly]
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Jefferson County Journal, May 20, 1874; page 5

Four deaths in the village during the past week have been such an unusual an occurrence as to fill our citizens with sympathy for the afflicted. Besides Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Pitcher’s death mentioned last week, Michael Flood died quite suddenly, and Mrs. Osborne, a housekeeper for Mrs. Willis’ people. Mr. Flood is well known to many, and will be missed in the circle in which he moved. Mrs. Osborne was converted and united with the Methodist Class here this last winter, and was highly respected by her acquaintance. The saddest part of the bereavement is that it makes several children orphans.
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Adams Herald, March 31, 1876; page 1

Marriages
Kelley – Shinberg – At the residence of Warren Youngs, Adams, March __th, by James W. _enny, Esq., Mr James Kelley, of Adams, and Miss Maggie Shinpers, of Belleville,
N. Y.

[1870 census; Margaret Shiners b abt 1856 d/o Thomas and Ann. Belleville did not have it’s own census district. Was this a first marriage for James b 1856, s/o Michael?]

[1880 census Thomas and Ann Shimers with Hannah, Wm, Michael Shimers, children and Floyd Kelly, age 3 grandson]

[Unable to locate Floyd 1900]

[Thomas Shiners died March 1903, Bellville. Survivors not listed]
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Jefferson County Journal, March 28, 1883; page 8

Watertown
-On Friday last the remains of Mary McDonald arrived in this city by express unaccompanied and unknown. The permit stated that the girl was 10 years old, that she died March 1_th at Philadelphia, Pa., but gave no other information, except; that the disease causing death was p___, a form of consumption. The remains were sent to the same name as that of the corpse. Much speculation was a natural result of its arrival, and this changed into something like excitement as the day wore on without revealing any clue to the mystery. The remains were taken to the city vault and were viewed by a large number of people in the hope that the remains might be identified, but none had ever seen the face before. Three Mary McDonald’s were traced from this city to other localities, two of whom were described as being similar in appearance to the corpse, and one of whom was traced to Pennsylvania. But when the parties who knew of these saw the corpse they failed to recognize their former acquaintance. At this juncture the brother and sister arrived from Lorraine and claimed the body, putting an end to the excitement. The sister was in Philadelphia when Mary died, and sent the body to this city to be buried in the Catholic cemetery. The corpse came over the U. & B. R. R. and the sister came over the R. W. & O. R. R. so as to reach relatives at Adams. The trains were delayed and she did not arrive in time to reach the corpse.

[I do not know if this family is related to mine or not]
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Jefferson County Journal, November 7, 1883; page 5

Adams
Fire – What is known as the John Gleason house on Rural Cemetery street was burned Monday evening. It was occupied by John Kelly, who says the first he knew the fire dropped from the ceiling above onto his bed a little after ten o’clock, and by the time he got dressed and out doors the roof was all on fire. The fire company were promptly on hand and although the house was beyond saving, they did good work in keeping the fire subdued and preventing the sparks from flying. The ownership of the place has been and is now in dispute. The house was insured for $150 running to John Kelly.

[Not sure which John Kelly]
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Jefferson County Journal, November 14, 1883; page 1

For Sale
I offer for sale my House and Lot on River St., a vacant lot on the same street, a 3 ½ acre wood lot one mile north of Adams village, one horse, three ton of hay, wagon, buggy, cutter, sleigh, harnesses and 13 feet glass front for a stoop with two doors, and numerous other articles. All will be sold cheap for cash. John Kelly Adams, N. Y. 33w2

[John E Kelly b Nov 1857 lived on River St at the time of his m-i-l’s death in 1896]
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Jefferson County Journal, July 15, 1884; page 5

James Flood, of Toledo Ohio, after an absence of nine years, is again visiting his native village. His love for base-ball clung to him while in the west, and he became quite a noted pitcher while in Grand Rapids, Mich. He is now employed in a large furniture manufactory in Toledo.
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Jefferson County Journal, March 31, 1885, page 5

Adams

Will Kelly, barber, joined Nugent & Gleason’s theatre company and accompanied them to Cape Vincent.
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Jefferson County Journal, June 21, 1887, page 5

Mrs. Mary A. Kelley has purchased the Crandall house and lot near the cheese factory on Liberty street. Consideration $463.

[This could be Mary, widow of Michael and mother of William or Mary A Liney Kelly, wife of William. On 1888 map this property is shown as belonging to William.]
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Jefferson County Journal, February 1, 1889; page 5

Reginald Richly, of the U. S. navy, stationed on ship “Chicago” at New York, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, Phelps street, last week.

[John b. 1819, s/o John and Mary (Polly). His daughter, Minnie, married R. Richley 1901]
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Jefferson County Journal, 1890 – 0194PDF, pg 6

Watertown
Phillip Kelley, a section boss on the B. W. & O. broke his leg Thursday while catching on a moving engine

[Philip b abt 1857, s/o Michael]
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Jefferson County Journal, October 21, 1890
Local Record
Adams
Moses Edward Flood, youngest son of the late Catherine Flood of this village, died suddenly of typhoid fever Oct. 12th, at Boston, Mass, that being his home the past five years. He was an employee of th leading furniture manufacturing works of that city, was a fine workman and highly esteemed by all who knew him. Leaves host of favorites to mourn the loss os a true young friend. Deceased was born in Adams in 1870. The funeral was held at Bridgeport, Conn., where the remaining members of the family reside. Internment was at Mountain Grove cemetery. Rev. H. A. Davenport conducted the services.
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Jefferson County Journal, July 14, 1891, page 5

Adams
Mrs. Jennie Kelley, who occupies rooms in the Washburn block on Main street, was arrested last week on the charge of disorderly conduct. Before the time for examination she left town. The warrant remains in force and when she returns the examination will be held before A. Whitford, Esq.

