Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 53
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/17/1831
City: Pontiac, MI
County: Oakland Coutny, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/26/1922
City: Metamora, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 1/29/1922
City: Metamora, MI
County: Lapeer County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Farmers Creek Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Eliza Henderson, 7/6/1856 in Lapeer, MI; children: 5, Heman P., Mary Alice (Morse), S. Ella and Lavinia and 1 other
Number of Children: 5
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, produce dealer, businessman, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Hadley district school
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles and Dorcas (Whitcher) Kelley. He moved to Lapeer County in 1844. At 21, he went to Louisville, KY but returned after 6 months to farm. In 1868, he formed a partnership with Robert Hutton, creating a general merchandise business from which he retired in 1870. He moved to Metamora and built a large grain elevator and engaged in the grain trade until 1881. He served as township treasurer [1871 and 1879] and supervisor [1883]. Member of the Masons
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , State Prison
City of Residence: Metamora
County of Residence Lapeer
District Description: Townships of Deerfield, Elba, Hadley, Lapeer, Marathon, Mayfield, Metamora, Oregon and Rich; City of Lapeer
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Public Lands , State Prison
County of Residence Lapeer
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1885 p.159, 577; USCen 1880, 1910, 1920; Manual 1887 p.624;
Page (L) p.89, 123, 125; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; MICoMarRec 1822-1940
