Third Generation


10. Maria KELLS18 was born about 1774 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY. Her sponsors were George Best and wife Maria Mesick. She was baptized January 27, 1774. She joined Claverack Reformed Church June 7, 1794.

She was also known as Mary. She and her husband, John, are mentioned in Philip Kells' will as heirs.

Maria KELLS and John MELIUS were married on 17 June 1792 in Claverack Reformed Church, Claverack, NY.19 John MELIUS was born about 1770 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY.2 Name also spelled Milius.

Maria KELLS and John MELIUS had the following children:

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Elizabeth MELIUS2 was born on 31 December 1793 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY. She was baptized 27 January 1793 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack. Godparents were Johannes Kells and Elizabeth Enderson/Ennis/Everson.