Genealogy Of James W Kenyon

Monday, December 14, 2020

"American Kenyons" Identification System

Simplified Kenyon Genealogy Summary
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American Kenyons Numbering System Circa 1935
The James W Kenyon 1910–2000 Lineage Is Indicated In Red

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

1 James Kenyon, b England 1633; d -; m at Oldham Parish Church, Lancashire, England, 2 May 1654, Ester, dau John Smith, b 1633; d-.

Children:
1 John Kenyon, b 26 Apr. 1655; baptized 6 May 1655; d 1732; m Anna, dau Thomas Mumford, d before 1712.
2 James Kenyon, b 4 July 1657; baptized 12 July 1657; d 1724; m Ruth Wells.
a Mary Kenyon, b-; baptized 20 May 1760; d-. In the burial register of the Oldham Parish Church it shows that on 19 Nov. 1665 a child of James Kenyon was buried. No means of identifying.

A deed in Vol. Ill, p. 169, Land Evidence, South Kingstown, R. I., from John Kenyon (1) to his son, John Kenyon (11), refers to both Peleg Mumford and Thomas Mumford as brothers-in- law of John Kenyon (1) and states that John Kenyon was given this land by Thomas Mumford. Thomas Mumford, Sr., died intestate in 1692 and his son, Thomas, distributed his estate, which was in the Pettaquamscott purchase. Thomas Mumford Family Tree

As no other record than this deed exists relative to the part acquired by John Kenyon, and as Austen made up his list of Mumford children from those mentioned in the distribution of the estate of the first Thomas, it is obvious that the name of John’s wife was not included in the Genealogical Dictionary because of do execution of deed that in this case would have preserved the name of this Mumford daughter, which was recorded as Anna in the Oldham Parish Church. Having acquired land from the Mumford administration and being a brother-in-law to both Mumford brothers is conclusive that John Kenyon married their sister. It would have been possible for both the Mumford brothers to marry sisters of John Kenyon and thus become his brothers-in-law, but this situation would not have left John Kenyon (1) eligible to share in the Mumford estate. It is still possible that a sister of John Kenyon married a Mumford, but since there is no record to that effect and no record at all that John Kenyon had two sisters, it is unlikely and altogether improbable that he became a brother-in-law to both Mumfords except by a marriage to their sister.