[Jennie Dany or Denny, w/o George]
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Jefferson County Journal, October 21, 1891 - Adams. Col. 2

Miss Lizzie J. Flood, youngest daughter of the late Catherine Flood of this village, died of consumption, Oct 18th, at Bridgeport, Conn., that being her home for the past six years, three of which she held a position as forelady with firm of L. L. Loomer's Sons. Her health failing last February caused her to retire from work, though she gave up willingly and with patience and bore her sufferings in a quiet manner. She leaves three sisters and two brothers to mourn the loss of a loving sister, also hosts of favorites who will mourn the loss of a true friend. Deceased was born in Adams July 19th, 1868, this being her home till about eight years ago when she moved with the remaining members of the family to Syracuse and from there east where her death occurred. The funeral was held at Bridgeport. Internment was at Mountain Grove cemetery where she was quietly laid to rest by the side of her youngest brother whose sudden death occurred one year ago.
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Jefferson County Journal, 1892 - 0457 PDF

Adams
Mat Kelly has moved into Wm. Tarble's house on River street
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Jefferson County Journal, April 11, 1893, page 5

Adams
John Kelly has purchased Mrs. Fairbank’s house on Railroad street and moved into the same

[John E Kelly? In 1896 his m-i-l’s obit references River St but John E is on Railroad St for 1910 census]
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Jefferson County Journal, Aug., 8, 1893, pg 8

Watertown
John Kelly, Jr of North Wilna, is visiting W. W. Kelly, of this city
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Jefferson County Journal, July 17, 1894; page 5

Adams.
Miss Mary J. Minchion, of Blairton, Ont., is visiting her cousin, Miss Minnie E. Kelley and other relatives in this place.

[MJ Minchin, d/o Wm H Minchin and Margaret Kelly]
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Jefferson County Journal, September 18, 1894; page 5

Advertised Letters – D. G. Kelley

John Kelly, formerly baggageman at the depot, is visiting his old friends in town. He is conductor on some western road.

[I think this is John b abt 1863, s/o John and Eliza. It could be John E b abt 1879,
s/o John and Margaret who married in Adams 1897.]
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Jefferson County Journal, December 4, 1894, page 5

Adams
Miss Minnie E. Kelley returned Saturday night from a two months visit with relatives in New York and Brooklyn
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Jefferson County Journal, Dec 25, 1894; page 5

Adams
The Public school closed last Friday for a vacation of two weeks. The following are the names of those who spelled correctly the greatest number of words during the term.

I Primary – George Kelley, …….
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Jefferson County Journal, August 27, 1895; page 5

Adams
George and Johnnie Kelly are at work in the Dexter chair factory at Black River.

[sons of John and Margaret Kelly]
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Jefferson County Journal, Nov 12, 1895; page 5, col. 2

Mrs. Rebecca B. Shaffer, wife of Fred H. Shaffer, of Little Falls, Herkimer county, died Nov. 1st at Bridgeport, Conn. Her husband accompanied her to Brooklyn, N. Y., last Ma , where she spent most of the past summer in one of the large hospitals being treated for a tumor. When able to travel her choice was to visit her sisters at Bridgeport before returning to her own home. She told her doctor and nurse what her plans were and they both advised her to go, as they thought the eastern air would benefit her health and help build up her condition. Her oldest sister was sent for and accompanied her to her home, the place of her choice, where she departed this life. Her health and courage failed her about three months ago; during that time her life has been slowly wasting away. Deceased was born in Adams April 29th, 1862, was a daughter of the late Catherine Flood, of this village. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother, also two brothers and two sisters, James Flood, of Toledo, Ohio, and John H. Flood, Frances Flood and Maggie E. Flood, all of Bridgeport, Conn. She also leaves a great many relatives and friends who will miss her. The family has the sympathy of all who knew them in this vicinity. The funeral services were held at Bridgeport. Internment at Little Falls.
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Jefferson County Journal, December 24, 1895; page 5

- Mrs. John Kelley, of Phelps street, brought to this office a dandelion in blow, which she picked in her yard Saturday; Dec. 21. Quite an unusual occurrence for this season of the year.
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Jefferson County Journal, Feb. 4, 1896, page 5

John Kelley, a blacksmith, died quite suddenly of pneumonia last Sunday evening
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Jefferson County Journal, November 5??, 1896, pg 4

Died
Kelley – In Adams, Feb. 3d. John B. Kelley, aged 36? Years

[son of Michael and Mary]
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Jefferson County Journal, February 18, 1896; page 4

Married
Storey-Redden – In Watertown, Feb 5, by the Rev. J. B. Hammond, Robert Storey and Esther Redden, both of Watertown.

[Mr and Mrs Story said to be cousins of Minnie E Kelly – see 1897. Relationship not clear at this time]
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Jefferson County Journal, April 21, 1896; page 5

Adams
Reginald Richly, who has been visiting Mrs. John Kelly, has returned to Brooklyn, where he has taken his old position as policeman in Cypress Hills cemetery, that city.

