Kenton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Mary Miller, mother of Simon Kenton

jaj523 — 2009-10-08 07:41:47Z

I am interested in information about Mary Miller Kenton (wife of Mark Kenton). I am a descendant of Mark and Mary, through their son, William, who married May Cleland. While I have a great deal of information on the Kentons and Clelands, I have very little on the Millers. Several sources indicate that Mary was of Scotch-Irish descent, but I am not sure if that is true or not. Anything you can share about Mary's family (the Millers) would be most appreciated.

Jane Jones (jaj523@juno.com)

Re: mary miller kenton

jaj523 — 2009-10-08 07:28:38Z

I too am a descendant of Mark and Mary Miller Kenton through their son, William (who married Mary Cleland). My ancestor was Elizabeth Kenton who married Ezekiel Arrowsmith. I have a great deal of information on William's family if you would like to share. My e-mail address is jaj523@juno.com.

P.S. I also have a great deal of information on the Arrowsmith family.

Re: Simon Kenton - Urbana, Ohio

windsonghe — 2008-04-13 16:44:40Z

I've followed your postings with interest. We seem to be researching the same Skirvin family. My line is: John, Sr., Absolam, Joel, Zachariah T. (my ggrandfather), Woodford Cee, Ernest Wendell. I'm particularly interested in the book you referenced, "The Frontiersman". Did you find information pertinent to the John, Sr. line? I would love to read it myself; just for the history, if nothing else. I'm wondering if there was ever a reference to a brother named Absolam to John, Sr. I know about the son but think there may have been a brother who was with John, Sr. as an early settler of the Dry Ridge, KY area.

Thanks for any info!

Kaye Skirvin Elliott

Children of Joan M Kenton & Murrel W. Neece

IRISHGRL623 — 2008-02-08 13:19:48Z

I am looking for children of Murrel W Neece and Joan Kenton. You have sisters that would like to meet you.

Re: Kenton

ctmurdock — 2008-01-21 05:42:35Z

I know this is a reply to an old posting but hopefully someone can answer my question. I have heard that the Susan Miller d/o John Ellen/Elenor was related to Simon Kenton's mother. Is there any proof on this information?

Re: JOAN M KENTON

IRISHGRL623 — 2008-01-02 11:40:19Z

tHANK YOU SO MUCH!!! THIS MAY BE MY FATHER. I WILL CONTACT YOU SOON. I WANT TO GET MY MOM IN ON THIS. IF THIS IS HIM I OWE YOU A WORLD OF GRATITUDE.

MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS irishgrl_623@cox.net.

Tina M DeMaria

Re: JOAN M KENTON

mebateman1 — 2008-01-01 21:10:57Z

I just found this although you may not need it:
Brantley Co GA Marriages
Kenton Joan M Nece Murrel W 27 Jan 1962

This is more important:

NC Death Collection
Murrel Watson Neece
male
white
divorced
SS# 235544752 (with this you can order his SS application to find out his parents' names)(I can help you with ordering this by printing off a letter from rootsweb.com - just contact me - Mary Bateman mebateman@cox.net)
father's last name Neece
age 64 yrs
d of birth 30 Dec 1934
b. WV
residence county Randolph NC 27316
education 11 grade
occupation sheet metal workers
fabricated structural metal products
date of death 1 Apr 1999 in Randolph Co NC
augopsy not performed
autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death at residence
attended by physician
location burioa in state
info as of 8 Apr 1999

Once you find his parents' names I would be happy to look on the census for you to help you find more info. My son is adopted and I have an open relationship with his birth family and have been very lucky in finding his birth family info.

