Edward Kelly (abt. 1780 - abt. 1840)

Born about 1780 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Husband of Unknown (Unknown) Kelly — married 1800 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Descendants

Died about 1840 at about age 60 in Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

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Biography

This biography is a rough draft. It was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import and needs to be edited.

Name

Name: Edward /Kelly/^[1][2][3][4]

Birth

Birth: Listed as 40-50 years old on 1830 census.

Date: BET 1780 AND 1784

Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA^[5]

Imported only 1780 from Birth Date and marked as uncertain.

Death

Death: Not found on 1850 census.

Date: BET 1840 AND 1850

Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Imported only 1840 from Death Date and marked as uncertain.

Residence

Residence:

Date: 1830

Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Note: #N3158^[6]

Residence:

Date: 1810

Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Note: #N3148^[7]

Residence: Salisbury. FWM 16-25 in household of James Kelly.

Date: 1800

Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Note: #N3149

Residence: Gallatin.

Date: 1820

Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Note: #N3157^[8]

Residence: Listed as Edwd Kelly Sr.

Date: 01 JUN 1840

Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Note: #N3647^[9]

Residence: on tax list

Date: 1822

Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Note: #N3154^[10]

Residence: listed as bondsman

Date: 15 JUL 1831

Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Note: #N3155

Residence: Listed as the election point for District 19, Sumner County/Election official

Date: 1836

Place: Sumner County, Tennessee, USA

Note: #N3156

Note

Note: #N2746

Sources

• WikiTree profile Kelly-3204 created through the import of gedcom for wikitree.ged on Dec 23, 2012 by Kelly Midura. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Kelly and others.

• Source: S51 Author: Ancestry.com Title: 1840 United States Federal Census Publication: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004; Repository: #R1 NOTEUnited States of America, Bureau of the Census, Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1840
• Repository: R1 Name: www.ancestry.com Address: E-Mail Address: Phone Number:
• Source: S65 Author: Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Title: 1880 United States Federal Census Publication: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2005; Repository: #R1 NOTEUnited States of America, Bureau of the Census, Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1880
• Source: S74 Author: Ancestry.com Title: 1820 United States Federal Census Publication: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004; Repository: #R1 NOTEUnited States of America, Bureau of the Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1820
• Source: S75 Author: Ancestry.com Title: 1830 United States Federal Census Publication: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004; Repository: #R1 NOTEUnited States of America, Bureau of the Census, Fifth Census of the United States, 1830, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1830
• Source: S86 Title: Sumner County TN Genealogist' s Companion
• Source: S87 Author: Ancestry.com Title: 1810 United States Federal Census Publication: Name: The Generations Network, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004; Repository: #R1 NOTEUnited States of America, Bureau of the Census, Third Census of the United States, 1810, Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1810

Notes

Note N2746James Kelly would have been 24 in 1830, and is not found as a head of household on the census in Sumner County. Edward Kelly is the only Kelly head of household on the 1830 census in Sumner County who has a 20-30 year old free white male living with him. Assuming that the Kellys moved directly to Sumner County from NC, Edward must therefore be James' father. But I cannot be absolutely certain about this.

Some of the ages are off in the 1820 census, however, the total number of people in the family is correct, so I think this is probably the right Edward.

The only Edward Kelly listed in NC in 1810 lives in Rockingham, County on the VA border. He has a son, daughter, and wife, who all match up with the people listed in later censuses. The same Edward is not found in that county in 1820. So, I believe this is the right Edward, and that he moved to TN between 1810-1820.

"Rockingham County was organized in 1785 with land from Guilford County. It adjoined Henry County, Virginia and Pitt¬sylvania County, Virginia on the south, and the settlers moved freely back and forth the state line as if in one community. Rockingham County was in the heart of Melungeon country in North Carolina." http://historical-melungeons.blogspot.com/2008/04/rockingham-north-carolina-early-records.html.

There is an Edward Kelley (Killey) in Guilford county in 1820, but he is too old (45+) All the Kellys in that county on that census are spelled "Kelley."

James alternately states that he was born in NC and born in TN, however, since it is noted that he is "very deaf" the 1880 entry for TN can be discounted.

There is no Kelly head of household in TN in 1810 with family members that that match the number and ages to be Edward's family.

If Edward was 40-50 in 1830, and 26-44 in 1810, he must have been born between 1780 and 1784.

Many NC Revolutionary war land grants were awarded to veterans and their descendants in the Sumner County area. It is quite possible that Edward was the son of a Revolutionary War soldier, and moved to Sumner County to claim the grant between 1810-1820.

An Edward Kelly married Rhody Perkins in Sumner County in 1837--this was probably Edward's son.

There is a Garret Kelly in Stokes County in 1810 who is probably related.

