Joseph Blue

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Blue, in the household of Michael E. Blue
• Census: 1860, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Joseph Bllue, farm laborer, in the household of Michael Blue

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Michael E. Blue, head of household
• Census: 1860, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Michael Blue, farmer, head of household

Michael married Susan Kelly on 31 Dec 1849 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Susan (daughter of Cornelius Kelly and Nancy _____) was born about 1817 in Ohio, United States; died on 24 Feb 1874 in Salem Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Susan Blue, in the household of Michael E. Blue
• Census: 1860, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Susan blue, in the household of Michael Blue
• Property: 12 Jul 1868, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; purchased 32.5 acres for $500.00 from Cornelius Kelly; Address:
  (part of the North East quarter of Section 13, Township 8, Range

Notes:

Property:


Signed: Cornelius Kelly
Witness: J. Robinson and Ima Coats
vW, p276

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1812; hunter at the time of his enlistment
• Physical Description: 20 Jul 1812; height 5' 9", sandy hair, light complexion, blue eyes
• Military: From 20 Jul 1812 to 20 Apr 1813; served as a Private in William Perry's Rangers during the War of 1812
• Census: 1830, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Cornelius Kelly
• Census: 1840, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Cornelius Kelly
• Beneficiary: 1 Mar 1845; in the will of his father, Nathan Kelly
• Property: 22 Aug 1846, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; purchased 80 acres for $250.00 from John P. Coleman; Address:
  (West half of the South West quarter of Section 3, Township 7 So
• Property: 20 Oct 1847, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; signed a Quit Claim Deed for 157.80 acres for $100.00 to Nathan Van Meter previously willed to Nathan by his grandfather; Address:
  (South West Quarter, Section 31, Township 2, Range 7 East)
• Census: 1850, Franklin Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; as Cornelius Kelly, farmer, head of household
• Property: 5 Jul 1856, Dinsmore Townhip, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; sold 80 acres for $1000.00 to James Kelly; Address:
  (West half of the South West quarter of Section 3, Township 7 So
• Property: 12 Jul 1856, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; sold 100.14 acres for $1500 to Emaline Kelly; Address:
  (part of the North West quarter of Section 13, Township 8, Range
• Property: 12 Jul 1856, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; sold 32.5 acres for $500.00 to Effa Buckey; Address:
  (part of the North half of Section 13, Township 8, Range 6 East)
• Property: 12 Jul 1856, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; sold 32.5 acres for $500.00 to Henry Harps; Address:
  (part of the North West quarter of Section 13, Township 8, Range
• Property: 12 Jul 1856, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; sold 32.5 acres for $500.00 to Susan Blue; Address:
  (part of the North East quarter of Section 13, Township 8, Range
• Will: 6 Oct 1856, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
• Probate: 15 Oct 1859, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
• Property: 9 Mar 1861, Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; George Clancy, Executor sold 80 acres for $2005 to George Ginn, (the North West 1/4, Section 13, Township 8, Range 6)

Notes:

Military:

The Battle of Tippecanoe
CHAPTER XI.
ROLL OF COMPANIES.
The following are the rolls of the various companies under the command of Gen. William Henry Harrison in his campaign against the Indians in the autumn of 1811, which terminated in the overthrow of the Confederacy and the destruction of the Prophets' Town. The names were taken from the official records at Washington: Roll of Capt. Norris' Company of Infantry of the Indiana Militia, from September 11 to November 24 1811
Privates:
James Kelly
Cornelius Kelly

Property:

Signed: John P Coleman
Witness: I F. Frazer and William R. Persinger
vM, p454

Property:

Signed: Cornelius Kelly, Belora Kelly, Daniel (his mark) Kelly and Emeline (her mark) Kelly
Witness: George Clancy and Wm. McMaunary
vN, p296

Property:

Signed: Cornelius Kelly
Witness: William Agaii and Elam Cottrill
vW, p298

Property:

Signed: Cornelius Kelly
Witness: J. Robinson and Ima Coats
vW, p276

Property:

Signed: Cornelius Kelly
Witness: J. Robinson and Ina Coats
vW, p274

Property:

Signed: Cornelius Kelly
Witness: J. Robinson and Ima Coats
vW, p275

Property:

Signed: Cornelius Kelly
Witness: F. Robinson
vW, p277

Will:


