Fifth Generation

133. Job KELLS was born about 1837 in NY. He died on 8 February 1909 at the age of 72 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY. He enlisted in Co. G, 128th Regiment, NY Volunteer Infantry on 30 Jul 1862 and served until discharged in Savannah, GA, 20 Jul 1865. The regiment was assigned to the 1st Brigade, Sherman's Division, 19th Corps, and participated in engagements at Gainesville, MS, Pontchatoula, LA, Siege of Port Hudson, Red River Campaign including the Cane River Crossing, Alexandria, Mansura, Halltown, Opequon, Fishers Hill, Sheridans Ride, Campaign of the Carolinas including Johnston's surrender. Job was wounded by a gunshot in the left leg at Port Hudson, LA, 27 May 1863 and was in the Church hospital, New Orleans, for 3 months. Job was born in Claverack, 5'9" tall, light complexion, grey eyes, sandy hair, and by occupation at blacksmith. At his death he was residing at 1001 Cumberland Avenue, Syracuse, NY.

Job KELLS and Emma S. CONKLIN were married on 25 October 1872. Emma S. CONKLIN, daughter of Josiah CONKLIN and Abigail ALEXANDER, was born on 26 June 1851 in NY. She died in 1929 at the age of 78 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY.

Job KELLS and Emma S. CONKLIN had the following children: