DWK was born on 10 November 1857 to Richard Amos Allen Kelley (see website for Allen Kelley's biography) and Elizabeth Tabbutt Norton-Kelley.  He was the sixth child and third son of the union, his father and mother having been married for more than 15 years at the time of his birth.  The family was firmly connected to Jonesport, Washington County, Maine but family tradition identifies West Jonesport as the more precise adobe of this particular Kelley family. 

The DWK family, under the paternal leadership of Allen Kelley, was definitely living in West Jonesport by 1860.  DWK’s uncles, aunts, and cousins lived in the area around Jonesport – Kelley’s Point, Beals Island, and other nearby locations.  West Jonesport was likely DWK’s family home due to the connection with mother Elizabeth Tabbutt Norton-Kelley’s family.  Also from West Jonesport was grandfather Abraham Norton and a host of Norton uncles, aunts, and cousins. 

DWK’s home life during childhood was seemingly uneventful.  All four sisters, including his one younger sibling Alice, were married prior to age 20 (Elvira in 1864 and Elizabeth in 1866).  When just four years of age, the US Civil War broke out in southern states (which was all states compared to those in Maine).  Though the drama of the war had less impact on daily life in Maine because of proximity, the horrible events certainly kept his family and community on edge as they received information through newspaper reports.  While virtually no war activities transpired in or near Maine (except a small sea issue known as the Battle of Portland Harbor), the state supplied more troops in relation to population than any other state (80,000 soldiers and sailors).  And therefore, most Maine families were intimately connected in some way to the Civil War.

Among his many uncles, aunts, and cousins, DWK also knew three grandparents.  His grandmother Kelley had died prior to his birth.  DWK’s grandmother Anna Norton died 21 October 1865 before DWK turned 8.  He probably remembered little about his grandmother Norton though she was certainly a common figure in the Allen Kelley home at West Jonesport.  A few years later in December 1869, his grandfather Joseph Kelley died at the age of 94 (DWK was 12).  Grandfather Kelley lived several miles east at Kelley’s Point but was certainly a key figure for DWK.  And then shortly thereafter, grandfather Abraham Norton passed away 21 November 1872.  By age 15, DWK was left with no grandparents.  This, along with the consistent absence of his father to the sea, gave DWK little incentive to remain in the Jonesport area.

Captain Allen Kelley sailed a schooner that looked similar to this one, built in 1845

Allen Kelley, DWK’s father, was away from home for a great deal of DWK’s life.  Kelley worked in the occupation of “sea captain,” as denoted in census records (1860 and 1870).  The sea vessels he captained appeared to have been, at least early on, in the fishing business (Allen Kelley was listed as a fisherman in the 1850 census).  Starting as early as 1845, Allen Kelley was known to have been in command of a vessel (C Colby posted this on genealogy.com).  Allen Kelley owned the schooner Romp (after 1860, the schooner Romp was reportedly owned by W. Kelley, says C Colby, whom was certainly Allen Kelley’s brother Manwarren “Warren” Kelley).  Note – there are several newspapers from Jonesport area (Calais and Machias) that have not been seen and that may have been the source for the C Colby information.  These newspapers could provide much information on Allen Kelley and his schooner activities.  

According to newspaper archives (Boston and New York), Allen Kelley was intermittently captain of the Romp between 1845 and 1866.  Several other captains led the Romp during this time.  These voyages were connected to import and export of supplies.  Kelley may have worked as a fisherman during the same period (fishing voyages would not have been reported in these papers) as noted by the irregularity of his import-export work (in newspapers).  Captain Allen Kelley’s affiliation with the schooner Romp appeared to have ended by 1869.  In 1869, Kelley became captain and probable owner (DJ Sawyer letter in 1876) of the 185 ton schooner Sahwa (Boston newspaper 22 February 1867 states Allen Kelley was owner of Sahwa).   During Allen Kelley’s near constant work away from home, DWK aged toward early adulthood…and looked to his father, and more likely his father’s profession, with great admiration.  

