Dennis Kelly (1860-1924) was born in Chester, England, and came to Sanborn, North Dakota, in 1880. He worked for the railroad and helped to build the line from Sanborn to Cooperstown. He worked at various jobs until he received his citizenship papers, then he homesteaded near Litchville on the northwest quarter of Section 18, Spring Creek Township, where he built a home. In 1889 Dennis Kelly and Elizabeth Thomas were married. Elizabeth Thomas (1862-1918) was born on so the Pickhill farm near Wreyham, England. Their children are: Edith - Mrs. Oscar Larson (deceased); Nora - Mrs. J. E. Nelson (deceased); Alice - Mrs. Fred Hemmer; Mary - Mrs. B. F. Boehm; Rose - Mrs. Graham Gower; Robert and Arthur. They farmed during good and bad years. In 1908 they moved into Litchville where they lived until 1912 when they moved back to the homestead. Their two sons, Robert and Arthur took over the farm when the parents retired.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 120