David Greenley McKelvey

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David Greenley McKelvey

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Birthplace: NY
Death: May 02, 1929 (84)
Immediate Family:

Husband of Harriet Maria McKelvey
Father of Daisy Edwards Park
Brother of Frank McKelvey

Occupation: Engraver
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About David Greenley McKelvey

Joined the Union Army at age 16 - was used as a spy - fought as an infantryman at Gettysburg - Civil War veteran - joined Bull Moose party in 1912 - Teddy Roosevelt was his hero.

Belonged to a German singing society - Jungemannichor.

Worked at Tiffanys as an engraver (stags on watches), then conducted murderers by train to Sing Sing Prison.

At age 80, he worked at Mt. Vernon City Hall. His brother, Frank, was Superintendent of Brooklyn Police.

Lived in Philadelphia, PA in 1880.

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David Greenley McKelvey's Timeline

1844
October 15, 1844
NY
1871
January 24, 1871
New York City, New York, New York, United States
1929
May 2, 1929
Age 84