First Generation

1. William KELLEY Sr. was born about 1825 in Ireland.^1,2,3,4,5 (His surname was spelled "Kelley" in the 1860 Census, but as "Kelly" in 1870 and 1880.)

. He appeared in the census in 1860 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.² His occupation was "Farmer." Also living in his household was John Sullivan, age 50, born in Ireland, and occupation "Farm Laborer." He appeared in the census in 1870 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.³ His occupation was "Farmer." William appeared in the census in 1880 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶ His occupation was "Farmer." He died about 1882 at the age of 57 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.^1,4 (His wife was a widow and living with their son William during the 1900 Census.)

William KELLEY Sr. and Margaret MAXWELL were married about 1849 in Rochester, Monroe County, NY.^1,4,5 (According to the 1900 Census, they had 9 children, of whom 1 was living at the time.) Margaret MAXWELL was born on 9 September 1827 in Canada.^1,3,4 (The 1870 Census listed her birth place as "Canada--West." According to the 1900 Census, both of her parents were born in Canada.)

. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.² She appeared in the census in 1870 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.³ Margaret appeared in the census in 1880 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.⁶ She appeared in the census in 1900 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.¹ She was living with her son William and his family. She died on 13 October 1909 at the age of 82 in Chicago, Cook County, IL.⁴ Margaret was buried on 15 October 1909 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁵

William KELLEY Sr. and Margaret MAXWELL had the following children: