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Obit For Rowan Marion Kelly
Headline Rowan Kelly Dead
Text We learn from the Granby M. M., that Marion Rowan Kelly died in that city, Nov. 20, of Bright's disease, aged 74 years, 8 months and 10 days.

He was born in Bradley County, Tenn., March 10, 1843, and came to Barry County and settled on Oliver's Prairie, now Newton County, with his parents, the late Judge and Mrs. James Kelly old and highly respected citizens of that section.

On Jan. 23, 1863, the decedent and Miss Margaret J. McBryan were married and six children were born of this marriage, with three living, who are: W.R. Kelly, Twin Falls, Idaho, Mrs. J. L. Lamberson and Mrs. W. J. Adams of Granby. The wife and mother having died in 1910.

He was a brother of late Amos N. Kelly, Wm., deceased and James, John and Sherd of Wheaton and Boone of Rocky Comfort.

The M. M. says he was an excellent citizen, honest and conscientious in all his dealings with his fellowmen and was honored and respected by all who knew him. Rev. Luther Carlin conducted funeral services and interment was made at Granby.
Newspaper or Funeral Home Cassville Democrat
Date Dec. 1, 1917, Saturday
Death Cert Link Death Certificate
Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
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