Background
Kelby, James Edward was born on November 8, 1862 in Isle of Manitoba Son of William and Isabella (Brew) Kelby.
Kelby, James Edward was born on November 8, 1862 in Isle of Manitoba Son of William and Isabella (Brew) Kelby.
Came to the United States at 15. Prepared for college but did not enter.
Admitted Nebraska bar, 1889. Practiced in office of Charles J. Greene, attorney for C.,B.&Q. Railroad Company, Omaha, 1889-1895. Assistant to general solicitor of same company, 1895-1907, general solicitor, 1907-1912 (resigned).
Removed to Los Angeles, California, 1912.
General attorney Salt Lake Route, 1914-1917.
Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner).
Married M. Eugenia De Haven, Council Bluffs, Iowa, January 17, 1894 (deceased).