Francis Kielly

Brief Life History of Francis

When Francis Kielly was born on 7 February 1875, in Admaston Township, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, his father, Michael Francis Kiely, was 26 and his mother, Ann Moriarty, was 24. He lived in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada for about 10 years.

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Family Time Line

Michael Francis Kiely
1848–1925
Ann Moriarty
1850–1936
Patrick Kiely
1873–1942
Francis Kielly
1875–
John James Kiely
1877–
Bridget Kieley
1881–
Sylvester Kiely
1884–1970
Mary Alice Kiely
1886–1976
Danial Kielly
1891–
Silvester Kelley
1895–

Sources (5)

  • Frances Kelley in household of Michael Kelley, "Canada Census, 1911"
  • Francis Keilly, "Canada, Ontario Births, 1869-1912"
  • Frank Kielly in household of Micheal Kielly, "Canada Census, 1881"

World Events (7)

1883 · Mining Boom

In 1883, there was a mining boom in Northern Ontario when mineral deposits were found near Sudbury. Thomas Flanagan was the blacksmith for the Canadian Pacific Railway that noticed the deposits in the river.

1886 · First Workmen's Comp Act

In 1886, Ontario passed its first Workmen's Compensation Act. This was in response to the number of railway workers that were being injured.

1906 · Hydro-Electric of Ontario

Ontario Hydro was established in 1906. It is the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Bridie.

English and Scottish: variant of Riley .

Irish: variant of Reilly ; see O'Reilly .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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