__ __| | |__ | |--Carole Sue (Stanford) BECKER | | __ |__| |__
__ __| | |__ | |--Elizabeth Lenora (Killey) CAINE | | __ |__| |__
Family 1: Ann (Garrett) CAINE
_William CAINE _John CAINE I _______| | |_Isabel (Oates) CAINE | |--John CAINE II | | __ |_Isabel (Key) CAINE _| |__
_Dimitrie [Dan] (Imbrea) EMERY _Robert EMERY ____________| | |_Eva (Schuckert) EMERY | |--Jack EMERY | | __ |_Darlene (Brenner) EMERY _| |__
__ __| | |__ | |--Frances GILREATH | | __ |__| |__
_Harry JOHNSON _Timothy H. JOHNSON _| | |_Claudia Laverne (Becker) JOHNSON | |--? JOHNSON | | __ |_Judy GRIM __________| |__
Family 1: Elizabeth Jane (Cannell) KELLY
MARRIAGE: Cleveland OH
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__Thomas KELLY Sr __William KELLY___________| | |__Jane (Cleator) KELLY | |--William Henry KELLY | | __ |__Eleanor (Kneen) KELLY___| |__
_Herbert PYLES _Greg PYLES _| | |_Mary (Emery) PYLES | |--Hayden James PYLES | | __ |_Joy PYLES __| |__
Father: Harry QUIGGINBIRTH: 14 Dec 1915
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Family 1: Edith Gilman (Peavey) QUIGGIN
- David QUIGGIN
- Richard Raymond QUIGGIN
_Robert Caine QUIGGIN _Harry QUIGGIN _____| | |_Sophia Jane (Killip) (Quiggin) KERMODE | |--Harry Raymond [Ray] QUIGGIN | | __ |_Annie Mae (Wood) QUIGGIN _| |__
Family 1: Conrad [Coonie] WEITZEL
_John IMBREA _Dimitrie [Dan] (Imbrea) EMERY _| | |_Mary IMBREA | |--Helen (Emery) WEITZEL | | _Joseph SCHUCKERT |_Eva (Schuckert) EMERY _________| |_Rosina [Rose](Gaug) SCHUCKERT
igi Ba: 7019028 13 So: 538513Family 1: Eleanor (Kneen) KELLY
Family 2: Jane (Cain) KELLYMARRIAGE:
"William KELLY (M) 24 Dec 1821 Andreas
Spouse: Ellinr. KNEEN"
igi Ba: M035751 So: 106705 Pr: 1238722
__ __Thomas KELLY Sr_________| | |__ | |--William KELLY | | __ |__Jane (Cleator) KELLY____| |__
Letter by William KELLY:
Cleaveland, County Cayahogo, State of Ohio, Dec. 13, 1826
It is with the greatest delight I take my pen to answer your letter,
which I
received the 15th inst., being the first time I went to look for it.
I hope this
will find you all in good health, as it leaves us at present. First,
religion
being of the greatest importance to pilgrims on their journey to eternity,
here we enjoy the preaching of the gospel in its purity. Presbyterians,
Wesleyan Methodists, Anabaptists, and Episcopalians, are prevailing
religions in the United States, besides numerous other denominations.
There is a brick chapel in this town which serves the purpose of an
academy
also.
We live in the town of Cleaveland, situate at the outlet of the Cayahogo
river
lat. 42°0 " long. 30 °W. of Greenwich. The canal commences
here, and runs
diagonally through the State until it intersects the Great Ohio river,
being
350 miles long, and will be compleated in five years more. This town,
15
years ago, contained two log houses, and now contains as many inhabitants
as Ramsey, and superior buildings of brick and timber, and in a few
years
more will be a flourishing town, when the canal will be in operation.
