Kesler - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John Henry Kesler of Rowan Co., North Carolina

peggy623 — 2009-10-14 00:07:11Z

Hey,
Buddy & I were looking at past notes on the Kesler family. And we came across yours. Buddy married Peggy Sue Jones Wensell, Gary married her sister Wanda Fay Jones Wensell and Mike has married three times to the following: Barbara Butler, Melinda Ann Mason and Eva Marie Perued.

There are other things we would love to ask you in a private email.

You said that you had some pictures and we would love to see them. You can email me at pwensell@aol.com

Buddy & Peggy

George Kesler, born 1846 Indianapolis, Indiana

2009-10-07 17:50:18Z

I am looking for descendants of George Kesler, born 1846, died 1905 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN.
He was the son of Elijah Kesler, who was born either 1805 or 1808 in Boreauger, Bedford County, Virginia, and Mary Hiner.

Angela & Anothony Kesler

2009-10-07 13:35:31Z

i am looking for my step fathers kids.i ve been told they were killed in a car accident in the late 70s early 80s. angela and anothony kesler.any info on them or there death or maybe still alive please let me know.

Peter Kesler m. Elizabeth Windbigler

2009-10-07 10:40:45Z

Bob Samplawski referred me to you. My family is related to Harrison Kesler, son of Jacob Susan Windbigler Kesler. I am trying to establish connections back to the Revolutionary War so that I and my 3 daughters will qualify for DAR membership. Bob suggested that I contact you because he thought you might have more information about the Windbigler and maybe Kesler sides of the family. My side of the Kesler family is through Harrison, whose son Elmer was my great grandfather. He lived in Bourbon, Marshall Co, IN. My grandfather, Gilbert Kessler was born in Bourbon, but lived in Ft. Wayne. My father, Max Kessler, was born in Ft. Wayne, and died in Charlotte, NC. I still have lots of family in the Ft. Wayne area. Anyhow, any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, again for any help you can give. Please feel free to email me at luci@midsouth.rr.com

Peter Kesler m. Elizabeth Windbigler

2009-10-07 10:39:39Z

Not sure .haven't documented any thing yet. E-mail medavis@kalama.com

Peter Kesler m. Elizabeth Windbigler

INelson9816 — 2009-10-07 10:39:28Z

This is my line; do you descend from
Peter and Eliza (windbigler) Kesler?

Peter Kesler m. Elizabeth Windbigler

2009-10-07 10:39:11Z

I have A document with the name of Peter kes (only One s)ler, born 1808 @ Berks Co. Pa. Married 1830-1839 at Oh. to Eliza Windbigler. His father is listed as Abraham. Son-John b. 1 Apr. 1836 Richland Co. Oh. D. 10 Aug. 1919 @ Fulton Co. In.

Re: Kesler Family in North Georgia

PatGillespie51 — 2009-08-14 16:18:55Z

Please e-mail me at patandbob@windstream.net. I am a Kesler descendant and have info you need.

Kesler Family in North Georgia

Chadw4 — 2009-08-13 00:07:44Z

I am assiting a friend of mine with her family. This is what I have so far.

Her dad was named Morris and the parents were Luther and Lucy Kesler. Morris had the following siblings; Buford, Boyd, Fred, Frances, Rublen, Idel and Louise. They may be more, like I said, I have just started. I belive the family came from Franklin County, Ga. They may descend from Oliver P. Kesler who was born 1853 and died in 1930. Anyone that might have some information, please forward it to me.

Thanks
Chad

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

VHelmke — 2009-07-04 13:30:31Z

William Henry Kesler was NOT a child of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co. VA. I had posted this in this thread earlier. William Henry Kesler Came to America before 1760 and lived in PA. He migrated to Newberry Co. SC in 1784. We have published a family history on William Henry with details of his early life as much is available at this time.
I responded to your earlier message and Abraham Keasler JR. did have a son William Henry Kealser who was named after his Grandfather Henry Keasler. There is no evidence of Henry Kesler ever haveing a forename of William. His oldest son was named William Henry Kesler but not the father. It is possible but there is no evidence of this anywhere. If it were so, it would be Wilhelm Heinrich Kesler as he was from Germany. Also there are other spellings on record of Henry Kesler Sr. as Keisler or Kiesler found in various records. The spelling of Keasler began in Henry Kesler's two children David and Abraham. The other children went by Kesler or Keisler or Kiesler.