Good luck,
Mary in CA
**************

Re: JOAN M KENTON

mebateman1 — 2008-01-01 20:42:21Z

FL Divorce Index
Joan Marie Neece from Murrell W Neece Aug 1963 Brevard Co

FL Marriage Collection
Joan Marie Kenton to Robert Wm Craig Oct 1965 Brevard Co

Joan Marie Craig /Joan Marie Kenton to James Leroy Pilkerton May 1968 Brevard Co

Joan Marie Kenton/Joan Marie Pilkerton to Rexford Cornell Kaufman 2 May 1986 Brevard Co

Social Security Death Index
Joan M Kaufman b. 10 May 1934 d. 15 Jan 2003 Miami Miami Dade FL

US Veterans Gravesites
Murrel Watson Neece b. 30 Dec 1934 d. 1 Apr 1999 Harmony Bapt Church Cem Ramseur NC
service US Army Korea

Murrel Watson Neece
age at death 64
born abt 1935
newspaper title for obituary The Courier Tribune
located in Asheboro NC
obituary publication date 13 Apr 2004
people mentioned in obit:
Tom Hill
Stacy N Weida
Raymond Neece
Kenneth McNeill
Harry Junior Neece
You can call a local library in Asheboro and most likely get a copy of the obit.

NC Death Collection
Murrel Watson Neece d. 1 Apr 1999 Randolph NC b. 1934 status divorced
You can order his death record from NC which will also have info.

Maybe the cemetery has records regarding his health at time of death. He would also have a military record that might have good info.

I hope this is helpful. This is not my family.

Re: Simon Kenton -

pcnewman1 — 2007-10-16 19:38:21Z

Error in my last post... apparently I should always look before I write... or check after I write! I have John Kenton where I should have Mark Kenton. I profusely apologize for any confusion I may have caused.

Cynthia
cdcole@okstate.edu

Re: Simon Kenton -

pcnewman1 — 2007-10-15 18:59:21Z

Actually, Simon was married more than once. The Journals of the OHIO historical society are now online and very well researched information is available by reading these documents.

cdcole@okstate.edu

Cynthia Newman

Kenton Ancestry: John Kenton; Simon Kenton; William Miller Kenton; Joseph Vance Kenton; Joseph Van Kenton; Hazel Marie Kenton-Cole; Living Cole; then ME!

JOAN M KENTON

IRISHGRL623 — 2007-09-03 15:54:51Z

LOOKING FOR A JOAN M KENTON THAT WAS MARRIED TO MURRELL W NEECE IN JANUARY 1962.

I NEED MEDICAL HISTORY FOR MURRELL WATSON NEECE.

Jane Bell KENTON Reams Conner (1852-1929) d/o Benjamin KENTON & Martha McALISTER

PatsyHittleGORE — 2007-01-28 09:55:01Z

Missouri Death Index 1910-1955:
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/

Belle CONNER d: 18 Jan 1929 Texas Co, Missouri, housewife. b: Apr 6, 1852 ILL [{sic} IND]. Father: Ben KENTON. Mother: McCALISTER [{sic} McAlister]. Death of Pneumonia. buried at Boone Creek 20 Jan 1928. [I think the Birthday if off BUT what do I know I think she was born in Clay Co, IN *Her name is actually Jane Belle KENTON d/o Benjamin H. KENTON and Martha McAlister].
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/

Edward CONNER d: 13 Aug 1923 Howell Co, MO, age 80 yrs 5 mo 1 day. School Teacher, died of Chronic Nephritis? Wife Belle CONNER. School Teacher. Born 12 Mar 1843 Vandalia, Fayette Co, ILL. Father James CONNER. Mother: Emaline
HENLY? Death Certificate: #24067 Reg. #5536, No.25. *Index as Edward CONNEER. [*Note: I Believe his mother is actually Emaline (Emily) Hunley?
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/

Married: Edward CONNER s/o James CONNOR & Emily HUNLY m: 7 Aug 1878 Fayette Co, IL. Belle REAMS d/o Martha McALISTER & Benjamin KENTON her second marriage. etc.

Illinois Marriage Index 1820-1950:
CONNER, EDWARD & REAMES, BELLE m2: 08/07/1878 A/ 13 FAYETTE.
REAMS, JAMES W & KENTON, BELL m1: 02/11/1871 00A/0126 FAYETTE
CONNER, JAMES & HUNLEY, EVELINE m: 04/03/1834 00A/0007 FAYETTE
http://www.sos.state.il.us/GenealogyMWeb/marrsrch.html

*4 Children: Rosa REAMS / Reames (1877); Gertie CONNER (1884), May E. CONNER (1888) & Releigh CONNER.