DWK left home for the sea prior to adulthood, as most lifelong sailors could state about their early years.  In 1870, DWK was aboard a boat at some location away from Jonesport and was not living at home (he was listed in the 1870 census in his father’s family at Jonesport, Maine as “at sea” while his two older brothers were simply listed as “seaman”). He was 12 years of age (the census states 15 years old but according to his birth date and the census date, he was 12 at the time).  Age 12 was a normal time for a young male to begin service as a cabin boy.  This service normally occurred aboard a larger ship that sailed for distant ports, especially for the son of a sailor.  Cabin boys cleaned, cooked, sewed, washed decks, and cleaned laundry.  By age 16, boys were old enough to do negotiate a seaman apprentice position.  Cabin boys had an advantage with those jobs since they had already served on a boat and knew the “ropes.”

Galveston Daily News March 4, 1874

On 4 March 1774, a “Daniel Kelly” was fined $3 for being “drunk and down” in Galveston, Texas.  Considering the location (Galveston was to be a consistent arrival and departure point for DWK as a schooner captain) and the type of misconduct (his later reputation as an alcoholic), this “Daniel Kelly” would certainly be a fit for a 16 1/2 year old DWK visiting Galveston on a boat from the northeast.  Note: There were four Texan Daniel Kellys that could have fit but they would have been visiting Galveston from afar as they all lived in other parts of Texas (1880 census). Note: The 1880 census listed DWK as a sailor in his mother’s home but this was likely incorrect, as noted later in this biography. 

Where was DWK traveling during his sailing trips as a teenager and young adult?  There are a few possibilities but none are known for sure.  He may have been working on sailing boats or even steamships (as a cabin boy he would have worked a larger ship).  DWK could have worked on his father’s boat from an early age.  Or maybe his father helped him find a sailing job on another boat.  At some point, he must have worked on ships traveling between the New England coast and the Gulf of Mexico coast.  Whether the 1874 newspaper Daniel Kelly was DWK or not, he certainly journeyed to Galveston at some point.  The passage to Galveston was certainly aboard a larger boat than a schooner.  And, he was likely working on the boat/ship.  Did he make repeated trips between New England and the Gulf or come just once and stay? 

DWK’s father Captain Allen Kelley’s death was noted in the 18 January 1876 Machias Union newspaper edition (Early Pleasant River Families of Washington County Maine by Tibbetts and Lamson).  The Union served the Jonesport, Maine area.  The community was informed that Allen Kelley, sea captain, hanged himself on 13 January 1876 in Jonesport (the information is abstracted in Early Pleasant River Families of Washington County Maine by Tibbetts and Lamson).  The reason was reported as “unfortunate with his vessel” and  that he had “financial difficulties” (Boston and New York newspaper report).  A newspaper report from Boston on 14 December 1875 may identify an incident that played a role in his suicide.  Kelley and the Sahwa struck a river ice flow on 10 December traveling from Calais to Providence.  The Sahwa filled with water, was towed to port, and had to discharge her lumber cargo.  Depending on the damage and Allen Kelley’s ability to pay for her repairs, this action placed Allen Kelley into a dire situation in which he would not recover.  At the time of his death, Allen Kelley was 59 years of age.

Boston Post 15 Jan 1876

DWK’s mother then lived as a widow in Jonesport, Maine.  In 1880, the widow Elizabeth Kelley was 56 (listed as 54) and lived at West Jonseport, Washington County, Maine, reportedly with two sons John and Daniel (1880 Census).  Since her age was incorrectly listed, the information was probably given by a neighbor.  According to the census, son John Kelley was a single 26 year old working in the fishing and farming occupations (he was actually 28).  DWK was listed as 24 and a seaman (he was actually 22).  Since DWK was a sailor, the source of the census information (and Elizabeth Kelley for that matter) might have been unaware of DWK’s whereabouts and may not have seen him for years.  Sailors commonly were absent for months and years at a time, depending on the sailing job. Though the widow Elizabeth Kelley was still young, she passed away 4 December 1883.  She was buried beside her husband at West Jonesport Cemetery. The cause of her death is unknown.  Note: John Kelley also died a few years later – 4 February 1889 – still single.

The first time DWK is known to have been in Cameron Parish, Louisiana was on 16 August 1884.  On that date, he married the daughter of a popular Leesburg (Cameron) resident and often-times captain Milford Rogers.  DWK’s wife Georgiana Rogers (see website for a review of Georgiana Rogers biography) was 18 years of age while DWK was 26.  They were married by P. E. Smith, justice of the peace for the 3rd Ward of Cameron Parish.  The license was witnessed by courthouse officer T. F. Monroe, Orange, a black Texas lumberyard worker Frank Foot, and a young Leesburg spinster and probable friend of Louisa Rogers - Alice Hackett (Cameron Parish Courthouse records, no 208).  The newlyweds would settle just east of Leesburg (Cameron) where DWK would build a grand two-story home.