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

lindaandisaac — 2009-07-04 11:13:41Z

william henery keasler son of abraham keasler,is my ggg grandfather I think

Re: Frederick Kesler b. 1791, Pennsylvania children

gummifaultier — 2009-04-06 22:25:12Z

Your post was from a while ago, but if you want any information on Polly Kesler and her descendants, I can give that to you.

I would also appreciate any information you could provide on the Kesler family. Thanks!

KESLER W D Honest Dan 1862-1930

t42Parkdale — 2009-03-30 11:28:51Z

KESLER W D Honest Dan 1862-1930

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,514 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

michaelwkessler — 2009-01-15 17:38:23Z

Hello,
I just sent you an email to the address you provided. I also invited you to view my tree. I was about a week ago, did you get it?

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

VernonHelmke — 2009-01-09 15:37:15Z

We have a possible tie to your posting. My wife Jaclyn is the Keasler-Kesler descendent and we have printed a book a couple of years ago and have included the data from CC Miller who has passed away. We do have a tie to (Randal) Rannal Kesler. We do not have the name of his wife but this data comes from CC Miller (a Kesler from Georgia) and it shows two sons, Paul and Charles (no John but that may only be because CC was unaware of John. We have done a lot of research on this family and would like to correspond directly with you as we would like to explore some of your information with ours. We can furnish a good bit of material on some connections. We attended the Kesler Reunion in 2007 in August. My e mail address is vhelmke@sbcglobal.net and please send me a note and we can explore more on Kesler-Keasler.

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

michaelwkessler — 2009-01-09 15:36:02Z

Hello, I have a Paul Kesler or Keasler born 1725 in Germany if its Kesler or Scotland if it Keasler married to a Mary Ann Wells. They moved from PA to Newberry Sc and had a William H. Kessler b 1750 d 1802. William H married Rebecca Kirth and had William H. Kesler b.1780 d.1856. William H. married a Barbra Cromer and had a son George Kesler b.1809 d.1887. they had a son named James Monroe Kesler b.1836 d.1892, he married Frances Martin and had a son named John H Kessler b.1866 d.1941, he married a Martha and had my Grandfather Rannel b.1896 d.1982, He married a Grace Todd and had my father John d. Kesler and Paul Kesler. I have census and marriage licenses for all. I am being told that if the name is Keasler or Keisler then they are likely from Scotland not Germany and both last names a listed in the Scottish book of Sir names.

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

michaelwkessler — 2009-01-08 22:30:44Z

see my reply to the previous post, I am pretty sure we are talking about two different Kesler families.

Re: Wm Henry Kesler, d. 1802, Newberry SC; son, Abraham

michaelwkessler — 2009-01-08 21:38:28Z

Hello. I was told recently that the spelling was Keasler and they were likely settlers from Scotland not Germany.

Susan Kesler

2008-09-11 22:51:54Z

Don't know parentage of Susan Kesler born 1832 in Indiana and md John Henry Farson in 1859 in Iowa and died in 1889 in Iowa.

