James Edward Kelly: A Sculptor of American History James Edward Kelly, born in New York City in 1855, was more than just a sculptor and illustrator; he was a devoted chronicler of the American experience, particularly the tumultuous era of the Civil War. Growing up amidst the echoes of that conflict – he was only six years old when it began – instilled in him a lifelong fascination with its pivotal figures and events. This early immer…