WILL
Dated October 6, 1856
Transcript of Probate Records, Shelby County, Ohio
Will Book 1, pg. 140-141
Filed October 15, 1859
—In the name of the Benevolent Father of all I Cornelius Kelly do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Item 1st - I give and devise to my youngest son Winfield S. Kelly and to his heirs and assigns this farm on which I now reside, exclusive of what I have conveyed to my other children by deeds to them, it being about one hundred and twenty nine acres, more or less in Section thirteen Township Number eight Range Six the North half of said section. Item 2nd - I further devise and bequeath to my said youngest son all the personal estate whether moneys or claims due me or personal property which I may be possessed of at my decease after my just debts are paid.
Item I nominate and appoint George Clancy Executor of this my last will and testament hereby authorizing and empowering him to compromise adjust release and discharge in such manner as he may deem best and proper the debts and claims due me and to manage the farm for my said second son until he arrives at the age of fourteen years Receiving and disposing of the Rents accruing leaving with my said youngest son the privilege of choosing at the age of fourteen years, one to manage for him till he arrives at twenty one years of age the Rents to be placed at interest until he arrives at twenty one years of age except what may be necessary for repairs and any necessary expense for him in case of Sickness or for boarding or clothing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6th day of October A.D. 1856.
Cornelius (his mark) Kelly (seal)

Signed and acknowledged by said Cornelius Kelly as his last will and Testament in our presence and signed By us in his presence.
Dennis Yinger
Fielding Bell

Property:

Signed: George Clancey, Executor of Cornelius Kelley deceased
Witness: J. H. Mathers and J. S. Conklin
vA2, p553

Cornelius married Nancy _____ about 1805. Nancy was born about 1785; died on 3 Apr 1845; was buried in Apr 1845 in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: served in the War of 1812
• Name: Nancy Kelly

Other Events:

• Military: Served as a Pvt, Washington Co. Pennsylvania Militia in the Revolutionary War
• Beneficiary: 4 Mar 1775; in the will of his grandfather, John Hill
• Residence: 1791, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Northwest Territory, United States; moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio
• Appointed: 1795; Nathan Kelley, Jacob Bergmann and Jacob Miles were appointed to build a road from Newport to the widow Perry on the Ohio River.
• Residence: 1796, Warren County, Ohio, United States; settled in Deerfield
• Tax Record: 1797; Nathan owns 7-1/2 acres on the Ohio River in Campbell County, Kentucky
• Occupation: 22 Mar 1815, Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Commissioned Justice of the Peace
• Occupation: 14 Apr 1818, Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Commissioned Justice of the Peace
• Property: 6 May 1819, Shelby County, Indiana, United States; received Patent CV-0045-201; Address:
  (West of the Greater Miami, North half, Section 13, Township 8 N
• Census: 1820, Union Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as N. Kelly
• Tax Record: 1821, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; for 320 acres (Range 6, Township 8, Section 13, North 1/2, 320)
• Tax Record: 1824, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
• Tax Record: 1825, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; for two properties (320 acres Range 6, Township 8, Section 13, North 1/2) and (158 acres, Range 7, Township 2, Section 31, South West)
• Occupation: 31 Oct 1825, Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Commissoned Justice of the Peace
• Tax Record: 1826, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; for two properties (320 acres Range 6, Township 8, Section 13, North 1/2) and (158 acres, Range 7, Township 2, Section 31, South West)
• Tax Record: 1828, Clinton Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; for two properties (320 acres Range 6, Township 8, Section 13, North 1/2) and (158 acres, Range 7, Township 2, Section 31, South West)
• Census: 1830, Mary Ellen Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Nathan Kelly
• Newspaper: 21 Mar 1834, Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; Democratic Republican Meeting; Address:
  Lebanon Western Star
• Census: 1840, Franklin Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; as Nathan Kelly
• Will: 1 Mar 1845, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• Will: 5 Jul 1845, Warren County, Ohio, United States; added a codicil to his will
• Probate: 19 Aug 1845, Warren County, Ohio, United States
• History / Bio: 1882; The History of Warren Co. Ohio (Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1882), p1038
• History / Bio: 1957; Supplement to Miami Valley Genealogies {Salt Lake City, Utah: Assembled by the Genealogical Society, 1957), p75

Notes:

Notes from the Farmer, published at Lebanon 1817:
FOR RENT--The tavern stand in Clinton county, on the state road leading from Lebanon to Chillicothe, heretofore known as Van Meter's Tavern. 100 acres cleared and 30 acres meadow and sugar camp. Immediate possession, Nathan Kelly. (*5/9) (Source: composed of articles from: Ohio Genealogical Quarterly, "Ohio Source Records", Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1988)

There was a Nathan Kelly listed as taxpayer in 1786, Morgan Township, Pennsylvania.