The records from the Oldham Parish Church citing births, baptisms, and deaths as given herein were copied by Mr. Thomas Stubbs, Clerk of Oldham Parish Church, during his searches for HNK at different periods between 1922 and 1930. (See pp. 30-44.) A letter from Mr. James N. Arnold, who compiled the Vital Records of Rhode Island, to HNK and dated 14 Feb. 1922, states: “The first Kenyon that we meet in our Washington County records is one James in 1670. He was a miller—had the first grant to the mill privilege where Stuart, the painter, was born afterward. We do not find that he improved the place Philip’s War probably causing change of plans. Mr. Austen in his work gives an assumed name of John, but the record we saw said James.'’ This original letter is now (1933) in the possession of HNK. These records of Washington County referred to by Mr. Arnold were on file in North Kingstown and later destroyed by fire. (See pp. 26-28.) The two sons of James Kenyon (I) were taxed in South Kingstown in 1687. The millsite referred to by Mr. Arnold was in the possession of James Kenyon (2) until 2 Feb. 1702, when his wife, Ruth, joined in the conveyance to Joseph Smith. This deed was on file in North Kingstown in 1930 when it was inspected. In 1718 the same mill was conveyed by William Gardiner and wife, Abigail, to Elisha Cole. There was no deed on file from Smith to Gardiner. This millsite adjoined the land of Stephen Northup and was on the original Pettaquamscott purchase of 1658. John Kenyon (1) lived on land beside the millsite of his brother, James, from about 1683 to 1691, which land he rented at that time from a Mr. Killum of Boston. Stephen Northup took the place over when John Kenyon (1) moved out. Near this time Thomas Mumford died and his son, Thomas, “gave” land to John Kenyon(l) who leaves no further public record until he conveys this land acquired from the Mumfords to his son, John, in 1712. In 1726, while Elisha Cole owned the mill, a quarrel between Northup and Cole over water rights caused the discontinuation of milling. This trouble was settled by a decree of the assembly which stated that this was the only mill in North and South Kingstown (p. 116 & 140, Austen’s Gen. Diet., R. I.). In 1746 Elizabeth Cole, widow of Elisha, quitclaimed the mill to her son, Edward. In 1750, Edward Cole conveys to Thomas Moffatt this site of 270 acres for 2,000 pounds and right to operate snuff mill; in 1751 Cole, Moffatt and Gilbert Stuart, father of the painter, entered into articles of partnership to erect and operate a snuff mill on this site. In the record of marriage of James Kenyon (I) it is stated that he was a linen weaver at the time of his marriage and resided in Droylsden in the parish of Manchester. The record also states that his wife was a spinster, daughter of John Smith within Glodwick, in the parish of Oldham, and that both James Kenyon (I) and his wife were about the age of one and twenty years at the date of their marriage. All recorded births of his children show him a resident of Glodwick after his marriage. There is no record of his death in Rhode Island. The dates of birth and names of his children and grandchildren conclusively prove his identity. Since there are many grandchildren in this family named Hannah, it is most likely that such was the name of the Mumford wife of John Kenyon (1) and that the church record entry was of the old style spelling corresponding to the characteristic English pronunciation of Hannah with the first H silent. Before proceeding with the succeeding generations in the New World, in order to understand more clearly the significance of dates and places of land and town clerk records of early Rhode Island, the following items are included at this point:
Westerly was set off from the King's Province, 14 May 1669. Charlestown was set off from Westerly, 22 Aug. 1738. Richmond was set off from Charlestown, 18 Aug. 1747. About half of the village of Carolina is in the town (township) of Richmond and the offices of the town clerks of Richmond and of Charlestown are situated in Carolina. Hopkinton was set off from Westerly in 1757. . The Baptist Church at Potter Hill, which was established as early as 1680 (The First Sabbatarian Church), was the one to which many of the early Kenyons belonged. When Hopkinton was set off from Westerly it left those Kenyons who settled in Charlestown with their former land records in Westerly and church records in Hopkinton. In the case of David Kenyon(16), who settled in Richmond while it was still a part of Westerly, he had land records in Westerly, town clerk records of births of his children in both Charlestown and Richmond, and his later land and civil records in Richmond. Most of his children were born while his land was a part of Charlestown. Thus it can be seen that at this period (1669-1757) land records of the same party who remained in the same place will be on file in several different towns.

Land Evidence, Vol. I, p. 169, South Kingston, Rhode Island. To all Christian people at whom these presents shall come, I, John Kinyon, of Kingston in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in New England, Yeoman, send greeting: Know ye that I the said John Kinyon for and in consideration of the love, good will and affection which I have and do bare unto my son, John Kinyon, of the Town and Colony aforesaid, Have Given Granted and Bequeath, and by these presents to give, grant and bequeath All that my farm or tract of land whereon he, my said son now dwelleth in said Kingston,