Civil War: Edward CONNER Co. F. 135 IL Inf. Wife Belle recieved a widows pension Sept 7, 1923 Missouri.

*According to Illinois Civil War Detailed Report Edward Conner, Pvt age 21 single, farmer, when he mustered in was 5' 7", Brown Eyes and light Hair, *Nativity of Fayette Co, IL. At the time was a resident of Mulberry Grove, Bond Co, IL Company F. 135 IL Inf. Mustered in 11 May 1864, Muster out 28 Sept 1864. 100 days.
http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/databases.ht...

Her Parents lived in Clay Co, IN in 1850, Then in 1860 her widowed mother Martha Lived in Kaskaskia Twp, Fayette Co, IL with her family plus some McAlister Nieces and Nephews lived w/them; 1870 her mother Martha KENTON had moved back to Clay Co, Indiana with Belle.
1880 Census Conner family lived in Seminary Twp, Fayette Co, IL. 1900-1920 Lived in Missouri. 1900 & 1920 Texas Co, MO & 1910 in Wright Co, Missouri where Edward CONNER was also a school teacher.

Re: Mary Miller, mother of Simon Kenton

shrlilyj — 2006-10-20 21:01:34Z

Ruth, Do you have proof of this? That Mary Miller Kenton is John Miller's sister? I am writing my Miller book and would like to know. Thanks Shirley Lillie

Re: Thomas and Jemima Kenton

2006-08-11 19:30:40Z

thanks in advance for the pictures

Re: Thomas and Jemima Kenton

jmichaelfrederick — 2006-08-10 10:43:52Z

Thank you very much for the info. I have pix of the cemetery and tombstones, as well as the location and the owner's name. Please send me your email address. jmichaelfrederick@hotmail.com

Re: Thomas and Jemima Kenton

suemason88 — 2006-08-10 01:52:40Z

I have information regarding these two individuals. I would like to exchange information for your information regarding the cemetery. Thomas father was Phillip Cleland mother was Frances Collins. GGrand was William and ggrandmother Mary Cleland, gg grandfather was Mark I and Mary Miller ggggrandfather was John born in Lycarus, cOUNTY Down, iRELAND

mother of Florence Emily Kenton of Kent Co., DE

erica4171 — 2006-05-05 19:53:53Z

I am looking for info on a Florence Emily Kenton's mother. Florence was born on July 19, 1906 and died Oct. 14, 1988 in Delaware. Her father was Edward Kenton and grandparents were Enoch Clark Kenton & Laura Ann Hammond. Florence's husband was James Henry Morris, Sr.

I know that Florence's mother's name was "Minnie." I'm looking for her maiden last name, parent's names, where she was born, when she died, where she's buried, etc.

Re: Monument-Simon Kenton-Where is It?

daisysroots — 2006-04-12 11:04:29Z

There was Simon Kenton Memorial, placed in Urbana, OH, on July 4th, 1997 at the Oak Dale Cemetery.

Many of us were there. You will find an article, two photos and various other info here:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~daisy/1sk.htm

Regards,
Yvonne

Re: simon kenton, my grgrgrgrandfather

2006-03-29 01:16:49Z

you know he is also connected to the LUCAS line.

Re: Simon Kenton -

2006-03-29 01:12:18Z

you forgot to say who he was married to and what his childrens names were.

Re: Edna Kenton Book

2005-07-09 01:57:16Z

The Greene County, Ohio Historical Society, Xenia, Ohio has copies for sale. I think the cost was $35.00.

Information needed on, "Kenton" signed, oil on canvas

2005-06-22 00:57:03Z

Hello,

I own a very large oil painting on canvas here in New York City. It is 50 inches high by 40 inches wide. The subject matter: two sailboats, numbered sails, possibly racing sailboats, in a Stormy Sea. On one sail boat, from the body position of the people, you can tell the people on the boat are strong, capable, & confident. Beautifully done.