[John b. 1819, s/o John and Polly. His daughter, Minnie, married R. Richley 1901]
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Jefferson County Journal, June 2, 1896; page 5

Adams
Last Sunday at her home on River street occurred the sudden death of Mrs. Katherine MacDonald, aged 76 years, of apoplexy of the brain. She was formerly of Wolfe Island, Canada, and has lived here only a short time, being under the efficient care of her daughter, Miss Flora. She leaves three children, Mrs John Kelly and Miss Flora MacDonald, of this place, and a son of Kingston, Ont. The remains were taken to her old home Monday for internment.
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Jefferson County Journal, August 4, 1896; page cut off (5)

- On Tuesday evening, July 28th, at St. Joseph’s church, East Genesee street, Syracuse, occurred the marriage of Miss Mary Horan to Mr. George Kelly, both formerly of Adams. Promptly at eight o’clock, the bridal party entered the church and took their place at the altar, where the ceremony was preformed by Rev. Father Theobault in an impressive manner. The maid of honor was Miss Kittie Horan, of Adams Centre, sister of the bride, and the groom was attended by Mr. Roger Kelley, of Buffalo. The bride was tastefully attired in a gown of dark grey novelty cloth trimmed with dark green velvet; the maid of honor wore a becoming dress of light tan cashmere trimmed with nilegreen velvet. The young people have the best wishes of their many friends for their future happiness. They will reside for present at No. 612 East Fayette street, Syracuse.
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Jefferson County Journal, Sept 3, 1896; no page shown

Sheriff’s sale – County of Jefferson, as
By virtue of an execution issued put of Supreme Court of the State of New York, against
The goods and chattels, lands and tenements of Eliza Kelley and to me directed and delivered I have seized all the right, title and interest which the said Eliza Kelley had on the 4th day of June, 1896 or at any time thereafter in and to the following described premises, which I will sell at public auction as the law directs at the law office of E. F. Ramsdell, in the town and village of Adams, Jefferson county N. Y. on the 24th day of October, 1896, at 11 o’clock a. m. to wit: All that certain west half of the following described land and premises situate on North side of Phelps street in said village of Adams, Jefferson county, N. Y. and bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a hub in the centre of said Phelps street, In said village at the _ E. corner of the lot first described in a quit claim deed from Solon D. Hungerford and wife to John H. Whipple, bearing date June 1_, 1851, and recorded in Clerk’s Office in Jefferson county, N. Y. in liber 117 of deeds at page 4; and running thence N. _ _/_” E. along the easterly line of above named lot first described in said deed from Solon D. Hungerford and wife to John H. Whipple, and adjoining lot fronting Clay street is said village of Adams known as lot No. 4 tow chains 56 ½ links to a hub in a Southerly line of Lot No. _, thence along said Southerly line South 7_ 8’ 1 East one chain __ links to a hub in the center of Phelps St. aforesaid, thence North 79.56 West one chain __links to a hub in the place of beginning. Containing ________ of an acre of land be the same more or less.

Hereby intending and meaning to sell at public auction as aforesaid the west half of the above described premises and being the same premises now occupied and in possession of said Eliza Kelley.

Dated, Adams, N. Y. September __, 1896.
Edward Barton
Sherriff of Jefferson County, N. Y.
By D. W. You__, Deputy

[widow of John Kelly b 1819, s/o John and Polly]
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The Watertown Herald, Dec. 26, 1896, pg 1

Suicide Caused by Drink
ADAMS, Dec. 25 - William Kelly. a man of about 40 years of age, who resided on Liberty street, committed suicide Monday afternoon about 2 o'clock. He had an attack of delerium tremens Sunday night, and after that time was watched closely, as he threatened taking his life. One of his neighbors was sitting with him, and left him alone about 10 minutes, but in that short time he ran to the barn and with a knife cut his throat. Dr. W. H. Nickelson was summoned, but he died soon after the arrival of the doctor. He was a son of Mrs. Mary Kelly and lived here all his life. He leaves a wife and five small children. Coroner Sias, of Ellisburg, was summoned

[Son of Michael and Mary]
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Jefferson County Journal, June 2_, 1897

Mr and Mrs Robert Story and Mr and Mrs Harry Nickelson, of Watertown, were guests of their cousin, Miss Minnie E Kelly, Sunday.
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Jefferson County Journal, November, 23, 1897, page 4

Married
Kelly – Bigness – In Black River, Nov. 13, by Rev. C. M. Smith, John E Kelly, Jr, of Adams, and Miss Etta Bigness, of Black River.
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Jefferson County Journal, October 18, 1898. page 5

Local – Adams
Miss Maggie Flood died at the home of John Groff’s Thursday evening, of consumption. Her funeral was held Sunday.

[1900 census. John Groff b. May 1863. wife – Jennie b. Sept 1866.
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Jefferson County Journal, October 25, 1898, page 5
Local – Adams
Miss Marguerite Flood, of Bridgeport, Conn., who had been spending the last three months for her health in Adams, died with consumption, Oct. 1_, at the home of her neice, Mrs. John Groff. Deceased was born 1860 in this village. She leaves two brothers and one sister; James of Chicago, Ill., John H. and Frances B. of Bridgeport, Conn. She joined the Presbyterian church in this place sixteen years ago and has always lived a Christian life. The Rev. Roscoe Jones of this place officiated at her. [nothing else there]
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Jefferson County Journal, Dec 18, 1898; page 5

Births
Kelley – In Adams, Dec 12, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelley, a daughter.

[Richard, s/o John and Margaret. Daughter died before 1900 census when mother said she had had 1 child, 0 still living]
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Jefferson County Journal, February 29, 1899

Adams
James Kelley will sell at auction in the Washburn block, Saturday, March 4th, at 10 o’clock, a lot of household goods, consisting of bedsteads, bedding, tables, stands, &c.

[James Kelly, son of Michael and Mary was in Canada in 1899]
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Watertown Herald, Saturday April 1, 1899, pg 1

Jennie L. Kelly, of Syracuse, has been given a decree of divorce from her unfaithful spouse, George H. Kelly, who resides in Adams. The parties were married in Ellis village in August 1885 and have two children, Eva and Nina, whose custody has been awarded to the mother. Bert Hall and Henry Stevens, of Adams, gave the principle testimony for Mrs. Kelly.
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The Sunday Herald, Syracuse, April 26, 1899, pg 21, col 5
There was another divorce case tried which had less color but more evidence. It was brought by Jennie L. Kelly, a careworn-looking woman, against George H. Kelly, who is said to be living with another woman in Adams, Jefferson county. The plaintiff now lives at No. 513 (313?) Croton street, this city. She testified that she had not forgiven her husband. There are two children in the case, aged 13 and 11, both of whom are with their mother.
"Bert" Hall a very young man and Henry Stephens, a very old man, furnished the realism. Stephens said that for seventy years he had been a policeman, Constable, Sheriff's officer, contractor and bus driver at Adams. He had seen considerable of Kelly's relations with "Lib" Smith who used to be "Lib" Wheeler, and it was his evidence that made Mrs. Kelly free, Justice Wright ordering a decree in her favor.