Containing by Estimation, one hundred and seventy acres, be it more or less, and is butted and bounded (viz.) on the East by the land of my Brother-in-law, Peleg Mumford; Northerly on the land of Thomas Mumford, Southerly on the highway in part, and partly on the land in the Tennor of Alec. Wilson; and Westerly on Sautucket River or however other bounded or reputed to be bounded, it being that Tract of Land which I had of my Brother-in-Law Thomas Mumford, the whole of which and every part thereof, I do in and for the consideration by these presents aforesaid, Give, Grant and Bequeath unto my loving Son, John Kinyon, Aforesaid in free and Ample- manner, together with all the Housing, Buildings, Orchards, Meadows, Fences, Woods, Underwoods, Water, Waterways, Courses, Rights, members and appurtenances to the said Farm or Tract of Land belonging or any wise appertaining to have and to hold the said farm with all the Appurtenances as aforesaid to be unto him my said son, his heirs, Executors, Administer or assigns to the only proper use, Benefit and Behoof of him, my said Son, his heirs, Executors, Administrators and assignes forever, and further the said John Kinyon, Sen., do promise and declare to and with my said Son that the same is free and clear and clearly acquited of any from all and all other former Gifts, Grants or Incumberances whatsoever had made or done or suffered to be had made or done in or by me or any other Person or Persons from by or under me and further doth oblige my self to and with my said Son to warrant and Defend the premises from the Lawful Claims and Demands of All People Whomsoever and in witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in Kingston Aforesaid this 16th day of October in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and twelve. Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Agnes x (her mark) Belfore, John x (his mark) Kinyon (Seal). William Browne, October 17th, 1712.

The above mentioned John Kinyon Personally appeared before me this 14th day of October, 1715, and Acknowledged the Above Within Instrument to be his real Act and Deed before me John Eldred Assistant.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

1 John Kenyon, b 26 April 1655; d Westerly, R. I., 1732; m in England, Anna, dau Thomas and Sarah (Sherman) Mumford, d before 1712.

Children
11 John Kenyon, baptized 26 Dec. 1682, Oldham, England; d 1735 Westerly, R. I., m July 1704, Elizabeth Remington.
1a Sarah Kenyon, baptized 22 Feb. 1684, Oldham, England; m John Webster of Westerly, Rhode Island.
12 James Kenyon, b 1684-5; d 23 Sept. 1774; m 1st., Mary, dau Thos. Place, 17 Dec. 1716; m 2nd., Sarah, dau Beni, and Abigail Gardiner, 22 May 1719.
13 Enoch Kenyon, b-; d 1781; m 1st., Sarah, dau Thos. and Susannah (Cole) Eldred; m 2nd., in Charlestown, R. I., Ann Auckmudy, 24 Nov. 1747.
14 Joseph Kenyon, b-; d 1766; m Marcy G. Hazelton, 27 Dec. 1724.
15 Samuel Kenyon, b-; dead in 1724 with no evidence of family.
16 David Kenyon, b 1693; d 1772; m Mary, dau William and Hope (Sisson) Sanford
17 Jonathan Kenyon, b 1695; d 1766-7; m 1st., Sarah, dau Captain James and Eliza Rogers of Westerly; m 2nd., Mary, dau Benoni and Mary Gardiner.

John Kenyon (1) appears to have come to the colony several months before his family. He testified that he started living on the land of Mr. Killum in 1683. Early in 1684 he had a daughter baptized in Oldham Parish Church, Oldham, England. Sarah was the last recorded birth of this branch of the Kenyons in England. A family record states that the son, 12 James Kenyon, was born 1684-5. This would indicate that his family came to the colony early in 1684. On 6 Sept. 1687, he was taxed 8s-lld in Kingstown, R. I. On 16 Oct. 1712, he deeded his son, 11 John Kenyon, 170 acres of land in South Kingstown bounded on one side by land of Peleg Mumford, brother-in-law of John Kenyon (1). No wife signed this or any other deed of John Kenyon (1). This is his first recorded land deed. The record of how he acquired this land may have been destroyed in North Kingstown. He first acquired land in Westerly by deed from Joseph Brown, 13 Dec. 1709; from Jabez Tucker, 11 Aug. 1711; and from Francis Robinson, 21 Aug. 1711. On 26 Nov. 1716, he deeded land to his son-in-law, John Webster, in Westerly. In August, 1719, in Westerly, he deeded land to his son James. On 8 Aug. 1719, he deeded land in Westerly to his son Samuel. On 10 July 1721, he deeded land in Westerly to his son Enoch. On 3 Feb. 1724, he deeded land in Westerly to his son Jonathan. On 6 Feb. 1724, he deeded land in Westerly to his son David. On 30 Dec. 1724, he again deeded land in Westerly to his son Jonathan.