Experienced, skilled, and trustworthy seaman were recruited as boat captains, particularly in and around Cameron Parish, Louisiana.  The Calcasieu River shorelines were popular settlement locations for east coast and European seamen.  The cotton and lumber business was active along the Calcasieu River from Leesburg to Lake Charles.  These businesses required exportation to ports that catered to more populous and needy regions along the Louisiana-Texas coast.  By 1887 and before his thirtieth birthday, DWK was the master of a schooner.  Most captains were hired to master a vessel by the owner of an export business.  DWK was the captain of the 35 ton schooner Mary Jeanette (Gulf of Mexico schooner were often much smaller for shallow water ports).  The owner is unknown but may have been headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana (this was reported in the 1900 Caldwell News Chronicle of Caldwell, Texas).  However, schooners could be bought and sold between companies or even individual owners.  Between 1887 and 1890, newspaper records implicate that the Mary Jeanette was honed in on exporting for the Cameron cotton growers under the leadership of Captain Daniel Webster Kelley.

Galveston Daily News August 24, 1887

 Galveston Daily News September 14 1889

On August 23, 1887, DWK arrived in Galveston, Texas as the captain of the Schooner Mary Jeanette (Galveston Daily News).  The Mary Jeanette had been active in the Louisiana-Texas area since 1879 under the direction of Captain Moore (Galveston Daily News).    Schooners built for use at Galveston had shallow drafts by design, usually four to five feet, since the Galveston port depth was so poor.  Newspapers reported the arrivals and departures of boats at Galveston port.  Throughout the rest of his seaman career, DWK sailed between Morgan City, Louisiana and Brownsville, Texas (and probably farther though newspapers did not report destinations for all movement).   The Mary Jeanette carried sacks of cotton seed, lumber, bone, lard, and flour, among other supplies (these are the only ones known, as reported in newspapers).

  

A two-masted schooner near the turn of the century

An 1871 Galveston Port map (above) shows Brick Wharf (middle) and Labadie Wharf (below) as they would have appeared when DWK was first sailing into Galveston aboard his schooner

DWK appeared to primarily use Brick Wharf and Labadie’s Wharf at the Galveston port (according to arrival notices in the Galveston Daily News).  Brick Wharf was at the foot of 19th and 20th streets in Galveston while Labadie’s Wharf was at the foot of 26th Street.  Both wharves were among those owned by the Galveston Wharf and Cotton Press Company.  The company purchased these wharves and others two decades earlier and built connecting railroads at each to speed delivery time to inland Texas locations.  DWK and the Mary Jeanette spent considerable time moving cotton sacks to Galveston.  Cotton was a new crop in southwest Louisiana and growers profited from selling in larger ports.  The Mary Jeanette also delivered lumber from the Lake Charles lumber mills.

Perkins and Miller’s Sawmill in Lake Charles, sketch from New Orleans newspaper 1895

January 31, 1896 Galveston

  

March 22 1900

  

April 27, 1900 Caldwell News Chronicle (Caldwell TX)

DWK arrived with the Mary Jeanette at Point Isabel, the Brownsville, Texas seaport, in late March 1900 (the Brownsville paper reports on 22 March that she was expected shortly).  She was traveling with two other schooners from southwest Louisiana – the Perkins and the C H Moore.  By 12 April 1900, the Mary Jeanette had been loaded with a cargo of lard and flour in Brownsville and was en route to Galveston.  Nearing Corpus Christi, Texas, the schooner wrecked off the coast of Padre Island.  The loss of the Mary Jeanette occurred just 4 months before a major hurricane destroyed Galveston in late August, 1900.  That hurricane killed 8,000 in Galveston and left 10,000 homeless.

