Other Events and Attributes:

• Land: 13 Apr 1781, Charlemont, Franklin, MA
• Land: 5 Apr 1785

Notes:

Land:
Margaret Kennan (widow) and Andrew Kennan, yeoman, convey, in consideration of 400 Pounds Sterling to George Kennan, Gentleman, 158 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River, Charlemot.

Land:
George Kennan, of Charlemont, Gentleman, in consideration of 100 Pounds Sterling, conveys to Margaret Kennan, of Charlemont, certain lands therein described and the deed recites that "said Margaret takes this for her third in a certain farm formerly owned by James Kennan, "my honored father" and Warren Booth.

Margaret married James MCKENNAN on 31 May 1744 in Holden, Worcester, MA. James (son of James MCKENNAN) was born between 1715 and 1720 in Londonderry, Ulster, IRELAND; died about 1785 in Charlemont, Franklin, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Note: 21 Apr 1775, Charlemont, Franklin, MA
• Military Note: 10 May 1777, Hampshire Co., MA
• Land: 29 Mar 1781

Notes:

Military Note:
McKennan, John, Charlemont. Private, Capt. Sylvanus Rice's co. of militia, which marched April 22, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 6 days; reported enlisted into the army April 27, 1775.
Served as a private in the Revolutionary War, in Lieut. Joseph Warren's company, which marched from Charlemont on April 21, 1775.

Military Note:
Served as a private in the Revolutionary War, in Lieut. Joseph Warren's company, which marched from Charlemont on April 21, 1775. He enlisted again on May 10, 1777, in Capt. Lawrence Kemp's company. The company was detached from Hampshire County militia for service under Col. David Wells in the Northern Department.

Land:
Received a deed from his brother John of a piece of land.

Died:
John is said to have died in the war.

John married Patience GOSS on 25 Apr 1773 in Worthington, Hampshire, MA. Patience (daughter of William GOSS and Lucy HEALD) was born about 1754. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
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Agness married Jonah THAYER on 4 Dec 1774 in MA. Jonah was born on 14 Dec 1751 in Charlemont, Franklin, MA; died on 25 Jul 1820 in Heath, Franklin, MA; was buried in South Cemetery, Heath, Franklin, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
"Genealogy of the Kennan Family" does not trace James.

Died:
James is said to have "disappeared in the Wilderness"

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1790, Charlemont, Hampshire, MA

Notes:

Census:
1790 census shows Hugh Blair in Charlemont, Hampshire, MA:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females: 6
Number of Household Members: 11

Family/Spouse: Hugh BLAIR. Hugh was born about 1750 in Worcester, Worcester, MA; died after 1820 in Jericho, Chittenden, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Land: 13 Apr 1781, Charlemont, Franklin, MA
• Land: 5 Apr 1785
• Census: 1790, Charlemont, Hampshire, MA
• Residence: Abt 1793, Waterbury, Washington, VT

Notes:

Note:
George Kennan lived for many years at Charlemont and appears to have held a commission as lieutenant in the revolutionary war, probably in the state militia. The author of this visited Charlemont on his way to New York in 1894, for the purpose of examining the town records....
An examination of the town records disclosed the fact that George Kennan had been quite an active and prominent man in the town and had held many offices of public trust and in the records he was constatnly referred to as "Lieut. George Kennan."

Land:
Isaac Kennan, Yeoman, in consideration of 50 Pounds Sterling, conveys to George Kennan of Charlemont, gentleman, 50 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River.

Land:
Margaret Kennan (widow) and Andrew Kennan, yeoman, convey, in consideration of 400 Pounds Sterling to George Kennan, Gentleman, 158 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River, Charlemot.

Land:
George Kennan, of Charlemont, Gentleman, in consideration of 100 Pounds Sterling, conveys to Margaret Kennan, of Charlemont, certain lands therein described and the deed recites that "said Margaret takes this for her third in a certain farm formerly owned by James Kennan, "my honored father" and Warren Booth.

Census:
1790 census at Charlemont, Hampshire, MA shows Lt. George Kennan:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 4
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 2
Free White Persons - Females: 3
Number of Household Members: 9

Residence:
George Kennan removed with his family from Charlemont to Waterbury, Vt., and was among the first settlers there. He built a mill there and probably received a commission as Colonel. At any rate, he was known there as Col. George Kennan, and became an active and prominent man in that vicinity and held many offices of trust and responsibility. He was elected to the Vermont Legislature in 1798-1805-1806-1808-1810.

