Isham Kelley (1809 - 1886)

Born 10 Oct 1809 in Henderson, Kentucky, United States

Husband of Eliza (Cover) Kelley — married 16 Aug 1827 in Warrick Co., Indiana

Husband of Mary C (Lee) Kelley — married 19 Aug 1874 in Warrick Co., Indiana

Descendants

Died 29 Mar 1886 at age 76 in Folsomville, Owen Township, Warrick, Indiana, United States

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Biography

Warrick and Its Prominent People : ORGANIZATION AND SETTLEMENT OF THE TOWNSHIPS:

SKELTON TOWNSHIP. Skelton township is situated in the eastern part of the county. The territory of this township originally covered one third of the county, but it has been reduced by the organization of Lane, Owen and Pigeon townships on the north of its dominions. As an honor to Judge Zachariah Skelton, a highly esteemed pioneer, and who was Associate and Probate Judge successively during a period of twenty-one years, the township was given his name. The earliest settlers of the township were John Phillips, Judge Skelton, Samuel Brashears, Isham Kelly, Isaac Powers and Thomas Herston.

History of Warrick County; by Goodspeed; 1885; page 233-34

Isham Kelley

Isham Kelley, an old and highly-esteemed citizen of Warrick County, was born August 10, 1809, in Henderson County, Kentucky, and is a son of David and Nancy Kelley, natives of Virginia and early pioneers of the Blue Grass State.

He remained at home until ten years of age, then came with a brother, John B. Kelley, now dead, to this county (Warrick), locating first five miles northeast of Boonville. Warrick County has since been his home, and here he accumulated a fortune, much of which has been given to his children, and has won the confidence and high esteem of a large circle of acquaintances.

In August, 1828, he united in marriage with Eliza Cover, who died October 13, 1854, after bearing a family of twelve children, these yet living: Henry, Glenn, Nancy G. (Mrs. William Dorsey), Stephen, Commodore, Catharine (Mrs. N. Gentry), William I., F. L., and John R. The mother was a loving wife and parents, a faithful Christian worker, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

August 30, 1874, Mr. Kelley married Mrs. Mary C. (Lee) Zimmerman, and by her is the father of two children. He is a Democrat, a man of undoubted integrity, and a worthy citizen. He now resides in Folsomville, retired form active business pursuits.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.

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