My White ancestors were from Scotland and emigrated to Canada around 1820. They used both spellings, White and Whyte and some descendants can now be found using both.
Me
>Harvey Gordon Berry, 1926 Syracuse, NY - 2000 Haines City, FL
>>Mary Leith Kelly, 1900 Calabogie, Ontario, Canada - 1970 Syracuse, NY (married Kimberly Berry)
>>>Isabella White, 1865 Watson's Corners, Ontario, Canada - 1951 Syracuse, NY (Married James Kelly)
>>>>James M White, 1824-1907, both Dalhousie, Ontario, Canada (Married Isabella Craig)
>>>>>John White, abt 1800 Hawick, Roxburgshire, Scotland - 1877 Dalhousie, Lanark, Canada.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Caldwell and Leith Connections Found?
On Monday I wrote about some of my middle name mysteries. I had four names that I hoped might lead me back a generation; Hurcombe, Goodwin, Leith and Caldwell.
With those names in mind I started looking at my tree and searching online for new information. It wasn't until I went searching through files that were already on my computer that I found something. This is far from the first time that I've had the answer all along had I only re-looked at what I had. I guess this is a lesson that I'm just never going to learn!
Just to recap. James C Kelly was the son of Michael Kelly and Mary ____. James married Isabella White, the daughter of James M White and Isabella Craig. Isabella Craig was the daughter of John Craig and Agnes Adam. The children of James C Kelly and Isabella White were; James Hurcombe Kelly, Mabel Adam Kelly, Phillip Goodwin Kelly, Alexander Craig Kelly, Mary Leith Kelly, Gordon ____ Kelly, Isabelle Caldwell Kelly, Joseph _____ Kelly. (Is that enough Isabella's and James' for you?)
Barbara Griffith has done extensive research on the Adam family. She was kind enough to share her transcription of my great-grandfather, James M White's, obituary. At the time I wasn't specifically looking for references to the middle names of his grandchildren!
Also from Ms. Griffith's work was some information about James M White'ssister daughter, Ellen White [edited to correct relationship]. Ellen married Robert Leith. From the information provided I was able to verify that Ellen White and Robert Leith were married at Knox Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Canada on 4 Apr 1883. They had four children, Isabella C Leith, Annie Rae Leith, John Gunn Leith and Briar May Leith. Robert Leith's mother was named Ann Rae so daughter Annie was named for her paternal grandmother. I'd bet that Isabella was named for her maternal grandmother, Isabella Craig White, and that her middle initial C was for Craig but so far I haven't been able to verify that. I have no idea if the middle names Gunn and May were somehow significant.
I got a little side tracked there. Isn't that always how it goes? Anyway, Ellen White Leith died 20 Mar 1899 which was just a little more than a year before Mary Leith Kelly was born. Was Mary named to honor her? Was there another connection to a family named Leith? Robert Leith lived in Outremont, Quebec, a fair distance from Dalhousie, Ontario so how did they meet? Always more questions! Another thought that I had was that while I know that the Craigs were from Paisley, Scotland, I do not know where the Whites were from. Could they have been from Leith?
Of the four names that I have now found connections to, all four connect back to Isabella White Kelly's side of the family. Will the other two names lead in that direction too or are Hurcombe and Goodwin connected to the Kelly side? I still do not know the maiden name of James C Kelly's mother, only that she was Mary and was from Ireland.
With those names in mind I started looking at my tree and searching online for new information. It wasn't until I went searching through files that were already on my computer that I found something. This is far from the first time that I've had the answer all along had I only re-looked at what I had. I guess this is a lesson that I'm just never going to learn!
Just to recap. James C Kelly was the son of Michael Kelly and Mary ____. James married Isabella White, the daughter of James M White and Isabella Craig. Isabella Craig was the daughter of John Craig and Agnes Adam. The children of James C Kelly and Isabella White were; James Hurcombe Kelly, Mabel Adam Kelly, Phillip Goodwin Kelly, Alexander Craig Kelly, Mary Leith Kelly, Gordon ____ Kelly, Isabelle Caldwell Kelly, Joseph _____ Kelly. (Is that enough Isabella's and James' for you?)
Barbara Griffith has done extensive research on the Adam family. She was kind enough to share her transcription of my great-grandfather, James M White's, obituary. At the time I wasn't specifically looking for references to the middle names of his grandchildren!
For a long time Mr. White had employment with the CALDWELL firm, and his name had often been mentioned in the tales of the old lumbering days on the Clyde River.There may or may not be a family relationship to the Caldwell's so I won't cross the name off my list just yet but it is possible that Isabella Caldwell Kelly was named to honor her grandfather's business associate.
Also from Ms. Griffith's work was some information about James M White's
I got a little side tracked there. Isn't that always how it goes? Anyway, Ellen White Leith died 20 Mar 1899 which was just a little more than a year before Mary Leith Kelly was born. Was Mary named to honor her? Was there another connection to a family named Leith? Robert Leith lived in Outremont, Quebec, a fair distance from Dalhousie, Ontario so how did they meet? Always more questions! Another thought that I had was that while I know that the Craigs were from Paisley, Scotland, I do not know where the Whites were from. Could they have been from Leith?
Of the four names that I have now found connections to, all four connect back to Isabella White Kelly's side of the family. Will the other two names lead in that direction too or are Hurcombe and Goodwin connected to the Kelly side? I still do not know the maiden name of James C Kelly's mother, only that she was Mary and was from Ireland.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Middle Name Mysteries
When I first started exploring my family history there were certain names that jumped out at me and I was certain that they held clues that would lead me to previous generations. .
First there was Isaac Ashley Carlisle. He always went by Ashley, or occasionally I. Ashley so surely I must of had an Ashley ancestor back there somewhere. Not exactly. He was named for his father's brother-in-law, Isaac Ashley of Rochester, NY. He was extremely generous to the family and naming a child for him was simply a way of honoring him for what he'd done.
My grandmother's brother was named Leroy Eastwood Camfield. I struggled with my Camfield and Graham lines for years and was certain that Eastwood was a clue. I learned through the family letters that Mr. Eastwood was a business man in South Bend, Indiana that my great-grandfather admired.
But there has been one success. David Glover was the son of Henry Glover and Hannah Lewis. He named a son Lewis E. Glover and a daughter Hannah Lewis Glover. For his other children I only have middle initials except for my great-great-grandmother. Her name was Lousia Lambert Glover. I still have no idea if Lambert is a hint but I keep it in mind as I work on this line.
My grandfather was Kimberly Powell Berry. Not only is he the only male named Kimberly that I've come across but I'm stumped on the middle name Powell. Grandpa's siblings were Mabel Gertrude, Esther Lillian and Thomas David, nothing that seems to be a surname for any of them. For now grandpa's name remains a mystery.
My grandmother and most (maybe all) of her siblings had surnames as middle names.
The children of James C Kelly and Isabella White were:
I have lots of work to do on this section of my tree. I'm hoping that keeping a post-it on my computer with the names Hurcombe, Goodwin, Leith and Caldwell helps me fill in some of the blanks.
First there was Isaac Ashley Carlisle. He always went by Ashley, or occasionally I. Ashley so surely I must of had an Ashley ancestor back there somewhere. Not exactly. He was named for his father's brother-in-law, Isaac Ashley of Rochester, NY. He was extremely generous to the family and naming a child for him was simply a way of honoring him for what he'd done.
My grandmother's brother was named Leroy Eastwood Camfield. I struggled with my Camfield and Graham lines for years and was certain that Eastwood was a clue. I learned through the family letters that Mr. Eastwood was a business man in South Bend, Indiana that my great-grandfather admired.
But there has been one success. David Glover was the son of Henry Glover and Hannah Lewis. He named a son Lewis E. Glover and a daughter Hannah Lewis Glover. For his other children I only have middle initials except for my great-great-grandmother. Her name was Lousia Lambert Glover. I still have no idea if Lambert is a hint but I keep it in mind as I work on this line.
My grandfather was Kimberly Powell Berry. Not only is he the only male named Kimberly that I've come across but I'm stumped on the middle name Powell. Grandpa's siblings were Mabel Gertrude, Esther Lillian and Thomas David, nothing that seems to be a surname for any of them. For now grandpa's name remains a mystery.
My grandmother and most (maybe all) of her siblings had surnames as middle names.
The children of James C Kelly and Isabella White were:
- James Hurcombe Kelly
- Mabel Adam Kelly
- Phillip Goodwin Kelly
- Alexander Craig Kelly
- Mary Leith Kelly
- Gordon ____ Kelly
- Isabelle Caldwell Kelly
- Joseph _____ Kelly
I have lots of work to do on this section of my tree. I'm hoping that keeping a post-it on my computer with the names Hurcombe, Goodwin, Leith and Caldwell helps me fill in some of the blanks.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Death and Marriage Records in the 1875 NY Census
The 1875 New York State census is available at FamilySearch.org. Family Search made the images available before indexing them which worked to my advantage. (Some of the 1875 census has been indexed and is searchable, however Jefferson County does not yet show up in a search.) I had several families that I wanted to find in Adams, Jefferson, New York and so I started browsing page by page. I got lucky and found my great-grandfather and great-great-grandmother on image 7, page 13 of the 1st election district, Adams, Jefferson, New York.
Previously I had known that my great-great-grandfather, Michael Kelly had died between the 1870 and 1880 censuses. Now I had narrowed the date down to between 1870 and 1875. (Official death records were not kept in New York prior to 1881 so I will not be able to find a death certificate.)
I might have stopped paging through the census there, however there were many other relatives that lived in Adams so I continued on. Much to my surprise on image 23, page 45 was a record of Marriages that had occurred between 1 June 1874 and 1 June 1875.
The names, ages and previous marital status are included as well as where the wedding took place and who performed the ceremony. No members of my family were included but I was curious as to what else might be hidden in the census and continued to the next page.
Deaths were next and there was my great-great-grandfather on page 46, line 10. Recorded as Micheall Kelley, age 49. He was born in Ireland, worked as a general laborer and died 12 Nov 1874 of pneumonia.
If I hadn't continued paging through the census I never would have found what is most likely the only death record there is for Michael Kelly. Lesson learned!
The 1875 census also includes agricultural schedules. There are several pages for each group of names. My ancestors were not included but this could be treasure for others.
I might have stopped paging through the census there, however there were many other relatives that lived in Adams so I continued on. Much to my surprise on image 23, page 45 was a record of Marriages that had occurred between 1 June 1874 and 1 June 1875.
The names, ages and previous marital status are included as well as where the wedding took place and who performed the ceremony. No members of my family were included but I was curious as to what else might be hidden in the census and continued to the next page.
If I hadn't continued paging through the census I never would have found what is most likely the only death record there is for Michael Kelly. Lesson learned!
The 1875 census also includes agricultural schedules. There are several pages for each group of names. My ancestors were not included but this could be treasure for others.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Kelly / Olds, Mt Adnah
Kelly /Olds plot, section 20, lot 40 1/2, Mt Adnah Cemetery, Fulton, New York.
Bert Kelly was my 1st cousin, twice removed. He married Lelah Olds in 1906. Lelah's parent's stones are the two to the left of the planter.
The planter was a delightful surprise!
KELLY
BERT H. 1884 - 1960
LELAH E. 1885 - 1966
MARILLA OLDS
1854 - 1934
THADDEUS OLDS
1853 - 1934
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Civil War Stories
I have discovered several Civil War stories as I have researched my family history and I'm certain I have others that are yet to be discovered. As the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War fast approaches Bill West at West in New England has issued a challenge:
Most of my paternal family was living in Canada or England and I have no idea if or how the Civil War may have affected them. My 2nd great-grandfather, Michael Kelly lived in Adams, Jefferson, New York. I believe he is the Michael Kelly that served in two units of the New York Heavy Artillery. Thanks to Patti Browning of Consanguinity I have a pension file number now I need to convince myself to part with $75 to order the file. I also need to look into the local history of the period and the history of the units he served with.
On my maternal side, serving from the Carlisle family of Buchanan, Michigan were brothers Ashley and Orville Carlisle and their step-mother Hannah. I will be sharing letters written by family members during the war and learning more about the locations that the war took each of them. I was shocked to learn that a fourth member of the family, Arabella Carlisle who was born in 1857, accompanied Hannah to the hospital where she was stationed. The family lost their home during the war and one daughter was forced to work away from home which set her on an interesting course for life. After the war Hannah Carlisle and her step-daughter, Tamerson Carlisle worked for the Freedmen's Bureau as teachers.
My cousin, Abraham Jay Buckles, had been abandoned by his father and was being raised by his grandparents when he enlisted in June 1861 at the age of 14. On 5 May 1864 at Wilderness, Virginia he was wounded several times and lost a leg. After loosing his leg he was forced to find a way to support himself other than by farming. He studied law and ended his career as a Superior Court Judge in California. On 4 Dec 1893 he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
My 2nd great-grandfather, James Madison Graham, had abandoned his family and was living in California in 1860. I very much doubt that he served in the war but at least one of the sons that he left behind did. I'd like to learn more about the service of Luther W Graham and his life after the war. At the end of his life he was living in the National Soldiers Home in Sawtell, California.
My great-grandfather, Joseph Camfield was 14 at the start of the war and his father, Michael Camfield was in his 40's. I have no idea if either served and I have not located the family on the 1860 census. I'd like to know if they moved from New York to Illinois before, during or after the war and if the war affected their decision. Michael's brother-in-law, Anthony B. Wisner, did serve and died of disease at the very end of the war, leaving a widow and at least three daughters. His widow and two of his daughters left Michigan and returned to New York after his death. How different would their lives have been if Anthony had lived?
Then there was a more distant cousin, Edward Carlisle Boynton. He had retired from the military after a distinguished career and was teaching at the University of Mississippi when the war started. He returned to New York and duty as Quarter Master at West Point.
I have only recently started exploring my Virginia Roots. I think it is quite likely that I had cousins who remained in Virginia and perhaps fought for the Confederacy.
I'm looking forward to learning more about the war and my family and also how what I discover compares to the stories shared by others.
Did you have ancestors in America on 12Apr 1861? If so, where were they and what were their circumstances? How did the Civil War affect them and their family? Did the men enlist and did they perish in battle or die of illness? On which side did they fight, or did you have relatives fighting on BOTH sides? How did the women left at home cope, or did any of them find ways to help the war effort? Were your ancestors living as slaves on Southern plantations and if so when were they freed? Or were they freemen of color who enlisted to fight?
Most of my paternal family was living in Canada or England and I have no idea if or how the Civil War may have affected them. My 2nd great-grandfather, Michael Kelly lived in Adams, Jefferson, New York. I believe he is the Michael Kelly that served in two units of the New York Heavy Artillery. Thanks to Patti Browning of Consanguinity I have a pension file number now I need to convince myself to part with $75 to order the file. I also need to look into the local history of the period and the history of the units he served with.
My cousin, Abraham Jay Buckles, had been abandoned by his father and was being raised by his grandparents when he enlisted in June 1861 at the age of 14. On 5 May 1864 at Wilderness, Virginia he was wounded several times and lost a leg. After loosing his leg he was forced to find a way to support himself other than by farming. He studied law and ended his career as a Superior Court Judge in California. On 4 Dec 1893 he was awarded the Medal of Honor.My 2nd great-grandfather, James Madison Graham, had abandoned his family and was living in California in 1860. I very much doubt that he served in the war but at least one of the sons that he left behind did. I'd like to learn more about the service of Luther W Graham and his life after the war. At the end of his life he was living in the National Soldiers Home in Sawtell, California.
My great-grandfather, Joseph Camfield was 14 at the start of the war and his father, Michael Camfield was in his 40's. I have no idea if either served and I have not located the family on the 1860 census. I'd like to know if they moved from New York to Illinois before, during or after the war and if the war affected their decision. Michael's brother-in-law, Anthony B. Wisner, did serve and died of disease at the very end of the war, leaving a widow and at least three daughters. His widow and two of his daughters left Michigan and returned to New York after his death. How different would their lives have been if Anthony had lived?
Then there was a more distant cousin, Edward Carlisle Boynton. He had retired from the military after a distinguished career and was teaching at the University of Mississippi when the war started. He returned to New York and duty as Quarter Master at West Point.
I have only recently started exploring my Virginia Roots. I think it is quite likely that I had cousins who remained in Virginia and perhaps fought for the Confederacy.
I'm looking forward to learning more about the war and my family and also how what I discover compares to the stories shared by others.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Kelly Newspaper Briefs 1915-1929
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.
The Syracuse Herald, Saturday, March 3, 1915, pg 87
EXCHANGES WEEDSPORT HOTEL FOR LARGE FARM
Thaddeus Olds Buys Tract, While Lester M. Sneden Takes Hotel. Farm Near Fulton
Deeds have been recorded in the exchange of the Willard House in Weedsport, built in 1867, for a farm five miles from Fulton in Oswego county. The negotiations are in the hands of Woods, a local business and hotel broker. Property values involved aggregated more then $30,000.
The Willard House is a forty-room hotel, a combination of old and new structures, dating the oldest one back to post-bellum days.
The farm is a 175 acre tract devoted to general farming use. In the exchange all stock, tools and equipment, in addition to several substantial buildings on the land are to go to the new owner.
Of these, the stock constitutes a valuable part. There is a herd of eighteen Holstein cattle, one of them a registered bull, held ny his former owner at $2,000.
Thaddeus Olds of Weedsport buys the farm. Lester M. Senden takes over the hotel. The hotel has changed hands only three times during it's half century career. Tenants in both places have been notified to vacate by April 1st.
Jefferson County Journal, March 10, 1915; page 5
Mrs. John Kelly was found lying unconscious in Railroad street about 8:30 o’clock Monday night. She had suffered a heart attack after she had crossed the railroad bridge just a few minutes before the Syracuse train came through. It is feared that her long exposure may bring on pneumonia.
[Catherine McDonald Kelly, wife of John E]
Jefferson County Journal, April 7, 1915, page 5, col. 3
Local Record
Mr. Olds and his son-in-law, Bert Kelley, have bought a large farm near Fulton and are packing their goods for immediate removal
Jefferson County Journal, April 21, 1915; page 5
Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kelly of Flint, Mich., spent the week at his brother’s, J. W. Kelly, Maple avenue.
[JW+ John William Kelly]
Jefferson County Journal, October 13, 1915, page 3
Notice to Creditors – William H Kelley estate. In pursuance of an order of Jacob Atwell, Surrogate of the County of Jefferson, notice is hereby given , according to law, to all persons having claims against William H. Kelley, late of the town of Adams in said County of Jefferson, deceased, that they are required to present the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, the administrator etc., of said deceased at the law office of A. K. Cooley in the town of Adams, in said county of Jefferson, on or before the 4th day of March next.
Dated the 31st day of August 1915
Lovila Kelley. Administratrix.
A. K. Cooley. Attorney
Jefferson County Journal, October 27, 1915; page 5
Adams
Lost, a pure white Angora cat. Parties knowing of its whereabouts will confer a great favor by notifying Mrs. J. W. Kelley, Maple avenue. Phone 812-F-23
Jefferson County Journal, January 26, 1916; page 5
Henderson
Mrs. Pearl Barrett is quite ill at her home and her daughters, Mrs. Helen Algate and Mrs. Lucy Kelly, are taking care of her.
Jefferson County Journal, March 29, 1916, page 5, col 3
Philip M. Kelly
Philip M. Kelly died at his home on Wardwell street this morning at 6 o’clock. Mr. Kelly, who was 34 years of age, was the son of the late William Kelly, who died some nineteen years ago. He was a carpenter by trade and an active worker until about three months ago, when he became incapacitated by the ravages of that dread disease, tuberculosis, which was the cause of his death. His entire life was spent in Adams.
He was married in 1902 to Miss Jennie Phillips, and leaves his widow, two children, Richard P. and Robert F., his mother, two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral will be at the house on Saturday at 2 p. m. at which the Rev. S. S. Davis will officiate.
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, April 19, 1916, front page, col 5
Philip M. Kelly, who died at his home on Wardwell street, March 29, was born in this village January 1, 1882. He spent his entire life here and drew to himself a large circle of warm friends. He was a carpenter by trade and leaves many a memorial in the village in the form of careful and painstaking workmanship.
In 1902 he married Miss Jennie Phillips, and to them were born two sons, Richard and Robert, now twelve and nine years of age.
Mr. Kelly lived for his family. Their pleasant home was built largely by his own labor and for their sakes he was never idle so long as health left it possible for him to work. But about three months ago failing health caused by tuberculosis obliged him to give up work. He had since been a great sufferer, but brave and patient until the end which came peacefully last Wednesday morning.
The funeral services Saturday afternoon were conducted by his pastor, Rev. S. S. Davis, who, by his visits had brought much cheer and comfort during Mr. Kelly’s illness. The firemen were present in a body and read their beautiful service for their departed brother Many messages of sympathy were expressed by beautiful floral offerings from relative, friends, groups of fellow workmen and other societies. The remains rest in Elmwood cemetery.
He leaves besides his widow and sons, his mother, two brothers and two sisters. His father, William Kelly, died many years ago.
Jefferson County Journal, September 13, 1916, page 5
Business Notes
School girl roomers wanted. Inquire of Mrs. Phil Kelley, at the Warner House, Henderson Harbor, before Sept. 15. 30w1
Jefferson County Journal, June 4, 1917, pg 7
Van Auken Corners
Joe Robarge and family visited at Michael Kelley’s Sunday
Jefferson County Journal, Nov. 28, 1917, page 5
Adams Local
Bert Kelly of Fulton is spending a few days in town
Watertown Daily Times, May 14, 1919; page 10
Philip Kelley, Railroad Man, 46 Years, Dies
He Was Working Foreman Of The Steam Crane Crew
Philip Kelley, an employe of the New York Central lines for 46 years, died at 7 this morning at his home, 531 Stone street, following a long illness, aged 62 years. He had been in failing health for three years and had been confined to his bed during the past two weeks. Death was due to a complication of ailmenta.
He was born Dec. 22, 1855, son of Michael and Mary Kelley, in Adams and spent his early life there. He had been a resident of this city during the past 30 years. He had been employed by the New York Central lines since he was 17 years old, beginning as a section hand on this division. During the past 25 years, he had been wrecking foreman of the steam crane. He was a member of Court Stella, No. 1985, I. O. F.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Anna M. Kelley, he leaves two sons, Charles H. and Frederick Kelley, and two daughters, Mrs. U. S. Grant and Miss Edna M. Kelley, all of this city, and one brother, James Kelley of Ottawa, Canada.
The funeral will be held at the Kelley residence, 513 Stone street at 2 Sunday afternoon. Rev. Francis W. Eaton, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, will officiate. Internment will be in the family plot in Adams cemetery.
The Watertown Daily Times, Thursday, August 17, 1920, pg 14
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kelly and Mr. And Mrs. Glen Cooper all of Fulton, New York, have been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley of 148(?) Central street.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, September 30, 1923; Weddings page (can’t make out page number)
Minchin – Utz
The marriage of Miss Margaret C. Utz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Utz, of No. 517 University avenue, to Howard W. Minchin, son of Dr. and Mrs. Howard D. Minchin, of No. 10 Oliver street, took place Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. Rev. E. Heyd pastor of Zion Lutheran Church officiated. After the ceremony dinner was served at the Rochester Club. Mr. and Mrs. Minchin left on a trip to Atlantic City and New York.
[Nephew of of Mary (Polly) Minchin Kelly]
Watertown Daily Times, December 7, 1923; page twenty
W. J. Nicholson Dies From Fall
Broken Back Proves Fatal to Brownville Man
Fell From Loft October 18
Lingered Many Weeks in Hospital With Several Fractured Vertebrae But Had Weakened Within Past Few Days
William J. Nicholson, age 57 years, a resident of Glen Park where he made his home with his brother, Harry Nicholson, died at St. Joachim’s hospital on Thursday evening at 11:35 after being a patient in the hospital since Oct. 18.
Death was due to several fractured vertebrae which he sustained on the evening of Oct. 18, when he fell from a hay loft in the stables conducted by Alvin Roe in the rear of the Graystone hotel in Court street, where he had gone to sleep. On the afternoon of Oct. 18 Mr. Nicholson with another man came to this city by means of a horse and wagon.
The two men parted and the next morning Nicholson was found on the floor of the stable where he had fallen from the hay loft. When he was first found it was thought that he was intoxicated and he was left in the stables for some time. Later it was seen that he was suffering from much pain and he was rushed to th hospital where it was determined that he had fractured several vertebrae in his back.
After the man was removed to the hospital and examined it was thought that he would pass away within days. His strong constitution, however, had prolonged death until Thursday evening. At times since that accident it has been reported that Mr. Nicholson had rallied and it was thought that he might even recover. His condition, however, had been weakening for the past week.
Mr. Nicholson was born in Kingston, Ont., Canada, the son of the late John and Margaret Nicholson. For many years he resided in Canada and about 37 years ago came to this country. For some time he had made his home with his brother in Glen Park.
He was a locomotive engineer and for many years was employed by the New York Central. Just prior to the accident he had been employed by the town of Brownville and was working on a county road for some time. Many years ago he was married and his wife went to a western state to reside. Upon the death of his wife he returned to northern New York.
Surviving Mr. Nicholson are five brothers, Ernest of Ann Arbor, Harry of Glen Park, Thomas of Kingston, Ontario, James of Georgetown, Washington, and Charles of Kingston, and one sister, Mrs. John Bearance of Kingston.
The remains were removed to the Guilfoyle parlors and on Saturday will be taken by motor hearse to Kingston, Ontario, where funeral services will be held and burial made.
[Somehow related to Minnie Kelly Richley]
Watertown Daily Times, February 29, 1924; page fifteen
Mrs. Margaretta Grant Dies From Burns At Kingston
Kingston, Ont., Feb. 25. – Mrs. Margaretta Grant of Portsmouth, sister of Harry Nicholson of Watertown, died at the General hosp………………… as a result of burns sus…………. Her clothing caught fire…………….She was the wife of F………… Grant and a daughter of …………… fesso r Alexander Nic…………. Queens University. The funeral was held…………
[Article obscured by watermark. Why was she not mentioned in William J Nicholson’s obituary? Were there two Harry Nicholson’s in Watertown?]
Jefferson County Journal, April 16, 1924; page 4
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother; also to the employes of W, S, Rice Inc., for the beautiful flowers.
John Kelly and Family
Jefferson County Journal, April 16, 1924; page 6.
Reginald Richley, retired sailor, No. 3 Phelps street, Adams says: ..... [advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills]
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, July 8, 1924, pg 2
Rodman
Mrs. S. B. Kelley of West Rodman passed the evening of June 27 with her aunt, Mrs. Almira Ansted.
Van Aukens Corners
Charles Kelley has returned to work after being laid up with a badly burned foot.
Dennis Kelley and family of Allendale spent last week Sunday with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Kelley and sons
Jefferson County Journal , Wednesday, February 4, 1925, pg 8
Rodman
Mrs. S. B. Kelley of West Rodman spent a day recently with her aunt, Mrs. Almira Ansted
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, June 23, 1925, page 4
Married
Kelley – Edmonds – In Rodman, June 16, by Rev. Albert G. Todd, Mark S. Kelley and Miss Muriel Idel Edmonds, both of Rodman.
Jefferson County Journal, November 4, 1925; page 4
Died
Cutter – In Adams, Nov 4, Mrs. Ellen Richley Cutter, aged 84 yrs. Funeral Saturday at 3 p. m. Omit flowers. Burial in Rural cemetery.
[Mother of Reginald Richley]
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, January 13, 1926, page 6
West Smithville and Brunnell District
Mrs. Arwilda Barrett is visiting her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Kelley
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, February 10, 1926, page 2
West Smithville and Brunnell District
Walter Barrett, Will Kelley and daughter, Katherine, and Howard Hockey were in Watertown Friday
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, March 24, 1926, page 7
West Smithville and Brunnell District
Mr and Mrs Will Kelley and family have moved from Capt. Butts’ farm to Mrs. Arwilda Barrett’s house near Henderson.
Jefferson County Journal, May 5, 1926; page four
Married
Lyman – Kelly – In Adams, April 29, by Rev. Grant Chambers, Gordon Walker Lyman and E. Burnette Kelly, both of Adams.
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, May 1?, 1926, page ?
Van Auken Corners
Hannah Kelley has gone to Adams to stay for a while with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Robarge, who is now living above Castor’s garage, Liberty street, Adams
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, February 9, 1927, page 7
Allendale
John Kelley of S. L. U. was home over Sunday, returning to Canton Tuesday
Jefferson County Journal, April 20, 1927, page 5
Adams
Mrs. J. C. Groff spent Easter in Brooklyn with her aunt, Miss F. B. Flood.
Jefferson County Journal, April 20, 1927, page 7
Van Aukens Corners
Jack Kelley and family of Watertown were Sunday evening callers at their old homestead
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, May 11, 1927, page 5
Business Notes
For Sale – The Philip Kelley house on Wardwell street. Inquire Mrs. W. D. Churchill, 1162 Boyd St., Watertown. Phone 1779. – 19tf
Jefferson County Journal, Adams. N. Y., Wednesday, July 13, 1927; page 1, top of column 5
Florence A. Kelly
Miss Florence A. Kelly, aged 46 years, died at the home of her father, John E. Kelly, on Church Street West, Thursday, July 7, at 10:45 a. m.
Because of ill health she had been making her home with her father and her sister, Mrs. Margaret Cannan, since April 30, coming here from New York, where she had lived for the past twelve years. She was employed by the government during the World war in the manufacture of gas masks, from which she suffered a severe attack of chemical poisoning which left her heart in a weakened condition. She has recently finished a complete course in a beauty culture school and the close application to this work helped to hasten her end.
At 8:30 Thursday morning she came downstairs, took her heart medicine at the usual time and then went to her room to lie down again. At 9:30 her sister entered the room and finding her seriously ill summoned Dr. Hollis, but all efforts to revive her failed.
Florence Kelly was born in Kingston, Ont., the daughter of John E. and Catherine McDonald Kelly, and came to Adams to live when about a year old. She was educated in the Adams schools and was a member of St. Ceclia's church of Adams, where services were held Saturday morning at 9:30, Rev. Father J. R. McClure of Sackets Harbor officiating. Burial was made in Elmwood cemetery.
Miss Kelly was of a very lovable, kindly nature and was always ready with services in illness or trouble. She had many friends who will miss her and her death is a severe loss to her family and friends.
She is survived by her father and the following brothers and sisters: John E. Kelly, Jr., of Watertown, Margaret Cannan of Adams, Mrs. Harry A. Brown, Mrs. John Thornley and Mrs. John F. Collins of Syracuse, Allen R. Kelly of Washington D. C., and Harry A. Kelly of Adams; also an aunt, Mrs. Flora McDonald, of Adams. A sister, Mrs. Harry A. Brown, of Syracuse, was unable to be present at the services as had just undergone a serious operation. Other brothers and sisters with their families were present at the services, also Mrs. Anna Eagan, R. W. Eagan, Geo. F. Kelly and family of Syracuse.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep appreciation to friends, neighbors and relatives for the beautiful floral tributes sent at the death of our beloved daughter and sister, and for the many cards and words of sympathy in our loss.