Mrs. John L. Kenyon(16243b) of, Wyoming, R. I. thought John Kenyon (1) settled on the Wells place about three miles south of Wyoming, then (1905) “Clear Water Trout Farm,” owned by the American Fish Company. She also thought he was buried on this place. John Larkin Kenyon (116531) surveyed this property and found in land records that it was owned by a John Kenyon at a date which would indicate John Kenyon (1). The land dealings and property of this John were quite extensive for his day and time. In 1727, he was on a list of the freemen of Westerly Town as “Old Mr. John Kenyon.” In 1727, his sons contributed money for building the Episcopal Church of Westerly of which he was probably a member. However, this church was comparatively short-lived and most of the Kenyons joined the local Baptist churches.

On 8 Aug. 1717, calling himself aged 70 or thereabouts, he testified that in the year 1683 or thereabouts, he went to live on the farm that Stephen Northup of North Kingstown now lives on and paid rental to Major Smith in behalf of a Mr. Killum of Boston and lived there for eight years and Stephen Northup went in when he left it. His will was proved 12 June 1732 in Westerly. His son Jonathan was named executor. Sons John, James, Enoch, Joseph and David mentioned in will. No mention of wife or any other relatives of family. His inventory of personal property was listed at 180£ 8s.

12 James Kenyon, b 1684-5; d 23 Sept. 1774, in Dutchess Co., N. Y.; m 1st., Mary, dau Thos. Place, 17 Dec. 1716; 2nd., Sarah, dau Benjamin and Abigail Gardiner, 22 May 1719.

Children: 1st. Wife
12a Phebe Kenyon, b 19 Nov. 1717; d-.

Children: 2nd. Wife
121 Benjamin Kenyon, b 24 Mar. 1720; d 31 July 1814; m 1st., 23 Sept. 1742, Lydia Chappell, b 6 May 1756; 2nd., Mary (Granny Molly) Bump; 3rd., Abigail Collins Moore, widow of Allen Moore.
12b Mary Kenyon, b 10 Sept. 1722; d-.
12c Abigail Kenyon, b 8 Oct. 1724; d-.
12d Lydia Kenyon, b 21 Sept. 1726; d-.
122 James Kenyon, b 9 Apr. 1729; d-.
123 Samuel Kenyon, b 10 Sept. 1731; d-; m 1756, Martha Seaman, b 15 July 1736.
124 Abiel Kenyon, b 11 Dec. 1733; d-. 12e Sarah Kenyon, b-, 1736; d-.

The first land record of James Kenyon (12) is dated 25 Mar. 1719 in South Kingstown and shows that Benjamin Peckham conveys to him a one-acre lot next to Presbyterian Meeting House. On 23 March, 1720-21, James Kenyon (Tavern Keeper) conveys same lot to Robert Case. Wife, Sarah, signed deed which was executed day before the birth of their son, Benjamin. James Kenyon(12) was deeded land by his father in Westerly, Aug., 1719. He moved to Colchester, Connecticut in or before 1722. He deeded away his land in Westerly in 1733, to Clement West. He was deeded real estate in Colchester, Conn., Apr., 1724, and deeded it away in Dec., 1732. On 24 Dec. 1722 in Colchester, he was appointed a way warden and on 13 Dec. 1725 he was appointed a surveyor. The births of his daughters, Mary and Abigail, are recorded in Colchester. He settled in Dutchess County, N. Y., around 1730 and died there. He left many descendants in New York State.

Dutchess County New York is a Beautiful Place. Sits right next to the Hudson River. In my research i found dating approx early 1900s raincoat mogul Clarence Kenyon was the owner of one of the first garment factories in New York, Whos family Live in Dutchess County NY. Helen Kenyon, the daughter of Clarence Kenyon and Emma J. Kelsey, traces her genealogy back to the Mayflower. I Haven`t found the direct connection to #12 James Kenyon family yet.

