This article is about James B. Kelly and family leaving Covington for Florida. James' wife's sister and family also left Covington apparently around the same time for Florida as they (Philip Weber and Emma Church Kirkby Weber) are found in the 1885 Orange County, Florida Census living in the same household. From the 'Daily Commonwealth', Monday, November 8, 1880.

Article courtesy of Barbara Tourtillott

Clara M. Kelly was born September 1872 in Kentucky (in all likelihood Covington as he father's Photography business was there). This photo was taken about 1880. Her parents are James B. Kelly and Dollie Kirkby.

Ethel Carol Kelly and Clara M. Kelly are daughters of James B. Kelly and Dollie Kirkby. This photo was taken about 1880.

Courtesy of Barbara Tourtillott.

Ethel Carol Kelly, about 1880. She was the daughter of James B. Kelly and Dollie Kirkby. Ethel was born About 1874 in Kentucky and died May 27, 1918 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

Photos of Ethel Carol Kelly (above) and this painting are courtesy of Barbara Tourtillott - her great, great granddaughter

James B Kelly, early 1880's. He was born December 9, 1833 in Kentucky. He married Dollie Kirkby on December 11, 1871. James B. Kelly owned a photography studio in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky named 'Old Reliable Gallery'. It was located on 609 and 611 Madison Street in Covington.

Article from the 'Daily Commonwealth', Monday, November 8, 1880. This article is about James B. Kelly and family leaving Covington for Florida. James' wife's sister and family also left Covington apparently around the same time for Florida as they (Philip Weber and Emma Church Kirkby Weber) are found in the 1885 Orange County, Florida Census living in the same household.

Headstone of James B. Kelly. Woodlawn Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

Courtesy of Barbara Tourtillott.

Clara M. (KELLY) Hilderly
Oldest daughter of James B & Dolly (KIRKBY) KELLY
died November 19, 1915 - Picture Taken: December 2000

Woodlawn Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida

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Kenton County, Kentucky Marriage Records - Covington Courthouse 1863 - 1876
Fiche # 6038504 - pg 102
Date Issued: 12/11/1871; Date of Marriage: 12/11/1871
James B. Kelly:
Residence: Covington; Age: 39; Condition: 2nd Marriage;
Occupation: Photog;
Birthplace: KY;
Father Birthplace: IRE;
Mother birthplace: IRE
Mollie Kirkly (Dollie Kirkby):
Residence: Covington; Age: 24; Condition: 1st Marriage;
Birthplace: KY;
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Mother birthplace: <blank>