Charles & Susannah (Nesbitt) Kesler family

newtonmckinney — 2008-01-09 16:19:49Z

I am searching for information in regards to these individuals. Any help that can be offered would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much,
Anita McKinney
newtonmac@msn.com

The following is what I have:

Kesler, Charles Edward
b. 9-6-1896 Overbrook, Osage Co., Ks., d. 10-19-1969 San Joaquin Co., CA, bd. 7-26-1970
-Husband of Susannah M. (Nesbitt), m. 6-16-1920 Coffey Co., KS (see)
-Father of:
• Jeanice M.A., b. 1922 KS
-KS 1st Sgt., Co. L, 137th Inf WWII
-1942- lived in Alameda, CA
Mother’s maiden name was Platt?
-1930 Williamsburg, KS bank cashier
**Ellis Evans lot

Kesler, Susannah M. (Nesbitt)
b. 1-29-1897 Lebo, Coffey Co., Ks, d. 1-15-1972 Ripon, San Joaquin Co., CA
-Wife of Charles Edward (see)
-Mother of: see Charles Edward
-1942 resident of Alameda, CA
-Daughter of Noble Irwin & Mary Ellen (Evans) Nesbitt (see)
-1930 Williamsburg, Franklin Co. bank cashier
**Ellis Evans lot

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

VHelmke — 2008-05-24 16:41:36Z

No William Henry was not a child of Peter Kesler of VA. William Henry was in PA before he migrated down the Great Wagon Trail to Newberry District (now Co) in South Carolina. It is thought that William Henry's Father was a Paul Kesler or Leisler also in PA.

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

VHelmke — 2007-06-16 19:23:52Z

If you will go to Roots Web, Family trees, you will find posted under the submiter code of Jkh1 a complete listing of the known descendents of William Henry Kesler, from Newberry Co. South Carolina. I do not recongize the names you mentioned but we have about 7000 descendents shown in our data.

Re: Seth and Joel Kesler 1944 letter, Virginia

Joel_Kesler — 2007-12-17 18:11:15Z

I too have a copy of that letter. The Joel Kesler to whom Seth wrote was my grandfather. Do you have any infomation about my 4th great-grandfather Peter Kesler born in VA about 1733?

Re: Old Photo of Edna Kesler

rictobin_1 — 2007-01-21 23:24:26Z

I am related to an Edna Kesler, daughter of Luther and Minnie Kesler, who was born about 1910 probably in Shelby Co., Illinois. She is a distant cousin and the only other information I have on her is that she was still living in 1920.

Re: Seth and Joel Kesler 1944 letter, Virginia

jeanmiell — 2007-12-17 19:34:42Z

Hi! Sorry, not much. Just his death year 1804 in VA. And I don't even remember my source for that. Do you have his wife's name, because I am missing that. I haven't thought of this line for quite awhile, but I checked my folders for you. I am a descendant from Elizabeth Kesler Bowers who had a younger brother Joel Kelser b1867. He lived with her when orphaned. I have a photo of the siblings about 1930, do you have that one already? Is this Joel one of your ancestors?

Re: Kesler - Banks, Hall and Jackson counties - Georgia

nsprin02 — 2007-10-06 20:03:00Z

Hello!

Uncle Ed mentioned that you saw my posting and contacted him. I'm so exicted to hear from you and even more exited to learn more about he Kesler's and to share all of my Wansley genealogy findings. Uncle Ed gave me your e-mail and I've sent 2 messages to you.

Looking forward to hearin from you.

PS- I have pictures of Ben Wansley and some of his descendants that we're given to me by his grand-daughter who is from Texas. Ben is one of g-grandfather Joseph's eldest brothers.

Sarah A. Kesler

AngieMcDonnald — 2007-12-07 02:15:38Z

Im looking for information on a Sarah A.(or P) Kesler b.abt 1860 Franklin Co., Ga. believed to of married a William B. Bennett.

I see shes listed in a few census records with a Cromer family. any one have any information as to why and how she is related to them? 1860, 1870 and 1880 Franklin Co., Ga

any help is greatly appreciated.
ABennett

Rita Marie O'HEARN KESLER (d. 2007)

Tammi_Barnhill — 2007-12-26 20:32:22Z

Kesler, Rita Marie (O'Hearn) View/Sign Guest Book

KESLER Rita Marie (O'Hearn) Kesler, age 85, of Columbus, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007. She was a graduate of Holy Family High School Class of 1940. Served in the U.S Navy as a Wave in WW II and retired after thirty years from the Federal Civil Service. She is preceded in death by her husband James Kesler. She is survived by her son, John Chaney; cousins, Dolores Carney, Jeanine Emrich; and many relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 3 p.m. with calling one hour prior at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I-270). "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 12/26/2007.