George, s/o Michael and Mary. Jennie, d/o William Dany or Denny of Ellisburg]
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Jefferson County Journal, November 28, 1899, page number cut off

Died
In Watertown, Nov. 23?, Anna May Kelly, daughter of Philip and Anna Kelly, aged 9 years. Internment in Adams
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Jefferson County Journal, December 26, 1899; page 5

Adams
George Kelley of Syracuse was in town over Christmas.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Mining Records, Building My Tree

I really thought that being laid up after surgery I would get tons of letters transcribed and lots of blog posts written. Ha! Things haven't gone well either medically or personally for the last three months and depression wiped out most of my plans. I apologize to all my blogging friends for not staying current on my reading and what you've all been doing. Hopefully I've turned a corner, at least mentally. Physically I have a way to go.

I haven't been totally idle though. I have been actively researching my Kelly line. I mined all of the records I could with a US subscription to Ancestry.com and other free sites. I spent three weeks mining the newspapers at Old Fulton Post Cards, transcribing what I found and then trying to sort out which John or Mary or William each article applied to.

Everything I found was entered into my tree at Ancestry so that my newly discovered cousins would have access to it and they shared their finds with me and helped me sort out who was who. After finding what I could I decided to upgrade my Ancestry subscription so I could find the Canadian records I needed. In an Oh-Duh! moment I realized this also gave me access to English records I was missing and my mining operations have extended well beyond the Kelly's! Since I only want the upgrade for a month or two I have been really focused on tracking down all that I can. It is work that needs to be done but doesn't require much thought and just what the doctor ordered for right now. It hasn't given me much to blog about however.

Then I learned of the death of a distant cousin that had given me much of the information I had on my Hollington line. He was just a couple of years older than me. That got me thinking about what will happen to all of my genealogy records and research if my end should come early. So I have been going through the files on my computer and uploading all of the family pictures and documents to my trees at Ancestry. There are other places I could upload them to and maybe later I will. For now this gets what I have saved and works as an additional back up system for me.

So that's all that has been going on here for the last many weeks. I hope to be at Scanfest this afternoon and hope to catch up with some of you then!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Epitaph - Friends of Mount Hope

As so often happens, I stumbled across treasure while looking for something else entirely. Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York has been on my list of cemeteries to visit for a very long time. Both my husband and I have relatives interred there but even if we didn't, it is a very beautiful cemetery.

Today's find was Epitaph, The Friends of Mount Hope Newsletter. A quarterly publication, begun in 1981, all of the issues through Summer 2009 are available online. I started browsing the index and there are many articles that I will enjoy reading.

On to treasure - the article title the caught my interest was McCracken Family. On of my projects is researching the descendants of David and Leatis Carlisle. They had only three children that lived to adulthood, Daniel, David and Leatis or Lettice who married Samuel McCracken. The McCracken's headed west into New York. I admit to having dropped the ball on this line somewhat.

Anyway - I remember that Samuel and Lettice McCracken had a son, Dr. David McCracken who settled in Batavia and later Rochester, New York. Dr. David was originally buried in a family cemetery and then reintered in Mt Hope. However the article was not about Dr. David. It is about Gardner McCracken, his children and the sinking of the transatlantic ship, Arctic! I don't know if Gardner was a son or grandson of Samuel and Lettice but he named one of his sons Carlisle McCracken so I'm betting this is my family and the article went from interesting to treasure!

So, check out Epitaph. You can also search the Mt Hope records online.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Flood Family, Adams, New York

Catherine Kelly was born about 1830, Askinfarney, County Wexford, Ireland, the daughter of John Kelly and Mary Minchin.

The journal of William Minchin:
Catherine born 1826 married Michael Flood 1848 died in Adams village, NY 1881. She had several children.

1850 census Adams, Jefferson, New York; dwelling 776:
  • Michael Flood, age 27 born Ireland. Laborer
  • Catherine Flood, age 21 born Ireland.
  • Anna Flood, age 1 born Ireland.
  • John Kelly, age 50 born Ireland. C & Joiner.

1855 census Adams, Jefferson, New York, page 12, family 91.
  • Michael Flood, age 30 born Ireland. Resident 6 years.
  • Catherine Flood, age 24 born Ireland. Resident 6 years.
  • Anestatia Flood, age 6 born Ireland. Resident 6 years.
  • James Flood, age 4 born Jefferson. Resident 4 years.
  • Maria Flood, age 2 born Jefferson. Resident 2 years.

1860 census, Adams, Jefferson, New York; page 62, dwelling 537.
  • Michael Flood, age 36 born Ireland. Gardiner.
  • Catherine Flood, age 30 born Ireland. Dressmaker.
  • Anna Flood, age 11 born Ireland.
  • James Flood, age 9 born NY
  • M. A. Flood, female, age 7 born NY
  • F. B. Flood, female, age 5 born NY
  • Catherine Flood, age 3 born NY
  • Margarett Flood, age 4/12 born NY

1870 census, Adams, Jefferson, New York; page 51, dwelling 482.
  • Michael Flood, age 50 born Ireland. Farm laborer.
  • Catherine Flood, age 40 born Ireland. Keeps house.
  • Anna Flood, age 21 born Ireland.
  • James Flood, age 19 born NY. Works on R.R.
  • Mariah Flood, age 17 born NY. At home.
  • Frances Flood, male, age 15 born NY. School.
  • Katie Flood, age 13 born NY. School.
  • Margaret Flood, age 11 born NY. School.
  • Rebecca Flood, age 9 born NY. School.
  • John Flood, age 5 born NY. School.
  • Eliza Flood, age 4 born NY. At home.

