Third Generation


8. Johannes John KELLS was born before 9 July 1769 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY. He died on 13 April 1805 at the age of 35 in Granger (now Taghkanic), Columbia County, NY.13 He was also known as Johannes John Kells Jr..13 He was baptized at the Dutch Reformed Church, Claverack. His sponsors were Johannes Philip and Catarina Bitser, his wife.

According to the Hudson newspaper, John Kells, 35, died in Granger April 13, 1805. (4863) He died Easter Monday, 1805, according to the Churchtown Lutheran churchbook.

Johannes John KELLS and Elizabeth BATZ were married about 1790. Elizabeth BATZ, daughter of Johann William BATZ and Veronica LAESCHER, was born about 1769. She was born on 7 October 1769 in Churchtown, Columbia Co, NY.14 She was also known as Elizabeth Potts or Batz.14 Her name also spelled Bats and Batz.

Johannes John KELLS and Elizabeth BATZ had the following children:

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i.

John J. KELLS.

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ii.

William J. KELLS.

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iii.

Elizabeth Betsy KELLS.

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iv.

Jacob J. KELLS.

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v.

Philip KELLS.

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vi.

Catharina Geddy KELLS.