"Democratic Republican Meeting"
The Democratic Republicans of Warren County, who are supporters of the measures of the present Administration, opposed to the re-charter of the Bank of the United States and to the restoration of the Public Deposites, are respectfully requested to meet at the Hotel of Mr. Wright, in Lebanon, on Saturday the 29 inst. to express their opinions on the present state of public affairs and of the unfair and deceptious efforts which the combined Opposition are making to create unnecessary alarms among the people and bring discredit upon the General Government. March 18, 1834 Samuel Caldwell, Jesse Hutchinson, John ClymeCr, Wm N. Kirkwood, J.B. Gardiner, James Frazier, Caleb Merritt, James Baxter, R. Parcell, Jr., M. Rosa, Franklin Stokes, James McCowan, John Osborn, Daniel Crane, James, Miranda, Moses Crossly, Francis Lucas, William Graham, Silas Hutchinson, Jabish Phillips, James Matthews, Wm Stokes, C. Earofight, Thos. Clayton, Wm J. Mikle, Thomas Ireland, Adam Horne, Benj. Baldwin, Henry Clymer, Nathan Kelly. (Lebanon Western Star, March 21, 1834)


Military:
"Revolutionary War Patriot buried in Ohio, 'KELLY, NATHAN (Warren County) [39.374669 -84.204253]

Born on September 30, 1760 New Castle Co., Delaware and served as a Pvt., Washington Co, Pennsylvania Militia n the Revolutionary War. First married of Pennsylvania, and afterward came down the Ohio River on a flat-boat with Judge Bennett, Longworth and others to Cincinnati, in 1791; he came from the above place in the night to Deerfield, and purchased land now owned by M. Hayner. In 1796, he located on the land where he lived and died; he served as Justice of the Peace for many years, and was a man of large executive ability; he died, July 6, 1845, aged 85 years; death came sudden and unexpected, as the day before his death he rode five miles to have his will made; his wife died in 1815. To them were born seven children-Cornelius, James, Thomas, Joseph (who was drowned in the Ohio River), Mary, Sidney and Cynthia. He was again married to Mary (Pierce) Van Meter, who bore him one child Priscilla. He was an exemplary member of the M. E. Church, and stood high in the order of Masonry. William Miner, husband of Cynthia Kelley, was born in New Jersey, and was a son of Henry and Mary (Monfort) Miner. In 1810, they settled on land adjoining the Kelleys, where they lived and died. William Miner was married to Cynthia Kelley in about 1819; he served as Clerk of the County Courts, after which he was made Clerk of the United States Court at Columbus, and afterward of the same court at Cincinnati; health failing him, he returned to his farm and was appointed Assessor of the Third District, and served two or three years. To Mr. and Mrs. Miner fourteen children were born, seven living-Nathan, William, Leverett, Martha, Melissa, Victoria and Kate; the deceased are Mary, Louisa, Cynthia, Virginia, George, John and an infant. Mr. Miner died Nov. 4, 1869, aged 71 years and 6 months; he belonged to the Masonic fraternity; was a successful business man, and at his death left a large estate. He Died in 1845 and is buried in Deerfield Cemetery, Morrow, Union Twp, Warren County, Ohio, 45152. No Stone or marker. SAR Ancestor # P-228165.'"



Newspaper:

"Democratic Republican Meeting"
The Democratic Republicans of Warren County, who are supporters of the measures of the present Administration, opposed to the re-charter of the Bank of the United States and to the restoration of the Public Deposites, are respectfully requested to meet at the Hotel of Mr. Wright, in Lebanon, on Saturday the 29 inst. to express their opinions on the present state of public affairs and of the unfair and deceptious efforts which the combined Opposition are making to create unnecessary alarms among the people and bring discredit upon the General Government. March 18, 1834 Samuel Caldwell, Jesse Hutchinson, John ClymeCr, Wm N. Kirkwood, J.B. Gardiner, James Frazier, Caleb Merritt, James Baxter, R. Parcell, Jr., M. Rosa, Franklin Stokes, James McCowan, John Osborn, Daniel Crane, James, Miranda, Moses Crossly, Francis Lucas, William Graham, Silas Hutchinson, Jabish Phillips, James Matthews, Wm Stokes, C. Earofight, Thos. Clayton, Wm J. Mikle, Thomas Ireland, Adam Horne, Benj. Baldwin, Henry Clymer, Nathan Kelly.


