Kelsey Beesley, Elizabeth(1833-1908)

KELSEY, BOYD, BEESLEY

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 7/16/2007 at 12:30:10

Maquoketa Record, March 24, 1908:
Elizabeth Boyd was born in Coburg, Canada, in 1833, being the daughter of James and Mary Boyd. In 1852 she became the wife of F.M. Kelsey, who went to the war, became a Captain, and died at Vicksburg, May 26, 1862, from wounds received at Pea Ridge. Three children survive this union. They are Attorney F.D. Kelsey of this city, Charles Kelsey of Minnesota and Mrs. J.C. Guilfoil of Sabula.
In 1875, Mrs. Kelsey was married to Abram Beesley of Sabula, who preceded her in death, several years ago, since which time she has been a resident of this city the greater part of the time. Death occurred on Saturday last, funeral Sunday afternoon from the late home, Rev. S.F. Millikan, conducting the services, the attorneys of the city attending in a body. Burial occurs today at Sabula, where the remains were taken this morning over the C.M.St. Paul Railway.