Alexander Kelly

circa 1750–1838

Alexander Kelly, a Revolutionary War soldier, who was a member of the Territorial Assembly that chartered Blount College, was named in the charter of the proposed institution as one of its first trustees. He was lieutenant colonel of the Knox County Militia, a resident of Blount County, and served in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

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  • Title Alexander Kelly
  • Coverage circa 1750–1838
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  • Keywords Alexander Kelly
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date July 16, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 10, 2018