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George Alvis Kelley

Male Abt 1868 - Abt 1933  (~ 65 years)


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  1. 1.  George Alvis Kelley was born about 1868 in Farmerville, Union Parish, Louisiana; died about 1933 in Concord, Anderson County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Said to be the son of Rev. Joel Parish KELLEY and Deborah Ansofee FUNDERBURK. Other children bonr to Joel and Deborah were: Cornelius, Baron DeKalb, Emily Frances, Nancy Jane, William Wilson, John Van, and Rhoda.

    On his "Descendants of William C. KELLY" website, Phil Sulser writes that:

    Joel Parrish Kelley was born in North Carolina Oct. 3, 1825. He, along with his parents, brother John (Jack) and sisters Jennie and Malinda, moved to Alabama in the early 1830's. The 1840 Census of Perry County, AL listed: William C. Kelley and John C. Kelley. The family then moved to the area of Farmerville, LA., Concord community just NE of there, about 1842. The 1850 Census of Union Parrish, LA listed: Joel P. Kelley age 25, Deborah Kelley age 21, Cornelius Kelley age 3, Cal Kelley age 1, Tabitha Kelley age 63, John C. Kelley age 33, Eliza Kelley age 32, and their 6 children. Also listed was Van R. Funderburk family, descended from Hans Devauld Von Der Berg and the Von Der Burg family of medieval Germany nobility. The Census of 1860 in Union Parrish still listed Joel P. Kelley and family but with four children.
    Joel and Deborah Kelley lived in LA long enough for all 8 children to be born there (Farmerville area, Union Parrish) prior to the family moving to Texas. Debora's brother Van R. Funderburk and family moved to Texas with them in 1869, as did Joel's brother Jack Kelley. Jack Kelley and family left the group in route shortly after crossing the Sabine River and settled in Chambers County, TX. Joel's sisters Jennie Smith and Malinda Davis also moved to Texas. Jennie Smith and family moved elsewhere (where ?) rather than settle in Concord. Malinda Davis's husband disappeared , fate unknown. Malinda thereafter lived with relatives and is buried in Concord Cemetery. Joel and Van Funderburk bought adjoining land 12 miles North of Palestine, TX in the Concord Community, then known as Fitzgerald . Joel, a Baptist Minister, donated the land, a corner of his property, for the cemetery at the Concord Baptist Church when it was organized in 1871. He died of spinal meningitis Feb. 1872 shortly after coming to Texas and was the first person buried in Concord Cemetery. His wife Deborah, who lived another 41 years and never remarried, is buried beside him. She died March 30, 1913.

    (Research):Census Information:

    1920 Census
    Texas, Jasper County, Justice Pr 2
    Enumerated 8 and 9 January 1920 by Albert Norsworthy
    SD 326 ED 73 Sheet 9B
    175-197
    Kelley, George A Hd M W 52 M La NC Ala Farmer
    Kelley, Mary E Wif F W 46 M Tx Ga Tn
    Kelley, Valentine Son M W 22 S Tx La Tx Sawyer Lumber Mill
    Kelley, Arthur G Son M W 19 S Tx La Tx Sawyer Lumber Mill
    Kelley, Vivian Dtr F W 16 S Tx La Tx
    Kelley, John V Son M W 10 S Tx La Tx


    1930 Census
    Texas, Anderson County, Precinct 4
    Enumerated April 7, 1930
    SD 1-20 ED 18 Sheet 4A Stamped 273
    71
    Kelley, George A Hd M W 62 M@22 La La La Farmer
    Kelley, Mary E Wf F W 56 M@17 Tx Tx Tx
    Kelley, John V Son M W 20 S Tx La Tx

    Family/Spouse: Mary Ella Redwine. Mary was born on 15 Aug 1874 in Anderson County, Texas; died on 31 Jul 1941 in Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Valentine Stanton Kelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1897 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas; died on 4 Jan 1982 in Jefferson County, Texas.
    2. 3. Arthur Gilbert Kelly  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1900 in Anderson County, Texas; died on 8 Dec 1933 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.
    3. 4. Stella Vivian Kelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1903 in Texas; died on 18 Jan 1991 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.
    4. 5. John Van "J. V." Kelley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1909 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas; died on 29 Jul 1992 in Liberty County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Valentine Stanton Kelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 31 Mar 1897 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas; died on 4 Jan 1982 in Jefferson County, Texas.

