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- [S42] Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of The Juniata Valley..., (J. M. Runk & Co., Chambersburg, PA, 1897), 1136.
DAVID C. KELL, J. P., Ickesburg, Perry County, Pa., was born January 26, 1867, in Saville Township, Perry County, son of Henry and Julia (Rice) Kell. His great-grandfather, Philip Kell, came to this country from Germany, and settled in York county. Pa., where he passed the rest of his life. His son, Henry Kell, who was a farmer, removed from York to Perry County, and resided there permanently. He died at the age of eighty-two; his Avife, Esther Kell, survived him for many years, and died aged ninety-three. Their children were: Fanny, deceased; Mary (Mrs. Hartman), of Saville Township; Sarah, deceased; Catherine; John; Jacob; Andreav; Jesse; Peter; Henry; and William. Henry Kell, Jr., was born September 17, 1822, in Saville Township, where he always resided. After his marriage, he bought the homestead on which he was born, but later sold the old mansion and part of the land. On the part which he retained, he erected a new dwelling and other building's. Henry Kell was a strong Republican. He was of a kind and amiable disposition, and had many friends. As a faithful member of the Reformed church, he took an active part in church work. He died in 1889. Mrs. Kell still resides on the farm.
Their only child, David C. Kell, was educated in the common schools and at the academy of Bloomfield, Pa. His youth was passed on the farm, where during his vacations he assisted his father, sharing in the labors of the field and cheerfully rendering all the services within the powers of a boy. After his marriage, in 1887, he moved with his young wife into a property which his father purchased in Ickesburg, and in which he opened a store for the sale of confectionery, cigars and tobacco. In 1891, he sold out this business, and assumed the duties of postmaster, to which position he was appointed by President Harrison. He resigned the ofiice during President Cleveland's administration, and was elected justice of the peace in the spring of 1895, for a term of five years. To the duties of this office he is still guiding his undivided attention, serving faithfully and efficiently. He is a Republican, and labors conscientiously for the success of that party.
David C. Kell was married, June 2, 1887, to Annie L., daughter of Solomon E. and Catherine (Barnes) Bower. They have had two children: one, Arthur L., is deceased; the living child is Harry A. Mr. Kell is a member of the Reformed church, and is active in its work. He is now serving the congregation as deacon for the second term, and is in his fourth year as superintendent of the Sunday-school.
- [S112] Census, 1900.
Name: David C Kell
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: ED 161 Saville township, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: Jan 1867
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Race or Color (Standardized): White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 15
Estimated Marriage Year: 1885
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Page: 3
Sheet Letter: A
Family Number: 62
Reference Number: 42
Film Number: 1241451
Digital Folder Number: 004115177
Image Number: 00193
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head David C Kell M 33 Pennsylvania
Wife Annie L Kell F 32 Pennsylvania
Son Harry A Kell M 14 Pennsylvania
Son Frank E Kell M 2 Pennsylvania
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 88644606).
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