Buried:
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George married Abigail SHERMAN in 1772 in Worcester, Worcester, MA. Abigail (daughter of Thomas SHERMAN and Ann BLODGETT) was born on 11 Jan 1752 in Brimfield, Hampden, MA; died in 1799 in Waterbury, Washington, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Note: 19 Apr 1775
• Land: 12 Apr 1784

Notes:

Note:
He served in the Revolutionary War. He marched from Charlemont in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, and served a few days. He later enlisted again and was a corporal in Captain Nahum Ward's company, Col. David Well's Regiment of Hampshire County.

Land:
He owned a farm of 200 acres on the north side of Deerfield River and ten acres of land near the saw mill on the river. This he sold to Samuel Taylor, April 12, 1784.

Andrew married Peggy SMITH on 22 Jan 1778 in Holden, Worcester, MA. Peggy was born about 1758 in Holden, Worcester, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 6 Dec 1756, Rutland, Worcester, MA
• Military Note: 28 Nov 1776, Dorchester Heights, Boston, Suffolk, MA
• Land: 29 Mar 1781
• Census: 1790, Charlemont, Hampshire, MA
• Census: 1800, Stowe, Chittenden, VT
• Census: 1810, Newfane, Windham, VT
• Note: 1835
• Census: 1840, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Probate: 28 May 1845, Clinton Co., NY

Notes:

Land:
Isaac Kennan, Yeoman, in consideration of 50 Pounds Sterling, conveys to George Kennan of Charlemont, gentleman, 50 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River.

Military Note:
McKennen, Isaac, Charlemont. Private, Capt. Samuel Taylor's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's rett.; pay abstract for travel allowance, etc., from place of discharge home, dated Dorchester Heights, Nov. 28, 1776; said McKennen credited with allowance for 6 days (125 miles) travel.

Land:
Received a deed from his brother John of a piece of land.

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

1790 census at Charlemont, Hampshire, MA shows:
Isaac Kennan
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3 (James, Erastus and David)
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 (Isaac)
Free White Persons - Females: 2 (Ruth and Clarissa)
Number of Household Members: 6

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

1800 census at Stowe, VT shows: Isaac Kennan

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 (Rhuel, Isaac and John are in this age range)
Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 1 (David)
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2 (James and Erastus)
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 (Isaac)

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 (Unknown)
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1 (Unknown)
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over:1 (Ruth)

Clarissa appears to be missing, she does not marry until 1807 so I may have her year of birth wrong.

Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 9

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

If this record is for "our" Isaac it seems to be missing several children and seems to not record the age of Ruth or Isaac correctly.

Free White Male 0 to 9 : 2 (Unknown)
Free White Male 16 to 25: 1 (James or Erastus)
Free White Male 26 to 45: 1 (Isaac?)

Free White Female 10 to 15: 1 (unknown)
Free White Female 26 to 45: 1 (Ruth?)

Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members 6

Note:
New York Pensioners of 1835 County: Clinton Co. Name: Isaac Kennan Rank: Private & sergeant Annual Allowance: 41 66 Sums Received: -Description of service: Massachusetts mil. When placed on the pension roll: October 24, 1832 Commencement of pension: March 4, 1831 Age: 75 Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks.:

Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution(17 Vols.)Volume 10 page 519 Mckennan, Isaac, Charlemont. Private, Capt. Sylvanus Rice's co.of militia, which marched April 22, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 6½ days; reported returned home April 25, 1775; also, Capt. Samuel Taylor's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's regt.; pay abstract for mileage, dated Roxbury,Sept. 17, 1776; mileage (125 miles) allowed said McKennan; also, Capt. Nahum Ward's co., Col. David Wells's (HampshireCo.) regt.; enlisted Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 18, 1777;service, 1 mo., at the time of taking Gen. Burgoyne, including travel (80 miles) home; company marched from Charlemont Sept. 22, 1777.2

Nov 1999 AT Source: NARA Order for Copies of Veteran's Records for Isaac Kennon NARA reported back that they had no Isaac Kennon in their records. Sent a request asking for Isaac McKennan 3 Nov 1999.6 Dec 1999 - NARA reported no military records for Isaac McKennan.Source: Bowman, FQ, 10,000 Vital Records of E. NY, p. 1414847.