1871 - Birth of last child, Marcus Flood (1880 census)

Jefferson County Journal, May 20, 1874; page 5

Four deaths in the village during the past week have been such an unusual an occurrence as to fill our citizens with sympathy for the afflicted. Besides Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Pitcher’s death mentioned last week, Michael Flood died quite suddenly, and Mrs. Osborne, a housekeeper for Mrs. Willis’ people. Mr. Flood is well known to many, and will be missed in the circle in which he moved. Mrs. Osborne was converted and united with the Methodist Class here this last winter, and was highly respected by her acquaintance. The saddest part of the bereavement is that it makes several children orphans.


1875 - James Flood leaves home and heads west (1884 newspaper clipping)


1880 census, Adams, Jefferson, New York; dwelling 68 (same page as her brother, John Kelly)
  • Kata Flood, age 49 born Ireland. Widow.
  • Rebeca Flood, age 17 born NY. At school.
  • John Flood, age 15 born NY. Farmer.
  • Lizzie Flood, age 12 born NY. At school.
  • Marcus Flood, age 9 born NY. At school.

Jefferson County Journal, July 15, 1884; page 5

James Flood, of Toledo Ohio, after an absence of nine years, is again visiting his native village. His love for base-ball clung to him while in the west, and he became quite a noted pitcher while in Grand Rapids, Mich. He is now employed in a large furniture manufactory in Toledo.


Jefferson County Journal, October 21, 1890
Local Record
Adams
Moses Edward Flood, youngest son of the late Catherine Flood of this village, died suddenly of typhoid fever Oct. 12th, at Boston, Mass, that being his home the past five years. He was an employee of th leading furniture manufacturing works of that city, was a fine workman and highly esteemed by all who knew him. Leaves host of favorites to mourn the loss os a true young friend. Deceased was born in Adams in 1870. The funeral was held at Bridgeport, Conn., where the remaining members of the family reside. Internment was at Mountain Grove cemetery. Rev. H. A. Davenport conducted the services.



Jefferson County Journal, October 21, 1891 - Adams. Col. 2

Miss Lizzie J. Flood, youngest daughter of the late Catherine Flood of this village, died of consumption, Oct 18th, at Bridgeport, Conn., that being her home for the past six years, three of which she held a position as forelady with firm of L. L. Loomer's Sons. Her health failing last February caused her to retire from work, though she gave up willingly and with patience and bore her sufferings in a quiet manner. She leaves three sisters and two brothers to mourn the loss of a loving sister, also hosts of favorites who will mourn the loss of a true friend. Deceased was born in Adams July 19th, 1868, this being her home till about eight years ago when she moved with the remaining members of the family to Syracuse and from there east where her death occurred. The funeral was held at Bridgeport. Internment was at Mountain Grove cemetery where she was quietly laid to rest by the side of her youngest brother whose sudden death occurred one year ago.


Jefferson County Journal, Nov 12, 1895; page 5, col. 2

Mrs. Rebecca B. Shaffer, wife of Fred H. Shaffer, of Little Falls, Herkimer county, died Nov. 1st at Bridgeport, Conn. Her husband accompanied her to Brooklyn, N. Y., last May, where she spent most of the past summer in one of the large hospitals being treated for a tumor. When able to travel her choice was to visit her sisters at Bridgeport before returning to her own home. She told her doctor and nurse what her plans were and they both advised her to go, as they thought the eastern air would benefit her health and help build up her condition. Her oldest sister was sent for and accompanied her to her home, the place of her choice, where she departed this life. Her health and courage failed her about three months ago; during that time her life has been slowly wasting away. Deceased was born in Adams April 29th, 1862, was a daughter of the late Catherine Flood, of this village. She leaves a husband and two small children to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother, also two brothers and two sisters, James Flood, of Toledo, Ohio, and John H. Flood, Frances Flood and Maggie E. Flood, all of Bridgeport, Conn. She also leaves a great many relatives and friends who will miss her. The family has the sympathy of all who knew them in this vicinity. The funeral services were held at Bridgeport. Internment at Little Falls.


Jefferson County Journal, April 20, 1927, page 5

Adams
Mrs. J. C. Groff spent Easter in Brooklyn with her aunt, Miss F. B. Flood.
[I do not know if this is Frances B. Flood nor how Mrs. Groff was related.]


I have not found any other records for this family.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Michael and Mary Kelly, Adams, New York

Michael Kelly was born 1823 in Askinfarney, County Wexford, Ireland, the son of John Kelly and Polly Minchin. His wife was Mary and she was born about 1830 in Ireland. I have no idea when or where they married. Census records indicate that their first child was born 1853 in Canada.

William Minchin's journal gives no information about Mary:
Michael born in 1823 died in Adams village NY about 1867 he left 4 boys and 1 girl.

I first find them in Adams, Jefferson, New York on the 1855 State census, page 217. Dwelling 147, family 161; log home.
  • Michael Kelly, age 33 b Ireland, resident 2 years
  • Mary Kelly, age 25 b Ireland, resident 2 years
  • John Kelly, age 2 b Canada, resident 2 years
  • Ann Kelly age 11/12 b Jefferson, resident 11/12
Still in Adams, Jefferson, New York in 1860, pages 74-75, family 638. None of the children had attended school in the last year. Missing is daughter, Anne.
  • Michael Kelly, age 38 born Ireland. Laborer. Personal Estate $50.
  • Mary Kelly, age 27 born Ireland. Housework. Could not read or write.
  • Johny Kelly, age 6 born N. C. [NC= North Canada?]
  • James Kelly, age 5 born N. Y.
  • Phillip Kelly, age 2 born N. Y.
  • M. A. Kelly, female, age 7/12 born New York.

