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1782 - 1866 (83 years)
Generation: 1
1. | James Miller Kelly was born on 18 Sep 1782 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States (son of Nathan Kelly and Hannah Miller); died on 13 May 1866 in Zoar, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1866 in Zoar, Warren County, Ohio, United States. Other Events:
- Beneficiary: 1 Mar 1845; in the will of his father, Nathan Kelly
- Executor: 1 Mar 1845; James Kelly and James Van Matre were names as executors in the will of Nathan Kelly
Notes:
Mentioned in the will of Nathan Kelly as son James Kelly, also Executor.
James married Rebecca Ludlum on 14 Feb 1804 in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Rebecca was born on 20 Dec 1786 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, United States; died on 25 Apr 1859 in Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1859 in Zoar, Warren County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- John Benson Kelly was born on 8 Dec 1821 in Zoar, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Apr 1900 in Hopkinsville, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1900 in Hopkinsville, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
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Generation: 2
2. | Nathan Kelly was born on 30 Sep 1760 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America (son of James Kelly and Anna Hill); died on 6 Jul 1845 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1845 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States. 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]
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3. | Hannah Miller 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. Children:
- Ann Kelly was born on 31 Dec 1778 in Morgan Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 28 Nov 1838 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States.
- Cornelius Kelly was born on 10 Sep 1780 in Morgan Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 9 Oct 1859 in Shelby County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1859.
- 1. James Miller Kelly was born on 18 Sep 1782 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 13 May 1866 in Zoar, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in May 1866 in Zoar, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
- Thomas Hill Kelly was born on 20 Sep 1784 in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; died on 21 Oct 1805 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1805 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
- Joseph Miller Kelly was born on 21 May 1791 in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States; died after 21 May 1791 in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States.
- Mary Kelly was born on 28 Sep 1795 in Deerfield Township, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Oct 1865 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1865 in Zoar, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
- Sidney M. Kelly was born on 26 Jun 1802 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 17 Sep 1881 in Lafayette, Wisconsin, United States.
- Cynthia Kelly was born on 29 May 1804 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Jan 1886 in Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jan 1886 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
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Generation: 3
4. | James Kelly was born on 8 Aug 1732 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland (son of John Kelly and Ezemy _____); died in 1776 in Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in 1776. Other Events:
- Beneficiary: 3 Aug 1757; in the will of his mother, Ezemy Kelly
Notes:
...86. Kelley, James...1787 - listed on the Rostraver Grant map (Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania)
Many of these families had properties before the formation of Allegheny County and Fayette County and therefore may be shown on the above Counties grant maps.
...The original boundaries of Rostraver Twp: "Beginning at the mouth of Jacobs Creek, and running down the Youghogheny to where it joins the Monongahela; then up the said Monongahela to the mouth of Redstone Creek; and thence with a straight line to the beginning."
Buried:
Unknown
James married Anna Hill about 1758 in Delaware, United States. Anna (daughter of John Hill and Sara Price) was born on 6 Feb 1732 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; died in 1775 in Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in 1775. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Anna Hill was born on 6 Feb 1732 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America (daughter of John Hill and Sara Price); died in 1775 in Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in 1775. Notes:
Buried:
Unknown
Children:
- Kezia Kelly was born about 1758 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; and died.
- 2. Nathan Kelly was born on 30 Sep 1760 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; died on 6 Jul 1845 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Jul 1845 in South Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
- Elias Kelly was born about 1762 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; and died.
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Generation: 4
8. | John Kelly was born in Nov 1698 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died before 3 Aug 1757; was buried in 1757 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America. John married Ezemy _____ about 1727 in Prob. Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. Ezemy was born about 1705 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died before 21 Dec 1758 in Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in 1758 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Ezemy _____ was born about 1705 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died before 21 Dec 1758 in Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in 1758 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America. Other Events:
- Name: Ezemy Kelly
- Will: 3 Aug 1757, Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America
- Probate: 21 Dec 1758, Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America
Notes:
Will:
Will
In the name of god Amen, the third Day of August the year of our Lord one hundred Seven hundred Fifty and Seven: I Ezemy Kelly of Mill Creek Hundred in the county of New Castle upon Delaware Widdow. Being very Sick and weak in Body But of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God, therefor Calling unto mind the Mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men and women once to _, do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament, that is to Say, Principaly, and first of all I give and recommend my Soul unto the hands of Almighty God that gave it me, and for my Body, do Recommend it to the Earth to be Buried in a Christian like and Decant Manner, at the Discretion of my Executor, nothing Doubting But at the General Resurection I Shall receive the Same again. By the mighty power of God, and as lacking Said Worldly Estate where ith it hath pledge God to bless me in this life I give Desire and Dispose of the Same in the Following Manner, and name.....
_____ it is my will and I do hereby order, that in the first place all my just debts and funeral Charges, be paid and Satisfied.
—Item I Give and bequeath unto my Son Thomas Kelly the Sum of on Shilling Sterling, to be ___ and levied out of my estate.
—Item. I Give and bequeath unto my Son James Kelly the Sum of one Shilling Sterling as to Thomas?
—Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Kelly a Mullatta Girl Called Cate, and that the Said Mary Kelly has a proper right to a Chest of Drawers, Looking Glass, as they are her own proper right and is no part of the Estate and Likewise the Said Mary Kelly is to have a bed and all it's ___
—Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughters Margret, and Elizebeth Kelly a Neagar Woman Called Rose, or her value to be Equal Divided between them, and likewise Bedding, amounts? Furnished to each.
—Item. I give and Bequeath ___ ____ ____ _____
—Constitute, make and ordain my only and sole Executor of this my last will and testament all and Singular my whole Estate boath real and personal, to him his heirs and assigns for Ever out of which he is to pay the Several Sums or Legacies as afoeSaid, Likewise my wish is that he bind out my well beloved son Samuil Kelly to a tread as Soon as he is fit and that he will keep him and my Son John Kelly in all manner of Cloathing untill tha Come to the age of Twentyone, and then that he may give Each of them Thirty pounds apiece, and a years _____ and further that all the Girls is to have the Same power about he? hous as formerly, untill tha are married, or plan? to leave it of their own accord. And, Too hereby uterly Disallow revoke and disanull all and every other former Testament, will Legacies and Exelutens?, by me in any ways Before this time named, willled and Bequeath, Ratifying and Confirmed this and no other, to be my last will and Testament For Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal the Day and year above written.
Ezemy (her mark) Kelly
Signed Sealed published pronounced and Declared by the Said Ezamy Kelly as her last will and Testament in the Presance of.
New Castle County De. December 21 1755. Then formally appeared Thomas Moodey a Witness to the above Will and on Oath declared that he was present & heard the Testratiix therein named, publish, pronounce & declare the same in the Words therein specified or to the ___ purpose and that at her Request be Hers. Thomas wrote the above and read it to her then Testatrix which she approved of and seemed well satisfied with at which time she seam'd very sensible.
Signed Thomas Moody
Children:
- William Kelly was born about 1729 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died after 3 Aug 1757.
- Samuel Kelly was born about 1730 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died on 19 Apr 1796 in Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in Apr 1796 in New Castle County, Delaware, United States.
- John Kelly was born about 1731 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died after 3 Aug 1757.
- 4. James Kelly was born on 8 Aug 1732 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died in 1776 in Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in 1776.
- Mary Kelly was born in 1734 in Ireland; died after 3 Aug 1757.
- Margaret Kelly was born about 1734 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died in Feb 1762 in Christiana Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, United States.
- Elizabeth Kelly was born about 1736 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died after 3 Aug 1757.
- Thomas Kelly was born about 1737 in Ireland; died after 3 Aug 1757.
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10. | John Hill was born about 1705 (son of John Hill); died before 17 Apr 1776 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America. Other Events:
- Beneficiary: 29 Aug 1748; in the will of his father, John Hill
- Executor: 29 Aug 1748; John Hill was named executor in the will of his father, John Hill
- Occupation: 1775, Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; Blacksmith
- Will: 4 Mar 1775, Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America
- Probate: 17 Apr 1776, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America
Notes:
Birth:
of New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America
Will:
Will
In the Name of God Amen I John Hill of Pencader hundred in the County of Newcastle on Delaware Black Smith being weak in Body and in a declining State of Health but of Sound an perfect memory Blessed be God therefore do this fourth day of march in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy five make and Publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say first. I Commend my soul into the Hans of Almighty God who gave it me and my Body to the Earth from whence it came in Hopes of a joyfull Resurrection through the merits of myt Savior Jesus Christ and as to that Worldly Estate whenrewith it hath pleased God to bless me I dispose thereof as follows_____
Item I give and Bequeth to my loving wife Serah Hill all my Houshold furniture one cow & a year old heifer likewise all my lands & plantation during her Natural life_____
Item I give and Bequeth unto my loving son Thomas Hill his Heirs and assigns forever all my lands and plantation that I am at this time possessed of after the deces of my wife Serah ____ likewise all the Residue of my personal Estate Except Thirty pounds to be hereafter Bequathed.
I give and Bequethe to my three grand children viz; Kesia Kelly, Nathen Kelly & Elias Kelly the full sum of Thirty pounds to be Eaqually divided between them when the youngest shall arive at full age - And I do make & ordain my said Son Thomas Hill sole Executor of this my last will hereby Revokeing all other wills by me heretofore made and I do appoint and it is my Will that my Friend Daniel Rees be Gaurdien to my three grand Children to put out their money on Interest till they arive to the age afforsd in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and seal the day and year first above Written.
John Hill
Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the Testator John Hill to be his last Will and Testament in Preasence of us
Daniel Rees
Thomas Rees
Mary Rees
John married Sara Price on 2 Aug 1731 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America. Sara was born about 1708; died after Mar 1775. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Sara Price was born about 1708; died after Mar 1775. Other Events:
- Name: Sarah Hill
- Beneficiary: 4 Mar 1775; in the will of her husband, John Hill
Notes:
Birth:
of New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America
Children:
- 5. Anna Hill was born on 6 Feb 1732 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; died in 1775 in Pencader Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; was buried in 1775.
- Thomas Hill was born in 1734 in New Castle County, Delaware, British Colonial America; and died.
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