Kell family.

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The Kell family lived in Sunny Side, Georgia near Griffin, Georgia. John McIntosh Kell was Captain of the Confederate ship, "Alabama." He was married to Blanche Monroe. They had six children, two sons and four daughters, who lived to adulthood. The Kell family was spread throughout Georgia, and letters were often written to Athens, Valdosta, Tifton, and Jessup. Beginning in 1881, Kell served as Adjutant General of Georgia. He kept this position until his death in 1900. Also beginning in 1881, Kell served as the keeper of public buildings and grounds at the state capitol. This position continued into the mid 1890s. For more information regarding Captain Kell and the "Alabama," see his personality file.

From the description of Papers, 1867-1914. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 33484613

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creatorOf Kell family. Papers, 1867-1914. Atlanta History Center, Kenan Research Center / Cherokee Garden Library
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associatedWith Davis, John Kell. person
associatedWith Kell, Carrie. person
associatedWith Kell, Hendley, 1869- person
associatedWith Kell, John McIntosh, Captain, 1823-1900. person
associatedWith Kell Semmes. person
associatedWith Monroe, Blanche, 1836- person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Atlanta (Ga.)
Sunny Side (Ga.)
Georgia--Sunny Side
Georgia
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Flower gardening
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Active 1867

Active 1914

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