The first appearance of a Kelly on Sumner County tax list is Joseph Kelly in 1817- 47 acres on Bledsoe Creek. He was from Maryland, according to online sources. (Edward does not appear until 1822.) Joseph (1795-1857) married Hevelina Pentecost in 1816 and they had James L, Mary, Emeline, Joseph H, Nancy, John M and Cynthia or Samantha Kelly. So, those Kellys can be excluded from the record.

Charles Kelly married Elizabeth Lafferty in 1810, but there is no more information on him. A Patsy (Martha) Kelly married Joseph Biggs in 1803. She was born in 1776 in North Carolina. It makes sense that she would be Charles' sister, but who was their father? Neither given name is found in our Kellys so they are probably not directly related. There are no Kellys listed in the 1770-1790 census of the Cumberland Settlements. The 1790 and 1800 federal censuses do not exist.

1820 Sumner County shows only Edward, Joseph (from MD) and Henry (26-45). Probable brother, may be living with Edward in 1810. No other information--gone by 1830 census so may have died or moved away. There is a Henry Kelly found in Laurence County, Arkansas Territory in the 1830s who might be him--typical pattern of migration.

Note N3148I FWM -10 (James)

1 FWM 26-44

1 FWF -10

1 FWF 16-25

A John Kelly, 16-25 with a wife the same age and no children is the only other Kelly in the county. Probable brother.

Edward is found on Image 27. There are several Harrises and Martins living close by (Goinstown names.)

Stokes County 1810 census: Patrick, Garrett, and another James Kelly.

Note N3149There is one other Kelly in the county in 1800 (Isaac) and he does not have a son the right age to be Edward. Furthermore, Edward named his first son James.

Note N3154Listed on Sumner County tax list.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tnsumner/t1822h_l.htm

A Joseph Kelly is also listed.

Note N3155For marriage of Eliza Martin and Jefferson Rogers.

Note N3156

Note N31572 FWM -10 (Edward, Bartholomew)

1 FWM 16-18 (Warren)

2 FWM 16-26 (James, ?)

1 FWM 45+ (Edward)

1 FWF -10 (Lucinda)

2 FWF 16-26 Mariah, Harriett)

1 FWF 45+ (wife unknown)

Edward's presumed brother, Joseph, married Hevelina Pentecost in 1816. So Edward may have arrived as part of a family group before that date.

Note N31582 FWM 10-15

1 FWM 15-20

1 FWM 20-30 (James)

1 FWM 40-50

2 FWF 15-20

1 FWF 30-40

1 FWF 40-50

A Linsey Kelly age 30-40, and a Mordecai Kelly age 40-50 are found on the same page. Brothers?

Note N36471 FWM 60-70

1 FWF 15-20

1 FWF 50-60

1. ↑ Source: #S65 Page: Database online. District 15, Sumner, Tennessee, ED 221, roll T9_1282, page 234.1000, image . Data: Text: Record for James Kelley FOOT Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), Database online. District 15, Sumner, Tennessee, ED 221, roll T9_1282, page 234.1000, image.
2. ↑ Source: #S75 Page: Database online. , Sumner, Tennessee, roll 181, page 198, image 393. Data: Text: Record for Edward Kelly FOOT Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. , Sumner, Tennessee, roll 181, page 198, image 393.
3. ↑ Source: #S74 Page: Database online. Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee, roll M33_124, page 315, image 175. Data: Text: Record for Edward Kelly FOOT Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee, roll M33_124, page 315, image 175.
4. ↑ Source: #S87 Page: Database online. , Rockingham, North Carolina, roll 43, page 200, image 30.00. Data: Text: Record for Edward Kelly FOOT Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. , Rockingham, North Carolina, roll 43, page 200, image 30.00.
5. ↑ Source: #S65 Page: Database online. District 15, Sumner, Tennessee, ED 221, roll T9_1282, page 234.1000, image . Data: Text: Record for James Kelley FOOT Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), Database online. District 15, Sumner, Tennessee, ED 221, roll T9_1282, page 234.1000, image.
6. ↑ Source: #S75 Page: Database online. , Sumner, Tennessee, roll 181, page 198, image 393. Data: Text: Record for Edward Kelly FOOT Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. , Sumner, Tennessee, roll 181, page 198, image 393.
7. ↑ Source: #S87 Page: Database online. , Rockingham, North Carolina, roll 43, page 200, image 30.00. Data: Text: Record for Edward Kelly FOOT Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. , Rockingham, North Carolina, roll 43, page 200, image 30.00.
8. ↑ Source: #S74 Page: Database online. Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee, roll M33_124, page 315, image 175. Data: Text: Record for Edward Kelly FOOT Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee, roll M33_124, page 315, image 175.
9. ↑ Source: #S51 Page: Database online. , Sumner, Tennessee, roll 534, page 423. Data: Text: Record for Edwd Kelly FOOT Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004), Database online. , Sumner, Tennessee, roll 534, page 423.
10. ↑ Source: #S86 Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~providence/marrbr88-89.htm