| John Kelly | |
| Predecessor: | Robert Kelly |
| Successor: | James Gell |
| Birth Date: | circa 1793 |
| Birth Place: | Isle of Man |
| Death Place: | Castletown, Isle of Man |
| Nationality: | Manx |
| Profession: | Advocate |
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.[2] As a magistrate Kelly was said to have been judicious, impartial and highly competent.
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.