Frederic Festus Kelly

Frederic Festus Kelly (died 3 June 1883) Frederic Kelly is listed in Men of the Time, fifth through eighth (1872) editions, but not the ninth (1875) and subsequent editions. However, in the Journal of the Galway Archeological and Historical Society, E. Festus Kelly traces the family back to the original Ó Ceallaigh (O'Kelly).

He was the son of Festus Kelly (c. 1759 – 7 October 1831

He resided at Chessington Lodge and at 32, Bedford Square, London; at his death his residence was given as Oakhurst, Castlebar Hill, Ealing. He married Harriet, daughter of John Richards of Maida Vale. His elder son was the Rev. Frederic Festus Kelly, vicar of Camberwell, Surrey (1838–1918), whose children (his grandchildren) included the painter Sir Gerald Festus Kelly and Rose Edith Kelly, who married Aleister Crowley. His second son was the barrister and politician John Richards Kelly, who inherited his share and interests in the copyright of the Post Office Directory. his second daughter Fanny married Frederick William Headland on 10 August 1865. There was also a daughter named Rosa.