John M. Kelsey was born in this county in 1852, son of Samuel and Annie E. Kelsey, the former born Nov. 18, 1827, and the later April 26, 1834. In 1875 he married Matilda Smith, who was born in this county in 1859, and they had 3 children. Mr. K. is a farmer and also follows grain threshing with the Spence machine. He is a member of the Christian Church. His father was in the late war, belonging to Co. B., 99th Reg. Ill. Inf., and died at. Memphis, Tenn., while in service.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )