Saturday, July 12, 2014

Kelton Family - Green Lawn Cemetery

Green Lawn Cemetery
Section G
Columbus, Ohio


Fernando & Sophia Kelton

Fernando originally was from Vermont. In Columbus, he was a dry goods wholesaler.

The couple were also abolitionists. Their house at 586 East Town Street in Columbus was a stop on the Underground Railroad. The house is open for tours.

http://www.keltonhouse.com/





Oscar Dwight Kelton was 1st Lt. of Company A, 95th OVI. Oscar was killed in the battle of Brices Crossroads in Mississippi.

Grace Bird Kelton

Grace was a nationally known interior designer. She was the last Kelton resident of the Kelton house.