John E. Kelly and Family.
The Fulton Patriot, Wednesday, November 23, 1927
West Granby –
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Adams, were Sunday guests at the Olds and Kelly homestead.
The Journal and Republican, Lowville, NY, Thursday, June 7, 1928
GEORGE KELLY DROPS DEAD
Stricken with a heart attack, George W. Kelly, 62, real estate dealer and long well known businessman of Watertown, dropped dead Sunday afternoon shortly before 2 o’clock on the porch of the home of Mrs. James E. DeFriend, 352 Franklin street.
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Mr. Kelly was born at Napanee, Canada, son of Richard and Martha Ann Humphrys Kelly. He came to Watertown in early youth and took up the trade of a barber. For many years he conducted his own shop. Later he was in the clothing business and also built a large number of houses, later selling them. He owned extensive real estate in the city.
Mr. Kelly was widely known as a horseman. He owned at various times a number of fast trotters and often had entries in racing meets at county fairs.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. George Burdick and Miss Jennie Kelly, Watertown, and two brothers, Earl W., of Chicago and Byron A. Kelly of Bradford, PA.
The Fulton Patriot, Wednesday, October 31, 1928
West Granby-
Carol Kelly and D. C. Hudson went to Grassybrook farm at Alden Creek recently and purchased three head of purebred cattle.
Mrs. B. H. Kelly and Mrs. W. J. Summerville and daughter, Mary, spent Saturday in Syracuse.
There were no articles found from 1929.
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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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The Syracuse Herald, Saturday, March 3, 1915, pg 87
EXCHANGES WEEDSPORT HOTEL FOR LARGE FARM
Thaddeus Olds Buys Tract, While Lester M. Sneden Takes Hotel. Farm Near Fulton
Deeds have been recorded in the exchange of the Willard House in Weedsport, built in 1867, for a farm five miles from Fulton in Oswego county. The negotiations are in the hands of Woods, a local business and hotel broker. Property values involved aggregated more then $30,000.
The Willard House is a forty-room hotel, a combination of old and new structures, dating the oldest one back to post-bellum days.
The farm is a 175 acre tract devoted to general farming use. In the exchange all stock, tools and equipment, in addition to several substantial buildings on the land are to go to the new owner.
Of these, the stock constitutes a valuable part. There is a herd of eighteen Holstein cattle, one of them a registered bull, held ny his former owner at $2,000.
Thaddeus Olds of Weedsport buys the farm. Lester M. Senden takes over the hotel. The hotel has changed hands only three times during it's half century career. Tenants in both places have been notified to vacate by April 1st.
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Jefferson County Journal, March 10, 1915; page 5
Mrs. John Kelly was found lying unconscious in Railroad street about 8:30 o’clock Monday night. She had suffered a heart attack after she had crossed the railroad bridge just a few minutes before the Syracuse train came through. It is feared that her long exposure may bring on pneumonia.
[Catherine McDonald Kelly, wife of John E]
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Jefferson County Journal, April 7, 1915, page 5, col. 3
Local Record
Mr. Olds and his son-in-law, Bert Kelley, have bought a large farm near Fulton and are packing their goods for immediate removal
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Jefferson County Journal, April 21, 1915; page 5
Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kelly of Flint, Mich., spent the week at his brother’s, J. W. Kelly, Maple avenue.
[JW+ John William Kelly]
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Jefferson County Journal, October 13, 1915, page 3
Notice to Creditors – William H Kelley estate. In pursuance of an order of Jacob Atwell, Surrogate of the County of Jefferson, notice is hereby given , according to law, to all persons having claims against William H. Kelley, late of the town of Adams in said County of Jefferson, deceased, that they are required to present the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber, the administrator etc., of said deceased at the law office of A. K. Cooley in the town of Adams, in said county of Jefferson, on or before the 4th day of March next.
Dated the 31st day of August 1915
Lovila Kelley. Administratrix.
A. K. Cooley. Attorney
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Jefferson County Journal, October 27, 1915; page 5
Adams
Lost, a pure white Angora cat. Parties knowing of its whereabouts will confer a great favor by notifying Mrs. J. W. Kelley, Maple avenue. Phone 812-F-23
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Jefferson County Journal, January 26, 1916; page 5
Henderson
Mrs. Pearl Barrett is quite ill at her home and her daughters, Mrs. Helen Algate and Mrs. Lucy Kelly, are taking care of her.
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Jefferson County Journal, March 29, 1916, page 5, col 3
Philip M. Kelly
Philip M. Kelly died at his home on Wardwell street this morning at 6 o’clock. Mr. Kelly, who was 34 years of age, was the son of the late William Kelly, who died some nineteen years ago. He was a carpenter by trade and an active worker until about three months ago, when he became incapacitated by the ravages of that dread disease, tuberculosis, which was the cause of his death. His entire life was spent in Adams.
He was married in 1902 to Miss Jennie Phillips, and leaves his widow, two children, Richard P. and Robert F., his mother, two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral will be at the house on Saturday at 2 p. m. at which the Rev. S. S. Davis will officiate.
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, April 19, 1916, front page, col 5
Philip M. Kelly, who died at his home on Wardwell street, March 29, was born in this village January 1, 1882. He spent his entire life here and drew to himself a large circle of warm friends. He was a carpenter by trade and leaves many a memorial in the village in the form of careful and painstaking workmanship.
In 1902 he married Miss Jennie Phillips, and to them were born two sons, Richard and Robert, now twelve and nine years of age.
Mr. Kelly lived for his family. Their pleasant home was built largely by his own labor and for their sakes he was never idle so long as health left it possible for him to work. But about three months ago failing health caused by tuberculosis obliged him to give up work. He had since been a great sufferer, but brave and patient until the end which came peacefully last Wednesday morning.
The funeral services Saturday afternoon were conducted by his pastor, Rev. S. S. Davis, who, by his visits had brought much cheer and comfort during Mr. Kelly’s illness. The firemen were present in a body and read their beautiful service for their departed brother Many messages of sympathy were expressed by beautiful floral offerings from relative, friends, groups of fellow workmen and other societies. The remains rest in Elmwood cemetery.
He leaves besides his widow and sons, his mother, two brothers and two sisters. His father, William Kelly, died many years ago.
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Jefferson County Journal, September 13, 1916, page 5
Business Notes
School girl roomers wanted. Inquire of Mrs. Phil Kelley, at the Warner House, Henderson Harbor, before Sept. 15. 30w1
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Jefferson County Journal, June 4, 1917, pg 7
Van Auken Corners
Joe Robarge and family visited at Michael Kelley’s Sunday
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Jefferson County Journal, Nov. 28, 1917, page 5
Adams Local
Bert Kelly of Fulton is spending a few days in town
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Watertown Daily Times, May 14, 1919; page 10
Philip Kelley, Railroad Man, 46 Years, Dies
He Was Working Foreman Of The Steam Crane Crew
Philip Kelley, an employe of the New York Central lines for 46 years, died at 7 this morning at his home, 531 Stone street, following a long illness, aged 62 years. He had been in failing health for three years and had been confined to his bed during the past two weeks. Death was due to a complication of ailmenta.
He was born Dec. 22, 1855, son of Michael and Mary Kelley, in Adams and spent his early life there. He had been a resident of this city during the past 30 years. He had been employed by the New York Central lines since he was 17 years old, beginning as a section hand on this division. During the past 25 years, he had been wrecking foreman of the steam crane. He was a member of Court Stella, No. 1985, I. O. F.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Anna M. Kelley, he leaves two sons, Charles H. and Frederick Kelley, and two daughters, Mrs. U. S. Grant and Miss Edna M. Kelley, all of this city, and one brother, James Kelley of Ottawa, Canada.
The funeral will be held at the Kelley residence, 513 Stone street at 2 Sunday afternoon. Rev. Francis W. Eaton, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, will officiate. Internment will be in the family plot in Adams cemetery.
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The Watertown Daily Times, Thursday, August 17, 1920, pg 14
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kelly and Mr. And Mrs. Glen Cooper all of Fulton, New York, have been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley of 148(?) Central street.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, September 30, 1923; Weddings page (can’t make out page number)
Minchin – Utz
The marriage of Miss Margaret C. Utz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Utz, of No. 517 University avenue, to Howard W. Minchin, son of Dr. and Mrs. Howard D. Minchin, of No. 10 Oliver street, took place Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. Rev. E. Heyd pastor of Zion Lutheran Church officiated. After the ceremony dinner was served at the Rochester Club. Mr. and Mrs. Minchin left on a trip to Atlantic City and New York.
[Nephew of of Mary (Polly) Minchin Kelly]
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Watertown Daily Times, December 7, 1923; page twenty
W. J. Nicholson Dies From Fall
Broken Back Proves Fatal to Brownville Man
Fell From Loft October 18
Lingered Many Weeks in Hospital With Several Fractured Vertebrae But Had Weakened Within Past Few Days
William J. Nicholson, age 57 years, a resident of Glen Park where he made his home with his brother, Harry Nicholson, died at St. Joachim’s hospital on Thursday evening at 11:35 after being a patient in the hospital since Oct. 18.
Death was due to several fractured vertebrae which he sustained on the evening of Oct. 18, when he fell from a hay loft in the stables conducted by Alvin Roe in the rear of the Graystone hotel in Court street, where he had gone to sleep. On the afternoon of Oct. 18 Mr. Nicholson with another man came to this city by means of a horse and wagon.
The two men parted and the next morning Nicholson was found on the floor of the stable where he had fallen from the hay loft. When he was first found it was thought that he was intoxicated and he was left in the stables for some time. Later it was seen that he was suffering from much pain and he was rushed to th hospital where it was determined that he had fractured several vertebrae in his back.
After the man was removed to the hospital and examined it was thought that he would pass away within days. His strong constitution, however, had prolonged death until Thursday evening. At times since that accident it has been reported that Mr. Nicholson had rallied and it was thought that he might even recover. His condition, however, had been weakening for the past week.
Mr. Nicholson was born in Kingston, Ont., Canada, the son of the late John and Margaret Nicholson. For many years he resided in Canada and about 37 years ago came to this country. For some time he had made his home with his brother in Glen Park.
He was a locomotive engineer and for many years was employed by the New York Central. Just prior to the accident he had been employed by the town of Brownville and was working on a county road for some time. Many years ago he was married and his wife went to a western state to reside. Upon the death of his wife he returned to northern New York.
