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I've "rescued" two old photographs belonging to the KELLY Family of Iowa and
Illinois. The first is a photograph of Sylvia Coral KELLY which was taken
at the Martin Studio in Boone, IA. The photograph appears to have been
taken in the 1890's with Sylvia noted as 5 months old at the time it was
taken. In addition to her name and age, someone has written "Sister" and
"Vernia" on the back of the photograph.
The second photograph is one of Mary J. RIZNER KELLY and another
unidentified woman, possibly her sister. This photograph was taken at the
A. P. Doolittle's Studio in Lanark, IL. I'm guessing that it was taken in
the 1870's or 1880's with both appearing to be in their teens at the time.
In addition to the name, someone has written instructions on the back of the
photograph for what appears to be an order for a large crayon version of the
same photograph.
Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information and
census records regarding the family:
Sylvia C. KELLEY or KELLY was born in Boonsboro, IA to parents Benjamin
KELLEY or KELLY and Mary RISNER or RIZNER
Sylvia married Frank H. COAKLEY (b. Dixon, IL) and together had a son Robert
Franklin COAKLEY b. 18 Nov 1923 in Dixon, IL who died young at the age of 9
on 14 Jan 1933 in Dixon City, IL.
Census records provide the following information:
1880 census of Pine Creek, IL:
William H. RIZNER, age 63, Unemployed, born DC, parents born DC
Sophia RIZNER, wife, age 61, Keeping House, born MD, parents born MD
George RIZNER, son, age 23, Works on Farm, born MD
Anne RIZNER, dau, age 18, at Home, born MD
Mollie RIZNER, dau, age 16, at Home, born MD
1900 census of Boone, IA:
Benjamin F. KELLEY, age 38, born Feb 1862, married 16 years, born IA,
parents born MD/PA, an Ice Man Laborer
Mary J. KELLEY, wife, age 36, born Jul 1863, married 16 years, 2 children/2
living, born MD, parents born MD
Vernia B. KELLEY, dau, age 15, born Sept 1884, born IL, at School
Sylva C. KELLEY, dau, age 1, born Nov 1898, born IA
1910 census of Woosung Township, IL:
Benjamin KELLY, age 48, married 26 years, born IA, parents born MD/PA, a
Farmer
Mary KELLY, wife, age 47, married 26 years, 2 children/2 living, born MD,
parents born DC/MD
Vernie S. KELLY, dau, age 21, born IA
William RIZNER, father-in-law, age 94, a widower, born DC, parents born USA
1920 census of Woosung, IL:
Benjamin F. KELLY, age 59, born IA, parents born MD/PA, a Day Work Laborer
Mary J. KELLY, wife, age 56, born MD, parents born MD
Joseph KELLY, father, age 93, a widower, born MD, parents born MD
I am hoping to locate someone from this KELLY Family so that the photographs
can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family,
or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley