James O'Kelly (1735 – October 16, 1826) was an American clergyman during the Second Great Awakening and an important figure in the early history of Methodism in America. He was also known for his outspoken views on abolitionism,[1] penning the strong antislavery work, Essay on Negro Slavery.
- ^ James E. Kirby, Russel E. Richey, and Kenneth E. Rowe. The Methodists. Greenwood Press: Westpoint, CT. 1996.