Walter
Theo
"Pappy"
Kelly
aka Kelley
Born in Texas, United States
[uncertain]
Ancestors [uncertain]
Son of James Edward Kelley
and Martha Jane (Travis) Kelley
Brother of
William Edward Kelley
Husband of
Sarah Pamella (Strother) Kelly
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Husband of
Effie L. Howell
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Died
at age 94
in Oakdale, Allen, Louisiana, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 30 Apr 2013
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Biography
This profile is part of the Kelly Name Study.
Walter Theo Kelly was born on August 3, 1900 in Texas, United States, son of James Edward Kelley (1864–1947) and Martha Jane Travis (1869–1958).
Walter married Sarah Pamella Strother (born on February 11, 1897 in Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA; daughter of Azariah Columbus Strother Sr and Mary Elizabeth (Johnson) Strother). Their son was Riley Truly Kelly (1933–2012).
In 1920, Walter (19) was living in household of James E Kelley (55) in Police Jury Ward 5, Allen with his parents, James E Kelley (55) and Martha Kelley (50); his son, Walter T Kelley (19); and Mae Kelley (13), and Ethel Kelley (10). [1]
Walter died on April 23, 1995 in Oakdale, Allen, aged 94. He was buried in Cryer Cemetery, Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana.[2]
Research Notes
The following people may need profiles:
- Mae Kelley
- Ethel Kelley
Sources
- ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana; Roll: T625_603; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 23
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #28954322 (accessed 13 January 2024)
Walter T Kelley (19), single son, Clerk, in household of James E Kelley (55) in Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana. Born in Texas.1 Jan 1920: Police Jury Ward 5, Allen, Louisiana Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place James E Kelley M White 55 Married Head Texas Martha Kelley F White 50 Married Wife House Work Texas Walter T Kelley M White 19 Single Son Clerk Texas Mae Kelley F White 13 Single Daughter Texas Ethel Kelley F White 10 Single Daughter Texas - ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16729846/walter-theo-kelly: accessed), memorial page for Walter Theo “Pappy” Kelly (3 Aug 1900–23 Apr 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 16729846, citing Cryer Cemetery, Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Benny Richard (contributor 46494221).
See also:
- Entered by Michelle Hoffman.
- Information compiled by my uncle, Benny Richard.
- Called "Pappy" by most that knew him. Ran several bars in Oakdale La throughout his lifetime.
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Walter by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Walter:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Walter by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Walter:
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~0.78%
Tim (Fuselier) McClelland
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Kelly-12820 and Kelly-3820 appear to represent the same person because: Same dates, parents and wife
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Rejected matches › Walter Kelsey (abt.1900-)
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