Surviving Mr. Nicholson are five brothers, Ernest of Ann Arbor, Harry of Glen Park, Thomas of Kingston, Ontario, James of Georgetown, Washington, and Charles of Kingston, and one sister, Mrs. John Bearance of Kingston.
The remains were removed to the Guilfoyle parlors and on Saturday will be taken by motor hearse to Kingston, Ontario, where funeral services will be held and burial made.
[Somehow related to Minnie Kelly Richley]
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Watertown Daily Times, February 29, 1924; page fifteen
Mrs. Margaretta Grant Dies From Burns At Kingston
Kingston, Ont., Feb. 25. – Mrs. Margaretta Grant of Portsmouth, sister of Harry Nicholson of Watertown, died at the General hosp………………… as a result of burns sus…………. Her clothing caught fire…………….She was the wife of F………… Grant and a daughter of …………… fesso r Alexander Nic…………. Queens University. The funeral was held…………
[Article obscured by watermark. Why was she not mentioned in William J Nicholson’s obituary? Were there two Harry Nicholson’s in Watertown?]
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Jefferson County Journal, April 16, 1924; page 4
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother; also to the employes of W, S, Rice Inc., for the beautiful flowers.
John Kelly and Family
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Jefferson County Journal, April 16, 1924; page 6.
Reginald Richley, retired sailor, No. 3 Phelps street, Adams says: ..... [advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills]
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, July 8, 1924, pg 2
Rodman
Mrs. S. B. Kelley of West Rodman passed the evening of June 27 with her aunt, Mrs. Almira Ansted.
Van Aukens Corners
Charles Kelley has returned to work after being laid up with a badly burned foot.
Dennis Kelley and family of Allendale spent last week Sunday with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Kelley and sons
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Jefferson County Journal , Wednesday, February 4, 1925, pg 8
Rodman
Mrs. S. B. Kelley of West Rodman spent a day recently with her aunt, Mrs. Almira Ansted
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, June 23, 1925, page 4
Married
Kelley – Edmonds – In Rodman, June 16, by Rev. Albert G. Todd, Mark S. Kelley and Miss Muriel Idel Edmonds, both of Rodman.
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Jefferson County Journal, November 4, 1925; page 4
Died
Cutter – In Adams, Nov 4, Mrs. Ellen Richley Cutter, aged 84 yrs. Funeral Saturday at 3 p. m. Omit flowers. Burial in Rural cemetery.
[Mother of Reginald Richley]
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, January 13, 1926, page 6
West Smithville and Brunnell District
Mrs. Arwilda Barrett is visiting her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Kelley
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, February 10, 1926, page 2
West Smithville and Brunnell District
Walter Barrett, Will Kelley and daughter, Katherine, and Howard Hockey were in Watertown Friday
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, March 24, 1926, page 7
West Smithville and Brunnell District
Mr and Mrs Will Kelley and family have moved from Capt. Butts’ farm to Mrs. Arwilda Barrett’s house near Henderson.
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Jefferson County Journal, May 5, 1926; page four
Married
Lyman – Kelly – In Adams, April 29, by Rev. Grant Chambers, Gordon Walker Lyman and E. Burnette Kelly, both of Adams.
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, May 1?, 1926, page ?
Van Auken Corners
Hannah Kelley has gone to Adams to stay for a while with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Robarge, who is now living above Castor’s garage, Liberty street, Adams
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, February 9, 1927, page 7
Allendale
John Kelley of S. L. U. was home over Sunday, returning to Canton Tuesday
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Jefferson County Journal, April 20, 1927, page 5
Adams
Mrs. J. C. Groff spent Easter in Brooklyn with her aunt, Miss F. B. Flood.
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Jefferson County Journal, April 20, 1927, page 7
Van Aukens Corners
Jack Kelley and family of Watertown were Sunday evening callers at their old homestead
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, May 11, 1927, page 5
Business Notes
For Sale – The Philip Kelley house on Wardwell street. Inquire Mrs. W. D. Churchill, 1162 Boyd St., Watertown. Phone 1779. – 19tf
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Jefferson County Journal, Adams. N. Y., Wednesday, July 13, 1927; page 1, top of column 5
Florence A. Kelly
Miss Florence A. Kelly, aged 46 years, died at the home of her father, John E. Kelly, on Church Street West, Thursday, July 7, at 10:45 a. m.
Because of ill health she had been making her home with her father and her sister, Mrs. Margaret Cannan, since April 30, coming here from New York, where she had lived for the past twelve years. She was employed by the government during the World war in the manufacture of gas masks, from which she suffered a severe attack of chemical poisoning which left her heart in a weakened condition. She has recently finished a complete course in a beauty culture school and the close application to this work helped to hasten her end.
At 8:30 Thursday morning she came downstairs, took her heart medicine at the usual time and then went to her room to lie down again. At 9:30 her sister entered the room and finding her seriously ill summoned Dr. Hollis, but all efforts to revive her failed.
Florence Kelly was born in Kingston, Ont., the daughter of John E. and Catherine McDonald Kelly, and came to Adams to live when about a year old. She was educated in the Adams schools and was a member of St. Ceclia's church of Adams, where services were held Saturday morning at 9:30, Rev. Father J. R. McClure of Sackets Harbor officiating. Burial was made in Elmwood cemetery.
Miss Kelly was of a very lovable, kindly nature and was always ready with services in illness or trouble. She had many friends who will miss her and her death is a severe loss to her family and friends.
She is survived by her father and the following brothers and sisters: John E. Kelly, Jr., of Watertown, Margaret Cannan of Adams, Mrs. Harry A. Brown, Mrs. John Thornley and Mrs. John F. Collins of Syracuse, Allen R. Kelly of Washington D. C., and Harry A. Kelly of Adams; also an aunt, Mrs. Flora McDonald, of Adams. A sister, Mrs. Harry A. Brown, of Syracuse, was unable to be present at the services as had just undergone a serious operation. Other brothers and sisters with their families were present at the services, also Mrs. Anna Eagan, R. W. Eagan, Geo. F. Kelly and family of Syracuse.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep appreciation to friends, neighbors and relatives for the beautiful floral tributes sent at the death of our beloved daughter and sister, and for the many cards and words of sympathy in our loss.
John E. Kelly and Family.
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The Fulton Patriot, Wednesday, November 23, 1927
West Granby –
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Adams, were Sunday guests at the Olds and Kelly homestead.
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The Journal and Republican, Lowville, NY, Thursday, June 7, 1928
GEORGE KELLY DROPS DEAD
Stricken with a heart attack, George W. Kelly, 62, real estate dealer and long well known businessman of Watertown, dropped dead Sunday afternoon shortly before 2 o’clock on the porch of the home of Mrs. James E. DeFriend, 352 Franklin street.
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Mr. Kelly was born at Napanee, Canada, son of Richard and Martha Ann Humphrys Kelly. He came to Watertown in early youth and took up the trade of a barber. For many years he conducted his own shop. Later he was in the clothing business and also built a large number of houses, later selling them. He owned extensive real estate in the city.
Mr. Kelly was widely known as a horseman. He owned at various times a number of fast trotters and often had entries in racing meets at county fairs.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. George Burdick and Miss Jennie Kelly, Watertown, and two brothers, Earl W., of Chicago and Byron A. Kelly of Bradford, PA.
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The Fulton Patriot, Wednesday, October 31, 1928
West Granby-
Carol Kelly and D. C. Hudson went to Grassybrook farm at Alden Creek recently and purchased three head of purebred cattle.
Mrs. B. H. Kelly and Mrs. W. J. Summerville and daughter, Mary, spent Saturday in Syracuse.
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Monday, July 5, 2010
Kelly Newspaper Briefs 1900-1914
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.
Jefferson County Journal, July 3, 1900; page 5
Mrs. Thomas Bowen and niece, Miss Hazel Kelley of Utica are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. White at Hotel Gardner this week.
Our popcorn man, John Kelly, has been missed from his accustomed place on our streets the last few evenings owing to an attack of typhoid pneumonia. He is improving.
[The only John Kelly/Kelley listed on 1900 census in Adams was John E Kelly b 1857, s/o John and Margaret]
Watertown Daily Times, November 30, 1900; page 8
Weddings
Kenyon-Howard
On Thanksgiving day, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howard, 71 Stone street, occurred the marriage of David William Kenyon and Miss Lena May Howard, both of this city, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends, Rev. W. G. Rogers, of the Baptist church performing the ceremony.
The bride was attended by Miss C___ A. Mason, of this city, a sister, and Carl H. Simon, of Rome, acted as best man.
At 3:30 Lohengrin’s march was played by Miss Mary Annand and the party entered the front parlor through an aisle of evergreens formed by Misses Lucile Greenland and Edna Kelly. Ulysses S. Grant acted as usher. Followed by Rev. W. G. Rogers and the best man, the bride and groom took their places beneath an arch of evergreens and white chrysanthemums with a beautiful _________ at the back, composed of the same flowers. The decorations throughout the house were in green and white.
The ceremony was short and impressive, the ring service being used. After congratulations, the party enjoyed a dainty collation and at 6:30, after the usual demonstrations. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon left for two weeks trip, a week of which will be spent at the home of Mr. Kenyon’s parents at Lee Centre, N. Y. and the remainder with the bride’s sister, Mrs. Jay Diamond, of Syracuse.
The bride wore a gown of cream Leurietta trimmed with ________ de__ and pearls and she carried a bouquet of bride roses and ____. The bridesmaid wore a gown of light blue organdie trimmed with white valencieunes lace and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and _____.
The bride received many very beautiful and useful presents.
Among the guests was Mrs. W. B. Greenland, of Johnstown, N. Y.
The groom is employed at D. S. Brown’s wholesale house and during his six years residence in this city has made many friends. The bride is a young lady of many estimable qualities and her loving disposition has endeared her to all.
Mr and Mrs. Kenyon will be home after Dec. 10 at 87 Arsenal street.
[Edna Kelly was age 6 and lived next door to the Howard family. Ulysses Grant lived a few doors further down and would married Edna’s sister, Mina Kelly in 1903. This came up in a search for Edna. Interesting (to me) is that Harold A Kenyon 1910-1975 would marry Daurice Kelly 1915-1951. Daurice was a cousin of Edna and Minnie.]
