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Albert Gallatin KENNON

Albert Gallatin KENNON

Male 1830 - 1902  (71 years)

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  • Name Albert Gallatin KENNON  [1] 
    Birth 20 Dec 1830  Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 11 Jul 1860  Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • 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."
    1860 Census    		 1860 Census
    Albert and Elizabeth (Garrett) Kennon
    Census 2 Aug 1870  Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    • 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.
    1870 Census    		 1870 Census
    Albert and Elizabeth (Garrett) Kennon
    Census 6 Jul 1880  Nodaway Township, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    • 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.
    1880 Census    		 1880 Census
    Albert and Elizabeth (Garrett) Kennon
    Census 1885  Nodaway Township, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • The 1885 Iowa State census at Nodaway Township, Adams, IA shows: Albert G. Kennon, age 54, b. NY; Elixabeth (sic), age 60, b. NY
    Albert and Elizabeth (Garrett) Kennon    		 Albert and Elizabeth (Garrett) Kennon
    Census 1 Jun 1900  Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    • 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.
    1900 Census    		 1900 Census
    Albert and Sarah (McClelland) Kennon
    Land 1869 
    • This 1869 Atlas of Clinton County shows the tannery of A. G. Kennon located on what is now known as "Kennon Creek."
    Atlas of Clinton County    		 Atlas of Clinton County
    Land Abt 1875 
    • 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.
    Nodaway Township, Iowa    		 Nodaway Township, Iowa
    Land 1890 
    • 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.
    Mrs. A. G. Kennon    		 Mrs. A. G. Kennon
    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.
    Obituary 11 Mar 1902  [9] 
    • 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

      Called Home

      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."
    Obituary 12 Mar 1902  Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Albert Gallatin Kennon    		 Albert Gallatin Kennon
    Will 21 Apr 1901  [10] 
    • 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.
    Death 10 Mar 1902  Corning, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 11] 
    Burial Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Person ID I502  MM
    Last Modified 20 Jul 2023 

    Father David KENNON,   b. Abt 1786, MA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1870, Beekmantown, Clinton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 85 years) 
    Mother Francis Hough FILLMORE,   b. 27 Jun 1801, Chazy, Clinton, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Jul 1869 (Age 68 years) 
    Family ID F323  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth GARRETT,   b. 15 Dec 1824, Beekmantown, Clinton, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 May 1887, Nodaway Township, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage 1853  NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Children 
     1. Frederick Albert KENNON,   b. 24 Jul 1857, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Feb 1910, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years)
     2. Clara KENNON,   b. Jul 1859, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Mar 1931, New York, New York, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)
    Family ID F319  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

    Family 2 Sarah Clarinda MCCLELLAND,   b. 19 Sep 1856, Warren Co., IA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Oct 1929, Hazel Crest, Cook, IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage 5 Nov 1888  [1, 13] 
    • Married by W. C. McClelland, Minister and brother of the bride, at the home of the bride's parents. It was the first marriage for Sarah and second for A. G. Kennon.
    Children 
     1. Ruth Fillmore KENNON,   b. 19 Jul 1892, IA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 May 1910, Corning, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 17 years)
     2. Elizabeth F. KENNON,   b. 12 Aug 1894, IA Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Helen Fillmore KENNON,   b. 10 Aug 1896, Quincy Township, Adams, IA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Dec 1962 (Age 66 years)
    Family ID F569  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jul 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 20 Dec 1830 - Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1853 - NY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 11 Jul 1860 - Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 2 Aug 1870 - Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 6 Jul 1880 - Nodaway Township, Adams, IA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1885 - Nodaway Township, Adams, IA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 10 Mar 1902 - Corning, Adams, IA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsObituary - 12 Mar 1902 - Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S859] Obitary Henry Howitt LaRue, 859.

    2. [S5] State of Iowa Death Cert., 5.

    3. [S1860] 1860 United States Federal Census, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D. C., 1860), 1860.

    4. [S1870] 1870 United States Federal Census, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D. C., 1870), 1870.

    5. [S1880] 1880 United States Federal Census, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D. C., 1880), 1880.

    6. [S244] Taylor Co., IA, State Census, (http://www.rootsweb.com/~iataylor/, 1998), 244.

    7. [S1900] 1900 United States Federal Census, (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D. C., 1900), 1900.

    8. [S1] MKM, Trip to New York taken in June of 1982., 1.

    9. [S2] Kennon Bible, (1872), Obituaries pasted in the Kennon bible, no publication or date indicated., 2.

    10. [S9] A. G. Kennon Will, 9.

    11. [S5] State of Iowa Death Cert., Certificate Number 2-02-5, 5.

    12. [S258] Works Project Administration Graves Registration Project, Iowa Cemetery Records, (ancestry.com, Provo, UT), 258.

    13. [S10] Iowa State Record of Marriage, 10.