Does anyone know anything about the artist/painter named Kenton? The painting is not new but I do not really know the age other then to guess by the condition of the painting that maybe it is 30 years old, possibly older. I am searching for information on "Kenton" the artist of the signed oil painting on canvas. It is not dated. You can view the oil painting at: http://www.weecompany.com/ant_col/cols_mu/col_oil_pntgs/kent...

Please contact me via fax: 718-429-3689 or via e-mail: ddag1822@verizon.net if you have any information on the artist. This would be highly appreciated. Sincerely,
Ruth - June 21, 2005

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

2005-03-02 14:15:32Z

According to the book written by Leola Wright Murphy,in 1996.she writes that according to tradition triplets were born to a family by the name of Kenton in Ireland on March l, 1701. Probable fathers name was John Kenton. the only names she knows of the triplets are Thomas and Mark Kenton Thomas living in Philadelphia County, Mark eventually settled in Va.
Thats about all we currently know about the Kenton background. No information on Marks' wife, Miller has been located (at lease by me.) Sorry.
Barbara

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

2005-03-02 14:00:54Z

Mark Kenton and Thomas Kinton (Kenton), brothers, b.1701 (?), emmigrated from Ireland ABT 1727. Thomas Kinton is found living in Oxford Twp., Philadelphia Co., PA, perhaps with relatives ABT 1730, and then near Bermudian Creek in Lancaster (later became York), then in Bedford. Mark Kenton worked for Mercer in VA. I'm not aware as to whether their father, John Kinton (Kenton) emmigrated with the brothers or whether he had a Will.

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

2005-03-01 17:04:55Z

Mark Kenton and Mary Kenton are shown as members of Overwharton Parish at the time their daughter was born -- Mark Kenton was a witness to the 1748 Will of John Hurst of Stafford County, Virginia. I am a descendant of Thomas Kinton (Kenton), brother of Mark Kenton. They may have met and married in the Stafford County area, which is near Fredericksburg, VA. Later they lived near Middleburg, VA. There is a Simon Kenton marker on Rt. 15, N of Manassas.

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

2005-02-27 14:06:52Z

I am a descendant of the great Simon Kenton, and he married Martha Dowden, then her cousin, Elizabeth Jarboe. His mother, was Mary Miller, married to Mark Kenton.

I have no information regarding Drouillard and his family.

Hope this is a help.
Barbara

Re: Simon Kenton, 1755 ~ 1836

2005-02-03 23:38:11Z

His portrait appears on http://shawnee-bluejacket.com/Gallery.htm

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

MJOlson — 2005-03-02 17:36:07Z

Is this book still available? Is it listed on any website?

Is there any proof given that Mark Kenton and Thomas Kinton were brothers except for "family tradition". What kind of research has been done in Irish records? Does the book go into those details?

Margaret

Re: Thomas and Jemima Kenton

MarkayR — 2005-05-30 14:56:29Z

Thomas Kenton b. 1792, d. 1888 married Jemima Collins on 9 Apr. 1815. She died 4 Sept. 1880 in Robertson County, Kentucky as did Thomas.
Their children were: William b. abt. 1817, Fannie b. 1820, Andrew Jackson b. abt. 1825, George W. b. 30 jan. 1826, Edward b. abt. 1832, Mary b. abt. 1834 and John b. abt. 1836.
Thomas Kenton was the son of Phillip Cleland Kenton and Fanton Collins.
I'd love to see your pictures.
Markay Raybon

Death of Mr. Maurice D. Kenton in Cuba

davwayell — 2005-11-29 04:00:42Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Maurice D. Kenton, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Kenton died in Cuba on June 24, 1931.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

KENTON from KANOWITZ

cuzinsalways — 2005-12-12 14:11:25Z

Does anyone have relatives that were named KANOWITZ and later changed their names to KENTON?

Would love to hear from anyone that has family that has.

Thank You,
Annmarie
FamleeRoots@aol.com

Re: Hiram KENTON & Sarah Jane LANE KENTON

bpyle — 2005-01-23 19:09:16Z

I've got a Hiram Kenton living with my James Kenton in Zanesfield, Logan Co., OH in the 1850 census. Hiram is 20 yrs old and is listed as a clerk. I've always wondered who he was! My James was a son of William Kenton and Sarah Covington, both of MD. This is the line from which descended Edna Kenton, the author of the book on Simon Kenton.

