Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1894 — Death of Dr. Ira C. Kelley. [ARTICLE]

Death of Dr. Ira C. Kelley.

Dn I. C. Kelley, our well known retired dentist, died at his home in Rensselaer, last Friday morning, Sept. 21st, aged 69 years, and 11 days. He had been in poor health for several y oars, but immediately preceding his death, had been confined to his bed only four weeks. He was born in Preble Co., Ohio, Sept. 10,1825. He spent his early years near the place of his birth, and there acquired the dental profession, w hich he practiced during hs residence here.

He was an early California pioneer, crossing the plains in 1849. He served his country during the great war, as a member of the Ist California cavalry regiment. He was married at Richmond, Ind. April 10, 1867, to Agnes O. Strain, who, with six of the seven children born to them, still survives him. He became a resident of Rensselaer in 1869, or 25 years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian church during the last five years of his life. His funeral was held Sunday morning, at the residence, and was conducted by Revs. R. D. Utter and E. A. Baech. A very large concourse of friends followed the remains to Weston cemetery; including Prairie Lodge F. & A. M. and Rensselaer Post G. A. R. in bodies, and of both of which he was a member. At the cemetery the services were conducted according to the Masonic ritual.