Notes In 1886, James Kelly, 10, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 71 children from the Liverpool Catholic Children's Protection Society, accompanied by a Mrs. Lacy and en route to Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
"Report of Mr. R. Mcpherson, Government Immigration Agent at Kingston, Ontario.
James Kelly, aged 10, from parish of Liverpool, placed with Lawrence Joice, Birmingham P.O., Joiceville. In good home, well cared for and pleased with his place, giving satisfaction, attends school, 2nd reader."
[POSSIBLE MATCH] On August 19, 1902, at Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between James Kelly, 25, farmer, born in Canada to Daniel Kelly and Catherine Carney; and Edith Curson, 19, born in Canada to William Curson and Emma Emmons.
James Kelly and Edith May Curson had at least 5 children: Infant son, born August 16, 1903, prematurely, died August 17, 1903, at Storrington, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; Wellington James Kelly, born February 9, 1905, at Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; Charlotte Gertrude Kelly, born July 29, 1909, at Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; Norman Kelly, born September 11, 1911; Edith May Kelly, born September 24, 1907; and Edward Kelly, born and died April 4, 1913, at Ontario Street, Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada.
On April 8, 1916, at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, James Kelly, 34, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided at 36 Ellice Street, Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in Liverpool, England; that his next of kin was his wife, Edith May Kelly, who resided at 36 Ellice Street, Kingston, Frontenanc, Ontario, Canada; that his date of birth was September 14, 1881; that he was an air driller; and that he had previously served for 4 years in the 4th Hussars. He was described as 4 foot 10-1/2 inches in height; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair. He was a member of the Roman Catholic faith.