John T. Kelsey
John T. Kelsey, Farmer and Stock-Raiser; P. O. Swander’s Crossing.
Mr. Kelsey was born in Rutland County, Vt., March 16, 1836. He is a son of Curtis and Lucy Kelsey, who came to Shelby County, Ohio, in June, 1846, and located in Turtle Creek Township. At present he is giving his attention to the breeding of fine wool sheep. Oct. 12, 1857, he married Miss Jennie E., daughter of William and Nancy Russell, of Franklin Township, Shelby County. Mr. and Mrs. Kelsey settled on his father’s home farm in Turtle Creek Township, and remained until 1863, when he purchased the farm on which they now reside. In the spring of 1876 he was elected treasurer of Franklin Township, which position he still holds. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Agricultural Society of Shelby County for several years. He has his farm well improved, and under a good state of cultivation.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883