From the pages of the Morning Oregonian, published in Portland, Oregonian, on Wednesday, March 14, 1928.
PENUMBRA KELLY, PIONEER, PASSES
Kentucky-Born Clan Chieftain Oregon Immigrant.
ILLNESS EXTENDED ONE
Descendant of Colonial Stock Active in Masonry, Odd Fellow and Affairs of Church.
Penumbra Kelly, 82, a prominent figure in Portland life for more than half a century and chieftain of the Kelly clan, composed of descendants of the pioneer family, died yesterday at the family home, 919 Franklin Street. Mr. Kelly had been in failing health for a number of years and had been virtually an invalid for the last three years. He was known as the only man living who had read The Oregonian from the time of the first issue.
He was born in Somerset County, Kentucky, March 29, 1945, and cross the plains with his parents, Rev. Clinton and Moriah Maldon Crain Kelly in 1848, reaching Oregon City, then the metropolis of the west, in November of that year. The following spring, Rev. Mr. Kelly moved his family to the vicinity of Portland, cutting out a road as he came with the help of his oldest sons, as prior to the time, travel between the two towns had been by boat.
The elder Kelly took up a donation land claim on a tract which now is bounded by Holgate, Division, East Twenty-sixth and East Forty-second streets. The present family home is on part of the original tract.
Clan Holds Annual Meeting.
The Kelly clan, members of which meet once a year, descended from early colonal stock, Mr. Kelly's great-grandfather, Thomas Kelly, having fought in the American Revolution.
Mr. Kelly's career in public office included four terms in the state legislature, three terms as sheriff, and he was United States Marshal under the administrations of President Arthur.
He had been a reader of The Oregonian longer than any living person, and was among its earliest subscribers. Although not quite six years old when the first issue appeared at his father's house, December 4, 1859, he could read a little and pored over the paper with the other members of the family.
Mr. Kelly Active in Lodges.
Mr. Kelly was a charter member of the Washington Masonic lodge of Portland and was the first commander of Washington commandery. He also was a member of Al Kader temple of the Mystic Shrine and of Orient lodge of Odd Fellow. He was a charter member of Mispah Presbyterian church, and at the time of his death was an elder in the church.
Mr. Kelly is survived by three children, They are Mary Agnes and Samuel Ralph Kelly, who reside at the family home in Portland, and Mrs. Nicholas Cogley of Santa Monica, Cal. Mrs Cogley was expected to arrive in Portland today. Two sisters, Mrs. Emily Shaver of Portland and Mrs. Martin Judy of Antioch, Cal., and two grandchildren, Nicolas Penumbra and Maldon Marquam Cogley of Santa Monica, also survive.
Funeral arrangments were pending the arrival of Mrs. Cogley.
PENUMBRA KELLY, PIONEER, PASSES
Kentucky-Born Clan Chieftain Oregon Immigrant.
ILLNESS EXTENDED ONE
Descendant of Colonial Stock Active in Masonry, Odd Fellow and Affairs of Church.
Penumbra Kelly, 82, a prominent figure in Portland life for more than half a century and chieftain of the Kelly clan, composed of descendants of the pioneer family, died yesterday at the family home, 919 Franklin Street. Mr. Kelly had been in failing health for a number of years and had been virtually an invalid for the last three years. He was known as the only man living who had read The Oregonian from the time of the first issue.
He was born in Somerset County, Kentucky, March 29, 1945, and cross the plains with his parents, Rev. Clinton and Moriah Maldon Crain Kelly in 1848, reaching Oregon City, then the metropolis of the west, in November of that year. The following spring, Rev. Mr. Kelly moved his family to the vicinity of Portland, cutting out a road as he came with the help of his oldest sons, as prior to the time, travel between the two towns had been by boat.
The elder Kelly took up a donation land claim on a tract which now is bounded by Holgate, Division, East Twenty-sixth and East Forty-second streets. The present family home is on part of the original tract.
Clan Holds Annual Meeting.
The Kelly clan, members of which meet once a year, descended from early colonal stock, Mr. Kelly's great-grandfather, Thomas Kelly, having fought in the American Revolution.
Mr. Kelly's career in public office included four terms in the state legislature, three terms as sheriff, and he was United States Marshal under the administrations of President Arthur.
He had been a reader of The Oregonian longer than any living person, and was among its earliest subscribers. Although not quite six years old when the first issue appeared at his father's house, December 4, 1859, he could read a little and pored over the paper with the other members of the family.
Mr. Kelly Active in Lodges.
Mr. Kelly was a charter member of the Washington Masonic lodge of Portland and was the first commander of Washington commandery. He also was a member of Al Kader temple of the Mystic Shrine and of Orient lodge of Odd Fellow. He was a charter member of Mispah Presbyterian church, and at the time of his death was an elder in the church.
Mr. Kelly is survived by three children, They are Mary Agnes and Samuel Ralph Kelly, who reside at the family home in Portland, and Mrs. Nicholas Cogley of Santa Monica, Cal. Mrs Cogley was expected to arrive in Portland today. Two sisters, Mrs. Emily Shaver of Portland and Mrs. Martin Judy of Antioch, Cal., and two grandchildren, Nicolas Penumbra and Maldon Marquam Cogley of Santa Monica, also survive.
Funeral arrangments were pending the arrival of Mrs. Cogley.