Upwards
of 100 schooners and 6 steam-boats navigate this lake, and twice that
number will not be sufficient in a few years. Three other Lakes lie
west of
this, and vessels sail upwards of 1,000 miles west from here. I have
seen
upwards of 50 families of Swiss arrive here in one day. They have
commenced a canal from Pitsburg to Philadelphia, which will take seven
years to finish it - no country in the world possesses such internal
navigation. Farmers at first settling, make log houses. There are
inexhaustible quarries of freestone, coals, limestones; marle, and
salt
springs abound in the Missouri territory. Plains of salt exist ready
for use.
Most of the lands in the Western States are level, and some a little
rolling.
No mountains are to be met with in this State, and only a few in any
of the
Western States.
Most of the land abounds with excellent water springs very seldom you
meet with a house but has a well within 20 yards of the house, the
inhabitants being very particular in their water. Most of the land
at first is
covered with timber, and abounds with wild turkies, geese, ducks, patridges,
woodcocks, pidgeons, bears, wolves, and deer; but these last three
are not
to be met with where mankind dwell, and none of them dangerous rattle
snakes being the most to be dreaded; there are none of the rest venomous;
but rattle snakes are very scarce, and there is an herb, if applied
in time, is
a certain cure: they will not bite you unless you come on them unawares.
An
expert axe-man can clear an acre of land in a week. They cut down the
trees
about three feet above the ground, and heap them up together, and set
fire
to them, then sow wheat among the stumps, and harrow it. They also
sow
some sort of grass seed among the wheat in this way it yields from
30 to
60 bushels an acre then let it lye for four or five years, and it bears
hay
crops of two ton an acre. The sixth year most of the stumps are rotten,
so
that they can plough it. Most of the land is very fertile.
Fifty miles west of where we live, and in the territory of Meohiga,
there are
millions of acres of natural meadow land, and also tracts of wood land
amongst it, now for sale. You may buy any part of it, which is not
taken up,
at 1¼dollar an acre, this being the price of Congress land throughout
the
States. You can buy land within 5 miles of this town from 2 to 3 dollars
an
acre, by the highway side. I have seen for miles in length, where they
dig the
canal, that the soil is 6 feet deep, and all as good as the best garden
I ever
saw. Winter is tolerably cold it doth not commence till after Christmas,
and
warm weather commences again in March. Along the river, where the water
stagnates in the hot weather, fevers and agues prevail; but back from
the
banks of the river it is remarkably healthy. Pat. Tear and I work for
the same
man. I was not yet idle but two days, and we went to see the surrounding
country. An idle day is a great loss here - at the lowest calculation
it is of a
dollar. We have rented three rooms till May, at 62½ cents per
week. Five
quarts of whisky is the allowance of a labourer on the canal per week.
Some
kill themselves with drinking whisky.
We have not purchased land yet, because we wanted to know where Wm.
Tear
and W. Kneen settled; and if any of you were to come out that we might
buy
our lots together, as we would think a great deal of seeing a Manksman
here, and we gain information and money by staying here. Painsville
is only
30 miles east of us. We intend to go to see Wm. Tear's family at Christmas,
and we are glad that you informed us of the place of his residence.
We have
not heard of Wm. Kneen and P. Kelly since we left them; let us know
where
they live, and how they are. Salt is 50 cents per bushel, apples 25
cents,
potatoes 30, wheat 50, pease 75, beans 75, onions 62½, corn
30, barley 37½,
sugar , maple, 18 cents per pound, muscovado 12½, tea , hyson
skins 75, ,
young hyson 100, old hyson,125 , tobacco 12¼, iron3 , cheese
6, butter 10,
beef from 2 to 3, pork and mutton from 3 to 4, whisky 25 cents per
gallon,
cyder , molasses , brandy , wine , rum . One hundred cents make a dollar,
and a dollar 4s. 6d. British. Woollen cloths are a little dearer here
than in
the Isle of Man; linen shirting, calico and silk are cheaper here.
Tailors get
from 3 to 4 dollars for making a coat; shoes, women's, price 1 to 2
dollars;
men's, 1½ to 2 dollars, men's boots, 5½ to 7 dollars;
green hides, 5 cents per lb;
bark the trouble of gathering it; women for washing 1 ½dollar
a day.
From all that I can learn, Mary Kneen and Jane Tear would do well here.
A
labourer is nearly as good as a tradesman whatever any person doth,
he is
well paid for. There are very good tradesmen here of every occupation,
and
live like gentlemen. Women here do no husbandry work hardly, but just
go
from one house to another. They have their silk gowns and veils; and
men
also dress in the first stile. Oxen answers better than horses to log
and
plough wild land, but as soon as it is improved they use horses. They
have
here very fine horses, excellent cattle, and sheep a common fleece
is from 4
to 5 lbs. weight of them; per quarter of mutton 20 to 30 lbs. Farmers
when
they get their land cleared live easily, and fare sumptuously every
day. Some
have from 2 to30 hogs, 200 sheep, 60 head of cattle, and upwards, and
from 5 to 20 horses, make from 1 to 2 tons of cheese, and 1 to 2 tons
of
butter a year. Four or 6 acres is but a common orchard. Tobacco is
raised
here in plenty, and sugar from the maple tree. Barrels of apples, peaches,
and grapes, preserved, are in every house for winter stock.
A man can earn thrice as much here per day, and provisions are thrice
as
cheap as in the Isle of Man. We have not paid one cent for re. Thomas,
and
father, and mother enquire, is it worth their while to come out? I
say, Yes;
and good for every other person that is not better circumstanced than
they
are. As for such as have plenty of the good things of this world, I
say stop
at home. I do not want any person to do as I say, far be it from me
let every
man judge for himself; for if every thing did not suit, they might
blame me. I
know if we were in the Isle of Man we would all come to this plentiful
country
again. If any person will come over let him exchange his money in Liverpool,
take none but silver dollars, and take the rout as we did it is the
cheaper. If
any of you will come, fetch some ryegrass and an English plough, with
irons
complete. They have cast-iron ploughs here every person is allowed
to bring
the articles belonging to his profession. Earthenware, of a good kind,
pays
double.
W .K [courtesy of Frances Coakley's
web site]
Leroy, Township Geauga, County Ohio, America
December 25, 1826
To Messrs. Thomas Tear, James Quine, and all those who intend to emigrate
to America, also every person who is in any way concerned therein:-
Dear
Countrymen, it gives us a great deal of satisfaction, that you are
so
inquisitive concerning the means of livelihood in this western hemisphere.
We
received Thomas Kelly's letter about a week ago, and have returned
answers
to the questions therein, and also received Thomas Tear's letter yesterday,
and having previously sent a letter to Philip
Quayle, and William Tear, where
you will receive answers to all the questions proposed therein, and
if
anything is neglected in them, you may gain more information in the
letter
directed to Thomas Kelly. The prices of articles vary a little here
as well as
where you live, so you may gain information from them all. We whose
names
are hereunto subscribed, being assembled together upon Christmas day,in
the house of William Tear, being all in good health, as are also our
respective
families, having taken into consideration the way of living among the
lower
class of people in the Isle of Man, compared with the same sort of
people
here, give it as our decided opinion, that a labourer can liveas well
here, as a
man can that has from 20 to 30 acres of land in the Island, and mechanics
and tradesmen equal to a great many of your farmers. Farmers can live
as
easy here as they may desire once they get their land cleared, they
can raise
all the necessaries of life here in abundance, having no tithes to
pay here,
only a tax of one dollar per 100 acres of land, except they live in
a house
valued at 500 dollars, road tax two days a year. Millers due is one-tenth
for
grinding. Corn-mills and Saw-mills, Founderies and Furnaces are here
in
every quarter, the country being so well watered, andabounds in all
things
necessary for the comfort and conveniences of life, and the inhabitants
being for the most part a civil, enlightened, and religious society.
