Kelsey Family

 

The Kelsey family originated in Massachusetts but in later generations lived in upstate New York. This is one of those familes which has ancestors for both Reider and Underwood sides of the family. On the Underwood side the line is not yet confirmed. There are multiple Elisha Kelseys and ther link from Elisha to Elisha is not yet Definitive. Dates and circumstances indicate this is likely correct but some caution is warranted. The Reider side is descended through William's daughter Abigail. The Underwood side is descended through William's son Stephen. 

Underwood Side                                           Reider Side

 

William Kelsey     1600 - 1676                          William Kelsey     1600 - 1676      

 

Stephen Kelsey   1647 - 1710                           Abigail Kelsey  -  Abigail married John Hull. The line goes through Crittenden, Sprague, Adsit & Heath

 

Stephen Kelsey   1677 - 1745

 

Jonathan Kelsey  1702 - 1792

 

Elisha Kelsey       1743 - 1826

 

Elisha Kelsey       1783 - 1851

Eunice Martha Kelsey  -  Eunice Martha Kelsey married George Reed Beaujean.

 

Updated on 01 April 2020

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