Jefferson-Marion County IL Archives Biographies.....KELL, Charles D. April 24, 1859 - 
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From 'History of Jefferson County, Illinois' by Anonymous 1883
     CHARLES D. KELL, farmer, P. O. Walnut Hill, was born on his present farm, 
April 24, 1859, son of James and Margaret (BALDRIDGE) KELL, he bonr in North 
Carolina and the son of Thomas KELL, one of the early settlers of this county; 
she a sister of James C. BALDRIDGE, whose sketch appears in this work.  They 
settled the farm now owned by our subject, but both died at Walnut Hill, Marion 
County, he in 1873, she in 1875.  They were the parents of seven children, 
three of whom still survive, viz., D. D. KELL, of Walnut Hill; Margaret M. 
(wife of James L. PATTON), and Charles D. KELL.  For some years his occupation 
was that of farmer; he then removed to Walnut Hill and engaged in the milling 
and mercantile business, and in his business was a successful man.  In 
politics, he was a Republican.  Our subject was reared in this and Marion 
Counties, received his education in the common schools of Walnut Hill and in 
Irvington College.  Since embarking in life for himself, he has followed 
different employments.  One year he rented and ran the mill at Walnut Hill; 
then for two years was in the mercantile business, but in 1882 came to this 
farm, which contains 280 acres of land.  In connection with his farming, Mr. 
KELL also gives some attention to the growing of fruits, and in 1883, from one 
acre of strawberries, cleared $430.  January 13, 1881, he was married to Sarah 
E. FOUST, daughter of Reuben FOUST, a successful fruit grower of this county.  
Mr. and Mrs. KELL have one child--Clara.  In politics, he is a Republican.

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