James E. Kelly

1855–1933 (age 78)

Sculptor

Biography

James E. Kelly (1855-1933) was a sculptor renowned for his bronze monuments commemorating Civil War figures and other patriotic subjects, capturing the dignity of his sitters with careful realism.

His work earned him commissions across the country, and he was laid to rest at Saint Raymond's Cemetery, leaving a legacy of civic monuments.

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