Rita Marie (O'Hearn) Kesler

Tammi_Barnhill — 2007-12-26 20:33:17Z

Re: Old Photo of Edna Kesler

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2007-01-14 15:21:54Z

I purchased the photo at an antique shop in Peoria Illinois. I also purchased a Kessler photo there, and have posted it to the message board as well. Here is a copy of the photo of Edna.

Re: Old Photo of Edna Kesler

Cariboo1 — 2007-01-14 15:21:35Z

Hello. Just a quick question? Was the photo found in Kankakee County, IL say around Momence???? I have numerous Kessler family members in that area. I do have one "Kesler" born in VA but died in Momence. Unfortunately I do not have an Edna Kesler, but could be I have overlooked her.

Thanks!

Re: Kesler - Banks, Hall and Jackson counties - Georgia

istudivant — 2007-09-06 23:02:38Z

Your grandmother Maxine Lewis was my mother's Sister: Grace wansley-Moon. Your g-grandmother is listed on the 1930 census as Etta wansley. Your aunt etta was named after her. Joseph wansley is listed as head of household and at that time they list Ivora, Fred, Maxey, Albert, GC, Coley and Grace as their children. I have a picture of your g-grandmother's gravesite.

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

JoJarvisMason — 2008-05-24 16:12:46Z

My Kes(s)ler ancestor is Sarah Ellen Kes(s)ler, born 14 Aug 1840 (per gravestone), died 9 March 1909. She was married to Peter Abshire, from Franklin Co., who settled in Jefferson Co., WV, after the Civil War. Sarah is listed in the 1860 census in the home of George Copp in Shenandoah Co., VA, but the trail stops there until she shows up in the 1870 census with the first three children and Peter. They later relocated to Berkeley Co., WV, and had 3 more children, the youngest was my paternal grandmother, Margaret (Maggie) Silver Abshire Dick.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Jacob Kesler (B. abt 1793) Franklin County, VA - the Louisiana connection

JoJarvisMason — 2007-06-13 01:15:06Z

Hi Stacie, Do you know if any of these Keslers stayed in Virginia? My great-grandmother was Sarah Ellen Kes(s)ler, possibly from Franklin Co., VA; she married Peter Abshire, also possibly from Franklin Co., VA. Each was born in 1840 and their young family appears in the Jefferson Co., VA, census. Sarah lived with a "Copp" family in the 1860 census, age 19, in Shenandoah Co., VA. This is not terribly far from Jefferson Co., VA. Her parents may have died, moved away, she may have been helping keep house, or she may have been related to someone in the household.

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

michaeledds — 2008-10-23 18:03:49Z

History of the Kesler Family of Greenbrier County

The German word “kesler” means kettle maker. Peter Kesler was born in Hess-Darmstadt, Germany in 1764. He married Catherine Sheetz in 1784. Catherine was born in 1766. Peter arrived in Maryland and journeyed to and settled in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He lived in Mount Crawford in Rockingham County, a few miles below Harrisonburg. While there, Peter attended Friedens Church which as a combination of German Reformed and Lutheran members. This church was organized in 1762. Peter and brothers Henry and Jacob are listed as members of Friedens Church in 1799. Jacob was a Lutheran deacon and Henry was a Lutheran Elder. Records of Rockingham County show a Wollery Kesler and son. I do not know if this is another brother or relative of Peter. Peter owned 550 acres in 1789. Some of the German families that lived near each other and who attended the same church were: Tuckweider (Tuckwiller), Hutsinpiller, Dotson, Schady (Judy), Zimmerman, Kuffman (Coffman), Sheetz, Bunger, Rader, Baker, and Braun (Brown). Many of them also lived in Greenbrier County as neighbors.