Helen Kenyon

Born in Brooklyn in 1884, the daughter of Clarence Kenyon and Emma J. Kelsey,

123 Samuel Kenyon, b 10 Sept. 1731; d.-; m-, 1758, Martha Seaman, b 15 July 1736.

Samuel, son of James Kenyon, was born in Dutchess County, on July 15, 1736. He married a Miss Seman, and had children: Lydia, Abigail, John, Mumford, Sarah, Seman, Jeremiah, Samuel, and James. He engaged mostly in agricultural pursuits in Dutchess County throughout his life. Some of the descendants of Samuel settled in the West, and became the progenitors of the family of the name in that section.

Children:
123a Lydia Kenyon, b 28 Dec. 1757; d unmarried.
123b Abigail Kenyon, b 18 Sept. 1760; d-.
1231 John Kenyon, b 13 Apr. 1763; d-.
1232 Mumford Kenyon, b 17 Oct. 1765; d 1854; m Mary Gilbert.
123c Sarah Kenyon, b 26 Oct. 1767; d-.
1233 Seaman Kenyon, b 20 Sept. 1769; d-.
1234 Jeremiah Kenyon, b 18 Mar. 1772; d-.
1235 Samuel Kenyon, b 1775; d-.
1236 James Kenyon, b 6 Sept. 1779; d 14 Nov. 1853.

Page 75 American Kenyons

1236 James Kenyon, b 6 Sept. 1779; d 14 Nov. 1853; m Susannah, dau David Palmer, d-, 1851, age 66 yrs.

Delaware County New York

James Kenyon was one of the pioneer settlers of Delaware County, N. Y., where he died on the farm he had developed. He and his wife were Quakers, members of the Oblong Meeting, Nine Partners, Dutchess County, N. Y. He settled in Delaware County in 1804. He spelled his name both Kinyon and Kenyon. (source: American Kenyons Page 106)

James Kenyon, or kinyon was born on Sept. 6, 1779. His wife was Susannah, daughter of David Palmer, formerly of Dutchess County, and latterly of Columbia Co., N. Y. The children of this union were David P.; Maranda (who died in infancy) ; Samuel; Martha, wife of Obadiah Griffin, of Michigan; Susan, wife of Samuel Kiff, of Bradford Co., 1'a.; Lydia, wife of Charles Waldo, of the same place; James, residing in Bradford Co., Pa.; Angeline, late wife of Orrin Dales, same place ; Lucinda, wife of Clark Griffin, same place; and Leland, of Delaware Co., N. Y. James Kenyon was one of the pioneer settlers of Delaware Co., N. Y., and carved out of the wilderness, in 1804, a fertile farm of one hundred and forty notes. There he closed his days, passing away on Nov. 14, 1853. His wife died on July 22, 1851, aged about sixty six years. 1236 James Kinyon & Susannah are buried in East Meredith Cemetery, Delaware County, New York

Children:
12361 David Palmer Kenyon, b 27 Dec. 1803; d 31 Jan. 1886; m Elizabeth Townley Crane, b 1804; d 12 Mar. 1877
1236a Miranda Kenyon, b 2 Mar. 1806; d infant.
12362 Samuel Kenyon, b 1 May 1808; d-.
1236b Martha Kenyon, b 14 Oct. 1809; d-; m Obadiah Griffin.
1236c Susan Kenyon, b 16 May 1811; d-; m Charles Kiff, lived in Pennsvlvania.
1236d Lydia Kenyon, b 12-, 1814; d-; m Charles Waldo.
12363 James Kenyon, b 19 Dec. 1816; d-13 Nov 1898 (aged 81) m Amy Burdick 1817–1884
1236e Angeline Kenyon, b 18 Apr. 1819; d-; m Orrin Dales
1236f Lucinda Kenyon, b 22 June 1821; d-; m Clark Griffin.
12364 Leland Kenyon, b 11 Feb. 1823; d-; m Arian Banks

many of the children of 1236 James Kenyon/kinyon Family are buried along side there wives and children in Sylvania Cemetery, Sylvania, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 12363 James Kenyon and families are buried there as well. There are also Kennedy/Canedy Family Graves In This Cemetary further linking this together.