Kennan, ____, 10 weeks, child of Isaac, d 2/3/23 inPlattsburgh (7-2/8)

Census:
1840 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: David Kennon; 2 males 5-10; 1 male 15-20; 1 male 50-60; 1 male 80-90; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 20-30. Isaac Kennon, age 84 is included as a Revolutionary War pensioner.

Probate:
On May 28, 1845, David Kennon, a son of Isaac, was assigned as the administrator of his father's estate. Isaac died intestate.

Buried:
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Isaac married Ruth BURNHAM about 1778. Ruth (daughter of David BURNHAM) was christened on 13 Aug 1758 in East Hartford, CT; died on 10 Jul 1824; was buried in East Calais, Washington, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1790, Charlemont, Hampshire, MA

Notes:

Census:
1790 census at Charlemont, Hampshire, MA shows Daniel Kennan:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 4
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females: 2
Number of Household Members: 7
Note: On the same page is a Daniel Cannon with the same number and configuration of household members.

Notes:

Birth:
Margaret is still a bit of a mystery to me. She is not listed in any of the published Kennan genealogies. She is listed as the daugher of James and Margaret McKennon at her birth in Rutland, MA.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Hudson, Summit, OH

Clarissa married Nathan HARVEY on 19 Jul 1807 in Williston, Chittenden, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Burlington, Chittenden, VT

Notes:

DNA:
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Family/Spouse: Sylvia STEARNS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1810, Chazy, Clinton, NY
• Census: 7 Aug 1820, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Note: 11 Oct 1823, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Note: 14 Jan 1826, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 1830, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 1840, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 7 Aug 1850, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 11 Jul 1860, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY

Notes:

Note:
David Kennon was born in Massachusetts about 1786. His father was Isaac Kennon also born in Massachusetts. David's mother may have been Ruth Burnham. By 1830, David Kennon was living in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. He appears to have been married twice. His first wife may have been SophiaTowsley/Tousley. Together they may have had at least 5 children: Elvira, Elizabeth, Sophia, Julia and Caroline. In the 1830 census for Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York, David Kennon is the head of household for a family of 14. By 1830, David Kennon had remarried to Fanny Fillmore. She had two daughters from an earlier marriage and David and Fanny had one son, Albert, about 1830. By 1840, Isaac Kennon, David's father is mentioned in the family as a pensioner for the Revolutionary War. May 26, 1845, David Kennon was appointed administrator of Isaac Kennon's estate by the Clinton County court as Isaac Kennon had died intestate. By 1850, all five of David and Fanny's children are mentioned:Albert, Septa (after Fanny's father), Frances, Sophia and Helen. In 1860, David and Fanny are living by themselves in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. Albert, however, is living next door with his wife Betsey Garrett and their two children, Frederick and Clara. The three daughters are all unmarried at this point and are living with other relatives. David Kennon probably passed away between 1860 and 1870. David Kennon was a tanner and currier by trade.

DNA:
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Note:
"Boston Transcript Query" of January 31, 1934.
Kennon, Kennan, Tousley, Towsley: I am interested to know the parents, line of descent, dates and all available information of the following: David Kennon (or Kennan), who married Sophia Tousley and was living in Plattsburg, New York in 1819. Their children were Elvira; Elizabeth who married George F. Buck; Sophia, who married George Ransom; Julia; and Caroline, born 1819, Plattsburg, New York and married Lorenzo Dow Brady at Cincinatti, Ohio 20 Feb 1845. David Kennon married second Sara or Fannie Fillmore (widow) of Chazee, New York, a niece of former president Fillmore. Sophia Tousley first wife of the above David Kennon. HBP

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

This David Kennon and household does not fit any scenario I can discern. In 1810 David and Sophia are newly wed and have no children, David is about 24 years old and Sophia about 18.

1810 census at Chazy, NY shows David Cannon:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

David is now 34 and Sophia about 28, they have 5 daughters ranging in age from 1 - 8. There are two daughters for whom I have no death dates, if they are already dead then females under 10 fits.

