Son of John G. & Esther (Frye) Colvin Kellar. Husband of 1) Harriet C. Humason, m. Apr 5, 1870, Peoria County, & 2) Clara D. Civil War veteran, Company A, 11th ILL Cavalry.
The following biography appeared in the Portrait & Biographical Album of Peoria, Illinois, published in 1890, on pages 894 - 897;
"JAMES G. KELLAR. No lad of active mind could grow to maturity upon a farm without becoming acquainted with more than the rudiments of agriculture, and if his tastes led him to the same line of work, he would push his investigations sufficiently to be able to begin his career with a considerable degree of accurate and practical knowledge. Such is the case with the subject of this sketch, who owns and operates land on sections 16 and 21, Richwood Township, which has been his home, except during a brief period, since his birth. It comprises one hundred and eighty-five acres, on which he has erected good buildings, and where he is pursuing a successful career as a farmer and dairyman.
John Kellar, the father of our subject, was born in Maryland, and married Esther Calvin Frye, a native of Washington County, Pa. Immediately after their marriage they settled in Peoria County, Ill., their location being now occupied by their only son. Here they spent the remaining years of their lives, the husband dying in 1849 and the widow surviving until 1881. They were the parents of four children, our subject being the third and born April 27, 1844.
Young Kellar received a good education in the public schools, and amid the peaceful surroundings of rural life grew to manhood. He has always been engaged in the pursuit he now follows and lived upon the same farm, except when fighting for his country on Southern battlefields and partaking of the other duties that devolved upon a soldier. He enlisted in February, 1865, was enrolled in Company A, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, and served about eight months, when his strong right arm was no longer needed and he was honorably discharged.
Mr. Kellar chose for his companion in life Miss Harriet C. Humason, with whom he was united in marriage in Peoria City, April 5, 1870. She is a daughter of the late Henry S. and Abigail (Dewey) Humason, who were old settlers in this county and died here at a goodly age. She was born in this county, September 11, 1846, received excellent home training from worthy parents, and a good education in the public schools. She has borne her husband four children --- John G., Norman H., Abigail and Charles. The last named died in infancy. John G. is a graduate of the Peoria High School, having been valedictorian of his class, and is now continuing his studies at Dartmouth College, which he entered in the fall of 1889.
Mr. Kellar has never sought office but takes a deep interest in the outcome of political affairs, stanchly supporting the Republican party, whose principles he thinks best suited to the needs of the nation. He manifests an abundance of public spirit, is well informed on all topics of interest, and displays great energy in the prosecution of any matter to which he puts his hand. He and his estimable wife belong to the Baptist Church, in whose various good works they are ever ready to bear a hand, and both take a deep interest in educational matters."
by Baxter B. Fite III
The following biography appeared in the Portrait & Biographical Album of Peoria, Illinois, published in 1890, on pages 894 - 897;
"JAMES G. KELLAR. No lad of active mind could grow to maturity upon a farm without becoming acquainted with more than the rudiments of agriculture, and if his tastes led him to the same line of work, he would push his investigations sufficiently to be able to begin his career with a considerable degree of accurate and practical knowledge. Such is the case with the subject of this sketch, who owns and operates land on sections 16 and 21, Richwood Township, which has been his home, except during a brief period, since his birth. It comprises one hundred and eighty-five acres, on which he has erected good buildings, and where he is pursuing a successful career as a farmer and dairyman.
John Kellar, the father of our subject, was born in Maryland, and married Esther Calvin Frye, a native of Washington County, Pa. Immediately after their marriage they settled in Peoria County, Ill., their location being now occupied by their only son. Here they spent the remaining years of their lives, the husband dying in 1849 and the widow surviving until 1881. They were the parents of four children, our subject being the third and born April 27, 1844.
Young Kellar received a good education in the public schools, and amid the peaceful surroundings of rural life grew to manhood. He has always been engaged in the pursuit he now follows and lived upon the same farm, except when fighting for his country on Southern battlefields and partaking of the other duties that devolved upon a soldier. He enlisted in February, 1865, was enrolled in Company A, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, and served about eight months, when his strong right arm was no longer needed and he was honorably discharged.
Mr. Kellar chose for his companion in life Miss Harriet C. Humason, with whom he was united in marriage in Peoria City, April 5, 1870. She is a daughter of the late Henry S. and Abigail (Dewey) Humason, who were old settlers in this county and died here at a goodly age. She was born in this county, September 11, 1846, received excellent home training from worthy parents, and a good education in the public schools. She has borne her husband four children --- John G., Norman H., Abigail and Charles. The last named died in infancy. John G. is a graduate of the Peoria High School, having been valedictorian of his class, and is now continuing his studies at Dartmouth College, which he entered in the fall of 1889.
Mr. Kellar has never sought office but takes a deep interest in the outcome of political affairs, stanchly supporting the Republican party, whose principles he thinks best suited to the needs of the nation. He manifests an abundance of public spirit, is well informed on all topics of interest, and displays great energy in the prosecution of any matter to which he puts his hand. He and his estimable wife belong to the Baptist Church, in whose various good works they are ever ready to bear a hand, and both take a deep interest in educational matters."
by Baxter B. Fite III
Son of John G. & Esther (Frye) Colvin Kellar. Husband of 1) Harriet C. Humason, m. Apr 5, 1870, Peoria County, & 2) Clara D. Civil War veteran, Company A, 11th ILL Cavalry.