12363 James Kenyon 1816-1898 m. Amy Burdick 1817–1884

The back of this photo reads "James Kenyon" "Teds Gradfather" Horace J. Kenyon 1885-1957 was referred to as "Ted" This photo is James Kenyon b 19 Dec. 1816-1898. 12363 James Kenyon in the book American Kenyons And English Connections by Captain Howard Nathaniel Kenyon. I date the photo aprox 1887-1889 which would make him approx 71-73 yrs old.

James Kenyon is the son of James Kenyon and Susannah (Palmer) Kenyon. His father was an early pioneer of Delaware County, New York, settling there in 1804. His parents were in Kortright, Delaware County, New York on the 1820 Federal census, which is likely where James Kenyon was born in 1816. James later married Amy Burdick. They remained in New York, at least until 1859, where their children were born. They later moved to Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, where they were residing on the 1880 census and he is listed as a farmer.

1880 census Event Place: Troy, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
James Kenyon Self Male 63 New York, United States
Amy Kenyon Wife Female 62 New York, United States
Charles L Kenyon Son Male 21 New York, United States

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWXW-19F

James Kenyon has American Kenyon identification number 12363, listed in the book, "American Kenyons," by Howard N. Kenyon, published 1935, page 106.

James parents were in Kortright, Delaware, New York on both the 1810 and 1820 New York census, so this James Kenyon was born in Kortright, Delaware, New York. James and Amy are buried here

12363 James Kenyon 1816-1898

m. Amy Burdick 1817–1884 (Also Listed as "Anna" or "Ana")

1860 Census

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace

James Kinyon Male 43 New York

Amy Kinyon Female 43 New York

David P Kinyon Male 17 New York

Sarah J Kinyon Female 13 New York

Abram Kinyon Male 12 New York

James F Kinyon Male 6 New York

Leland Kinyon Male 1 New York

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC74-HTJ

Children:

David Palmer Kinyon b 1843, Died Jan 13 1865 in the army buried here & David Palmer Kinyon Service (144th) and Death Outline

Sarah J Kinyon "Jennie"1846-1931 buried here

Abram B. Kenyon ("Abe") 1849-1940
James Ferris Kenyon 1854–1910
Charles Leland Kenyon 1858–1935

David Palmer Kinyon & Johnson Wilson Kinyon (1st Cousin to David P) are mentioned on page 389 in the book Back "in war times." History of the 144th regiment, New York volunteer infantry by McKee, James Harvey, 1840-1918

Abram B. and Charles L. Kenyon operated an undertaking buisiness in sylvania township, Troy Pa. Later moving to Elkland Pa. (Because of 1889 "Flood In The Valley") establishing The Kenyon Funeral Home

Jennie "Sarah J" Kenyon m. H.P. Smith / Children Asa Smith. She is listed in Amy Burdick Obituary Below as one of the four surviving children. Asa Smith is listed as a nephew in Charles Leland Kenyon Obituary.

Amy Burdick 1817–1884 Obituary

Charles Leland Kenyon 1858–1935 Obituary Lists Asa Smith as a nephew.

Back reads Asa Smith. This photo is in my possession

1900 Census

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace

H P Smith Head Male 56 Pennsylvania

Jennie Smith Wife Female 54 New York

Asa T Smith Son Male 28 Pennsylvania

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1905 Census

H Pangborn Smith Head Male 61y United States

Jennie Smith Wife Female 59y United States

Asa T Smith Son Male 34y United States

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1910 census Woodhull, Steuben, New York, United States

Harry P Smith Head Male 65 Pennsylvania

Jennie S Smith Wife 1847 Female 63 New York

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1910 Census
Solomon L Wildrick Head Male 68 New York
Eliza A Wildrick Wife Female 66 New York
Asa T Smith Son-in-law Male 38 Pennsylvania
Carrie H Smith Daughter Female 36 New York
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1920 census