Below is a list of the DWK known activities as captain of the schooner Mary Jeanette (dates found in Texas and Louisiana newspapers, not all reports included information):

·    August 6, 1889

·    Arrived August 23, 1887 to Galveston from Corpus Christi

·    September 6, 1889

·    Arrived September 13, 1889 to Galveston from Cameron

·    Arrived September 23, 1889 in Galveston from Cameron

·    Arrived October 16, 1889 in Galveston from Cameron

·    Arrived October 27, 1889 in Galveston from Cameron

·    Arrived November 9, 1889 in Galveston from Cameron

·    Arrived January 18, 1890 in Galveston from Morgan City

·    Departed January 24, 1890 from Galveston to Lake Charles

·    Departed March 3, 1890 from Galveston to Lake Charles

·    March 9, 1890

·    Departed April 22, 1890 from Galveston to Lake Charles

·    Arrived May 13, 1890 in Galveston

·    Departed May 14, 1890 from Galveston to Corpus Christi & Brownsville

·    Arrived May 20, 1890 in Galveston from Corpus Christi

·   Departed April 14, 1892 from Aransas, Texas to ? (came to Aransas from Lake Charles)

·    At wharf March 31, 1895 in Galveston

·    At wharf December 31, 1895 in Galveston

·    In the city January 31, 1896 in Galveston

·    February 21, 1899

·    Arrived late March, 1900 at Point Isabel (Brownsville) from Galveston

·   Departed April 12, 1900 from Point Isabel (Brownsville) to Galveston

·    Wrecked mid-April 1900 at Padre Island (Corpus Christi)

  

6 June 1901 Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Texas)

30 August 1901 Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Texas)

At his home in Cameron, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, DWK’s family had grown.  After DWK and Georgiana were married in 1884, they had a son Daniel J. Kelley.  The baby Kelley was born about 1885 or 1886 and died at birth (family legend).  In 1888, they had a son Edwin A. Kelley (called Edward) and then in 1890, another son George F. Kelley.  Between 1890 and 1900, they added three more children: Nellie Ellen Kelley in 1893, Elizabeth Alberta Kelley in 1896, and Milford Kelley in 1899.  Son Milford died at just one and a half years of age.  He was buried at Rogers Cemetery, near their home.

 A 1935 Cameron Parish map shows the Calcasieu River prior to the upgraded ship channel as it would have looked to DWK when he approached Leesburg (Cameron) from the Gulf of Mexico

 The same 1935 Cameron Parish map shows the location of the Kelley-Rogers Cemetery, the DWK home to the east, and father-in-law Milford Rogers home to the south (probably, another view of this map shows other possible locations of the Rogers home)

This 1947 Cameron map shows section borders and dwelling locations.  This is important as most of the dwellings were washed away when Hurricane Audrey struck the area in 1957.  The Kelley land was subdivided over the previous 10 to 15 years and several new roads and homes were built.

The DWK home was located on land he owned east of Leesburg. On the above map he was known to have owned land in sections 12, 13, 14, 43, and 44 (above and from current tax record land descriptions).  He may have had other land in the same area.  DWK definitely lived very near the Kelley Rogers Cemetery.  A picture (below) shows my grandfather Jack Drost’s Motor Company dealership sign circa 1940.  He purchased the land from his grandfather DWK’s estate.  My grandmother told me the Motor Company was just west of the Kelley Rogers Cemetery and the home in the background was the DWK home.  She also informed me that the Kelley Rogers Cemetery was between the company and the Kelley home.  However, looking at a map and the landmarks (like the slight curve of the road compared to the same curve on current maps), I believe the Drost Motor Company may have been east of the Kelley Rogers Cemetery on the right corner of Louise Street (there does not appear to be a road between the Drost Motor Company and the Kelley home and so that road is probably just behind the view point of the picture).  This fits what the maps reveal.

 The Drost Motor Company sign about 1940.  Jack Drost bought land from his grandfather DWK’s estate.  The house in the background is the DWK home and the only curve in the vicinity on maps is seen to occur somewhere in front or just past the DWK home.  The apparent curve at the Drost Motor Company is merely the entrance to the company.

 My grandmother’s recollection of the Drost Motor Company location and the DWK home.  This was simply her memories of the location 60 to 70 years before.  I believe that the Drost Motor Company was actually on the right corner of Highway 27 and Louise Street just to the right of the cemetery.