Jefferson County Journal, December 11, 1900, page 4
Married
Kelley – Gardner In Watertown, Nov. 28 by Rev. H. N. Dunning at 11 Huntingtom street Lewis [?] John Kelley to Eva Maud Gardner, both of Watertown, N. Y
[I have no further information on this couple]
Jefferson County Journal, Deecember 18, 1900, page 5
Adams
Among the applicants last week for enlistment at the United States recruiting office in Syracuse was Philip Kelley of this village
[Philip M b 1882, s/o William and Mary]
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.
[Widow of Michael. I have not yet discovered her maiden name.]
The Watertown Herald, May 18, 1901
The death of Margaret E. Kelly, wife of Fred B. Kelly, occurred very suddenly Tuesday afternoon at her home, No. 23 Charles street, at the age of 36 years. Mrs. Kelly was in apparently in good health the previous evening and went for a walk, but during the night she was seized with convulsions and died the next forenoon. She is survived by her husband, a nine year-old daughter and by her aged mother, Mrs. William Hennessy, and several brothers and sisters in Canada.
Jefferson County Journal, May 21, 1901, page 4
Died
Kelley – In Watertown, May 14, Margaret A., wife of Fred B. Kelley, aged 36 years.
[Have no idea if they fit into my family tree. The Hennessy surname is connected to the Kelly's but I have no information on the family of William Hennessy]
Jefferson County Journal, September 10, 1901; page 4
Married
Richley – Kelly – In Brooklyn Sept 1 at St Louis’ church, by the Rev. Father Jollon Miss Minnie E Kelly, formerly of Adams, and Reginald N. Richley of Brooklyn.
[Minnie aka Mary b 1866, d/o John and Eliza]
Jefferson County Journal, May 13, 1902, page
col. 1
Local Record - Adams
Allen Kelly of Syracuse is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly
[Allen s/o John E and Catherine]
col. 2
Dick Kelly, since he took possession of the Adams House, has made great improvements in the same. He has put in mew furniture, changed the location of the bar, papered and painted throughout. Dick has considerable experience in hotel business and no doubt will make a success
[Richard, s/o John E and Catherine?]
Jefferson County Journal, Adams, NY, June 10, 1902, page 10, col 2
The People Of The State of New York – To Phillip Kelley, George Kelley, James Kelley, Robert McDonald, Charles McDonald, Phillip M Kelley, Albert B Kelly, William D Kelly, Mary E Kelly, Hazel M Kelly, Henry Overton, LG Fish, EJ Seeber, DE Taylor, FG Moore, Alfred Goss, LJ Bullock, The Citizens National Bank, WL Pratt, TP Saunders, WR Brown, VH Legg, Loren Ripley, FJ Garvin, LA Safford, GF Maloney, HH Norton, and Charles Cobb, consisting all of the heirs at law, next of kin, legatees, devisees, creditors and occupants of the real estate of Mary A Kelley, late of the town of Adams, in the county of Jefferson deceased and to all other creditors and persons interested in any manner whatever in the estate of the deceased, send greeting.
You and each of you are hereby cited and required personally to be and appear before our Surrogate of the county of Jefferson, at his office in the city of Watertown, in said County, on the 16th day of June, 1902, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why the real estate of said deceased should not be mortgaged, leased or sold for the payments of the debts of said deceased and why an order by said Surrogate, authorizing, empowering and directing Daniel Fish administrator of the estate of Mary A Kelley, deceased, to mortgage, lease or sell, so much of the real estate of said deceased as shall be necessary to pay the debts and funeral expenses of said deceased.
And that if any of the persons interested be under the age of twenty-one years, they are required to appear by their guardian, if they have one, or if they have none that they appear and apply for one to be appointed, or in the event of their neglect or failure to do so, a guardian will be appointed by the Surrogate to represent and act for them in the proceeding.
In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of office of said Surrogate to be affixed:
[L. S.] Witness Charles L Adams, Surrogate of said county at the city of Watertown, the -0th day of April, A. D. 1902
C L Adams, Surrogate
A F & T F Saunders
Attorneys for Administrator
Adams, Jeff. Co. N. Y.
[See Heirs of Mary A Kelly for more information]
Jefferson County Journal, August 19, 1902, page 5
Local Record - Adams
Last Thursday the Mary Kelley house was bid in by Wm. Jimerson for $155
Jefferson County Journal, Tuesday, May 5, 1903, page 5
Died
In Adams, April 29, Richard Arthur Kelley, aged 2 years
[I do not know who his parents were at this time]
Jefferson County Journal, 1903 – 0101.PDF
Born
Kelley – In Adams, Oct 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kelley, a son, Phillip Kelley
Watertown Daily Times, Wednesday, September 28, 1904; page 6, col.
Adams
Bert Kelly has purchased the M. . Larkin place on Liberty street
[Bert aka Albert, s/o William and Mary]
The Watertown Herald, Sat.,June 2, 1906
MARRIED-
Kelly - Olds - At the State street Methodist Episcopal parsonage, 10 William street, by Rev. Charles L. Peck, May 23, 1906, Bert Henry Kelly and Ethel Olds, both of Adams
[Bert, s/o William and Mary. Ethel aka Lilah, d/o Thaddeus Olds]
The Watertown Herald, Sat. Aug 15, 1908
Mrs. Wallace Olds and Mrs. Kendrick Byron of Great Bend were guests of Mrs. Thaddeus Olds and Mrs. Bert Kelly recently.
Jefferson County Journal, November 8, 1908; page 4
Died
Douglas in Sacket Harbor. Nov. 12, Florence Douglas, infant daughter of Carl and Minnie Kelly Douglas, aged 2 months.
[Not certain who Minnie's parents were.]
Jefferson County Journal, 1910 – 0235.PDF
[Part of a long letter to editor]
Danville, Ill. Where I spent a week visiting former Adams neighbor, John Kelley and family, is proud of their resident, “uncle Joe” Cannon. Through his efforts in congress a fine post office is nearing completion, and so far as I could learn he will receive the hearty support of his town’s people for the coming election
Clara A Davis
[Clara A. Davis b. abt 1872 lived on Phelps St 1910. John Kelly b abt 1863, s/o John b abt 1819 who lived on Phelps St.. 1910 census, Vermilion Co, IL there are two John’s with families; John B. Kelley b abt 1850 Ireland, wife Marguerite and sister-in-law Catherine Henry; John Kelly b abt 1868 NY, wife Katie, 5 children and 2 brothers-in-law, Morris and John Hurley. KELLY, JOHN - HURLEY, CATHERINE E 1897-06-23 3 /156 12469 VERMILION]
Jefferson County Journal, 1910 – 0287.PDF
Local Record
John Kelley has raised his home on Railroad street and will dig a cellar under same. He also moved the addition from the west to the north side. Jerome Ripley did the work
[John E b 1857 per 1910 census]
Jefferson County Journal – 1910 date cut off
Adams
Mrs. William Blake of Oswego has been visiting her niece, Mrs R. N. Richley, Phelps street. Both left Tuesday morning for a short visit with relatives in Oneida county, after which, Mrs. Richley will accompany her aunt to Oswego for a few days before returning home.
[Mrs RN Richley = Minnie E Kelly. Based on death of a Blake cousin 1913 it seems that Minnie was the niece of Mr Blake rather than Mrs. Blake, however more research needed]
Jefferson County Journal, 1911 - 0630.pdf
Mrs. Phil Kelly and Miss Hazel Kelly are visiting her sister, Mrs. Ferdinand Strieff of Watertown during the holidays
[Mrs Streiff = Mamie Kelly, d/o William and Mary. Hazel was her sister and Mrs Phil (Jennie Phillips), her sister-in-law]
Jefferson County Journal, 1911 – date and page cut off
Local
Mrs. John Kelly and daughter were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Canan in Utica.
[Mrs Canan = Margaret Kelly, d/o John and Catherine]
The Watertown Herald, Sat. March 4, 1911, pg 4
Mrs. Bert Kelly spent several days last week at Lacona with her husband who is express agent there.
The Watertown Herald, Saturday, March 11, 1911, page 4, col 3
Mrs. Bridget Kelly, wife of James Kelly, died Wednesday afternoon at the family home, No. 334 North Rutland street, aged 65 years. Death was due to an attack of acute diabetes.
Mrs. Kelly had been a resident of this city for the past eight years, coming here from Enterprise, Ont., where she had lived the greater part of her life.
Besides her husband, she is survived by five sons, William and Louis of Flint, Mich., James, Michael and Albert of this city, and three daughters, Mrs. John O'Conner and the Misses Cassie and May Kelly, all of this city.
The funeral will be held from her late home this morning at 9 a. m. and from the Holy Family church at 9:30. Internment will be made in Calvary cemetery
Same page, col. 5
Kelly - In this city, March 8, 1911, Bridget, wife of James Kelly, aged 65 years and 1 month
[I do not have more information on this family]
Jefferson County Journal, March 12, 1911
Adams
Mrs. R. N. Richley went on the New York excursion last week.
[Minnie E Kelly]
Jefferson County Journal, August 2, 1911; page 5
There will be an ice cream social on the lawn of St. Cecilia’s church on the evening of Wednesday, aug. 9. Good music in attendance. Selections on bones by John Kelly, the popcorn man.
George F. Kelly of Syracuse was in town over Sunday. His daughters, Edna and Irene are visiting friends in Adams and vicinity, Miss Irene now in Worth.
[John E b 1857 and his brother, George b 1872, sons of John and Margaret]
The Watertown Herald, Saturday, December 9, 1911, page 1, col. 2
James A. Kelly
James A. Kelly, a well known resident of this city died Monday morning at the home of his son, Thomas Kelly on the Adams road near Watertown Center. Mr. Kelly went to visit his son about a week ago and was taken suddenly ill. He gradually weakened until his death.
Mr. Kelly was 67 years old. He was born in Canada but had lived in this country for many years. He had been a resident of Watertown for the past 22 years. Mr. Kelly was a veteran of the Civil War. For many years he had served as an employee at Brookside cemetery.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. C H. Weaver of Careyville, Mrs. Matthew Scriminger of Oswego and Miss Maud Kelly of this city, and four sons, Francis J. of Millston, Thomas of the town or Watertown, William J. of Adams and Eugene of Flint, Mich
[Do not know if or how these Kelly's are related to me]
Jefferson County Journal, August 14, 1912; page 5
Alexandria Bigness
Alexandria Bigness, age 92 years and six months, died Saturday evening, August 8, at his late home at Black River. He had lived in Black River over 40 years, and the people will greatly miss him. Death was due to old age and a cancer. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, John, residing at Watertown, Norris and William of Black River; one daughter, Mrs. John Kelly, residing at Watertown, four nieces, Mrs. Frank Wilcox of Huntingtonville, Mrs. Frank Thomas of Watertown, Mrs. Floyd Groff of Adams, and Mrs. Andy Obey of Syracuse, and one brother, Azeb of Alexandria Bay. His funeral was held at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning at St Paul’s church [remainder covered b watermark]
[Mrs J Kelly = Etta Bigness, w/o John E Kelly, Jr b abt 1879]
Jefferson County Journal, Oct. 16, 1912, page 5
Local Record
Bert Kelly is employed in the express office.