The 1820 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows David Kenan:

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 19 thru 25: 1 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 (David)
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 (unknown)

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3 (Elvira, Elizabeth and Caroline.
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 2 (Fanny and unknown)
Total Free White Persons: 9

Note:
David Kennan is listed as a member of a general committee for the town of Plattsburgh to support the republican candidates at the approaching election.

Note:
David Kennan is listed as having letters being held at the Post Office since January 1.

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

This census appears to now be a blend of Luther and Kennon children.

The 1830 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows David Kennon:

Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 (Albert Luther)
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (Frederick Kennon)
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 (David Kennon)

Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 (Mary E. Luther and unknown)
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 3 (Caroline Kennon and 2 unknowns)
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2 (Elizabeth and Elvira Kennon)
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (Fanny)
Free White Persons - Under 20: 11
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 14
Total - All Persons : 14

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

1840 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows:

Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2 (Albert and Septa)
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 (Frederick)
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 (David)
Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89: 1 (Isaac)
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 (Francis)
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 (Mary E. Luther)
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 ( Either Elvira (although I suspect she is already married) or an error listing Fanny who is now 39)
Total All Persons : 8

Isaac Kennon, age 84 is included as a Revolutionary War pensioner.

Census:
1850 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY lists: David Kennon, tanner, age 62, b. MA; Fanny, 49, b. NY; Albert, 19, b. NY, tanner; Septa, m, 16, b. NY, tanner; Frances, f, 15, b. NY; Sophia, 9, b. NY; Helen, 6, b. NY.

Census:
1860 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: David Kennon, age 74, farmer and currier, b. MA; Frances H., 59, b. NY. They live next to Albert G. and his wife "Betsey" and their two children, Fredrick, 3 and Clara 1.
In 1860 census Fanny has $800. in real estate and $375.00 in personal estate seperate from her husband. It's possible she may have inherited something from her mother.

David married Sophia TOUSLEY about 1810. Sophia was born about 1792; died on 5 Jun 1829; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Francis Hough FILLMORE about 1830. Francis (daughter of Septa FILLMORE and Eunice EDGERTON) was born on 27 Jun 1801 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 9 Jul 1869; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Note: 3 Feb 1816, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY

Notes:

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Note:
Ruel B. Kennon is listed as having letters being held at the Post Office since Dec. 30, 1815.

Family/Spouse: Celinda SCOTT. Celinda was born on 29 Nov 1796; died on 17 Mar 1833 in Cabot, Washington, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Randolph, Cattaraugus, NY

Notes:

Died:
Newspaper account in the New York Evening Post lists the death of Elvira in St. Louis due to "the prevailing epidemic".

Buried:
This cemetery no longer exists, it was on the block bounded by California, Chouteau, Ohio, and Park Streets.
Christ Church Episcopal was established ca. 1834–1840. In 1878 some bodies were moved to Wesleyan and Bellefontaine Cemeteries. A few bodies went to unknown gravesites. Church members and “strangers” were buried in this cemetery; however, no burial records have been located.

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Family/Spouse: George Marsh RANSOM. George (son of Judah Lewis RANSOM and Margaret Bird MARSH) was born on 11 Aug 1813 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; died on 26 Mar 1893 in Wichita, Sedgwick, KS; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick, KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 20 Jun 1860, Aurora, Kane, IL
• Census: 21 Jul 1870, Aurora, Kane, MO

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date calculated from tombstone which gives age as 74 yrs, 4 mo

Census:
1860 census at Aurora, Kane, IL shows Mrs. Buck, 40, widow, b. NY; Mary E., 20, b. NY; Julia S. Rowe, 19, b. NY; Wm H. Rowe, 26, druggist, b. NY; Frances Buck, 11, b. MO.

Census:
1860 census at Aurora, Kane, IL shows B. Buck, 43, b. NY; Mary, 31, b. NY; Julia, 30, b. NY.

Buried:
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Elizabeth married George F. BUCK on 4 Aug 1836 in Burlington, Chittenden, VT. George was born in Nov 1814 in NY; died on 10 Aug 1859 in Kane Co., IL; was buried in Spring Lake Cemetery, Aurora, Kane, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Caroline married Lorenzo Dow BRADY on 20 Feb 1845 in Aurora, Kane, IL. Lorenzo (son of John B. BRADY and Lydia C. KIPP) was born on 19 Jan 1810 in New Castle, Westchester, NY; died on 27 Feb 1892; was buried in Spring Lake Cemetery, Aurora, Kane, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date calculated from gravestone which gives age at death as "aged 11 weeks."