The Kelley Rogers Cemetery in section 43 on the left corner of Louise Street.  (1) the location of Drost Motor Company according to my grandmother, (2) seems to be the location of the Drost Motor Company according to the picture above, (3) a foundation visible on Google Earth that may be the remains of the DWK home, (4) another possible foundation

Daniel Webster Kelley signature

By 1901, DWK was the captain of a two-masted schooner named George Locke.    James Hansen, who appeared to own the George Locke, probably hired DWK in 1900 or 1901 (though probably 1901 since Hansen was noted as captain of the George Locke on 8 March 1901 and 16 April 1901 at Brownsville and New Orleans).  The DWK-Hansen connection was forged in business, but possibly friendship and family.  This association between DWK and Hansen was consecrated by Hansen’s marriage with DWK’s sister-in-law Maggie Rogers.  Hansen and Rogers were married in October 1900 and a few months later in January 1901, DWK sold Hansen land that adjoined his own property in Cameron.  DWK made at least two known trips to Brownsville later in 1901 (June and August) as captain of the George Locke. Note:  The land DWK sold to Hansen was described as Township 15 south, range 9 west, north half/fractional part of section 14, east of the town of Leesburg.  Bounded to north by township line, south by the new public road, east by lands of Daniel Kelley, and west by lands of Thomas Bonsall Jr.  There was also land in township 14 south (is this right?), range 9 west, lot 12 and west half of lot 13(does this mean section?).  All together 86 acres (Cameron Parish Courthouse records, p 146-147).

  

The George Locke, named after a Lake Charles lumber yard owner and captain himself, was completed in 1883 at a cost of $4300.  Her original captain was Simon Baker who made consistent Galveston runs from Lake Charles (probably from the Prien Lake lumber sawmill owned by Locke) and Calcasieu until at least 1897.  By 1899, the George Locke appeared to be under the “proprietorship” of James Hansen.  In December 1900, James Hansen sued the owners of the steamship Madrileno after a collision in Galveston Harbor damaged the George Locke.  Hansen served as the normal George Locke captain until 1901.  After 1901, he shared the task as master of the George Locke with DWK.  

Over the next few years, DWK served as George Locke’s captain on many occasions.  However, Hansen also served as captain of the George Locke during the same time.  We can only wonder if DWK was either not able to perform consistent service or some other issue existed.  For example, Hansen appeared to have been captain only when the George Locke traveled to Brownsville.  DWK was a regular visitor to Brownsville as the George Locke captain until 1902.  From that point on, he avoided the destination (1908 Brownsville article).

Daniel Webster Kelley was photographed with his crew, circa 1900 to 1905

James Hansen appears to have been the owner of the George Locke until at least 1905 when he was last found as captain during a visit to the Brownsville port.  By 1907, the George Locke was identified as a schooner belonging to the Sidbury Lumber Company which brought lumber from Lake Charles to Corpus Christi.  At that time, DWK was employed as the captain of the George Locke under direction of the Sidbury Company, headquartered in Corpus Christi.  His primary duties, at least after 1905, were concentrated on shipping between Lake Charles and Corpus Christi.

DWK and his wife Georgiana had added another child to the family.  Louise Eletha Kelley was born on 4 February 1904, four years after their son Milford’s death.  DWK and Georgiana must have had a small farm near their home (according to the 1900 census, the owned a farm free and clear of debt).  James Hansen and his family lived near the Kelley home, as did several other sailors.  However, they also lived among many farmers.

April 21 1908 Brownsville  Herald

 April 27 1908 Brownsville Herald

DWK left Orange, Texas in April 1908 with 50,000 feet of lumber and 75,000 wooden shingles aboard the George Locke.  The trip from Orange began on Sunday, April 12 and lasted eight days, during which the crew reported pleasant weather.  The cargo was consigned to the Padre Island Development Company at Tarpon Beach, near the Brownsville port area.  The company planned to use the cargo to construct buildings on Tarpon Beach.  On Monday, April 20 at 11am, the George Locke entered the Brazos de Santiago Pass leading into the Laguna Madre.  Around the Brazos lighthouse near the wharf at Tarpon Beach, the George Locke hit a sand bar and became stuck.  The weight of the cargo ensured the George Locke would not move without help (newspaper articles).

Later that day, lighters were procured almost immediately.  These lighters slowly unloaded the lumber and shingles, then transferred it to the wharf at Tarpon Beach.  By Tuesday, April 21, the George Locke was still lodged on the sand bar but was thought to be nearly free. However, the George Locke held fast and the lightering continued until April 22 when the last of the lumber and shingles was unloaded.  Finally, the schooner broke free of the sand bar and was able to dock at the Tarpon Beach wharf on Thursday morning, April 23.  On Saturday April 25 and with the cargo fully unloaded, DWK visited Brownsville.  The Brownsville newspaper reported that DWK’s visit was the first in six years, he being then a regular visitor to Brownsville (newspaper articles).