Jefferson County Journal, April 30, 1913; page 5
Mrs. R. N. Richley, Phelps street, received news of the death of her cousin, John Blake, of Taberg, Oneida county. She left Tuesday morning to attend the funeral.
[Mrs R Richley = Minnie E Kelly]
Jefferson County Journal, September 5, 1913, page 5
Mrs. John Cannan is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley.
[Mammie Kelly, d/o John and Catherine]
Jefferson County Journal, Oct. 29, 1913, page 5, col. 3
Mrs. Bert Kelly gave a party Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 in celebration of her son. Carroll's seventh birthday which occurred on Sunday
Jefferson County Journal, July 29, 1914; page 5
Adams
George Kelly, wife and three children of Syracuse are spending several days among relatives and friends in the village. George says Adams has improved greatly in the twenty years he has been away from his native home. He came by auto.
[George, s/o John and Maragret]
Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, December 16, 1914, page 1
Two Children Perish In Burning House
A heart rending calamity occurred in Adams last Thursday. Mrs. William Kelley, who resided in a one room house on Elmwood avenue with her husband and three children, visited a neighbor on the morning of that day and left two of her children in bed. Shortly after the mother left home the house was discovered to be in flames. The fire department was prompt in responding to the call, but was too late to save the children’s lives. As soon as the house could be entered the little boy, William, a year and six months old child, was burned to a crisp. The little four year old daughter, Dorothy, was so badly burned that nothing could be done to save her life. She was hurried to the Sisters’ hospital in Watertown in one of Mr. Greenley’s automobiles. Dr. Deuel, Rev. Joseph Kerr and Mrs. Frank Maxon accompanied them, Rev. Kerr carrying the suffering child in his arms. Death, however, relieved the little suffer shortly after arriving at the hospital. The other son, Thomas, aged ten years, was in school and of course escaped.
The origin of the fire is not known. It was probably caused by the coal stove burning in the room, which was lined with tarred paper. The report that the mother locked the door is untrue. The father, who is a driver for a livery concern, was away when the fire occurred. The whole community sympathizes with the stricken family, and this was shown at the funeral which was held at the Presbyterian church on Friday, and the Rev. Kerr officiated. The mother was completely prostrated by the terrible calamity. The people of Adams are responding generously to the needs of the family. A house has been rented for them and coal put in and the necessities of every kind are being contributed, the ministers of the village taking the lead in the kind work.
The children were recovered from the burning house by Ed Carter, one of the firemen
[William Kelly and Lucy Barrett. Thomas Flemming, Lucy’s son from her 1st marriage]
Jefferson County Journal, December 23, 1914; page 6
Henderson
Mrs. Pearl Barrett went to Adams last week and brought her daughter, Mrs. Kelly, who was burned out and lost two little children in a fire, home with her.
[Mrs Perle Barrett = Ardwila Babcock. Mrs Kelly = Lucy Barrett]
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, July 3, 1900; page 5
Mrs. Thomas Bowen and niece, Miss Hazel Kelley of Utica are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. White at Hotel Gardner this week.
Our popcorn man, John Kelly, has been missed from his accustomed place on our streets the last few evenings owing to an attack of typhoid pneumonia. He is improving.
[The only John Kelly/Kelley listed on 1900 census in Adams was John E Kelly b 1857, s/o John and Margaret]
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Watertown Daily Times, November 30, 1900; page 8
Weddings
Kenyon-Howard
On Thanksgiving day, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howard, 71 Stone street, occurred the marriage of David William Kenyon and Miss Lena May Howard, both of this city, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends, Rev. W. G. Rogers, of the Baptist church performing the ceremony.
The bride was attended by Miss C___ A. Mason, of this city, a sister, and Carl H. Simon, of Rome, acted as best man.
At 3:30 Lohengrin’s march was played by Miss Mary Annand and the party entered the front parlor through an aisle of evergreens formed by Misses Lucile Greenland and Edna Kelly. Ulysses S. Grant acted as usher. Followed by Rev. W. G. Rogers and the best man, the bride and groom took their places beneath an arch of evergreens and white chrysanthemums with a beautiful _________ at the back, composed of the same flowers. The decorations throughout the house were in green and white.
The ceremony was short and impressive, the ring service being used. After congratulations, the party enjoyed a dainty collation and at 6:30, after the usual demonstrations. Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon left for two weeks trip, a week of which will be spent at the home of Mr. Kenyon’s parents at Lee Centre, N. Y. and the remainder with the bride’s sister, Mrs. Jay Diamond, of Syracuse.
The bride wore a gown of cream Leurietta trimmed with ________ de__ and pearls and she carried a bouquet of bride roses and ____. The bridesmaid wore a gown of light blue organdie trimmed with white valencieunes lace and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and _____.
The bride received many very beautiful and useful presents.
Among the guests was Mrs. W. B. Greenland, of Johnstown, N. Y.
The groom is employed at D. S. Brown’s wholesale house and during his six years residence in this city has made many friends. The bride is a young lady of many estimable qualities and her loving disposition has endeared her to all.
Mr and Mrs. Kenyon will be home after Dec. 10 at 87 Arsenal street.
[Edna Kelly was age 6 and lived next door to the Howard family. Ulysses Grant lived a few doors further down and would married Edna’s sister, Mina Kelly in 1903. This came up in a search for Edna. Interesting (to me) is that Harold A Kenyon 1910-1975 would marry Daurice Kelly 1915-1951. Daurice was a cousin of Edna and Minnie.]
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Jefferson County Journal, December 11, 1900, page 4
Married
Kelley – Gardner In Watertown, Nov. 28 by Rev. H. N. Dunning at 11 Huntingtom street Lewis [?] John Kelley to Eva Maud Gardner, both of Watertown, N. Y
[I have no further information on this couple]
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Jefferson County Journal, Deecember 18, 1900, page 5
Adams
Among the applicants last week for enlistment at the United States recruiting office in Syracuse was Philip Kelley of this village
[Philip M b 1882, s/o William and Mary]
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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.
[Widow of Michael. I have not yet discovered her maiden name.]
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The Watertown Herald, May 18, 1901
The death of Margaret E. Kelly, wife of Fred B. Kelly, occurred very suddenly Tuesday afternoon at her home, No. 23 Charles street, at the age of 36 years. Mrs. Kelly was in apparently in good health the previous evening and went for a walk, but during the night she was seized with convulsions and died the next forenoon. She is survived by her husband, a nine year-old daughter and by her aged mother, Mrs. William Hennessy, and several brothers and sisters in Canada.
Died
Kelley – In Watertown, May 14, Margaret A., wife of Fred B. Kelley, aged 36 years.
[Have no idea if they fit into my family tree. The Hennessy surname is connected to the Kelly's but I have no information on the family of William Hennessy]
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Jefferson County Journal, September 10, 1901; page 4
Married
Richley – Kelly – In Brooklyn Sept 1 at St Louis’ church, by the Rev. Father Jollon Miss Minnie E Kelly, formerly of Adams, and Reginald N. Richley of Brooklyn.
[Minnie aka Mary b 1866, d/o John and Eliza]
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Jefferson County Journal, May 13, 1902, page
col. 1
Local Record - Adams
Allen Kelly of Syracuse is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly
[Allen s/o John E and Catherine]
col. 2
Dick Kelly, since he took possession of the Adams House, has made great improvements in the same. He has put in mew furniture, changed the location of the bar, papered and painted throughout. Dick has considerable experience in hotel business and no doubt will make a success
[Richard, s/o John E and Catherine?]
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Jefferson County Journal, Adams, NY, June 10, 1902, page 10, col 2
The People Of The State of New York – To Phillip Kelley, George Kelley, James Kelley, Robert McDonald, Charles McDonald, Phillip M Kelley, Albert B Kelly, William D Kelly, Mary E Kelly, Hazel M Kelly, Henry Overton, LG Fish, EJ Seeber, DE Taylor, FG Moore, Alfred Goss, LJ Bullock, The Citizens National Bank, WL Pratt, TP Saunders, WR Brown, VH Legg, Loren Ripley, FJ Garvin, LA Safford, GF Maloney, HH Norton, and Charles Cobb, consisting all of the heirs at law, next of kin, legatees, devisees, creditors and occupants of the real estate of Mary A Kelley, late of the town of Adams, in the county of Jefferson deceased and to all other creditors and persons interested in any manner whatever in the estate of the deceased, send greeting.
You and each of you are hereby cited and required personally to be and appear before our Surrogate of the county of Jefferson, at his office in the city of Watertown, in said County, on the 16th day of June, 1902, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why the real estate of said deceased should not be mortgaged, leased or sold for the payments of the debts of said deceased and why an order by said Surrogate, authorizing, empowering and directing Daniel Fish administrator of the estate of Mary A Kelley, deceased, to mortgage, lease or sell, so much of the real estate of said deceased as shall be necessary to pay the debts and funeral expenses of said deceased.
And that if any of the persons interested be under the age of twenty-one years, they are required to appear by their guardian, if they have one, or if they have none that they appear and apply for one to be appointed, or in the event of their neglect or failure to do so, a guardian will be appointed by the Surrogate to represent and act for them in the proceeding.
In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of office of said Surrogate to be affixed:
[L. S.] Witness Charles L Adams, Surrogate of said county at the city of Watertown, the -0th day of April, A. D. 1902
C L Adams, Surrogate
A F & T F Saunders
Attorneys for Administrator
Adams, Jeff. Co. N. Y.
[See Heirs of Mary A Kelly for more information]
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Jefferson County Journal, August 19, 1902, page 5
Local Record - Adams
Last Thursday the Mary Kelley house was bid in by Wm. Jimerson for $155
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Jefferson County Journal, Tuesday, May 5, 1903, page 5
Died
In Adams, April 29, Richard Arthur Kelley, aged 2 years
[I do not know who his parents were at this time]
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Jefferson County Journal, 1903 – 0101.PDF
Born
Kelley – In Adams, Oct 13, to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kelley, a son, Phillip Kelley
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Watertown Daily Times, Wednesday, September 28, 1904; page 6, col.
