KELLEY.--Rev. Marcellus Jones Kelley was born in Kentucky, June 22, 1828; when he was quite small his parents moved to Hardeman county, Tenn., where the subject of this sketch grew up to manhood, professed religion, and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was licensed to preach by Madison Presbytery when about eighteen years of age; he was set apart to the whole work of the ministry before he was twenty-one years old by the same Presbytery that licensed him. He was educated at Bethel college, and studied theology with Dr. Burrow. He was a man of high culture, and an able, efficient, and successful preacher. For the last quarter of a century he has lived in Texas, where his labors have been abundantly blessed. During his entire ministry he as never without a charge. He died at his home near Henderson, Texas, Nov. 12, 1883. All that could be done by the very best physicians and kind neighbors and friends was brought into requisition to prolong his life. His affectionate wife was by his side nearly two weeks to soothe and comfort, but all could not keep him from dying. The Master that he served so long and so faithfully said, "It is enough," and took him to be with himself forever. The large concourse of people that attended his funeral and the tears that fell from so many eyes showed unmistakably the high esteem in which he was held.
             W. G. L. QUAITE.
[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, November 29, 1883, page 2]