Brief Life History of Mary Ann
When Mary Ann Kelley was born on 12 August 1883, in Jasper, Texas, United States, her father, James E. Kelly, was 27 and her mother, Catharine Arkansas Gunter, was 23. She married Marion Elias Best on 8 December 1901, in Tyler, Texas, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Justice Precinct 2, Tyler, Texas, United States for about 10 years and Justice Precinct 1, Tyler, Texas, United States for about 5 years. She died on 6 February 1951, in Woodville, Tyler, Texas, United States, at the age of 67, and was buried in Mount Pisgah Community Cemetery, Woodville, Tyler, Texas, United States.
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Sources (11)
- Mary Best in household of Marion Best, "United States Census, 1940"
- Mary A Kelley, "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
- Mary Ann Best, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
Spouse and Children
1873–1953 Male
1883–1951 Female
Children (5)
1903–1940 Male
1906–2001 Female
1909–1995 Male
1913–2008 Female
1919–2007 Male
Parents and Siblings
1856–1940 Male
1860–1934 Female
Siblings (8)
1881– Male
1883–1951 Female
1885–1963 Female
1886–1967 Male
1887–1947 Female
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World Events (8)
1886
Age 3
1894 · Texas Files Lawsuit Against Standard Oil Company
Age 11
1901 · Spindletop Oilfield Discovered
Age 18
Name Meaning
Irish (Offaly) and English: variant of Kelly .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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