The following biography appeared in the Portrait & Biographical Album of Peoria, Illinois, published in 1890, on pages 894 - 897;
"JAMES G. KELLAR. No lad of active mind could grow to maturity upon a farm without becoming acquainted with more than the rudiments of agriculture, and if his tastes led him to the same line of work, he would push his investigations sufficiently to be able to begin his career with a considerable degree of accurate and practical knowledge. Such is the case with the subject of this sketch, who owns and operates land on sections 16 and 21, Richwood Township, which has been his home, except during a brief period, since his birth. It comprises one hundred and eighty-five acres, on which he has erected good buildings, and where he is pursuing a successful career as a farmer and dairyman.
John Kellar, the father of our subject, was born in Maryland, and married Esther Calvin Frye, a native of Washington County, Pa. Immediately after their marriage they settled in Peoria County, Ill., their location being now occupied by their only son. Here they spent the remaining years of their lives, the husband dying in 1849 and the widow surviving until 1881. They were the parents of four children, our subject being the third and born April 27, 1844.
Young Kellar received a good education in the public schools, and amid the peaceful surroundings of rural life grew to manhood. He has always been engaged in the pursuit he now follows and lived upon the same farm, except when fighting for his country on Southern battlefields and partaking of the other duties that devolved upon a soldier. He enlisted in February, 1865, was enrolled in Company A, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, and served about eight months, when his strong right arm was no longer needed and he was honorably discharged.
Mr. Kellar chose for his companion in life Miss Harriet C. Humason, with whom he was united in marriage in Peoria City, April 5, 1870. She is a daughter of the late Henry S. and Abigail (Dewey) Humason, who were old settlers in this county and died here at a goodly age. She was born in this county, September 11, 1846, received excellent home training from worthy parents, and a good education in the public schools. She has borne her husband four children --- John G., Norman H., Abigail and Charles. The last named died in infancy. John G. is a graduate of the Peoria High School, having been valedictorian of his class, and is now continuing his studies at Dartmouth College, which he entered in the fall of 1889.
Mr. Kellar has never sought office but takes a deep interest in the outcome of political affairs, stanchly supporting the Republican party, whose principles he thinks best suited to the needs of the nation. He manifests an abundance of public spirit, is well informed on all topics of interest, and displays great energy in the prosecution of any matter to which he puts his hand. He and his estimable wife belong to the Baptist Church, in whose various good works they are ever ready to bear a hand, and both take a deep interest in educational matters."
by Baxter B. Fite III
The following biography appeared in the Portrait & Biographical Album of Peoria, Illinois, published in 1890, on pages 894 - 897;
"JAMES G. KELLAR. No lad of active mind could grow to maturity upon a farm without becoming acquainted with more than the rudiments of agriculture, and if his tastes led him to the same line of work, he would push his investigations sufficiently to be able to begin his career with a considerable degree of accurate and practical knowledge. Such is the case with the subject of this sketch, who owns and operates land on sections 16 and 21, Richwood Township, which has been his home, except during a brief period, since his birth. It comprises one hundred and eighty-five acres, on which he has erected good buildings, and where he is pursuing a successful career as a farmer and dairyman.
John Kellar, the father of our subject, was born in Maryland, and married Esther Calvin Frye, a native of Washington County, Pa. Immediately after their marriage they settled in Peoria County, Ill., their location being now occupied by their only son. Here they spent the remaining years of their lives, the husband dying in 1849 and the widow surviving until 1881. They were the parents of four children, our subject being the third and born April 27, 1844.
Young Kellar received a good education in the public schools, and amid the peaceful surroundings of rural life grew to manhood. He has always been engaged in the pursuit he now follows and lived upon the same farm, except when fighting for his country on Southern battlefields and partaking of the other duties that devolved upon a soldier. He enlisted in February, 1865, was enrolled in Company A, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, and served about eight months, when his strong right arm was no longer needed and he was honorably discharged.
Mr. Kellar chose for his companion in life Miss Harriet C. Humason, with whom he was united in marriage in Peoria City, April 5, 1870. She is a daughter of the late Henry S. and Abigail (Dewey) Humason, who were old settlers in this county and died here at a goodly age. She was born in this county, September 11, 1846, received excellent home training from worthy parents, and a good education in the public schools. She has borne her husband four children --- John G., Norman H., Abigail and Charles. The last named died in infancy. John G. is a graduate of the Peoria High School, having been valedictorian of his class, and is now continuing his studies at Dartmouth College, which he entered in the fall of 1889.
Mr. Kellar has never sought office but takes a deep interest in the outcome of political affairs, stanchly supporting the Republican party, whose principles he thinks best suited to the needs of the nation. He manifests an abundance of public spirit, is well informed on all topics of interest, and displays great energy in the prosecution of any matter to which he puts his hand. He and his estimable wife belong to the Baptist Church, in whose various good works they are ever ready to bear a hand, and both take a deep interest in educational matters."
by Baxter B. Fite III
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