Biographical Sketch of I. J. Kelly, Greene County, Missouri, Boone Township >From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western Historical Company, 1883. ********************************************************************** This gentleman is a son of T. J. Kelly, a native of Tennessee, who came to Missouri in about 1830 and settled in Polk County, and was one of the pioneer Baptist preachers of this part of the State. He came to Greene County in 1858. The subject of this sketch was born in Polk County, February 16, 1849. His mother was Jane (nee Lemon) Kelly, also a native of Tennessee, and still resides in this county. Mr. Kelly received his education in the common schools of this county, and at an early age began farming, which has ever since been his chief vocation. In October, 1882, he and A. Buttram opened a livery stable in Ash Grove since which time his interests have been identified with that town. He was married December 23, 1866 to Miss Mary L., daughter of James Brad- ley, of Lafayette County, Mo. Mr. Kelly and wife have three children, all living at this writing, named Matilda, John and Polly, respectively. Both Mr. and Mrs. K. are members of the Baptist Church. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================