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Notes:

Birth:
Birth date figured from gravestone which indicates Mariah died "aged 2 years."

Buried:
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Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 11 Jul 1860, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Land: 1869
• Census: 2 Aug 1870, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Land: Abt 1875
• Census: 6 Jul 1880, Nodaway Township, Adams, IA
• Census: 1885, Nodaway Township, Adams, IA
• Land: 1890
• Census: 1 Jun 1900, Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA
• Will: 21 Apr 1901
• Obituary: 11 Mar 1902
• Obituary: 12 Mar 1902, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA

Notes:

DNA:
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Note:
US Geological Survey map: Shows a 'Kennon Creek' just north of Plattsburgh, NY. The creek empties into Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain. An old directory from the area shows the land of A.G.Kennon situated on the creek and at another location northwest of the homestead it lists A.G. Kennon Tannery. During a visit to the area, armed with the late 1800's map, we found the creek and photographed a tiny little area of 'rapids' in the woods near where we figured the tannery had been.

Moved to a farm in Nodaway Township, Adams Co., IA in 1869.

Census:
1860 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Albert Kennon, 30, farmer and tanner, b. NY; Betsey, 35, b. NY; Fredrick, 3, b. NY; Clara, 1, b. NY. Albert and Betsey are listed just before Alberts parents, David and Francis."

Land:
This 1869 Atlas of Clinton County shows the tannery of A. G. Kennon located on what is now known as "Kennon Creek."

Census:
1870 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Albert Kennon, 39, farmer, b. NY; Betsey, 45, b. NY; Fred K. (Frederick) 13, b. NY; Clara, 11, b. NY and David, 84, b. NY.

Land:
Albert Kennon was enumerated in New York in 1870 and Iowa in 1880. This 1875 map of Adams County shows him owing land in Nodaway Township about 12 miles southwest of Corning.

Census:
The 1880 census at Nodaway Township, Adams, IA shows: Albert Kennon, 49, b. NY, parents b. MA/NY, occupation farmer; Betsey, 55, b. NY, parents b. NY/VT; Fred, 22, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, occupation farm worker. In addition Albert Stevenson is with the family at this time, he is the son of Albert's sister Sophia, he is listed as age 9, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY.

The census taker for Nodaway township was Albert Kennon.

Census:
The 1885 Iowa State census at Nodaway Township, Adams, IA shows: Albert G. Kennon, age 54, b. NY; Elixabeth (sic), age 60, b. NY

Land:
It appears as if Albert moved closer to town after his marriage to Clarinda as he is shown in Quincy Township on all subsequent census records. The property is on the northern edge of the town of Corning across the road from the cemetery.

Census:
The image of the census page is very light, illegible portions identified by "X" or note.
The 1900 census at Quincy Township, Corning, Adams Co., shows: Albert Kennon, b. Dec 1830, age 69, married 11 years, b. NY, parents b. MA/NY, farmer; Clarinda, b. Sep 1856, age 43, 3 children born/3 living, b. IA, parents b. PA/PA; children b. IA: Ruth, b. XXX 1892, age 7; Elizabeth, b. illegible, age 5; Helen, b. Aug 1896, age 3.

Will:
WILL OF A. G. KENNON

I, A.G. Kennon being of sound mind and memory, recognizing the uncertainty of life do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made.

Item 1. I desire that my executrix hereafter named to pay all my debts and expenses of my funeral from my personal Estate as soon after my decease as same can be conveniently and consistently done.
Item 2. To my wife Clarinda Kennon I will and devise absolutely, my home place in Corning, it being the N 5 acres of the North East Q of the North East Q of Section no. thirty four (34) Tp Seventy Two (72) Range thirty four (34) also the South Half of the South East Q of the South East Quarter of Section no. twenty seven (27) Tp 72 Rg 34 also the West 15 acres of the North East Q of the North East Q of section no. Thiry four (34) Tp no. seventy one (71) Range no. Thirty five (35) also all of my personal property, and notes, credits, stocks and accounts of whatever nature of kind, subject only to the payments of my debts as provided in Item 1 hereof.
Item 3. In also will and devise unto my wife, Clarinda for her life only my farm in Nodaway Tp Adams Co Ia namely the WQ SE and SE NW Q Sec. 28 Tp 71 Rg 35, she to pay any incumbrance on said land.
After the death of my wife Clarinda I will and devise said land last described unto my three children, namely Ruth, Elizabeth and Helen jointly, and in case of the death of either of these without issue then her of their share shall go the the survivor of her or them, but in case either of said daughters are leaving issue then the share of said deceased daughter shall pass on to her or their said issue, but in case of the death of all my said daughters above named before the decease of my wife, then I desire and will that said real Estate last mentioned shall pass one half to my wife, Clarinda absolutely and the other one half thereof I will and devise to my son Fred A. Kennon and my daugher Clara Worley, share and share alike.
The devises and bequests made to my wife Clarinda in this item and in Item 2, is intended to be and is in lieu of dower, or other statutory rights.
Item 4. To my daughter Clara Worley I will and devise the NW Q SW Q Section no. 27 Tp 71 Rg 35.
Item 5. To my son Fred A. Kennon I will and devise the N half SE SE Sect 27 Tp 71 Rg 34.
Item 6. In case of the decease of my wife Clarinda, before my death, then the property devised to her absolutely as above shall pass to my children in the same manner as provided in Item 3 hereof.
Item 7. I hereby name and nominate my wife Clarinda Kennon to be my sole executrix of this my last will and testament and direct that no bonds shall be required of her.
In case of her death, disability or des(illegible) to act I desire that W.C. McClelland shall act as executor, no bonds to be required of him in case of his taking said Executorship.

Dated at Corning Ia December 5, 1900.


Codicil

I A. G. Kennon being still of sound mind and memory desiring to make a change in my will of date Dec. 5, 1900, hereto attached do make this a codicil to said will and direct that said will be changes as indicated in Item 1 of this codicil.

Item 1. It is my will and desire and I do hereby direct that my wife Clarinda Kennon shall have the use, rents and profits of the NW SW Q Section 27 Tp 71 Rg 35. the land devised to my daugher Clara Worley by Item 4 of my will and shall also have the use rents and profits of the N half SE SE Sec 27 Tp 72 Rg 34, the land devised to my son Fred A. Kennon by Item 5 of my said will up to March 1, 1909.

Dated at Corning Ia April 21, 1901.

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Obituary of Albert G. Kennon

For quite a number of months it has been the fortune of A.G. Kennon, whose home was just north of Corning to be a sufferer from nervous prostration and other diseases. He has required the constant attention of strong men, both day and night for many weeks. At the hour of 3 o'clock a.m. on Monday, March 10th, 1802 (sic), the angel called Death, came to his relief and his spirit passed to the Grand Master above. Mr. Kennon lived for many years in the township of Nodaway ere removing to his late home. From the rough ashler in the quarries, he became as a finished corner stone of the building.


Obituary of Albert G. Kennon

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Death of an Aged and Highly Respected Citizen Last Monday

For some weeks the death of A.G. Kennon has been daily expected. For several years he has been failing in health and about three months ago he was taken much worse and never regained his strength. He said in the fall: "I do not expect to live through the winter." His friends thought his pluck and energy would pull him through, but he contended it would not. The disease that caused his death was the result of la grippe, contracted several years ago, and for the past few months suffered a great deal of pain and he welcomed the peaceful end of a long and useful career which came last Monday morning at the advanced age of 71 years, 2 months and 21 days.
The subject of this sketch was born in Plattsburg, N.Y., Dec. 20, 1830. In 1853 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Garrett who died May 14, 1887. They moved to Iowa in 1869 and located on a farm near Nodaway. To this union was born two children. F.A. Kennon of this city and Mrs. Clara Worley of Albany N.Y. On Nov. 5, 1888, Mr. Kennon married Miss Sarah C. McClelland and in 1890 they moved to Corning where he has since resided. To this union was born three children Ruth, Elizabeth and Helen.
He has been a shrewd and successful farmer, a thorough-going wide-awake citizen, with strong convictions and unquestionable courage. For a number of years he was treasurer of the Adams County Mutual Insurance association. Politically he was a strong advocate of democratic principles.
In his youth he became a member of the Presbyterian church. On coming to Iowa he became an attendant and supporter though not a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian congregation located near Nodaway. Mr. Kennon was a member in good standing of the Masonic order and the local lodge attended the funeral in a body and participated in the funeral exercises. The services were held at his late home in Corning at 10:30 this morning. Rev. M.V. Higbee preaching the sermon from the text chosen by Mr. Kennon himself, I Corinthians xv:22, "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."

