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William Kelsey

Birth	:	1600 Chelmsford, Chelmsford Borough, Essex, England
Death	:	1680 Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Fountain Grove Cemetery, Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6921997, -74.9447021
Description	:	This marker is one of a series of reproduction stones placed in a row in an area of Kelsey family stones. With two exceptions, each is marked only with a first name and date. This is one of those exceptions. These stones correspond to the names and dates of second and third generation Kelsey family members who died in Killingworth, now Clinton. “William Kelsey, the first of the Kelsey name in America, was born in 1600, Chelmsford, Essex County, England. He was the son of George Kelsey Jr. and Elizabeth Hammond and had 2 brothers: John and... Read More	This marker is one of a series of reproduction stones placed in a row in an area of Kelsey family stones. With two exceptions, each is marked only with a first name and date. This is one of those exceptions. These stones correspond to the names and dates of second and third generation Kelsey family members who died in Killingworth, now Clinton. “William Kelsey, the first of the Kelsey name in America, was born in 1600, Chelmsford, Essex County, England. He was the son of George Kelsey Jr. and Elizabeth Hammond and had 2 brothers: John and Henry. William Kelsey was one of the original "Braintree Company" followers of the Reverend Thomas Hooker, who came to America and they were the first settlers of "New Towne" (now Cambridge) Massachusetts in 1632. Reverend Hooker joined them the following year. In June, 1636, Mr. Hooker and Mr. Stone, with more than 50 families of the "first church" (Mr. Hooker's) removed to Connecticut where, in the valley of the same name, they established another "New Towne" which was changed to "Hartford" on February 21, 1637. Among these were William Kelsey. Coming to "Hartford" with the Hooker Company, William Kelsey was one of the "original proprietors" and, as such, his name appears on the "Founders Monument" in the "ancient burying ground" of the First Congregational Church of that city, presently known as "Center Church". His name is also found on the "Adventurers Boulder" located at City Hall, Hartford, CT. In March 1663, William Kelsey and 26 others migrated to the "Hammonossit Plantation" and founded the Town of "Kenilworth", later changed to "Killingworth". In 1738, the town was separated into North and South parts. The South part called "Clinton" and the North, "Killingworth". William Kelsey had 9 children: (his wife or wives have not been verified). Mark, Bethia (recent data questions this daughter's name; and, it is thought that it may be either Hester or Esther), Priscilla, Mary, John, Abigail, Stephen, Daniel, and William Jr.” (The above was taken from www.KelseyKindred.org.) According to the Kelsey Kindred website, in 1940 the group restored the Kelsey family burial lot in Clinton, which was granted to William Kelsey when the town was established in 1664. Part of this restoration included installing a memorial headstone for William, as the original headstone had disappeared or weathered away by that time. Memorial headstones were also installed for other family members at the same time William's was.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is William Kelsey's memorial?
William Kelsey's memorial is located at: Fountain Grove Cemetery, Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, USA.
When did William Kelsey death?
William Kelsey death on 1680 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Kelsey's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6921997
Longitude: -74.9447021

Family Members:

Parent

Elizabeth Hammond Kelsey

(1581 - 1632)

Spouse

Children

Mark Kelsey

(1634 - unknow)

John Kelsey

(1636 - 1709)

Mary Kelsey Gillett

(1644 - 1676)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fountain Grove Cemetery
Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6921997, -74.9447021

2. Saint Anns Catholic Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7083500, -74.9522900

3. Central Baptist Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7078743, -74.9615402

4. Spruce Run Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7085953, -74.9230576

5. Musconetcong Valley Cemetery
Hampton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7072563, -74.9728622

6. Norton Cemetery
Union, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6674995, -74.9835968

7. Norton Methodist Episcopal Churchyard
Norton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6575000, -74.9791660

8. Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery
Asbury, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6969452, -75.0109711

9. First Presbyterian Cemetery
Asbury, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6961098, -75.0138855

10. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6451378, -74.9116669

11. Murderers' Crossroads Burial Site
Changewater, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7456640, -74.9475130

12. Old Saint Mary Cemetery
Clinton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6440964, -74.9116669

13. Philhower Family Burying Ground
Lebanon, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7055560, -74.8722220

14. Blue Army Shrine Cemetery
Asbury, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7309190, -75.0048520

15. Clinton Presbyterian Churchyard
Clinton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6393000, -74.9076500

16. Riverside Cemetery
Clinton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6395800, -74.9067700

17. Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery
Pattenburg, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6418076, -74.9937515

18. Mansfield Woodhouse Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Washington, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7495100, -74.9794700

19. Washington Cemetery
Washington, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7504120, -74.9787903

20. Clinton Baptist Church Cemetery
Clinton, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6335030, -74.9071198

21. Swackhammer Lutheran Churchyard
Lebanon, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7558330, -74.9827780

22. Runkle Weart Burying Ground
Lebanon, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6358986, -74.8835983

23. Union Cemetery
Grandin, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6185417, -74.9362488

24. Bethlehem Cemetery
Union, Hunterdon County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6180573, -74.9341660