Notes:

Died of TB in sanitarium in St. Louis, MO.

Rosa Schmidt's autograph book:

"Lebanon ILL, Dec 20th.
Dear Friend Rosa,

There are tears for the many and pleasures for the few
But let the world pass on dear there's love for me and you
and happiness be thy lot and peace thy steps attend
accept this tribute of respect from one who is thy true friend.

Thomas Kelly"

"Lebanon Feb 4th.
Dear friend Rosa,
When I am gone don't sit and worrie love but sit and think of me and know that my thoughts are always of you dear till we meet never more to part no more in this world.


From one who is more than a friend
Yours truly Thomas Kelly"

Thomas married SCHMIDT Rosa Mary on 12 Apr 1903 in Lebanon, IL. Rosa (daughter of SCHMIDT Johann Christian and GEINES Christina) was born on 25 Sep 1884 in Lebanon, IL; died in 1980 in Little Rock, Arkensas. [Group Sheet]