I can only place one Michael Kelly in Adams, NY in the 1860's so it seems likely he was a Civil War soldier.

New York State Militery Museum and Verterans Research Center.
Rosters of the New York Artillery Regiments during the Civil War

TENTH ARTILLERY

K E L L E Y , M I C H A E L . - Age, 38 years. Enlisted, September 6, 1862, at Adams; mustered in as private, Co. D, Third Battalion, Black River Artillery (later Co. L, Tenth Artillery), December 27, 1862, to serve three years; transferred to Co. G, Battalion, June 23, 1865; to Co. G, Sixth Artillery, July 19, 1865; also borne as Kelly.

William Minchin's estimate that Michael died about 1867 is in error as Michael was listed on the 1870 census, Adams, Jefferson, New York,  page 53, dwelling 497 (appears as Killer or Keller) Listed just before, dwelling 496, is Michael's sister, Anne.
  • Michael Kelley, age 40 born Ireland. Day Laborer. Real estate $800, Personal estate $100. Both parents of foreign birth. US citizen.
  • Mary Kelley, age 33 born Ireland. Keeps house. Both parents of foreign birth. Could not write.
  • John Kelley, age 17 born Canada. Works on R. R. Both parents of foreign birth. Attended school within the year.
  • James Kelley, age 13 born N. Y. Farm Laborer. Could not read or write.
  • Philip Kelley, age 12 born N. Y. At home. Attended school within the year.
  • Mary, age 10 born N. Y. School. Attended school within the year.
  • William, age 8 born New York. School. Attended school within the year.
  • George, age 3 born N. Y. School.

Michael must have died between 1870 and 1880 as he is not listed with the family in Adams, Jefferson, New York; page D12, families 122 and 123. Also missing is daughter, Mary. Michael was survived by five sons rather than four.
  • Philip Kelley, age 24 born N. Y.. father born Ireland, mother born France. Laborer on R.R.
  • Anna M. Kelly, age 21 born N. Y., parents born Ireland.
  • Mina Kelly, age 2 born New York
  • Nettie, age 1 born New York
  • Mary Kelly, age 45 born France, parents born Ireland. Could not write.
  • John Kelly, age 25 born Canada. Blacksmith.
  • James Kelly, age 22 born NY. Carpenter.
  • George Kelly, age 21 born NY. At school.
  • William Kelly, age 18 born NY. Laborer.


Michael's headstone does not show any dates. Adams Rural Cemetery.

There are no other stones near his so if this is the family plot the other graves a re unmarked.


    Mary may have supported herself with real estate. I found this:
    Jefferson County Journal, June 21, 1887, page 5

    Mrs. Mary A. Kelley has purchased the Crandall house and lot near the cheese factory on Liberty street. Consideration $463.
    Which led me to this map from 1888 found at Historic Map Works.Mary owned three properties on the south side of Liberty St. The property mentioned in the newspaper clipping is on the north side of the street and shown as belonging to her son, William.


    By 1900 Mary was living alone in Adams, Jefferson, New York; page B12, dwelling 326.
    • Mary Kelly, born Aug 1830, age 69, widow. She had borne 7 children, only 3 still living. Ireland, Ireland. Ireland. Immigration 1858, resident 41 years.

    Jefferson County Journal, January 8, 1901

    Died
    Kelly – In Adams, Jan 4. Mrs. Mary Kelly, age 72 years.

    Mrs. Mary Kelly died at her home on Liberty street, Thursday. The funeral was held from her late residence Saturday, Rev. John Richards officiating. Internment at Rural cemetery.

    I have previously written about the Heirs of Mary A Kelly. Her three surviving children were James, Philip and George.

    Monday, June 14, 2010

    Anne and Eliza Kelly - Adams, New York

    Two of John and Polly Minchin Kelly's daughters never married and I learned very little about them. From William Minchin's journal:
    6. Anne born 1832 died Adams village NY (about 1853) never married.

    8. Eliza born 1838 died in Adams, NY was never married
    On the 1855 New York State census I have not found Anne in Adams, NY. Eliza is listed with her parents, age 14 b Ireland, resident 4 years. So she must have immigrated with her mother and siblings in 1851.

    I have found no other record of Eliza. 

    The only other mention of Anne that I have found is the 1870 census which conflicts with a death in 1853 as mentioned in William Minchin's journal. Adams, Jefferson, New York, page 53, dwelling 496, family 512. (The next house is her brother, Michael.)
    • Anne Kelly, age 30 b. Ireland; works in factory
    • Mary McDonald, age 20 b. Canada; works in factory
    • John Lawyer, age 21 b. Ireland; works in factory
    • Wallace Seton, age 24 b NY; works in factory

    Sunday, June 13, 2010

    John and Eliza Kelly, Adams, NY

    John Kelly was born about 1819 in Askinfarney, County Wexford, Ireland, the son of John Kelly and Polly Minchin.

    From William H Minchin's journal:
    John born 1819 died Adams village NY left one son also called John born about 1862 and one daughter Minnie

    The first record I find for John is a transcription of the 1855 New York census, Adams, NY. He was in the home of his parents: John, Jr, age 37 born Ireland; resident 4 years; laborer. So it appears he immigrated in 1851 along with his mother and at least two of his sisters.

