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ISHAM KELLEY, an old and highly-esteemed citizen of Warrick County, was born August 10, 1809, in Henderson County, Ky., and is a son of David and Nancy Kelley, natives of Virginia and early pioneers of the Blue Grass State. He remained at home until ten years of age, then came with a brother, John B. Kelley, now dead, to this county, locating first five miles northeast of Boonville. Warrick County has since been his home, and here he accumulated a fortune, much of which has been given to his children, and has won the confidence and high esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. In August, 1828, he united in marriage with Eliza Cover, who died October 13, 1854, after bearing a family of twelve children, these yet living: Henry, Glenn, Nancy G. (Mrs. William Dorsey), Stephen, Commodore, Catharine (Mrs. N. Gentry), William I., F. L., and John R. The mother was a loving wife and parent, a faithful Christian worker, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. August 30, 1874, Mr. Kelley married Mrs. Mary C. (Lee) Zimmerman, and by her is the father of two children. He is a Democrat, a man of undoubted integrity, and a worthy citizen. He now resides in Folsomville, retired from active business pursuits.