Home / Scientists and Inventors / William Kelly William Kelly 1811 – 1888 Scientists and Inventors Scientists and Inventors Biography William Kelly (1811–1888) was an American inventor, metallurgist and businessman. Born August 21, 1811 in Pittsburgh. Died February 11, 1888 in Louisville. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More scientists and inventors → Enrico Forlanini 1848 – 1930 monumental cemetery of Milan, Milan, Italy Business Magnates Isaac Babbitt 1799 – 1862 Business Magnates Friedrich Zander 1887 – 1933 Kislovodsk, Resort Town of Kislovodsk, Russia Scientists and Inventors Liviu Librescu 1930 – 2007 Ra'anana Educators