    Notes:

    VALENTINE KELLEY 31 Mar 1897 Jan 1982 77703 (Beaumont, Jefferson, TX ) (none specified) 459-09-2104 Texas. His actual application read as follows: Valentine Stanton Kelley Rt. 1 Box 211 Beaumont, TX Employer: Various Contractors Age 39 DOB March 31, 1897 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas Father George KELLEY Mother Mary Ella REDWINE Male White Signed on Dec. 18, 1936

    Family/Spouse: Inez Smith. Inez (daughter of John Wesley Smith and Stella Martha Impson) was born on 17 Mar 1906 in Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas; died on 5 Aug 2005 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Arthur Gilbert Kelly Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 27 May 1900 in Anderson County, Texas; died on 8 Dec 1933 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas.

    Notes:

    Name: Arthur Kelly
    Death Date: 08 Dec 1933
    Death Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Death Age: 33 years 6 months 11 days
    Estimated Birth Date:
    Birth Date: 27 May 1900
    Birthplace: Anderson Co., Texas
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Georgia Kelly
    Father's Name: G.A. Kelly
    Father's Birthplace: Louisiana
    Mother's Name: Ella Redwine
    Mother's Birthplace: Anderson Co., Texas
    Occupation: Saw Mill - Labor
    Place of Residence:
    Cemetery: Concord
    Burial Place:
    Burial Date: 09 Dec 1933
    Additional Relatives:
    Film Number: 2115946
    Digital Film Number: 4166540
    Image Number: 132
    Reference Number: 53264
    Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976


    (Research):

    Census Listings:

    1930 Census
    Texas, Anderson County, Pr. 4
    Enumerated 7 Apr 1930
    ED 1-20 SD 18 Sheet 4A Stamped 273
    ----71
    Kelley, George A Hd M W 62 M 22 La La La Farmer
    Kelley, Mary E Wf F W 56 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
    Kelley, John T Son m W 20 S Tx La Tx Laborer Saw Mill
    ---72
    Quick, John A and Family
    ----74
    Black, J E and Family
    ---74
    Kelley A G Head M W 29 M 19 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Saw Mill
    Kelley, Georgia Wf F W 27 M 17 Tx Tx Tx
    Kelley, Murell Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
    Kelley, Cleutis SOn M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
    Kelley, Oney Son M W 1 S Tx Tx Tx

    Family/Spouse: Georgia Black. Georgia was born on 27 Jan 1902 in Texas; died on 12 Jan 1981 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Stella Vivian Kelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 15 Jul 1903 in Texas; died on 18 Jan 1991 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.

    Notes:

    She was known as Vivian.

    Stella married Edward Stone Brack between 1919 and 1920 in Texas. Edward was born on 26 Dec 1898 in Jasper County, Texas; died on 7 Mar 1964 in Jasper, Jasper County, Texas; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Catherine Vernell Brack  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1924 in Texas; died on 21 Jun 1983; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.

  4. 5.  John Van "J. V." Kelley Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born on 14 Dec 1909 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas; died on 29 Jul 1992 in Liberty County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas.

    Notes:

    This is my great grandfather, and at birth his name was simply JV Kelley. My grandfather told me the following story about how his father came to be named:

    "Papaw was named JV after his uncle John Van Kelley. When Papaw registered for the draft during World War II, the draft board would not take initial names. Many southern boys suddenly had to get names. Since Papaw knew he was named after his uncle, he naturally took the name John Van. But, that is not all. Many people born in the early 1900's did not have birth certificates. The draft board also made everyone get birth certificates. Papaw got a birth certificate, and it has John Van on it. On all official documents, he was John Van, but the family called him JV all his life. The men he worked with at the plant called him John."

    Sincerely,
    Rachel Kelley Franklin
    rach_kelley@yahoo.com

    Family/Spouse: Bessie Mae McDaniel. Bessie (daughter of Francis Richmond McDaniel and Louvella "Ella" Impson) was born on 3 Dec 1909 in Fairdale, Sabine County, Texas; died on 15 Jul 2004 in Liberty, Liberty County, Texas; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Valentine2, 1.George1)

  2. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Valentine2, 1.George1)

  3. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Valentine2, 1.George1)

  4. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Valentine2, 1.George1)

  5. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arthur2, 1.George1)

  6. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arthur2, 1.George1)

  7. 12.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Arthur2, 1.George1)

  8. 13.  Catherine Vernell Brack Descendancy chart to this point (4.Stella2, 1.George1) was born on 28 Jun 1924 in Texas; died on 21 Jun 1983; was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper County, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Mack James Pullen. Mack was born on 1 Oct 1916; died on 12 Feb 1977. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (13.Catherine3, 4.Stella2, 1.George1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.George1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.George1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (14.Living3, 5.John2, 1.George1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (15.Living3, 5.John2, 1.George1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


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