Yes, I know Kellys in New York are a nightmare- which is why I need help. What I have so far-
James J. Kelly born Oct.1861 N.Y. (both parents born Ireland) according to 1900 census- and was a plumber (thank goodness for a slightly unusual occupation)-
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-69BQ-P82?i=43&cc=1325221He married c1885 (marriage not found yet) Catherine Spooner
Topic on her family here-
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=215949I have his family in later census records in 1910, 1915, 1920, 1925, 1930.
From 1919 the family lived at 2511 Poplar St., Bronx. He died circa 1930 and I believe he's the James J. Kelly who died in the Bronx 2 July 1931 age 67.
He had a brother
John F. Kelly (middle name Felix), also a plumber, born Aug.1865 N.Y. according to 1900 census-
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6P8S-QGY?i=6&cc=1325221He married c1890 (marriage not found yet) Sophia Burke. Sophia died 1921 but haven't found Thomas' death yet.
Today I finally found a clue as to their parents-
1880 Census- 427 West 32d St., N.Y.: Thomas Kelly, 41, Ire., stone flagging; wife Mary Kelly, 44, Ire.; son James Kelly, 17, at plumbing; son John Kelly, 15, NY, at school.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYBL-TSB?i=8&cc=1417683I'm wondering if anyone can help find the above family of Thomas & Mary before and after 1880.
All I can find so are two 2
possible records- but not sure I'm on the right track-
? 1870 Census- N.Y.: Thomas Kelly, 40, labourer; Mary Kelly, 36; James Kelly, 7; John Kelly, 5; Thomas Kelly, 3; Joseph Kelly, 6 mo.
? 1875 N.Y.State Census (1 June)- Brooklyn, Kings Co.: wife Mary Kelly, 48, Ire.; child Katy Kelly, 14, Brooklyn; child Jas Kelly, 13, Brooklyn; child John Kelly, 8, Brooklyn.