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Albert married Elizabeth GARRETT in 1853 in NY. Elizabeth (daughter of Rowland S. GARRETT and Chloe MASON) was born on 15 Dec 1824 in Beekmantown, Clinton, NY; died on 14 May 1887 in Nodaway Township, Adams, IA; was buried on 16 May 1887 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Sarah Clarinda MCCLELLAND on 5 Nov 1888. Sarah (daughter of Paul Dowlin MCCLELLAND and Elisabeth G. GUTHRIE) was born on 19 Sep 1856 in Warren Co., IA; died on 16 Oct 1929 in Hazel Crest, Cook, IL; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Tanner

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Frances Kennon was born between 1835 and 1840 in New York, the daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. She was probably included in the 1840 census enumeration of David Kennon's household and was listed as well in the 1850 census. In 1860, she and her sister Helen were enumerated at their aunt and uncle's (George & Laura (Fillmore) Bristol) in Wheatland, Monroe, New York. Why they were there is unclear. Their other sister,Sophia, was also found living away from their parents' home in Plattsburgh and was living with their mother's half-sister Mary (Luther) North and her husband Alexander in Chazy, Clinton, NewYork. All three girls were single. One might guess that finances at home weren't too great and it eased the burden some to have children living with relatives.Frances is said to have married Charles Bristol. As it turned out, there was a Charles E. Bristol in the George and Laura Bristol household in 1860, the same time that Frances and her sister were with the family. I don't know if the cousins married one another as there is no evidence yet to support this, but it's an interesting coincidence for the moment. (25 May 2000 AT).

Francis married Charles E BRISTOL about 1861. Charles (son of George BRISTOL and Laura Ann FILLMORE) was born on 27 Apr 1840 in NY; died on 21 Feb 1924 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 9 Jun 1880, Chicago, Cook, IL

