Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Crellin, Robert R 1843 - 
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Author: Portrait & Bio Album, 1890

ROBERT R. CRELLIN. In making note of the early settlers of the Prairie State, 
the the name of Mr. Crellin is justly entitled to a prominent position. Though 
several years have elapsed since he was removed by death, his memory is still 
cherished by a large circle of friends. He came of a worthy ancestry, and was 
remotely related to a family of the same name in the Isle of Man, 
representatives of which are now located in San Diego and San Francisco, Cal. 
With the exception of relatives living near Joliet, these are the only known 
families of the name in the United States. Ohio was the native State of our 
subject and in Avon he was born October 25, 1843. His father, Thomas Crellin, 
was a life-long farmer by occupation and a reliable citizen. The mother bore 
the maiden name of Catherine Hampton. The family settled in Jackson Township 
in 1852, the father purchasing Government land from which he improved a farm 
and there with his estimable wife spent the remainder of his days. The subject 
of this notice remained a member of the parental household until his marriage, 
which occurred April 23, 1867. His wife, Miss Leonora Kelley, was born on the 
Isle of Man, August 31, 1849, and is still living, being now a resident of 
Joliet. Her parents, Robert and Catherine (Cowle) Kelley, emigrated to America 
when their daughter was a child of three years, locating first in Lake County, 
Ohio. There Miss Kelley spent her girlhood days, remaining under the parental 
roof until leaving it to become mistress of her own home. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley 
remained residents of Ohio until 1880, and then came to Florence Township, 
this county, where they lived until the fall of 1888. Then retiring from the 
active labors of life they removed to the city of Joliet where the father died 
July 1, 1889; the mother is still living. The parental household included 
eight children, three of whom are living and located in Illinois and Indiana. 
Mr. and Mrs. Crellin after their marriage settled on a farm in Florence 
Township where they labored together in the building up of a home and effected 
good improvements. Then on account of the failing health of Mr. Crellen they 
removed to Joliet, where his death occurred, November 30, 1887. The family 
residence in the city is pleasantly located at No. 310, Richards Street, and 
Mrs. Crellin still owns the farm which is the source of a comfortable income. 
To Mr. and Mrs. Crellin there was born a family of four children, two 
daughters and two sons, viz: Ella, Laura, George and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. 
Crellin united with the Richards Street Methodist Episcopal Church many years 
ago. The cultured tastes of the family are indicated in their home 
surroundings, and a fine library, filled with select works furnishes many an 
hour's recreation. Miss Laura Crellin completed her studies at the High School 
in Joliet and for the past three years has been engaged as a teacher. Miss 
Ella has fitted herself for the same profession, being a graduate of the 
Normal School, Normal Park, Ill., and Joliet High School. She has already had 
three years experience as a teacher. George, a youth of sixteen years, has 
already started out for himself. The yougest son remains at home with his 
mother. The many friends of Mr. Crellin will be pleased to notice his 
portrait, presented on another page.

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page 
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens 
of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890

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