From the pages of the Morning Oregonian, published in Portland, Oregonian, on Wednesday, March 14, 1928.
PENUMBRA KELLY, PIONEER, PASSES
Kentucky-Born Clan Chieftain Oregon Immigrant.
ILLNESS EXTENDED ONE
Descendant of Colonial Stock Active in Masonry, Odd Fellow and Affairs of Church.
Penumbra Kelly, 82, a prominent figure in Portland life for more than half a century and chieftain of the Kelly clan, composed of descendants of the pioneer family, died yesterday at the family home, 919 Franklin Street. Mr. Kelly had been in failing health for a number of years and had been virtually an invalid for the last three years. He was known as the only man living who had read The Oregonian from the time of the first issue.
He was born in Somerset County, Kentucky, March 29, 1945, and cross the plains with his parents, Rev. Clinton and Moriah Maldon Crain Kelly in 1848, reaching Oregon City, then the metropolis of the west, in November of that year. The following spring, Rev. Mr. Kelly moved his family to the vicinity of Portland, cutting out a road as he came with the help of his oldest sons, as prior to the time, travel between the two towns had been by boat.
The elder Kelly took up a donation land claim on a tract which now is bounded by Holgate, Division, East Twenty-sixth and East Forty-second streets. The present family home is on part of the original tract.
Clan Holds Annual Meeting.
The Kelly clan, members of which meet once a year, descended from early colonal stock, Mr. Kelly's great-grandfather, Thomas Kelly, having fought in the American Revolution.
Mr. Kelly's career in public office included four terms in the state legislature, three terms as sheriff, and he was United States Marshal under the administrations of President Arthur.
He had been a reader of The Oregonian longer than any living person, and was among its earliest subscribers. Although not quite six years old when the first issue appeared at his father's house, December 4, 1859, he could read a little and pored over the paper with the other members of the family.
Mr. Kelly Active in Lodges.
Mr. Kelly was a charter member of the Washington Masonic lodge of Portland and was the first commander of Washington commandery. He also was a member of Al Kader temple of the Mystic Shrine and of Orient lodge of Odd Fellow. He was a charter member of Mispah Presbyterian church, and at the time of his death was an elder in the church.
Mr. Kelly is survived by three children, They are Mary Agnes and Samuel Ralph Kelly, who reside at the family home in Portland, and Mrs. Nicholas Cogley of Santa Monica, Cal. Mrs Cogley was expected to arrive in Portland today. Two sisters, Mrs. Emily Shaver of Portland and Mrs. Martin Judy of Antioch, Cal., and two grandchildren, Nicolas Penumbra and Maldon Marquam Cogley of Santa Monica, also survive.
Funeral arrangments were pending the arrival of Mrs. Cogley.
PENUMBRA KELLY, PIONEER, PASSES
Kentucky-Born Clan Chieftain Oregon Immigrant.
ILLNESS EXTENDED ONE
Descendant of Colonial Stock Active in Masonry, Odd Fellow and Affairs of Church.
Penumbra Kelly, 82, a prominent figure in Portland life for more than half a century and chieftain of the Kelly clan, composed of descendants of the pioneer family, died yesterday at the family home, 919 Franklin Street. Mr. Kelly had been in failing health for a number of years and had been virtually an invalid for the last three years. He was known as the only man living who had read The Oregonian from the time of the first issue.
He was born in Somerset County, Kentucky, March 29, 1945, and cross the plains with his parents, Rev. Clinton and Moriah Maldon Crain Kelly in 1848, reaching Oregon City, then the metropolis of the west, in November of that year. The following spring, Rev. Mr. Kelly moved his family to the vicinity of Portland, cutting out a road as he came with the help of his oldest sons, as prior to the time, travel between the two towns had been by boat.
The elder Kelly took up a donation land claim on a tract which now is bounded by Holgate, Division, East Twenty-sixth and East Forty-second streets. The present family home is on part of the original tract.
Clan Holds Annual Meeting.
The Kelly clan, members of which meet once a year, descended from early colonal stock, Mr. Kelly's great-grandfather, Thomas Kelly, having fought in the American Revolution.
Mr. Kelly's career in public office included four terms in the state legislature, three terms as sheriff, and he was United States Marshal under the administrations of President Arthur.
He had been a reader of The Oregonian longer than any living person, and was among its earliest subscribers. Although not quite six years old when the first issue appeared at his father's house, December 4, 1859, he could read a little and pored over the paper with the other members of the family.
Mr. Kelly Active in Lodges.
Mr. Kelly was a charter member of the Washington Masonic lodge of Portland and was the first commander of Washington commandery. He also was a member of Al Kader temple of the Mystic Shrine and of Orient lodge of Odd Fellow. He was a charter member of Mispah Presbyterian church, and at the time of his death was an elder in the church.
Mr. Kelly is survived by three children, They are Mary Agnes and Samuel Ralph Kelly, who reside at the family home in Portland, and Mrs. Nicholas Cogley of Santa Monica, Cal. Mrs Cogley was expected to arrive in Portland today. Two sisters, Mrs. Emily Shaver of Portland and Mrs. Martin Judy of Antioch, Cal., and two grandchildren, Nicolas Penumbra and Maldon Marquam Cogley of Santa Monica, also survive.
Funeral arrangments were pending the arrival of Mrs. Cogley.
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