1855-1933

F. D. Kelsey of East Aurora, NY was a drummer boy during the American Civil War. He shot in the very first Grand American in 1900 at Interstate Park in New York City. Kelsey won the first three Vet titles at the Grand American in 1930, 1931 and 1932. He attended many New York State Shoots and Grand Americans. Mr. Kelsey was a jeweler by trade and shot at the Buffalo Trap and Skeet Club just two days before his death.  In 1921 at the age of 66 he captured the Midwinter Handicap Championship at Pinehurst, NC AND the Consolation Handicap. He was the only person to win both events at the same shoot. And 66 years old to boot.  
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