    I have not been able to locate John on the 1860 US or 1861 Canadian census. I did find a marriage record for his sister, Rebecca, that placed her in Caledonia, Halimand, Ontario in March 1859 and that led to finding on the 1861 Canadian census, Rebecca Kelly Quinlan in Paris, Brant, Ontario and another sister Maria Kelly Hennessy in Seneca, Haldimand, Ontario. There are some John Kelly's in the area but I have not been able to say for certain that they are this John. There were other family members that remained in Adams, New York

    From the census information that follows, I deduce that John and Eliza married between 1860 and 1863 and that they were living in New York by 1863.

    At the time of the 1870 census John had returned to Adams, NY. Page 66, Dwelling 603, Family 626. Because his birth is listed as about 1828 and his father's as about 1783 I might question if this was the right family, however this family group matches what his brother-in-law, William H Minchin wrote (above).
    • John Kelly, age 42 b Ireland; Day laborer
    • Eliza Kelly, age 26 b Ireland; Keeps house
    • Johnnie Kelly, age 7 b New York; School
    • Minnie Kelly, age 4 b New York; at home
    • Martin Burns, age 50 b Ireland; Day laborer
    • John Kelly, age 87 b Ireland; Day laborer
    Who was Martin Burns? Was he Eliza's father or simply a boarder? Where was Polly Minchin Kelly?

    There are a few newspaper clippings from between 1870 and 1880 that may or may not refer to John Kelly and none of them provided any significant details.

    John and Eliza Kelly are next found in 1880, Adams Village, Jefferson, New York; page 6, family 58.
    • John Kelley, age 60 b Ireland, Blind, no occupation
    • Eliza Kelley [crossed out and the word "dead" added], age 40 b Ireland, keeps house
    • John Kelley, age 17 b NY, day laborer
    • Mary E Kelley, age 14 b NY, at school.

    I have no idea when or by whom Eliza's information was struck out but I believe it was in error.

    The next I found was a clipping from 1889 that indicates to me that both John and Eliza were still living. Their daughter, Minnie would eventually marry Reginald Richly.
    Jefferson County Journal, February 1, 1889; page 5
    Reginald Richly, of the U. S. navy, stationed on ship “Chicago” at New York, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly, Phelps street, last week.

    Another clip that indicates that Eliza's death listing was in error:
    Jefferson County Journal, December 24, 1895; page 5
    - Mrs. John Kelley, of Phelps street, brought to this office a dandelion in blow, which she picked in her yard Saturday; Dec. 21. Quite an unusual occurrence for this season of the year.
    Based on the next clippings, I believe that John died between 1889 and 1896.
    Jefferson County Journal, April 21, 1896; page 5
    Adams
    Reginald Richly, who has been visiting Mrs. John Kelly, has returned to Brooklyn, where he has taken his old position as policeman in Cypress Hills cemetery, that city.

    Jefferson County Journal, Sept 3, 1896; no page shown

    Sheriff’s sale – County of Jefferson, as
    By virtue of an execution issued put of Supreme Court of the State of New York, against
    The goods and chattels, lands and tenements of Eliza Kelley and to me directed and delivered I have seized all the right, title and interest which the said Eliza Kelley had on the 4th day of June, 1896 or at any time thereafter in and to the following described premises, which I will sell at public auction as the law directs at the law office of E. F. Ramsdell, in the town and village of Adams, Jefferson county N. Y. on the 24th day of October, 1896, at 11 o’clock a. m. to wit: All that certain west half of the following described land and premises situate on North side of Phelps street in said village of Adams, Jefferson county, N. Y. and bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a hub in the centre of said Phelps street, In said village at the _ E. corner of the lot first described in a quit claim deed from Solon D. Hungerford and wife to John H. Whipple, bearing date June 1_, 1851, and recorded in Clerk’s Office in Jefferson county, N. Y. in liber 117 of deeds at page 4; and running thence N. _ _/_” E. along the easterly line of above named lot first described in said deed from Solon D. Hungerford and wife to John H. Whipple, and adjoining lot fronting Clay street is said village of Adams known as lot No. 4 tow chains 56 ½ links to a hub in a Southerly line of Lot No. _, thence along said Southerly line South 7_ 8’ 1 East one chain __ links to a hub in the center of Phelps St. aforesaid, thence North 79.56 West one chain __links to a hub in the place of beginning. Containing ________ of an acre of land be the same more or less.

    Hereby intending and meaning to sell at public auction as aforesaid the west half of the above described premises and being the same premises now occupied and in possession of said Eliza Kelley.

    Dated, Adams, N. Y. September __, 1896.
    Edward Barton
    Sherriff of Jefferson County, N. Y.
    By D. W. You__, Deputy

    I have not found an obituary for either John or Eliza Kelly. Neither is found on the 1900 Adams, New York census.

    I hope to travel to Adams later this summer and will update this post as I find more information.

    Saturday, June 12, 2010

    Have I found Bridget Kelly?

    I have been working at tracking down the children of John and Polly Minchin Kelly and it has not been easy. I still have not found most of them on the 1850 or 1851 census. From clues in William Minchin's Journal I knew the married names of the daughters and that two of them lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan and I was able to find them there and work my way back, sort of. In his journal, William Minchin only said that Bridget Kelly married James Hennesy - not a lot to work with.

    In working on the other girls I found Bridget's sister, Rebecca Kelly Hennessy and her husband Thomas on the 1870 census in Will, Will, Illinois. Very close by, in Monee, Will, Illinois I found James and Bridget Hennesy.


    1870 Monee, Will, Illinois

    James Hennesy b abt 1825 Ireland
    Bridget b abt 1836 Ireland
    Mary b abt 1863 Illinois
    Helen b abt 1865 Illinois
    Catherine b abt 1866 Illinois
    Sabina or Sabrina b abt 1868 Illinois
    Joanna b 1870 Illinois


    By 1880 Rebecca and Thomas Hennessy had moved on to Grand Rapids, Michigan but I found the following record in Englewood, Illinois which is north of Will, Illinois. The years do not match up. Bridget either died or changed her name to Ann. Helen is now Ella. Catherine is using Katy. Joanna is missing. Sabina's year of birth has changed but so has everyone elses! I do believe this is the same family.


