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Latest revision as of 07:38, May 18, 2022

Birth

Lewis Kenyon, was born in Rensselaerville on June 15, 1843, and was a son of Simeon P. Kenyon and Susan Cross [1]

Education

He was educated in the common schools and Schodack Academy[1].

Occupation

He was a farmer and owned about 330 acres of land, the original homestead. He was justice of the peace and was supervisor for five successive years. [1]

Marriage & Children

In 1871 he married Frances M. Coggeshall who was born at about 1852[2], and had one son:

  • Clayton Kenyon[1] born in 1874[2]

At about 1883, Lewis married secondly, Elizabeth, who was born in December of 1846. [3] Their children:

  • Etta [1] A. Kenyon, born in November of 1883[3]
  • Nellie[1] Kenyon, born in February of 1889[3]

Death

Frances died in 1882[1], Lewis died on January 21, 1920. [4]

Obituary

Additional Media

This is the transcription of a hand written diary by Lewis Kenyon from actual books that I, Janet Plourde, currently have in my possession. Call me if you have any questions 441-2956 or email me at Janet Plourde

Diaries:

Lewis Kenyon diaries

Frances Coggshall Kenyon


Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Landmarks of Albany County, NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 1880 census, Rensselaerville, Albany Co. NY
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 1900 census, Rensselaerville, Albany Co. NY
  4. ↑ Transcription of the Cross/Kenyon Family Bible Record-http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nygreen2/Kenyon_Cross_family_bible.htm
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