Julia Elizabeth Lowry1

b. 4 November 1839, d. 11 August 1902
FatherJohn Montgomery Lowry2,1,3 b. 20 Aug 1815, d. 14 Jun 1892
MotherElizabeth Graham2,1 b. 4 Oct 1819, d. 27 Feb 1900
Birth4 Nov 1839 Julia Elizabeth Lowry was born on 4 Nov 1839.4 
Marriage14 Feb 1867 She married William Buchanan Kelly, son of James Edmondson Kelly and Margaret Buchanan, on 14 Feb 1867 in near Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia.2,5 
Cens-190021 Jun 1900 At the turn of the century Julia and William were recorded in the Abingdon District of the county. Six of their 7 surviving children lived at home (the census entry indicated 2 children were deceased). Although William described himself as a farmer at least 2 of his children were employed in town. Grace worked as a school teacher and Robert was a bank clerk. The household also included 2 of Julia's brothers: William Lowry, 58, who served as the clerk of the Court of Appeals, and John Lowry, 51, who was the Justice of the Peace. Both men were single.6 
  William and Julia's 3 sons, James, Lowry and Robert, all married, but their 4 daughters chose to remain single and are buried with their parents at Bethel Cemetery. 
Death11 Aug 1902 Julia died on 11 Aug 1902 at age 62.4 
Burial She was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 

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Family

William Buchanan Kelly b. 18 Jan 1838, d. 9 Jul 1919
Children
  • James Montgomery Kelly2,5 ( - before 11 Oct 1962)
  • Elizabeth Lowry Kelly2,6 (Aug 1869 - 1947)
  • Margaret Buchanan Kelly2,6 (May 1871 - 1947)
  • Lowry Graham Kelly2,6 (20 Apr 1873 - 17 Jan 1936)
  • Grace Bailey Kelly2,6 (Jan 1875 - )
  • Julia Isabella Kelly2,6 (24 Dec 1878 - 4 Apr 1901)
  • Robert William Kelly2,6 (Jan 1881 - 1939)
Last Edited21 Aug 2012

Citations

  1. [S1784] Article titled "The Kelly Sisters of Abingdon", "K" Misc. File (folder #54), The Redmond S. and Mary Cole Collection, Family History Library.
  2. [S1198] Virgil Lewis, "Residents of Washington County," in Virginia and Virginians, p. 735.
  3. [S367] John M. Lowry household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th district, p. 800, dwelling 800, family March 2011. Household includes: John M. Lowry, 35, farmer, owns land worth $4500; Elizabeth 31; Julia E. 10; Wm G. 8; Robert S. 5; John G. 1; all b. VA, viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 248. Stone reported to read: Julia E. Kelly, w/o W.B. Kelly, 4 Nov. 1839-11 Aug. 1902.
  5. [S1344] Notification re the estate of Jean Buchanan, dec'd, The Journal Virginian, Oct. 11, 1962.
  6. [S634] William B. Kelly household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Abingdon District, ED 105, sheet 16A (p. 29 stamped), dwelling 282, family 283, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2009, image 61 of 81. Household includes: William B. Kelly, 66, b. Jan. 1838, marr 33 yrs, farmer; Julia E., 60, b. Nov. 1838, marr 33 yrs, mother of 9 children, 7 living; Elizabeth L., dau, 30, b. Aug. 1869; Margaret B., dau, 29, b. May 1871; Lowry G., 27, b. April 1873; Grace B., dau, 25, b. Jan. 1875, school teacher; Julia I., dau, 21, b. Dec. 1878; Robert W., son, 19, b. Jan. 1881, bank clerk; Lowry, Wm G.G., bros-in-law, 58, b. Sept. 1841, clerk Court of Appeals; John G. Lowry, brother-in-law, 51, b. Apr. 1849, Justice of the Peace; all sgl except Wm and Julia; all b. VA/VA/VA.