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| Barnabas Kelley, farmer, sec., 13, Millbrook Tp., was born in Canada, Sept. 15, 1841. His parents, William and Maria (Samos) Kelley, were also natives of Canada, and about 1869 settled in Wheatland, Mecosta Co., where they now reside. Until the age of 16 Mr. Kelley passed his time at school and a farm laborer, after this, until he was 22 years of old, he was in the employs of various farmers, and passed one year working as a lumberman. He came to Ionia Co., Mich., in 1865, and worked one year on a farm, coming to Millbrook in 1866. He purchased 40 acres of wild land on sec. 14, and at once commenced clearing and otherwise improving it. To his original purchased he added 100 acres, and now owns a valuable farm of 140 acres, with a considerable proportion under the plow, and a good house and barn. He has acquired his property by frugality, persistency, and the exercise of good judgment. He was married in Canada, Jan 27, 1863 to Mary L., daughter of Samuel and Betsy Fisher, and they have had 5 children: Almon E., Charles H., William E., Ida A., and Medora D. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley are members of the Advent Christian Church. In politics Mr. K. is an ardent Republican. |