John Kelly (c. 1793 – 17 September 1854) was a Manx advocate who became High Bailiff of Castletown and a Member of the House of Keys.
[1][2] Born and raised on the Isle of Man, John Kelly pursued a career in the legal profession following his schooling.
He was appointed High Bailiff of Castletown by the Isle of Man's Lieutenant Governor, Cornelius Smelt, on August 17, 1832.
John Kelly died at his home in Castletown, Isle of Man on Saturday September 17, 1854, following a short illness.
[1] Following Kelly's death he was succeeded as High Bailiff of Castletown by Sir James Gell.