Umatilla County OR Archives Biographies.....Kelley, Hon. Patrick J. March 24, 1837 - 
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Author: Colonel William Parsons

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HON. PATRICK J. KELLEY
	To this esteemed pioneer and veteran of the Civil war, we are pleased 
to accord a place in this volume, since in addition to his fine capabilities 
and industry that have given him such a brilliant success in the financial 
world, it is most becoming to mention his faithful service in the halls of 
legislation, where he as wisely put forth sound principles of government as he 
bravely fought on the fields of blood to retrieve our flag from insult and 
save the union without dismemberment.  
	In Lee county, Virnigia, on March 24, 1837, he first saw the light, 
and when but a child, was taken by his parents to Missouri, where he received 
a good education from the public schools and grew to man’s estate.  When the 
seriousness of the struggle was apparent, he at once pressed to the front and 
offered himself for the defense of his country, enlisting in Company C, First 
Missouri Cavalry, early in 1862.  Unflinchingly and continuously he followed 
this service on the field and in siege until he received a disability 
unfitting him for active service, being discharged on account of this on 
November 17, 1864.  He returned to his family for one year and then set his 
face to the west, crossing the plains in 1865 with ox teams.  He first settled 
near Walla Walla and engaged in farming for five years and then came to 
Umatilla county in 1870, purchasing land on the Walla Walla river which he 
still owns, five and one-half miles east from Milton.  On this place he 
commenced stock raising in connection with tilling the soil and has steadily 
pursued this occupation since, achieving a very flattering success.  He now 
owns three hundred and seventy acres of excellent land finely improved and 
well stocked, having also some well bred trotting horses.  In addition to this 
he owns some good city property and a handsome home in Milton, where he now 
resides.  He also operates a steam threshing outfit.  When we note that Mr. 
Kelley only had five head of cattle and a wagon, together with some debts, 
when he commenced here, it is remarkable and very commendable the success he 
has gained.  In addition to his business enterprises, he always finds time to 
devote to the proper care of political matters allying himself with the 
Democratic party.  In 1880 the people called him from the farm to the state 
legislature, where he served with the same wisdom and faithfulness so 
characteristic of him in his whole course. 
	He was married in Missouri, on August 3, 1856, to Miss Sarah J. 
Warren.  After the marriage they spent one year in business in Missouri.  To 
them have been born the following children: Jemimah A., wife of J. L. Ward, of 
Walla Walla; M. J., married and living near Wilbur, Washington; Ursulia V., 
wife of J. L. Milton, of Milton; Mary E., wife of Alexis Church, of Milton; R. 
E., married and living near Wilbur, Washington; Harry F.; Nora; and four 
deceased.  Mr. Kelley is a member of the Christian church and is an ardent 
supporter of his faith.  He is highly esteemed having been the recipient from 
his fellows of the highest honors they have to bestow, which in every respect 
he has merited because of his talents, his energy and his integrity.
   

Additional Comments:
 An Illustrated History of Umatilla County by Colonel William Parsons and of 
Morrow County by W. S. Shiach with a brief outline of the early history of the 
State of Oregon.  W. H. Lever, Publisher  1902.


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