Franklin

KELLEY, Barney F.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 240

Barney F. KELLEY, real estate and bonds, St. Albans [Franklin County, 
Vermont], was born 20 November 1847 in Ireland, son of Barney and Elizabeth 
(LARKIN) KELLEY. Educated in the public schools, and at New Hampton 
Institute, Fairfax [Franklin County, Vermont]. Republican; was appointed 
deputy sheriff of Franklin County 1867; inspector of U. S. customs 1869; 
promoted to deputy collector of customs 1879; elected constable and collector 
of taxes for the town of St. Albans 1886, which position he held until 1890, 
when he was elected sheriff of the county. After retiring from the office of 
sheriff, Mr. KELLEY devoted his time to bond and real estate business, and 
now holds the offices of deputy sheriff, justice of the peace, and notary 
public. A public-spirited gentleman, has always been interested in the 
affairs of his town and city, and has held many local offices. Was connected 
with the fire department many years; was its chief engineer three years, also 
a member of the school board of the old town of St. Albans, and its chairman 
for four years. Member of the Roman Catholic Church, and Knights of 
Columbus. In 1872 Mr. [Barney F.] KELLEY married [Miss?] Nancy M. McSORLEY 
of St. Albans [Franklin County, Vermont].

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