Will:

WILL
Dated: 1 March 1845
Transcript of Probate Records, Warren County, Ohio
Will Book 10a, pg. 221-224
Probate: 19 August 1845
In the name of God Amen I Nathan Kelly of Warren County, Ohio being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind & memory blessed be Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and testament in manner & form following, that is to say
Firstly_ I command my soul to God its maker in hopes of a Glorious resurrection, and at my decease that my body be decently committed to its parent Earth in the common or ordinary form of Christian burial.
2ndly_ That my just debts (of which there are but few) together with all funeral expenses be fully paid.
3rdly_ I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary, all my household and kitchen furniture of every description or kind whatsoever except my books and mantle clock, during her life, and in lieu of dower I give and bequeath to her all my real estate described as follows: The lot or lots where I now live in Deerfield consisting of about five acres, together with all improvements thereon which I purchased of Mrs. Mary Miner & Brice Worley together with four acres of land on the East side of the street or road leading from Farleys tavern South to the river and adjoining Betty Meeker on the South, and which lot I purchased of David Clark, also one other lot of two and an half acres purchased of Francis Lucus situate in Mary Ellen adjoining Mrs Wagers lot on the South and P. Hamers lot on the North, on the East by the late Francis Lucas' land; also a lot of Woodland of 14 or 15 acres being the residue of the South East quarter of Section No. 26 Township 5 in Range 3 entrie between the Miami river, after Setting off fifty acres to E. Ludlum's heirs, and one hundred and ten acres to Francis Lucas for her own proper use during her life time, she to commit no waste of timber on said wood lot, either by Selling or disposing thereof, only to be used for her own necessary and proper benefit, such as repairing fences and supplying fire wood, And when fifteen hundred dollars shall be paid by the executors of F. Lucas deceased of the amount due me, that sum shall by me Executors be put to interest, and the interest there from arising shall be paid to my widow Semiannually for her use and further I give and bequeath unto my said wife Mary, one Sorrel Gelding, all milch Cattle on hand at my decease, together with all swine I may own, two barshear and one shovel plough and corn harrow, and her choice of the two waggons, together with the harness for same, and harness for one plough team, doubletrees, clevices, & to go with the ploughs, all provisions on hand and provided for the use of the family to remain for her use.
4thly_ I give and bequeath unto the heirs of my daughter Ann Coleman deceased one hundred and forty five dollars in addition to one hundred acres of land given to her and her husband Philip Coleman during their life time.
5thly_ I give and bequeath unto my son Cornelius Kelly the North half of Section thirteen Township 8 in Range 6 East of the Meridian line drawn from the mouth of the Great Miami river, and the same on which he now and for some time past has lived and in addition thereto one hundred and forty five dollars in cash, and because he is needy the further sum of two hundred dollars.
6thly_ I give and bequeath unto my son James Kelly one hundred forty five dollars in cash, in addition to the farm of one hundred and thirty five acres on which he now resides.
7thly_ I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Ludlum the following lot of land, Beginning at the North West corner of the South East quarter of Section No. 26 Township No. 5 in Range 3 entire, thence S. 89° 11 E.Q. 3.04 poles to a stone from which an ash bears S. 84-1/2° W. 10 links, and an oak bears S. 75° E. 13 links, thence S. 0° 49' W. 86 poles to a stone from which a small sugar tree bears S. 70° W. 5-1/2 links, thence N. 89° 11' W. 93.04 poles to stone in a line of land owned by Robert Lytle on the West, thence N. 0°49' E. 86 poles with Lytles line to the beginning, containing fifty acres of land, and further one hundred and forty five dollars in cash. The aforesaid bequest of land is to descend to her present heirs at her decease.
8thly_ I give and bequeath to my daughter Sidney Van Matre the farm on which her and her husband James Van Matre now resides consisting of about 135 acres; and further the sum of one hundred & forty five dollars cash.
9thly_ I give and bequeath unto my daughter Cynthia Miner one hundred and forty five dollars in addition to the two several parts of lots conveyed to her or for her benefit in Lebanon.
10thly_ I give and bequeath unto my daughter Priscilla Elliott one hundred and forty five dollars cash, and one mantle clock in addition to $1000 and $500 worth of Canal stock heretofore given to her.
11thly_ I give and bequeath unto my grandson Nathan Kelly Van Matre son of James Van Matre and Sidney Van Matre, the following lot of land to wit, the South East quarter of section number thirty one in Township two of Range seven East in the district of Cincinnati and State of Ohio containing one hundred and fifty seven 80/100 acres, this is in addition to a horse, saddle and bridle heretofore given him.
12thly_ I give and bequeath unto my two grand daughters Cynthia & Hannah Jane, children of my daughter Sidney Van Matre six hundred dollars to be divided equally, or three hundred dollars each on their coming of full age.
13thly_ I give and bequeath unto my Grand son John M. Van Matre, son of James and Sidney Van Matre the sum of one hundred dollars for the purpose of schooling him.
14thly_ At my wifes decease the money and property of every kind including the land as specified in third bequest shall be reduced to cash unless some of my heirs desire to take all or part of the real estate, in that case they are to be at liberty to do so, and the whole to be by my executors equally distributed amongst my heir.
15thly_ All the residue of my estate both real and personal not specifically disposed of in the foregoing to be by my executors herewithafter valued, equally distributed amongst my heirs.
16thly_ I hereby give and bequeath unto my Grandson Nathan K. Elliott son of my daughter Priscilla Elliott, my silver patent lever watch to be used by him alone, and provided he should not survive, at his decease the said watch to pass to his next surviving brother.
17thly_ That this my last Will and testament (hereby revoking all former Wills or codicils by me made) be carried into full and complete effect. I hereby nominate constitute and appoint my two trusty and will beloved friends James Kelly and James Van Matre Executors of this my last Will and testament.
_In Witness whereof I have Hereunto set my hand and seal this 1st day of March A.D. 1845.
Nathan Kelly
Signed & acknowledged by said Nathan Kelly as his last Will & Testament in our presence & signed by us in his presence at his request
Joseph Smithers
John Hopkins

