Thomas Robert Kellam (1815 - 1896)

Born 15 Sep 1815 in Accomack County, Virginia

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Died 9 Nov 1896 at age 81 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA

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Biography

Thomas Robert Kellam was born September 15, 1815 in Accomack County to Robert W. Kellam and Leah Elliott. Thomas R. Kellam Born Sept. 15, 1815 Died Nov. 9, 1896 He died November 9, 1896 in Locustville. He married Tabitha Ann Maria Groton on May 16, 1844, and the couple had four children as reported above.

Thomas was a sailor in his early life, and later farmed for a living. He is shown in the 1850 Census for Accomack County as a 32-year old sailor. As noted above, the August 14, 1886 issue of Peninsula Enterprise reported in its column about Locustville: "The dwelling of Captain Thomas R. Kellam of our town, is being remodeled and enlarged." Ten years later, the November 14, 1896 issue of Peninsula Enterprise carried his obituary:

"Capt. Thomas R. Kellam, one of the oldest and best known citizens of the county, died at his home at Locustville last Monday, aged 80 years. He was a man of high character and had the esteem of all who knew him. His son, Mr. R. T. W. Kellam and two daughters survive him. Funeral services held over him at the M. E. Church, South, Locustville, Tuesday, conducted by Rev. L. T. Hitt."

2017 add: Thomas Robert Kellam1 M, b. 15 September 1816, d. 9 November 1896

Father: Robert W. Kellam b. c 1790, d. b 19 Sep 1826 Mother: Leah Elliott b. 6 Mar 1783, d. 4 Mar 1845

Last Edited 16 Sep 2010

Birth* 15 September 1816 Thomas was born on 15 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.2

Marriage* 16 May 1844 He married Tabitha Ann Marian 'Maria' Groten, daughter of William D. Groten and Susan Watson, on 16 May 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Thomas R. Kellam and Maria Groten..3

Census head* 1850 Thomas was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas R. Kellam the head of HH#1052, a 32 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Kellams: Tabitha A.M., age 30; Susan E., age 5; and Robert, age 1..4

Death* 9 November 1896 Thomas died on 9 November 1896 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 80. He was shown as Thos. R. Kellam, who died of old age at the age of 80 years. He was the son of Robt. & Leah Kellam, born in Acc Co, and a widowed farmer. His son R.W.T. Kellam gave the information..5,2

Burial*

Thomas was buried at Groton Cemetery, Locustville, Acc Co, VA.2

Family

Tabitha Ann Marian 'Maria' Groten b. 3 Dec 1817, d. 3 Sep 1886 Children 1. Susan E. Kellam b. c 1845 2. Robert W.T. Kellam+ b. 4 Feb 1849, d. 5 Jul 1914 3. Annie L. Kellam2 b. 23 Jul 1852, d. 16 Mar 1876

Citations [S2041] Bob Ellis, M.K. Miles. [S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia. [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns). [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309. [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.

Sources

• http://easternshorestuff.com/cemeteryproject/accomack/old_groton/bobellis/bobellis.htm

• 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 45; NARA Roll: M33_129; Image: 58

• Year: 1850; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M432_932; Page: 142A; Image: 290

• Year: 1870; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M593_1630; Page: 236A; Image: 478; Family History Library Film: 553129

• http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=63873716&ref=acom

• Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917

• Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940

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