KELLEY – John Kelly was born in Lewistown Pennsylvania in 1792. He served in the war of 1812, moved to Old Franklin Missouri, in 1817, and married Miss Bertha Lawless there in 1821. In 1825 he moved to St. Louis, living there until 1836 when he removed to Boonville. Under the ministry of Dr. Jesse Boyle he was converted and joined the Church in 1847. He died February 22, 1822, and was burried by his Masonic brethren, with whom he had been a member sixty years. He lived up to the principles of his order, and was held in great respect by his brethren. But he did not depend upon his Masonry for eternal salvation. He sought God through Christ, and lived a holy life for thirty five years. He died in peace. Brother Kelly’s ripe age and pure character brought him great respect from his many friends. He had been afflicetd for twenty five years, a quiet sufferer in the family of his son-in-law, Brother R. R. Thompson, but never murmured. He only wondered why he was so long desined here, and always ready to depart. His good wife, who had been his comfort for sixty one years, survives him, and has the tender sympathies of numerous friends. The aged pair were [generally?] reserved in Boonville where they had lived so long and so beautifully adorned the Gospel. The fruits of Dr. Boyle’s great revival in 1847 are still seen in Boonville and his works are still following him. Brother Kelly is the last to have joined him above.

G.W. Horn