Biographical Sketch of T.F. Kelley - Andrew County, Missouri

>From "History of Missouri, Andrew & DeKalb County" Published 1888

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T. F. Kelley, a merchant at Cosby, Andrew County, MO., was born in that
county, July 7, 1863.  He is the son of Jesse and Margaret (Blue) Kelley.
The father was born in South Carolina, May 19, 1828, and is the son of
Nehemiah Kelley, who was an early immigrant to Missouri, settling first
in Clay County, and later in Andrew County.  His life and history were
identified with that of the latter county.  He was a farmer by vocation,
and lived to be an aged man.  Jesse was reared at home, and received a
limited education in the country schools.  He chose farming as an 
occupation, and came to the State of Missouri, with his father.  He is
now a prosperous and respected citizen of Monroe Township, Andrew
County.  His wife was born August 6, 1833, and is the mother of five
sons and two daughters, of which children our subject is the fourth.
He was reared on the farm, and received a practical education in the
public schools.  In January of 1866 he engaged in his present business,
and has established a lucrative trade.  He carries an average stock of
more than $1,000.00, and has an annual trade of $5,000.00.  He is a 
progressive and enterprising young man.  He is a member of the Baptist
Church, and in politics is a Republican.