Codicil
I Nathan Kelly who on the 1st day of March last made & executed the foregoing as my last Will and testament do now make the following as a codicil to the same.
_The farm of near sixty acres of land which I have since purchased of Asbury Worley in the vicinity of Deerfieldville I hereby give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Mary for her own use during her life for her better support & maintenance then to be sold by my Executors and equally divided amongst my heirs. My Bible containing the old and new testament in four volumes I give to my wife Mary, and the residue of my books to be divided amongst my heirs.
_In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of July A. D. 1845.
Nathan Kelly
Signed and acknowledged by said Nathan Kelly as a codicil to his last Will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence and at his request.
John Hopkins
Wm. G. Hopkins
John Hopkins, Jr.

History / Bio:

NATHAN KELLEY, deceased, was born in the State of Delaware, and was married to Hannah Miller, of Pennsylvania, and afterward came down the Ohio River on a flat-boat with Judge Bennett, Longworth and others to Cincinnati, in 1791; he came from the above place in the night to Deerfield, and purchased land now owned by M. Hayner. In 1796, he located on the land where he lived and died; he served as Justice of the Peace for many years, and was a man of large executive ability; he died, July 6, 1845, aged 85 years; death came sudden and unexpected, as the day before his death he rode five miles to have his will made; his wife died in 1815. To them were born seven children-Cornelius, James, Thomas, Joseph (who was drowned in the Ohio River), Mary, Sidney and Cynthia. He was again married to Mary (Pierce) Van Meter, who bore him one child-Priscilla. He was an exemplary member of the M. E. Church, and stood high in the order of Masonry. William Miner, husband of Cynthia Kelley, was born in New Jersey, and was a son of Henry and Mary (Monfort) Miner. In 1810, they settled on land adjoining the Kelleys, where they lived and died. William Miner was married to Cynthia Kelley in about 1819; he served as Clerk of the County Courts, after which he was made Clerk of the United States Court at Columbus, and afterward of the same court at Cincinnati; health failing him, he returned to his farm and was appointed Assessor of the Third District, and served two or three years. To Mr. and Mrs. Miner fourteen children were born, seven living-Nathan, William, Leverett, Martha, Melissa, Victoria and Kate; the deceased are Mary, Louisa, Cynthia, Virginia, George, John and an infant. Mr. Miner died Nov. 4, 1869, aged 71 years and 6 months; he belonged to the Masonic fraternity; was a successful business man, and at his death left a large estate.

History / Bio:

Kelly, Capt. Nathan: Buried in old Deerfield cemetery; born September 30, 1760 (Warren County History says born in Delaware); died age 84 years; tombstone states, "eldest son of James and Anna;" wife, Hannah Miller, died November 5, 1815, age 55 years; issue: Cornelius James, Thomas, Joseph, Mary, Cynthia, Sidney; by a second wife, Mary (Pierce) Van Meter, issue: Priscilla. The Draper Papers, Madison, Wis., state historical society publications, quote an interview with Capt. Nathan Kelly of Deerfield, he landed at Columbia March 15, 1790, Covalt's Station, settled that spring.

Nathan married Hannah Miller in 1778 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. Hannah was born in Mar 1761 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America; died on 3 Nov 1815 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Nov 1815 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]