    1880 Englewood, Cook, Illinois

    J D or J P Hennesy abt 1830 Ireland
    Ann abt 1835 Ireland
    Mary abt 1864 Illinois
    Ella abt 1865 Illinois
    Katy abt 1868 Illinois
    Sabina abt 1870 Illinois
    Dora abt 1874 Illinois

    The 1900 census clears up the Bridget - Ann mystery! The girls names are right but look at the birth dates! Bridget had had six children, only five still living so Joanna died and Sabina is elsewhere? Again, I believe this is the same family but the dates are bothering me. Until I can find more records for this family I can not be certain I have made the right assumptions.

    1900 Chicago Ward 31, Cook, Illinois

    James Hennecy May 1833 Ireland
    Bridget Ann Aug 1839 Ireland
    Mary A Mar 1872 IL
    Ella Sept 1874 IL
    Katherine Mar 1877 IL
    Dorothy Jul 1878 IL

    Saturday, June 5, 2010

    Surname Saturday - Berry

    My maiden name is Berry. My line starts in Syracuse, NY and travels back to Ottawa, Canada and to Blockley, England.

    Me
    >Harvey Gordon Berry 1926-2000; Syracuse,Onondaga, New York
    >>Kimberly Powell Berry 1900-1984; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    >>>Joseph Berry 1871-1903; Blockley, Worcestershire, England
    >>>>Thomas David Berry 1829-1907; Blockley, Worcestershire, England
    >>>>>Abraham Berry abt 1803-1854; Blockley, Worcestershire, England


    Abraham and Ann Berry had the following children:
    • Sarah Berry, born 1824 Guiting Power, Gloucestershire, England. She had a daughter, Lucy Ann Berry b. 1852. Sarah married 1st in 1856, George Hawker and they had a daughter, Eliza Hawker b 1862. She married 2nd in 1872, William Haines and their daughter was Anne Berry Haines b 1873. 
    • Anne Berry, born 1826 Upton Old, Blockley, Worcestershire, England. She married John Shepard in 1849. They had a daughter, Ann Shepard b 1850. I have not traced Anne further and she most likely had more children.
    • Thomas David Berry, born 8 Sept 1829 Blockley, Worcestershire, England. He married Jane Rawlins (Rollings, Rollins, etc) in 1851. They had the following children in Blockley, England. 1) James 1852-1902, married Elizabeth Coney. 2) Caroline 1854-1856. 3) Sarah Ann 1856-? 4) Amelia 1857-1859. 5) John 1860-? 6) Caroline 1862-1930, married Arthur J M Wilson. 7) Mary 1863-?  8) Charles 1868-1961, married Annetta E. Hollington. 9) Joseph 1871-1903, married Charlotte T.K. Hollington [sister of Annetta] Thomas and Jane moved to Canada in 1874 accompanied by their youngest five children. They had one more child born in Ottawa 10) Amelia 1879-1906. Thomas died in Ottawa 11 May 1907.
    • Mary Ann Berry, born 1831 Guiting Power, Gloucestershire, England. She married John Hopkins in 1854. Their children all born Bourton on the Hill, Gloucestershire, England: 1)Daniel 1857. 2) William 1862. 3) Frank 1867. 4) Kate 1869. 5) Thomas 1871. 6) Ellen 1874. 7) John Aulter 1880 or 1881.
    • William Berry, born 1833 Guiting Power, Gloucestershire, England.
    • John Berry, born 1835 Guiting Power, Gloucestershire, England.
    • George Berry, born 1837 Aston, Blockley Parish, Worcestershire, England.

    Previous posts:

    Thomas David Berry
    Brief biography

    Fashionable to Practical

    Photo of Kimberly and Thomas Berry

    Ancestors I Have Met

    Wedding Belle
    Photo of my siblings

    Time on the Farm
    Our stint as tobacco farmers

    Headstone of Kimberly and Mary (Kelly) Berry 

    Kimberly Berry's Car c. 1928

    Kelly - Berry Marriage

    Syracuse Baby Camp
    History of the home my father grew up in
    Other views of the house

    Photo of Harvey Berry 1926
    Photo of Harvey Berry c.1928
    Photo of Harvey Berry c. 1929
    Photo of Harvey Berry c.1931
    Newspaper photo of Harvey Berry 1941
    Photo of Harvey Berry c.1946

    Friday, June 4, 2010

    Sorting Kelly's in Adams, NY

    I have spent the last few of weeks working on my Kelly line. After a cousin shared with me the journal of William Henry Minchin and another Kelly cousin contacted me I was able to make a great deal of progress. I was hoping to be able to visit the Historical Association of South Jefferson and the cemeteries in Adams, NY this month but that is on hold until I can drive again.

    Adams, New York is a small town, so figuring out who is who should be easy however Kelly is a very common surname and there were several different John and Mary's, so it is proving a bit difficult. I have been mining the Jefferson County Journal and other local papers at Old Fulton Post Cards, transcribing what I find and then trying to sort articles by which family they belong to. While I was able to fill in much missing information this way some of the information simply led to more questions.

    My branch of the family stayed in Adams much longer than the rest. They were all there in 1855 but by 1860 several of them disappear. Knowing that they came through Canada and that many of the Minchin cousins were in Canada it seems logical to look for them there. Having no luck finding them on the free 1861 census indexes that are available I upgraded my subscription to Ancestry.com. I have found many documents pertaining to my tree but the families whereabouts in 1860-1861 still elude me.

    I will continue to dig but meanwhile I will start posting what I have found in hopes of making connections with others that may have some answers. If you are researching Kelly or Kelley in Jefferson County, New York please contact me!