A minister
of one persuasion ascends the pulpit, when another of a different
denomination descends it, - they all unite together, to make their
supplications to God, and we have a meeting in each of our neighbours
houses on both sides of our farm; we have not to buy coals, nor dig
turff or
fuel here as you are obliged to do; sugar maple is plentiful on our
farm, and
has produced some sugar this season already, but in the spring of the
year,
they make up their yearly stock. There are also a great many shrubs
and
herbs, which serve as substitutes for tea. Tobacco and pepper etc.
etc. grow
here also, and onions and leeks grow spontaneously here.A yoke of oxen
sells
from 30 to 60 dollars, a horse from 25 to 100 dollars, sheep from 1
to 2½
dolloars, hens, from 6 to 12 cents, geese from 35 to 50 cents; turkies
50
cents, mechanics tools nearly the same price as in the Island, cloathing
a
little dearer, coopers, joiners, masons, tailors, smiths, shoe-makers,
etc. all
can make a good living here, and we are all very satisfied that we
came,to
this land of liberty, and often transported when we consider how easy
it is
for a man to and live here, enjoy the luxuries of life; but we often
lament that
so many of our countrymen have not the means of emigrating here, and
it
would give us the greatest pleasure to see our countrymen here, and
if any
of you will come here, and have any tools of household utensils, which
you
will not get value for at home, itis best to take them along with you,
except
they are too bulksome, it is easier to convey goods to this country
than ever
before. We just arrived the best time to these western states, it being
the
first season the New York Canal was opened. You may see from the accounts
of our journals, how cheap we got our passage from New York. Take no
heed,
nor the advice of sailors or men at home, but take the same rout as
we did.
You may bring spinning wheels and guns if you have any, but guns are
cheaper and better here. William Tear and family live upon the farm,
and have
a new housebuilt, it was mostly built in one day, the logs being formerly
drawn upon the spot, and 19 men, his neighbours assisted him, and cost
him
only a treat of whiskey. Men having property to the amount of 3 or
4,000
dollars, going riding by, would leave their horses and come and teach
us how
to split rails for fences. John Gowne works at his trade, and does
very well;
William Tear's son wrought in a Tanyard, but his father having work
for him
at home, he has quitted. 01d John Tear says he never enjoyed better
health,
and says, it is the only place for old people to live In, having so
good living
and plenty of fuel in the winter season. Boys can get a trade here,
and food
and cloathing, by serving till they are 19 years of age, commencing
at 10 or
16 years. The poorest man can purchase land here, landholders will
take any
kind of produce in payment, or work, And At the expiration of the credit,
If
he has not paid for It, he may just take away his crop and stock, and
commence upon another lot; but If no person purchase his former farm,
he
may still reside upon It, do the best hand of it, and no rent or interest
to
pay for It. Pat. Tear and William Kelly
Came to see us, and arrived at
Christmas night, and were but just sat down, when we received your
letter,
dated September 11, And we had a joyful meeting together;they came
37 miles
to see Us, And talk of coming to be our neighhours. Now,we have given
you all
the Information we can, And we are thankful to God for his kindness
shown
to us, and sparing us all our health. We have not heard of Philip Tear,
nor
has he written to Willam Corkill,
we would be very glad to hear of him. Write
to us as soon As you conveniently can,and let Us know If any are for
coming
