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'''Sir Samuel Kelly''' (1879 - 1937) was a [[coal merchant]], [[Philanthropy|philanthropist]] and [[businessperson]] from [[Belfast|Belfast, Northern Ireland]]. He is the son of [[John Kelly (coal merchant)|John Kelly]], and grandson of [[Samuel Kelly (coal merchant)|Samuel Kelly]]. He is known for establishing John Kelly Coal Company as a [[Limited liability company|limited]] company in 1911 as [[John Kelly Limited]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Allen Collection{{!}}Kelly Line |url=https://www.benjidog.co.uk/allen/Kelly%20Line.php |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=www.benjidog.co.uk}}</ref> |
'''Sir Samuel Kelly''' (1879 - 1937) was a [[coal merchant]], [[Philanthropy|philanthropist]] and [[businessperson]] from [[Belfast|Belfast, Northern Ireland]]. He is the son of [[John Kelly (coal merchant)|John Kelly]], and grandson of [[Samuel Kelly (coal merchant)|Samuel Kelly]]. He is known for establishing John Kelly Coal Company as a [[Limited liability company|limited]] company in 1911 as [[John Kelly Limited]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Allen Collection{{!}}Kelly Line |url=https://www.benjidog.co.uk/allen/Kelly%20Line.php |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=www.benjidog.co.uk}}</ref> |
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Sir Samuel Kelly (1879 - 1937) was a coal merchant, philanthropist and businessperson from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is the son of John Kelly, and grandson of Samuel Kelly. He is known for establishing John Kelly Coal Company as a limited company in 1911 as John Kelly Limited.[1]
Life and career
Samuel Kelly was born in 1879, on the Castlereagh Road, Belfast east.
In 1904, Samuel Kelly took over John Kelly Coal Company after his father, John Kelly passed away.
In 1922, Samuel Kelly was knighted. He was described as `A leading merchant, a public benefactor, a consistent and generous supporter of charitable objects' His many donations included the building of two churches in Holywood.[2]
Legacy
Sir Samuel Kelly Memorial Nursing Home was created in name of Sir Samuel Kelly, after it was gifted by the Kelly family to The Salvation Army. It is situated in Holywood, County Down.[3]
The Sir Samuel Kelly lifeboat was a part of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. It was in a state of despair, and after being contacted by former and then-current lifeboat crew from Donaghadee to restore it, which they would agree to. It was brought back to Donaghadee Marina Car Park and is now a tourist attraction[4] In 2016, the Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Company was formed, and in 2024, funds were used to grow their expedition and continue to restore the interior of the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat.[5] The DHPC would set up a souvenir shop with Sir Samuel Kelly merchandise.[6]
A commemorative plaque was erected by the Ulster History Circle on the Castlereagh Road on the house where Sir Samuel Kelly was born[7]
References
- ^ "The Allen Collection|Kelly Line". www.benjidog.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "The Dictionary of Ulster Biography". www.newulsterbiography.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Sir Samuel Kelly Home | The Salvation Army". www.salvationarmy.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "The Sir Samuel Kelly Project". www.deeheritage.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat commemorated with exhibition space in Donaghadee | The National Lottery Heritage Fund". www.heritagefund.org.uk. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "support Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Company". www.deeheritage.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Plaques, Open. "Sir Samuel Kelly (1879-1937) historical plaques and markers". openplaques.org. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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