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The residence of Col. Robert Mckelvey, an active and efficient partisan officer in the war of the Revolution. He was twice married. His sons by his first wife were, Col. Robert McKelvey, and Sumter Mckelvey, who married Eliza Bass and died childless. The second wife was Susan, daughter of John Cahusac. The children of this marriage were Ransom Davis Mckelvey, who married Miss Kirk. and J. Pringle Mckelvey, who died unmarried.

Col. Robert McKelvey the younger, married Miss Couturier who died leaving two children, Robert and Anna. Col. Mckelvey, Jr., was an acceptable visitor on all occasions when persons met for social enjoyment. His buoyant spirits on such occasions always made him the life of the company.

Upper Beat of St. John's Berkeley By Frederick A. Porcher (41) Fountain Head

The Story of Daniel and Robert McKelvey