In 1802 Peter moved from the Shenandoah Valley to the Richlands area east of Lewisburg in Greenbrier County. He had been in Greenbrier County years before to buy land. In 1802 Peter and Catherine bought 138 acres from Edward and Peggy Miller. In 1802 Henry and Barbara Kesler bought land from Adam Nisely in the Big Levels of Greenbrier County. In 1805 Jacob and Catherine Kesler bought land from Denis McLaughlin, Lewis Shelman, and Henry Harman. In 1807 they bought land from Jacob Hutsinpiller. In 1808 they bought land from John Bunger. In 1810 Peter bought land from Henry Crist. This land Peter sold to his son, Fredrick, who sold it to Michael Bunger. Peter’s son, Jacob, bought land adjoining his on the west side in 1816 from Jacob Bunger.

Peter and Catherine had five children. All were born before moving to Greenbrier County. The children were Jacob (born July 10, 1785 in Hagerstown, Maryland and died February 13, 1857 in Clifty, WV and is buried in the Kesler Cemetery there), Fredrick (born April 24, 1789 and died December 1, 1843 in Keslers Cross Lanes, in Nicholas County), Catherine (born February 21, 1791 and died on October 7, 1844 location unknown), Sussanah (born October 16, 1797 and died on October 8, 1859 in Mt. Cove, Fayette County), Mary Polly (born September 1, 1800 and died in 1883 in Summersville, Nicholas County). Peter died in 1832 at Richlands, Greenbrier County (east of Lewisburg) and is buried in the Richlands Cemetery along with his wife Catherine and young son Michael.

Jacob married Elizabeth Funk on December 24, 1811 in Rockingham County, Virginia. She was the daughter of John Funk and Mary Rader. She was born on November 7, 1793 and died on April 5, 1881. Fredrick married Elizabeth Hutsenpiller on August 9, 1821 in Greenbrier County. She was the daughter of Anthony Hutsenpillar and Elizabeth Harpal. She was born on January 16, 1800 and died on December 12, 1861 in Keslers Cross Lanes in Nicholas County. Frederick and wife Elizabeth are buried in Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery in Keslers Cross Lanes. Catherine married David Judy on September 24, 1814 in Greenbrier County. Sussanah married Thomas Dotson, Jr. on June 21 1815 in Greenbrier County. Mary Polly married Richard Dotson on February 7, 1821 in Greenbrier County. Thomas and Richard Dotson were brothers, the sons of Thomas Dotson, Sr.

Jacob and family moved to Fayette County. Fredrick and family moved to McClung Meadows (later called Keslers Cross Lanes in Nicholas County). David and Catherine Judy moved near Williamsburg in Greenbrier County. Both Dotson families moved to Nicholas County to help Fredrick build his home. All five children lived in the Richlands area before going to other places to live. They lived on Peter’s land or had bought land adjoining the land. Peter Kesler died in Greenbrier County in 1832. His will is in Will Book 1 in the Greenbrier County Courthouse. His heirs sold his land to Matthew Arbuckle.

Jacob Kesler’s occupation was cattleman and homebuilder. He built the first brick home in Clifty, Fayette County, WV. He attended Friedens Church in Rockingham County, Virginia and the Richlands Presbyterian Church in Greenbrier County, WV. He was baptized at the Zion Evangelical Church as a small child in Hagerstown, Maryland. He spoke fluent German and exhibited an excellent penmanship. He owned property adjoining his father on Unus Rd, Richland’s, Greenbrier County, Virginia (WV). He purchased 640 acres in Fayette County and relocated there. He and his wife Elizabeth had 13 children: Mary (born on November 8, 1812): John (born on December 1, 1813); Samuel (born October 23, 1816); Frederick J ( ?? ); Michael (Feb 19, 1820); Nancy Jane (Sept 3, 1821); Joseph F.(May 20 1823); Rebecca (Aug 29, 1827); Elizabeth (May 4, 1829); Sarah (October 3, 1825); Sarah (October 3, 1825); Mahala (May 5, 1831); Jacob Lansford (March 23, 1823); Margaret (June 3, 1835).