Harry P Smith 1844 Head Male 76 Pennsylvania

Sarah J Smith 1848 Wife Female 72 New York

Asa Smith 1872 Son Male 48 Pennsylvania

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Jennie S Smith Wife 1847 AND Sarah J Kinyon 1847

(Jennie S & Sarah J are the same entity)

Harry P Smith, Sarah J Smith, & Asa Smith are All buried in the same cemetery:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142201804/sarah-jennie-smith

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142197387/asa-thomas-smith

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142201382/harry-p-smith

James Ferris Kenyon 1854–1910 m.Florida E Hewitt 1857-1936

James Ferris Kenyon 1854–1910

m.Florida E Hewitt 1857-1936

Children:

Mabel A Kenyon Wells 1884–1953
Horace J. Kenyon ("Ted") 1885-1957

Florida E Hewitt with son Horace J. Kenyon ("Ted")

Horace J. Kenyon ("Ted") & Mabel A Kenyon Wells

Not 100% on who all of these are. Florida with Horace J on her lap (top of steps). sitting beside her i am guessing Horace Hewitt, Floridas Father. The 3 Men sitting are most likely the 3 sons of 12363 James Kenyon m Amy Burdick, Abe, James Ferris, & Charles Leland. Mabel A Kenyon Wells may be one of the other children (standing beside the woman by the window). Unknown House location. approx year = 1887 being that Horace J is approx 2 yrs old, born 1885.

This photo is very likely the exact same day. Mabel A Kenyon Wells (Far Right?) Horace J Kenyon Far Left. Not sure who the other 3 Children are.

James Ferris Kenyon Death Notice Oct 12 1910

Horace J. Kenyon ("Ted") 1885-1957 m. Lena D Kennedy 1888-1978

Horace James Kenyon ("Ted") 1885-1957

m. Lena D Kennedy 1888-1978

also Postcards To Lena Daisy Kennedy Kenyon

Lena Kennedy Kenyon And Husband Horace J "Ted" Kenyon

James W Kenyon 1910–2000
Charles Meldin Kenyon 1917–1918
Frances L Kenyon Elsbree 1921–1972

LETTER TO HORACE
This letter documents the #12363, as the number in this genealogy.

Letter to Horace regarding the book American Kenyons And English Connections Captain Howard Nathaniel Kenyon. It includes the #12363 and is signed by John N Kenyon who is likely John Nathan Kenyon who attended Troy High School. More specifically Johnathan Nathaniel Kenyon, 1886-1962 son of Welcome Lafayette (Will) Kenyon 1833–1902 m.Esther Eliza Barret Kenyon 1852–1937 Springfield Township Pa. John gives us the #17 as well, meaning his descendant was 17 Jonathan Kenyon, b 1695; d 1766-7 who was the brother of 12 James Kenyon, b 1684-5; d 23 Sept. 1774.

Mrs "Fayette" may be a clue that this is Mrs. Welcome Lafayette (Will) Kenyon 1833–1902.

James W Kenyon with his mother Lena Daisy Kennedy Kenyon

James W Kenyon 1910–2000

m Ruby Olive Ross 1911-1992

Children

James Richard Kenyon

Barbara Kenyon unknown–1938

Ronald Ross Kenyon

Ralph L Kenyon 1949–1988

James W, Ruby O Ross & James Richard Kenyon

left to right, Ralph, Richard, Ronald

back reads Ruby (Ross Kenyon) with 2 sons Ronald 11 yrs & Ralph 6 yrs Emma Ross (from picture booklet: sept. 25th 1955 Family picnic at Bob and Rowenas)

Ralph 18 yrs old taken feb 1968

(Back of Photo)

from left to right: Uncle Abes Driver, Ruby Ross Kenyon holding Richard James Kenyon, Frances K Elsbree, Lena Kennedy Kenyon and husband Horace "Ted" J Kenyon. picture taken in front of the house farmers valley Troy Pa circa 1930s.