John Kelly (1840–1904) was an Irish businessperson, philanthropist, shipowner and coal merchant from Belfast, Ireland.
He is known for being the owner of John Kelly Coal Company.
[4][5] Kelly was 37 years of age when his father died in 1877, and he was destined to expand the coal business and fleet, with many steam coasters.
[8] John Kelly died on 15 September 1904, aged 63.
[9] John's son, Sir Samuel Kelly, would take over the business.