CLARA KENTON, b. 8/21/1894 DAWES CO. NE, d. 1/7/1941

carol1954 — 2005-01-21 00:06:17Z

I am searching for information on Clara KENTON. She had a baby at the Milford (Nebraska) Home for Unwed Mothers on 1/25/1917. This was a baby boy, who was soon adopted by Edgar and Daisy (Spilman) Perry, in Cherry County, NE. Need to find out any information on this at all. I did find a Clara Kenton in Dawes Co., NE, but not sure if this is the same one or not, but have nothing else to go on at this point. Please send any information to me at my e-mail address: CmusicJ@aol.com
Thank you,
Carol Perry

Matilda Kenton

sandy1947g — 2005-06-01 13:10:48Z

I'm looking for the parents of Matilda Kenton (b. @1813 in Ohio) who married William B. McCollough 7/4/1847 in White County, Indiana.

Simon Kenton, 1755 ~ 1836

BasketLady420 — 2004-09-30 21:29:34Z

Kenton, Simon. 1755-1836. Frontiersman, b. Fauquier Co., Va.
Scout for Daniel Boone, 1775; scout for George Rogers Clark, 1778; raided Indian town at Chillicothe with Daniel Boone, 1778; captured by Indians at Ohio River, 1778, and taken to Detroit; escaped, June1779; scouted for Clark, 1780-1782; settled in Maysville, Ky.; fought in War of 1812.

I am not related to this person, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "People & Events of the American Revolution" by Dupuy/Hammerman. R.R. Bowker Company, 1974. pg.354..
Joyce

Thomas Kenton of Mass.

CarolynBeyner — 2005-08-17 16:12:34Z

Found this online yesterday. Thought someone might be able to use it:

"All perfons indebted to the eftate of Thomas Kenton, late of Oxford township, Philidelphia county, are defired to come and pay their refpective debts; and thofe that have any demands againft faid eftate, are defired to bring in their accounts, that they may be fettled by Thomas and William Kenton, executors."
Ben Franklin's
Pennsylvania Gazette
January 2, 1750
Find the copy of this newspaper at: http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/past/past.html

This is not my family and I know nothing more, sorry.

Thomas and Jemima Kenton

jmichaelfrederick — 2005-04-11 03:55:55Z

I have some digital pix of the Kenton cemetery in Robertson County, Kentucky at Panther Creek Farm. There are only 3 headstones with writing on them, including Thomas and Jemima Kenton. I would like some info on this family if anyone has any. My gg grandfather, William Fredrick, is supposed to be buried here, among the 50 or so stone markers. The Kentons were born in the 1790s and died in the 1880s. Thanks for your help.

Frank Kenton, b. Jul 1862, son of William/Melissa, lived Jasper Co., IN

margerice1 — 2006-04-06 05:02:00Z

I have an original carte de visite photograph of “Frank Kenton”, which I would like to get back to family members. Photo was taken in about 1880, in Rensselaer (Jasper Co.) IN, and Frank looks to be about age 18-20.

I found Frank in the 1880 census for Hanging Grove (Jasper Co.) IN, age 17, son of William W. and Melissa Kenton. In the 1900 Jasper Co. census, Frank’s DOB was given as Jul 1862 and wife Ida, as Aug 1862.

Email me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Frank Kenton.

Simon Kenton, b.1836, wife Josie, b.1841, of Jasper Co., IN.

margerice1 — 2006-04-06 04:59:22Z

I have an original postcard photograph of “Simon and Josie Kenton”, which I would like to get back to family members. Photo was taken in about 1900-1905, in Medford (Jackson Co.) Oregon, and each of them looks about age 60-65.

I found Simon and Josephine in the 1900 census for Newton (Jasper Co.) IN. Simon’s DOB Jul 1836, and Josephine’s DOB Oct 1841. One World Tree shows her maiden name to be Spry, and that his parents were John C. Kenton and Mary McDougal, and that he was born in Champaign Co., OH.