Jacob’s son, Jacob Lansford Kesler, was born on March 23, 1833 and died in August 1896. He married Jemima Hawver. He was the twelfth child of Jacob and Elizabeth Kesler. His son, Joseph, was a Methodist minister. He married Patience McCutcheon. He decided to become a Methodist minister instead of the Presbyterian faith of his family. The reason that he chose to do so was that the Presbyterian Church required their ministers to be seminary trained. The Methodist did not. Joseph pastured several churches including the Methodist Church at Paint Creek, WV. He and Patience had nine children. They were Arnold, Russell, Ira Jacob, Catherine, Iva, Austin, Eccles, and two girls who died. Joseph was killed by a car while attending a Methodist convention in Chicago. Patience died in South Charleston, WV.

Russell, Iva and Catherine married into the Fain family. Russ married Mary Fain. Iva married Mary Fain’s brother George. Catherine married William Fain, brother of George and Mary. Their parents were Jeremiah and Pheobe Sadler Fain. They were originally from Grayson, Kentucky. They moved to Winona, Fayette County, WV in the late 1800’s.

W. D. "Honest Dan" KESLER (1862-1930) cemetery photo

t42Parkdale — 2008-09-25 01:35:42Z

KESLER_W_D_Honest_Dan_1862-1930.JPG

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your records.

This is one of the 48,623 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Re: Jacob Kesler (B. abt 1793) Franklin County, VA - the Louisiana connection

slkesler — 2007-06-18 03:43:42Z

On one of the family crypts, the one that Jacob and Naomi rest in, says that they are natives of Virginia, so it is very possible. I seem to hit a brick wall every time I try to find out more about Jacob. I have found additional information about Naomi, but Jacob is another thing. He died in 1854, and the inscription on the crypt says he was 61 years old when he passed. My great great grandfather was born here in Louisiana, so they were here before 1836, and I know they were married in 1819 in Kentucky. Other than that I am at a stand still. I am trying to get some additional information from my aunt and uncle, maybe they will have more than my dad does.

Re: Jacob Kesler (B. abt 1793) Franklin County, VA - the Louisiana connection

slkesler — 2007-05-20 03:14:59Z

P. S. John Clinton Kesler married Elizabeth Croll from England, and I am stuck there!

Jacob Kesler (B. abt 1793) Franklin County, VA - the Louisiana connection

slkesler — 2007-05-20 03:13:42Z

I am having a very difficult time tracing my family. From the family bible I know my great-grandfathers name and DOB, and it also lists my great-grandmother, but other than that I hit deadends. I do have a list of burials in the New Orleans area (Lafayette Cemetery # 1) , and can put a few in line, but I surely could use some help. Here is a list of what I have:
Jacob Kesler - native of Virginia B. abt 1793 D. 11 Sep 1854
Naomi B. Hukill Kesler B. abt 1792 D. 26 Sep 1868
Eliza Jane & Naomi Kesler
Amanda Kesler B. abt 1829 D. 8 May 1877
Anna L Hogan Kesler B. abt 1843 D. 19 Mar 1874 (wife of Dewitt Kesler)
Dewitt Clinton Kesler B. abt 1836 D. 27 Nov 1898
Gertrude L Kesler B 10 Jan 1865 D 16 Sep 1896
John Clinton Kesler B 7 May 1867 D 10 Feb 1918 (my great- grandfather)

other children of Dewitt are Walter Viren and Kate . If there are others I am not aware of them.

Walter V. married Chritine and they had 5 children (Isabelle, Walter, Gertrude, William, and Alec)

John Clinton had one child that I am aware of, my grandfather, Jennings Jack Kesler b. 2 Apr 1912 d 22 Jan 1981. He married Felicie Giunintano, and they had two sons. Richard Jack and Jennings James** (my father).

Any help/information that anyone can provide will be greatly appreciated. I've browsed several profiles that list a Jacob born around 1793 from VA, and it seems that that is where he disappeared, maybe I have the key to that mystery for some.

