James C. Kelley
James C. Kelley, one of Lima's most successful and enterprising merchants, came to Allen County in 1897, and opened his grocery store at No. 790 St. John's avenue, Lima, where he is still located and enjoying a prosperous trade. He was born in Highland County, Ohio, in 1863 and is a son of James Kelley, deceased, who was a farmer and in addition to that occupation also worked at coopering. Our subject was born, reared and educated in the country, and engaged in farm work until 1893, when he located in Mowrytown, where for three of four years he conducted a furniture store. Leaving that town, he came to Lima and established his present business. He has secured not only an excellent patronage, but the warm friendship and esteem of those with whom he has been associated, both in business and social circles.
Mr. Kelley was married in 1885 to Frances E. Fenwick, by whom he has three children, namely: Bert L., a student in Lima College; Hattie and Marie. Mr. Kelley is a member and an elder of the Main Street Presbyterian Church. Fraternally he belongs to the Knights of the Maccabees.