Adams
Bert Kelly has purchased the M. . Larkin place on Liberty street
[Bert aka Albert, s/o William and Mary]
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The Watertown Herald, Sat.,June 2, 1906
MARRIED-
Kelly - Olds - At the State street Methodist Episcopal parsonage, 10 William street, by Rev. Charles L. Peck, May 23, 1906, Bert Henry Kelly and Ethel Olds, both of Adams
[Bert, s/o William and Mary. Ethel aka Lilah, d/o Thaddeus Olds]
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The Watertown Herald, Sat. Aug 15, 1908
Mrs. Wallace Olds and Mrs. Kendrick Byron of Great Bend were guests of Mrs. Thaddeus Olds and Mrs. Bert Kelly recently.
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Jefferson County Journal, November 8, 1908; page 4
Died
Douglas in Sacket Harbor. Nov. 12, Florence Douglas, infant daughter of Carl and Minnie Kelly Douglas, aged 2 months.
[Not certain who Minnie's parents were.]
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Jefferson County Journal, 1910 – 0235.PDF
[Part of a long letter to editor]
Danville, Ill. Where I spent a week visiting former Adams neighbor, John Kelley and family, is proud of their resident, “uncle Joe” Cannon. Through his efforts in congress a fine post office is nearing completion, and so far as I could learn he will receive the hearty support of his town’s people for the coming election
Clara A Davis
[Clara A. Davis b. abt 1872 lived on Phelps St 1910. John Kelly b abt 1863, s/o John b abt 1819 who lived on Phelps St.. 1910 census, Vermilion Co, IL there are two John’s with families; John B. Kelley b abt 1850 Ireland, wife Marguerite and sister-in-law Catherine Henry; John Kelly b abt 1868 NY, wife Katie, 5 children and 2 brothers-in-law, Morris and John Hurley. KELLY, JOHN - HURLEY, CATHERINE E 1897-06-23 3 /156 12469 VERMILION]
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Jefferson County Journal, 1910 – 0287.PDF
Local Record
John Kelley has raised his home on Railroad street and will dig a cellar under same. He also moved the addition from the west to the north side. Jerome Ripley did the work
[John E b 1857 per 1910 census]
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Jefferson County Journal – 1910 date cut off
Adams
Mrs. William Blake of Oswego has been visiting her niece, Mrs R. N. Richley, Phelps street. Both left Tuesday morning for a short visit with relatives in Oneida county, after which, Mrs. Richley will accompany her aunt to Oswego for a few days before returning home.
[Mrs RN Richley = Minnie E Kelly. Based on death of a Blake cousin 1913 it seems that Minnie was the niece of Mr Blake rather than Mrs. Blake, however more research needed]
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Jefferson County Journal, 1911 - 0630.pdf
Mrs. Phil Kelly and Miss Hazel Kelly are visiting her sister, Mrs. Ferdinand Strieff of Watertown during the holidays
[Mrs Streiff = Mamie Kelly, d/o William and Mary. Hazel was her sister and Mrs Phil (Jennie Phillips), her sister-in-law]
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Jefferson County Journal, 1911 – date and page cut off
Local
Mrs. John Kelly and daughter were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Canan in Utica.
[Mrs Canan = Margaret Kelly, d/o John and Catherine]
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The Watertown Herald, Sat. March 4, 1911, pg 4
Mrs. Bert Kelly spent several days last week at Lacona with her husband who is express agent there.
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The Watertown Herald, Saturday, March 11, 1911, page 4, col 3
Mrs. Bridget Kelly, wife of James Kelly, died Wednesday afternoon at the family home, No. 334 North Rutland street, aged 65 years. Death was due to an attack of acute diabetes.
Mrs. Kelly had been a resident of this city for the past eight years, coming here from Enterprise, Ont., where she had lived the greater part of her life.
Besides her husband, she is survived by five sons, William and Louis of Flint, Mich., James, Michael and Albert of this city, and three daughters, Mrs. John O'Conner and the Misses Cassie and May Kelly, all of this city.
The funeral will be held from her late home this morning at 9 a. m. and from the Holy Family church at 9:30. Internment will be made in Calvary cemetery
Same page, col. 5
Kelly - In this city, March 8, 1911, Bridget, wife of James Kelly, aged 65 years and 1 month
[I do not have more information on this family]
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Jefferson County Journal, March 12, 1911
Adams
Mrs. R. N. Richley went on the New York excursion last week.
[Minnie E Kelly]
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Jefferson County Journal, August 2, 1911; page 5
There will be an ice cream social on the lawn of St. Cecilia’s church on the evening of Wednesday, aug. 9. Good music in attendance. Selections on bones by John Kelly, the popcorn man.
George F. Kelly of Syracuse was in town over Sunday. His daughters, Edna and Irene are visiting friends in Adams and vicinity, Miss Irene now in Worth.
[John E b 1857 and his brother, George b 1872, sons of John and Margaret]
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The Watertown Herald, Saturday, December 9, 1911, page 1, col. 2
James A. Kelly
James A. Kelly, a well known resident of this city died Monday morning at the home of his son, Thomas Kelly on the Adams road near Watertown Center. Mr. Kelly went to visit his son about a week ago and was taken suddenly ill. He gradually weakened until his death.
Mr. Kelly was 67 years old. He was born in Canada but had lived in this country for many years. He had been a resident of Watertown for the past 22 years. Mr. Kelly was a veteran of the Civil War. For many years he had served as an employee at Brookside cemetery.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. C H. Weaver of Careyville, Mrs. Matthew Scriminger of Oswego and Miss Maud Kelly of this city, and four sons, Francis J. of Millston, Thomas of the town or Watertown, William J. of Adams and Eugene of Flint, Mich
[Do not know if or how these Kelly's are related to me]
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Jefferson County Journal, August 14, 1912; page 5
Alexandria Bigness
Alexandria Bigness, age 92 years and six months, died Saturday evening, August 8, at his late home at Black River. He had lived in Black River over 40 years, and the people will greatly miss him. Death was due to old age and a cancer. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, John, residing at Watertown, Norris and William of Black River; one daughter, Mrs. John Kelly, residing at Watertown, four nieces, Mrs. Frank Wilcox of Huntingtonville, Mrs. Frank Thomas of Watertown, Mrs. Floyd Groff of Adams, and Mrs. Andy Obey of Syracuse, and one brother, Azeb of Alexandria Bay. His funeral was held at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning at St Paul’s church [remainder covered b watermark]
[Mrs J Kelly = Etta Bigness, w/o John E Kelly, Jr b abt 1879]
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Jefferson County Journal, Oct. 16, 1912, page 5
Local Record
Bert Kelly is employed in the express office.
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Jefferson County Journal, April 30, 1913; page 5
Mrs. R. N. Richley, Phelps street, received news of the death of her cousin, John Blake, of Taberg, Oneida county. She left Tuesday morning to attend the funeral.
[Mrs R Richley = Minnie E Kelly]
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Jefferson County Journal, September 5, 1913, page 5
Mrs. John Cannan is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley.
[Mammie Kelly, d/o John and Catherine]
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Jefferson County Journal, Oct. 29, 1913, page 5, col. 3
Mrs. Bert Kelly gave a party Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 in celebration of her son. Carroll's seventh birthday which occurred on Sunday
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Jefferson County Journal, July 29, 1914; page 5
Adams
George Kelly, wife and three children of Syracuse are spending several days among relatives and friends in the village. George says Adams has improved greatly in the twenty years he has been away from his native home. He came by auto.
[George, s/o John and Maragret]
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Jefferson County Journal, Wednesday, December 16, 1914, page 1
Two Children Perish In Burning House
A heart rending calamity occurred in Adams last Thursday. Mrs. William Kelley, who resided in a one room house on Elmwood avenue with her husband and three children, visited a neighbor on the morning of that day and left two of her children in bed. Shortly after the mother left home the house was discovered to be in flames. The fire department was prompt in responding to the call, but was too late to save the children’s lives. As soon as the house could be entered the little boy, William, a year and six months old child, was burned to a crisp. The little four year old daughter, Dorothy, was so badly burned that nothing could be done to save her life. She was hurried to the Sisters’ hospital in Watertown in one of Mr. Greenley’s automobiles. Dr. Deuel, Rev. Joseph Kerr and Mrs. Frank Maxon accompanied them, Rev. Kerr carrying the suffering child in his arms. Death, however, relieved the little suffer shortly after arriving at the hospital. The other son, Thomas, aged ten years, was in school and of course escaped.
The origin of the fire is not known. It was probably caused by the coal stove burning in the room, which was lined with tarred paper. The report that the mother locked the door is untrue. The father, who is a driver for a livery concern, was away when the fire occurred. The whole community sympathizes with the stricken family, and this was shown at the funeral which was held at the Presbyterian church on Friday, and the Rev. Kerr officiated. The mother was completely prostrated by the terrible calamity. The people of Adams are responding generously to the needs of the family. A house has been rented for them and coal put in and the necessities of every kind are being contributed, the ministers of the village taking the lead in the kind work.
The children were recovered from the burning house by Ed Carter, one of the firemen
[William Kelly and Lucy Barrett. Thomas Flemming, Lucy’s son from her 1st marriage]
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Jefferson County Journal, December 23, 1914; page 6
Henderson
Mrs. Pearl Barrett went to Adams last week and brought her daughter, Mrs. Kelly, who was burned out and lost two little children in a fire, home with her.
[Mrs Perle Barrett = Ardwila Babcock. Mrs Kelly = Lucy Barrett]
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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.
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]
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]
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.]
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.]
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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, March 31, 1885, page 5
Adams
Will Kelly, barber, joined Nugent & Gleason’s theatre company and accompanied them to Cape Vincent.
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.]
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]
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]
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, 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]
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, 1892 - 0457 PDF
Adams
Mat Kelly has moved into Wm. Tarble's house on River street
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]
Jefferson County Journal, Aug., 8, 1893, pg 8
Watertown
John Kelly, Jr of North Wilna, is visiting W. W. Kelly, of this city
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]
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.]
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
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, …….
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]
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.
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.
Jefferson County Journal, Feb. 4, 1896, page 5
John Kelley, a blacksmith, died quite suddenly of pneumonia last Sunday evening
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]
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]
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]
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.
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.
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]
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]
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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.
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]
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
Jefferson County Journal, December 26, 1899; page 5
Adams
George Kelley of Syracuse was in town over Christmas.
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.
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