Thanks,
Stacie Kesler

Re: Frederick Kesler - Watertown, New York (descendents in Wisconsin)

Jburns8399 — 2007-02-07 22:58:17Z

I am searching for Justus Kesler who's brothers are George, Konrad, a sister and another brother name unknown. They settled in Lewis, New York an then to Carthage, New York, they were from Germany. Want to know their parents names and place of birth. Don't know if your Fred is related to my family. Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks
JoAnn

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

mrfcwcscaz — 2008-05-23 18:27:32Z

Hi Jackie. I show the children of Peter Kesler from Franklin CO. VA as being:
Jacob b. 1786
Barbara b. 1787
Stephen b. 1791
Samuel b. 1795
Elizabeth b. 1797
Susannah b. 1800
Nancy b. 1804
Peter b. 1810

These are all listed as being born in VA.

My line is thru Stephen, then Elias, then William. this William was born in Va. died in Idaho in 1916.

Miriam

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

SHDERBUG1965 — 2008-08-14 13:33:47Z

MY GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER MARCUS WILLIAM PARR IS A DESCENDENT OF THEM. HE IS FROM GEORGIA. HIS FATHER WAS WILLIAM PARR AND HIS SON WAS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER MARCUS ASBURY PARR

Re: Old Photo of Edna Kesler

danders0n — 2007-01-12 03:34:18Z

Sir,

It's hard to contact you when your profile shows you have chosen to remain anonymous!

Dan Anderson
Volunteer board admin

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

kickasp — 2007-06-16 16:07:32Z

Believe I'm a descendent of William Henry Kesler. My grandfather was Hoyt Freeman Kesler, great grandfather was Jackson Oliver Kesler. Would like to get any info on W.H. Kesler and the rest of the clan.
regards,
Greg Kesler

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

kickasp — 2007-06-17 00:05:05Z

Wanda,
Great to hear from you. I do have some of the Kesler family history that Aunt Juanita mentioned but it's all hand written stuff with no documentation or authentication (and difficult to decipher). I tried doing some research about 15 years ago but the web was certainly not as developed then as it is now so it was difficult for me to get info, especially since I was in the Air Force at the time and moving around all the time. I've found more about the family in the last two days than I had in the previous 15 years. Just looking for more...
Greg

Re: Wm Henry Kesler, d. 1802, Newberry SC; son, Abraham

michaelwkessler — 2008-03-28 00:31:30Z

Jackie,

I was wondering if you found and updated information on Paul Kesler and Mary Ann Wells?

Thanks, Michael Kessler

Paul Kesler/Keisler

michaelwkessler — 2007-10-29 16:03:53Z

Hi,
I am looking for any information on Paul Kesler/Keisler 1725 to ? married to Mary Ann Wells. He is my 8th Great Grandfather, but I have run into a roadblock as far as where he came from, when he was married and when he died. My father John D. seems to remember that he came from Northern Germany around 1740 but I cant prove it.

mkessler@cnsmk.com

John Kesler m. Roxy Pingry

RoxyPingry — 2008-09-11 22:53:47Z

My Great Grandmother Roxy Pingry 2nd marriage 1867 was to John Kesler, They moved to Greeley, KS. Does this sound like your Kesler? e-mail Carol (Pingry) Archer

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

WandaHardman91 — 2007-06-16 20:59:39Z

Greg,
Your father, Lavelle Kesler, is my mother-in-law-s second cousin. Her name is Ovalene Kesler Hardman (daughter of James Nathan Kesler, brother of Jackson Oliver Kesler). Your grandfather, Hoyt, is her first cousin.

Ronnie & I have compiled a Kesler history. I thought Juanita told me that you had all of the Kesler info.

Would like to hear from you again.

Wanda

Re: Who were children of Peter Kesler of Franklin Co VA? Was Wm Henry Kesler d. 1802 Newberry Co SC a child?

WandaHardman91 — 2007-06-17 14:21:14Z

Greg,
Email me at wanda30@alltel.net and I will share info with you.

Wanda