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Sophia Kennon was born about 1841 in Chazy, Clinton, New York. She was the daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. By the age of 18 or 19, in 1860, Sophia was found living in the household of her step-sister, Mary E. Luther and her husband Alexander North in Chazy, Clinton, New York. Sophia married John Stevenson (1840-1890), also from Chazy, Clinton, New York, about 1861 or 1862. They were found living in John Stevenson's brother's home in New York City in the 1870 census. Sophia and John had at least five children: Grace Isabel, John Lennox, Albert North, Sophia Mary (known as Sophie), and Pierre R. (also seen as Pierce). Grace and John died as infants before 1870. The remaining three were born in New York between 1870 and 1880. Her daughter Sophie was born in Chazy, New York, in August 1872. In 1880, Sophia (without husband John) is found with her children, Albert, Sophia and Pierre in Chicago, Cook, Illinois at 94 Walnut Street. That was most likely just a short trip and not a relocation. Sophie may have had her sister Helen living in Chicago (John F. Russell and daughter Natalie - this relationship is not yet proved). Sophie's brother, Albert, and his family were also by then living in Iowa. Sophie's son, Albert Stevenson, was enumerated for a second time in 1880 with his uncle's family in Iowa. Sophia died young at 48 on Oct 13, 1889. She was then back in New York City at her home, No. 21 East 114th St. She was buried at the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy, Clinton, New York._____Dates for Sophie vary leading one to believe that she may have shaved off a few years here and there during her life during various censuses. However, given that she was listed as nine years old in the 1850 census (assuming her parents gave the information and also assuming they wouldn't have reason to fudge her age) and that her grave stone which cites that she died on Oct 13, 1889 at the age of 48, these would point to her birth being about 1841. Sources on the internet also cite Sophia Kennon and John Stevenson's marriage date as 1852. Even in the mid-1800's, it seems unlikely that a girl and boy would have been married off at 11 and 12. In death, there is some lasting confusion as to who Sophia really was. In the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy, Clinton, New York, Sophia is noted on the south side of the Alexander North monument as Sophia A. Stevenson Died Oct 13, 1889 Ae. 48 yrs. Immediately following is, Sophia A. Luther, wife of John Stevenson. Luther was the maiden name of Sophia Kennon's half-sister Mary E. Luther who married Alexander North (the one that the monument is named after). One can imagine that Mary or Alexander North went to the gravestone cutter and said that they wanted to have Mary's sister's information engraved as well. The engravers may have assumed by hearing 'sister' that the last name was Luther when it was instead Kennon. There is enough evidence to support that Sophia and John Stevenson's children knew their mother's maiden name as Kennon. Sophie Mary (Stevenson) Stetson used the name Sophia Kennon in her DAR application 104625, 'I was born in the village of Chazy, County of Clinton, State of New York and am the daughter of John Stevenson of New York born 1840, died 1890 and his wife Sophia Kennon of Chazy, N.Y. born 1843, died 1889, married 1861. 'Albert Stevenson wrote in affidavits for his sister regarding their childhood and who their parents were. (23 Feb 2000 AT)Sophia married John Stevenson (1840-1890), also from Chazy, Clinton, New York, about 1861 or 1862. They were found living in John Stevenson's brother's home in New York City in the 1870 census. Sophia and John had at least five children: Grace Isabel, John Lennox, Albert North, Sophia Mary (known as Sophie), and Pierre R. (also seen as Pierce). Grace and John died as infants before 1870. The remaining three were born in New York between 1870 and 1880. Her daughter Sophie was born in Chazy, New York, in August 1872. In 1880, Sophia (without husband John) is found with her children, Albert, Sophia and Pierre in Chicago, Cook, and Illinois at 94 Walnut Street. That was most likely just a short trip and not a relocation. Sophie may have had her sister Helen living in Chicago (John F. Russell and daughter Natalie - this relationship is not yet proved). Sophie's brother, Albert, and his family were also by then living in Iowa. Sophie's son, Albert Stevenson, was enumerated for a second time in 1880 with his uncle's family in Iowa.

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1880 census at Chicago, Cook, IL shows: Sophia Stephenson (sic), 36, married, b. NY, parents b. CT/NY; children b. NY, parents b. NY/NY: Albert, 10; Sophia, 8; Pierre, 2.

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Sophia married John STEVENSON on 23 Mar 1862 in Kane Co., IL. John (son of Dr. Dr. Miles STEVENSON and Theodosia GOLDSMITH) was born on 24 Jul 1840 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 9 Jan 1890; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 9 Jun 1900, 169 E. 63rd St., Manhattan, New York, NY

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Helen M. Kennon was born about 1844 in New York the youngest daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York and was enumerated with the family in the 1850 census there. In 1860, she and her elder sister Frances were in Wheatland, Monroe, New York in the household of their mother's sister Laura (Fillmore) and her husband George T. Bristol. Chances are, but not yet entirely proven, Helen married John F. Russell, also of New York. They moved to Chicago, Illinois where by 1880, they had one daughter, Natalie who was three years old and born in Illinois. There may have been another daughter, Helen or her full name included both Helen and Natalie. The reason for thinking that Helen Russell is Helen Kennon, was that in the 1900 census of Manhattan, New York, Helen Russell is enumerated as head of household and in the household is Pierre Stevenson noted as her nephew. Helen Kennon's sister Sophia married John Stevenson and their youngest child was Pierre. As Sophia and John Stevenson died in 1889 and 1890 respectively when Pierre was about 12 years old, it would make sense that he was sent to live with relatives.

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1900 census in the borough of Manhattan shows Helen Russell, widow, b. Nov 1844, 55, 1 child born, 1 living, b. NY, parents b. CT/CT; Helen, daughter, b. Dec 1876, Chicago, 23; Nathaniel Gilbert, brother-in-law, b. Sep 1836, 63, widower, b. NY, parents b. CY/CT, auditor; Pierre Stevenson, nephew b. Aug. 1878, 21, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, salesman; Susan Connelly, servant, b. Dec 1869, 30, b. IRELAND, parents b. IRELAND.

Helen married John F. RUSSELL on 20 Jan 1862 in Kane Co., IL. John was born about 1838 in NY; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]