Anastasia "Anna" Keefe

Other Events:

• Immigration: Abt 1863, Unknown
• Census: 1900, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Birth:
This birth date was calculated based on Anastasia's official death certificate. It states that she was 59 years, 5 months and 20 days old when she died. Her headstone indicates that she was born in 1845, the year derived if you subtract 59 years from her death year, ignoring the months and days. Other sources suggest she could have been born as early as 1841. In the 1900 US Census, her birth was recorded as Oct 1845.

Although a number of references indicate she was born at St. John's or Ferryland, her family was documented as being at Caplin Bay (renamed Calvert in 1922) when Anastasia was born. Her father, Edward Keefe, was listed in the surviving 1840 to 1859 Caplin Bay Voters Lists.

Immigration:
In the 1900 US Census, Anastasia stated that she had immigrated in 1859. However, based on her December 1862 marriage in Halifax, Nova Scotia, it is unlikely she had already immigrated to the US. We don't know how long Anna and James stayed in Nova Scotia after their marriage.

Upon her death in April 1904, a local newspaper THE ITEM stated that "The late Mrs. Kelly was fifty-nine years of age and for forty-two years she had been a resident of this district." If accurate, this statement suggests that Anastasia and her husband, James, had settled in the US in late 1862 or early 1863.

Census:
1900 US Census: Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston Ward 25, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 688; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1539; enumerated on June 1, 1900. This census shows that by 1900 Anastasia was a widow living at 495 Western Avenue in Boston with her four adult children. She indicated that she had been the mother of 10 children, 7 of whom were still living. Anastasia also indicated that she had been born in (English) Canada. She indicated that her father had been born in Ireland and her mother had been born in (English) Canada. All children indicated they had been born in Massachusetts, however the census stated (incorrectly) that their father had been born in Ireland, not Massachusetts. Anastasia indicated that she had arrived in the US in 1859.

Anastasia Kelly 54 Head Oct 1845 Canada (Eng) - Housekeeper
William W Kelly 28 Son Nov 1871 Massachusetts - Prop of Pool Room
John J Kelly 25 Son Apr 1875 Massachusetts - Cattle dealer
Henry L Kelly 22 Son Aug 1877 Massachusetts - Cattle dealer
Teresa A Kelly 20 Dau. June 1880 Massachusetts - at school

Buried:
Find-a-Grave Transcription Birth: Oct. 31, 1844; Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; Death: Apr. 20, 1904; Boston; Suffolk County; Massachusetts, USA. "Born in Firland* (sic) Newfoundland the daughter of Edward Keefe born in Ireland & Margaret Ros[s]iter born in Firland* (sic), Newfoundland. She was the wife of James Kelly."

* a spelling based on an earlier Newfoundland pronunciation of Ferryland.

Anastasia married James F. Kelly 14 Dec 1862, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. James (son of Thomas Kelly and Mary Nolan) was born Abt 1834, Brighton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 30 Jun 1896, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 3 Jul 1896, Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Feb 1864, Brighton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Birth:
It is likely that this female was baptised as Mary Joseph. A common practise in the Roman Catholic Church at that time was to use a male saint's name as the second name of a female child. For example, my grandmother was baptised as Bridget Joseph.

Mary's birth record states that both of her parents were born in Newfoundland and that James was employed as a butcher.

Prior to 1874, Brighton was part of Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Buried:
According to Mary's great-grand niece, her initial burial was in an unknown grave in Holyhood Cemetery, but she was re-interred in the Kelly family plot at Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, when her father, James, was buried there on July 3, 1896.

Although Mary actually died in 1891, her year of death was incorrectly inscribed on the family headstone as 1896. This was likely an error in the information given to the stone carver.


Died:
Mary's death record states that her father was born in Brighton and her mother was born in Newfoundland.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 Dec 1865, Brighton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  St Columbkille Parish

Notes:

Birth:
The family surname was spelled Kelley in this record. It states that both of Thomas' parents were born in Newfoundland and that his father James was employed as a butcher.

Buried:
Burial information extracted from death record.

Died:
Thomas is listed as living at 21 Holton Ave. For 30 years he was an inspector for the Boston Board of Health.Information was provided by S. Holton of the same address.

Thomas married Sarah Jane Kenney 11 Nov 1895, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah (daughter of Patrick Kenney and Mary J. O' Brien) was born 30 Apr 1867, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 10 Nov 1948, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried Abt 13 Nov 1948, Brookline, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Sep 1867, Brighton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  St Columbkille Parish

Notes:

Birth:
His birth record states that both of his parents were born in St. John's, Nfd, and that his father, James, was employed as a butcher.

Died:
His death record states that his father was born in Boston and his mother in St. John's, Newfoundland. Edward was a widower and he had been working as a butcher.

Edward married Sarah Lyman Winship 20 Nov 1887, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah (daughter of Herman Winship and Margaret Susan O'Donnell) was born 5 Sep 1866, Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 18 May 1902, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 20 May 1902, Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Jan 1870, Brighton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  St Columbkille Parish

Notes:

Birth:
His birth record states that his parents James Kelly and Anastasia (Keefe) were both born in Newfoundland. James occupation is listed as butcher.

Buried:
Burial information extracted from death record.

Died:
This record states that James died in an ambulance, near Market Street, after having a heart attack. His occupation is given as a butcher. James was married and his home address is given as 12 Plymouth St. in Brighton. The person providing this information was M.E. Kelly. His father James was noted as being born in Brighton and his mother's place of birth was given as St. John's, N.F.

James married Margaret E. "Maggie" Ryan 21 Jun 1894, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Margaret (daughter of John Ryan and Mary) was born Apr 1869, Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States; died 1 Mar 1939, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 4 Mar 1939, Brookline, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Feb 1872, Brighton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  St Columbkille Parish

Notes:

Birth:
His birth record states his parents James Kelley and Anastatia Keefe were both born in St. John's [Newfoundland]. James occupation is given as butcher.

William married Mary Gertrude E. "Gertrude" Jones 26 Oct 1902, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Mary (daughter of William Jones and Mary Ann Sullivan) was born 27 Jun 1879, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died 19 Jan 1963, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 23 Jan 1963, Brookline, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Jan 1874, Brighton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Birth:
Her birth record states her father James and mother Anastasia were both born in Newfoundland. Her father James' occupation was given as a butcher.

Buried:
According to Margaret's great-grand niece, her initial burial was in an unknown grave, but she was re-interred in the Kelly family plot at Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, when her father, James, was buried there on July 3, 1896.

Died:
Her death record states that her father, James, was born in Brighton, MA and her mother, Anastasia, was born in St. John's, NF.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Apr 1875, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  St Columbkille Parish

Notes:

Birth:
John's birth was registered as being in the City of Boston since Brighton had become part of that city in the previous year. His surname was recorded as Kelley, son of James, born Brighton and Anna, born in Newfoundland. James occupation given as butcher.

Buried:
Burial information taken from death record.

Died:
John's surname spelled Kelley. He was identified as being a merchant who had resided there for only seven weeks. John was single.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Aug 1877, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  St Columbkille Parish
• Draft: 12 Sep 1918, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; for WWI
• Census: 1940, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  11 Elko St.
• Draft: 26 Apr 1942, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; for WWII

Notes:

Birth:
The family surname was spelled Kelley and his second forename appears to be spelled Cennilli, however this name was usually spelled Zanilla, the married surname of his paternal aunt Mary. His father, James, is listed as being born in Brighton, MA and his mother, Anastasia, at St. John's [Newfoundland]. They were living on Western Ave. and James was employed as a butcher.

Draft:
Although Henry signed a Draft Registration Card in 1918, it doesn't appear he was ever called up for active duty.

Draft:
This record shows his Draft Registration Card, but it is unlikely that he was called to duty at the age of 64. His name was given as Henry Zinilla Kelly, living at 11 Elko St., Brighton, Mass. His daughter, Theresa Kelly, given as his next of kin, was living at the same address. He is shown as having a live stock business at the Brighton Stock Yards.

Henry married Agnes Elizabeth Gordon 14 Apr 1909, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Agnes (daughter of Peter Gordon and Margaret Higgins) was born 24 Aug 1873, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 12 May 1927, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 14 May 1927, Brookline, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 23 Jan 1880, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  St Columbkille Parish
• Census: 1940, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  11 Elko St.

Notes:

Birth:
The family surname was spelled Kelley in this record. Her father, James, place of birth is given as Brighton, MA and her mother Anastasia's was Newfoundland. James was employed as a butcher.

Census:
Theresa (single) was living with her widowed brother, Henry, and his two children in 1940.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Feb 1883, Brighton, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Birth:
Her birth record states her father James was born in Brighton and her mother Anastasia was born in Nova Scotia (incorrect information).

Buried:
According to Mabel's great-grand niece, her initial burial was in an unknown grave, but she was re-interred in the Kelly family plot at Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, when her father, James, was buried there on July 3, 1896.

Died:
The family were living at 501 Western Ave at this time. In this record it was stated that James was born in Brighton, MA and Anastasia in Newfoundland.