Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 4 Jun 1880, 146 High Street, Boonville Census of 1880, Boonville, Cooper, MO

Notes:

John Kelly fought in the War of 1812, enlisting at age 19 years and, according to family sources, he served with Commadore Perry at the Battle of Lake Erie.

Obituary Text:
KELLY - John Kelly was born in Lewiston, Pennsylvania in 1792. He served in the war of 1812, moved to Old Franklin, Missouri, in 1817, and married Miss Bitha Lawless there in 1821. In 1826 he moved to St. Louis, living there until 1835 when he removed to Boonville. Under the ministry of Dr. Joseiah Boyle (sp?) he converted and joined the church in 1847. He died February 22, 1882 and was buried by his Masonic brethren, with whom he had been a member sixty years. He lived up to the principles of his order, and was held in great respect by his brethren. But he did not depend upon his Masonry for eternal salvation. He sought God through Christ, and lived a holy life for thirty-five years. He died in peace. Brother Kelly's ripe age and pure character brought him great respect from his many friends. He had been afflicted for twenty five years, a quiet sufferer in the family of his son-in-law, Brother R.R. Thompson, but never murmured. He only wondered why he was son long detained here and was always ready to depart. His good wife, who had been his comfort for sixty one years, survives him, and has the tender sympathies of numerous friends. The aged pair were greatly revered in Boonville, where they had lived so long and so beautifully adorned the Gospel. The fruits of Dr. Boyle's great revival in 1847 are still seen in Boonville and his works are still following him Brother Kelly is the last to have joined him above. -- G.W. Horn.

Birth:
May have been 1783

Census:
Relationship: Father in law

John married Lawless, Bitha on 27 Mar 1821 in Old Franklin, Howard, MO. Bitha (daughter of Lawless, Benjamin and Samuel, Elizabeth) was born on 4 Mar 1799 in Mercer, KY; died on 9 Jul 1892; was buried after 9 Jul 1892 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Kelly, Mary Elizabeth was born on 27 Oct 1836; died on 16 Mar 1907 in Boonville, Cooper, Missouri.