T. W. Kelley (1848 - 1908?)

KELLEY, FITCH, RAPP

Posted By: Linda H Meyers (email)
Date: 6/2/2008 at 17:24:01

WELL KNOWN FARMER DIES VERY SUDDENLY
T. W. Kelley Dies From Stroke of Apoplexy Yesterday Morning

T. W. Kelley, a wellknown farmer who lived on what has long been known as the old Kelley farm just northwest of town died very suddenly at an early hour yesterday morning from a stroke of apoplexy. The decesed had been in ill health for a year or more but had been able to be out and assist in the work for some time and was in his usual health when he arose yesterday morning. With his son Paul he went to the barn to assist with the chores and was milking a cow when he fell over and was gasping his last when the son reached his side. He expired immediately.
T. W. Kelley was born at Wheatland, Wis., June 7, 1848, Nineteen years later he came to Story county with his family and on February 22, 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Fitch, who, with their three children survives the husband. The children are Robert and Paul, both of near Nevada, and the daughter Edna, now Mrs. Joseph Rapp of Omaha.
The deceased lived near here and was a prominent stockman in his younger days but later moved to Omaha, where the family continued to reside until about the time of the death of the older brother Robert, about seven years ago, when whey returned to Nevada and have since been residing upon the old farm. Until he lost his health and vigor the deceased was an active, energetic man and had good business ability. He was a stockman of excellent jugement and was prominent among men of that business.
The funeral takes place this afternoon at two o'clock at the family residence, the services being conducted by Rev. Arthur M. Boyd, of Central Presbyterian church, after which interment will take place at the family lot in the Nevada cemetery, by the side of his deceased parents, brother and sister.

---probably from the Nevada newspaper