Email me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Simon and Josie Kenton.

Re: simon kenton, my grgrgrgrandfather

reedyboy — 2005-10-01 11:37:45Z

Hi, Simon Kenton was my 6th great grandfather. His son Simon Kenton Jr. was my 5th ggf. You can email me at either weedhopper47@yahoo.com or rbmorrow1@home.com

Re: Jane Kenton Owens/Jeremiah Owens

MartinTracy94 — 2005-10-25 20:18:40Z

Hi, Jeremiah Fielding Owens and Jane Kenton are my 5th great grandparents. I am a descendant of Joshua Owens (1758-1816) and Amelia Griffith (1760-1819). I have some information, but there are many gaps. I would love to exchange information.

Thanks much.

MARGARET KENTON --- MISSOURI 1830''s

PatrickSullivan66030 — 2005-01-08 02:02:54Z

Margaret Jane Kenton (b.1838 MO) married Augustus Coleman Sullivan (b.1834 MO). They lived in and around Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri, from approximately 1860 to 1890. Children of record include Abraham (Fred), Theodore, Louis, Elizabeth, and Charles.
I'm looking for any available information about Margaret Jane Kenton and/or her parents/siblings. Will gladly share any information I have on this particular line.
Thank you, and the best of luck with your own research. Patrick Sullivan sfga11@hotmail.com

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

wabesha — 2005-06-26 23:21:19Z

Hi Janet: I'm working on the Drouillard/Miller/Kenton connection. Simon Kenton md Mary Miller and I believe Mary may be sister to my John Miller, father of Susan Miller who had 4 children by Pierre Drouillard.

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

wabesha — 2005-06-26 23:21:19Z

Thank you. I'm actually seeking information on Mary Miller's family. Do you know who her parents were? Or, where she was born? Where did she marry Mark Kenton? Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

wabesha — 2005-06-26 23:21:19Z

Is there a Last Will & Testament of the father of Mark and Thomas Kenton? Any way to establish parentage for these brothers? Thanks.

Ruth

Re: Millers/Drouillards/Kentons

wabesha — 2005-06-26 23:21:19Z

Actually, I'm presently concentrating on Mary Miller's family. Anything re her would be appreciated. Will gladly exchange.

Re: Simon Kenton -

mlshultz — 2006-04-12 04:35:29Z

Simon Kenton was married to Elizabeth Jarboe on March 27 1798 in Mason County, Ky
their children are:
Mitilda Kenton
Elizabeth Kenton
Mary Kenton
William Miller Kenton
Elizabeth Kenton(2)
Ruth Jane Kenton
All of this information can be found in Mason County, Ky at their lib.
any other information is needed email at
deloresjshultz@yahoo.com

Delores

Re: Monument-Simon Kenton-Where is It?

mlshultz — 2006-04-12 04:28:18Z

The monument of Simon Kenton is in Mayville, Mason County, Ky. I have been their couple years ago. My family line ties with his brother. Any other information that you need email at deloresjshultz@yahoo.com

Thank you for your time
Delores

Re: Edna Kenton Book

DianeHettrick44 — 2004-08-13 04:39:48Z

Ayres Publishing reprinted it several years ago at the behest of the Kenton association. You can contact them to see if they have any left. Here the page from the Kenton web site which lists all Kenton books:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~daisy/kmail.htm

Diane Hettrick

Simon Kenton, son of John C. Kenton and Josephine Spry

cinna66 — 2005-09-02 14:53:33Z

i have found some info on this family, who started out in Logan co. OH. Simon b. Jul 1836 in OH, Jospehine (daughter of a Margaret McGill and Samuel Spry- Maggie is a sister to my Esther McGill). I am searching for info on Simon and Jospehine's children: Alda F. (married Addison Parkinson), Emma J., (married Niles S. Berray), Melvin, and Omer. Any one out there have any info? I am only interested in this particular family line, as it is collateral. I just want to complete this family line as it is also a Spry/mcGill line....Thanks bunches!