DWK returned to his schooner on Sunday, April 26 and was ready to set sail.  The George Locke was fully loaded with a cargo for the journey north.  Rough conditions at the Brazos Pass delayed his departure.  With little to do but wait for conditions to improve, DWK joined a group of men Monday, April 27 who boarded boats, sailed to Point Isabel, and then cruised toward Brazos Pass.  DWK was on the schooner Juanita while a Captain Laroche measured the bottom with a gauge.  They found the depths around the point more than satisfactory.  Upon their return to Tarpon Beach, all dove in for a swim, journeyed to Point Isabel, and there ate lunch at the dining room of Jesus Vega.  During lunch, a Mr. Sims told stories and jokes and then a Mr. Fox declared that with the measurements from Captain Laroche, the harbor at Point Isabel was capable of being one of the best in the country.  A Mr. Kirk led the group through a rousing rendition of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”  Many other men spoke and amused the crowd.  DWK gave the party “valuable information concerning the entire Texas Gulf coast” (newspaper articles).

9 May 1908 Brownsville Herald (Brownsville, Texas)

What DWK did over the next 12 days is unknown.  From newspaper reports, he seemed prepared to leave by April 26.  However, his schooner is not noted to have actually departed until May 9.  The 9 May 1908 Brownsville Herald reported that Captain Andrew Halverson left on his schooner Cazador for Lake Charles on May 8 and then Captain DWK sailed the George Locke for Lake Charles on the morning of May 9.  During DWK’s stay in the Brownsville area, The Herald paid him a wonderful complement.  They published the following description - “He is one of the best known sea captains on this coast, and none know the ins and outs of this part of the Gulf coast better than he” (Brownsville Herald April 27, 1908).

Though the schooner George Locke would return to the Calcasieu River, DWK would not be aboard.  The George Locke arrived at port in mid-May and the crew informed the southwest Louisiana public that DWK had been swept off the boat in rough weather (as reported by Ed Kelley, DWK’s grandson, in a personal discussion about 1990).  At the time, DWK was simply listed as missing but soon, reports came in that a body was found washed ashore at Sabine Pass.  Sabine Pass was the outlet for the Sabine River into the Gulf, the border between Louisiana and Texas, and located about 30 miles west of the George Locke’s destination at the Calcasieu River outlet.  The body was identified as DWK.  The official date of death was given as 14 May 1908 (cemetery tombstone inscription).  The source of this date was presumably the crew of the George Locke.

Several legends regarding DWK’s death have been passed through the family and still exist today.  Family state that DWK was known to drink alcohol heavily.  Therefore his topple from the deck could be easily be explained by him having had too much to drink while working the schooner in very rough waters (Ed Kelley reported this was what family generally believed happened).  This may have even been corroborated by the crew.  However, a rumor also was passed that a Mexican crew member on the George Locke, known as Pete Brody, pushed him overboard to “get to his money” (Ed Kelley).  The rumor was further substantiated by another crewman who was aboard the George Locke.  This man, whose name is unknown, told one of DWK’s sons years later that he had something to tell him about his father’s death that would surprise him.  The man would not tell him at that time and before this information could be given, the man died (Ed Kelley).  One can only wonder if his nearly two extra weeks in Brownsville and the fact he had not journeyed there in many years was related to the unfortunate events.

The Rogers Cemetery, located in close proximity to his own home in Cameron, was DWK’s final resting place.  At only 50 years of age, DWK left a youthful wife Georgiana Rogers-Kelley who herself was only 42.  As the years progressed, Kelley’s children raised their families in and around Cameron where they took care of their widowed mother.  She did not remarry and remained a widow for 42 years.  As Louisa raised her children without their father, the Kelley family from Maine stayed in contact with the Cameron Parish Kelleys. 

Georgiana Kelley passed away on 8 July 1950.  She was buried next to her husband at Rogers Cemetery.

Georgiana Rogers-Kelley, circa 1910 (above), circa 1918 (middle), and circa 1950 (below)

The 1935 map shows possible locations of Georgiana Rogers’s father Milford Rogers – the northern possibility is on what is now Rogers Road, the southern two possibilities are on a road in which later land descriptions describe the road as the one leading to the home of Milford Rogers