William Laban Kelley
- Born: 16 Nov 1839, Sidney ME
- Died: 6 Feb 1917, New Bedford MA
General notes:
Jeweler and watchmaker
Events in his life were:
- He worked in 1855-1863 as a jeweler in New Bedford MA as a journeyman in his master's shop.
- He worked in 1865-1880 as a jeweler in New Bedford MA returning to Ezra Kelley's shop after two years service during the Civil War. After three years, he succeeded to the business.
- He appeared on the census in 1870 in New Bedford MA. Listed as a watch cleaner.
- He appeared on the census in 1880 in New Bedford MA. Listed as a jeweler.

- Example: Tradecard, circa 1880, in Private Collection.
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