out this year, And how do they come on at the schoolhouse. Now, we
hope
these lines will find you In good health,and if we meet no more In
this vale of
tears, let us prepare to stand before the tribunal of God, to render
An
Account of the deeds done In the body.Remember us to all our relatlons
and
friends.We remain yours,
JOHN TEAR my + mark
WILLIAM TEAR,
PATRICK TEAR, my + mark
WILLIAM KELLY [courtesy of
Frances Coakley's
web site}
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MARRIAGE:
"William KELLY (M) 24 Dec 1821 Andreas
Spouse: Ellinr. KNEEN"
igi Ba: M035751 So: 106705 Pr: 1238722
__ __John KNEEN___________| | |__ | |--Eleanor (Kneen) KELLY | | __ |_Ann (Garrett)KNEEN____| |__
__Thomas KELLY Sr __William KELLY___________| | |__Jane (Cleator) KELLY | |--Eliza KELLY | | __John KNEEN |__Eleanor (Kneen) KELLY___| |__Ann (Garrett)KNEEN
__Thomas KELLY Sr __William KELLY___________| | |__Jane (Cleator) KELLY | |--John KELLY | | __John KNEEN |__Eleanor (Kneen) KELLY___| |__Ann (Garrett)KNEEN
MARRIAGE: bfr 1855
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__ __________________________| | |__ | |--Jane (Cain) KELLY | | __ |__________________________| |__
MARRIAGE: Cleveland OH
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__ __________________________| | |__ | |--Mary Ann (Feig) KELLY | | __ |__________________________| |__
FAMILY: Mary Ann (Feig) KELLY
MARRIAGE: Cleveland OH
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__Thomas KELLY Sr __William KELLY __________| | |__Jane (Cleator) KELLY | |--Louis Andrew KELLY | | __ |__Jane (Cain) KELLY_______| |__
__William KELLY __Louis Andrew KELLY _____| | |__Jane (Cain) KELLY | |--Elsie Eugenie KELLY | | __ |__Mary Ann (Feig) KELLY __| |__
FAMILY 1: Lotta Mae (Brunner) KELLY
FAMILY 2: Harriet (-) KELLY__William KELLY __Louis Andrew KELLY _____| | |__Jane (Cain) KELLY | |--William Willard KELLY Sr | | __ |__Mary Ann (Feig) KELLY __| |__
MARRIAGE: abt 1936
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__ __________________________| | |__ | |--Harriet (-) KELLY | | __ |__________________________| |__
FAMILY: Edwin John HULL
__William KELLY __Louis Andrew KELLY _____| | |__Jane (Cain) KELLY | |--Maude (Kelly) HULL | | __ |__Harriet (-) KELLY ______| |__
MARRIAGE: 24 DEC 1914 Cleveland OH
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__ __________________________| | |__ | |--Edwin John HULL | | __ |__________________________| |__
__ __________________________| | |__ | |--Lotta Mae (Brunner) KELLY | | __ |__________________________| |__
__Louis Andrew KELLY __William Willard KELLY Sr ___| | |__Mary Ann (Feig) KELLY | |--William Willard KELLY Jr | | __ |__Lotta Mae (Brunner) KELLY __| |__
__Louis Andrew KELLY __William Willard KELLY Sr ___| | |__Mary Ann (Feig) KELLY | |--John Brunner KELLY | | __ |__Lotta Mae (Brunner) KELLY __| |__
__Louis Andrew KELLY __William Willard KELLY Sr ___| | |__Mary Ann (Feig) KELLY | |--Louis Andrew KELLY | | __ |__Lotta Mae (Brunner) KELLY __| |__
FAMILY: Carlos SCHOENRICH
__ __Edwin John HULL ________| | |__ | |--Edith Maud (Hull) SCHOENRICH | | __Louis Andrew KELLY |__Maude (Kelly) HULL _____| |__Harriet (-) KELLY
Father: Edwin John HULLBIRTH: 11 JAN 1923 Cleveland OH
jfDEATH: 14 JAN 1923 Cleveland OH
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__ __Edwin John HULL ________| | |__ | |--Edwin HULL 1st Jr | | __Louis Andrew KELLY |__Maude (Kelly) HULL _____| |__Harriet (-) KELLY
FAMILY: Ray Alexander FERGUSON
__ __Edwin John HULL ________| | |__ | |--Marilyn Jane (Hull) FERGUSON | | __Louis Andrew KELLY |__Maude (Kelly) HULL _____| |__Harriet (-) KELLY
__ __Edwin John HULL ________| | |__ | |--Edwin John HULL Jr | | __Louis Andrew KELLY |__Maude (Kelly) HULL _____| |__Harriet (-) KELLY