Samuel Kesler (1795-1856)
Botetourt County, Virginia
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Generation 4 | Ref. Identifier: 1.3.2.2
| Samuel Kesler | b: 8 Sep 1795 Jefferson, Md. | d: 11 Dec 1856 Botetourt, Va. |
| Nancy Beane Kesler | b: 1806 Botetourt, Va. | d: 12 Jun 1987 Botetourt, Va. |
A Botetourt County, Virginia Miller
Samuel was the second child and first son of John (1772-1850) and Nancy Waskey Kesler (1779-1852) and grandson of Andreas Keslar (Kesler or Kessler). He was born in 1795 in Jefferson, Frederick County Maryland, shortly after the Revolutionary War. His early years coincided with the period where the United States adopted the Constitution and Bill of Rights, George Washington became the first President, and the War of 1812.
Samuel’s early years were spent on the Kessler farm in Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland. When his grandfather, Andreas Kessler (Keslar/Kesler) and several of his aunts and uncles decided to depart for western Pennsylvania in 1794, his father, John, remained on the family homestead in Frederick County rather than leave for the frontier with his father, possibly because of his romantic relationship with neighbor Nancy Waskey, whose family lived on an adjoining farm.
Samuel’s older sister, Polly and younger brother Christopher Lee were also born in Maryland, before the family relocated to Virginia. His remaining sisters and brother , Virginia, Margaret Agnes, John, Sophia and Nancy were born in Virginia.
On March 21, 1805, ten-year-old Samuel’s father, John Kessler of Rockbridge County, Virginia purchased 156 acres in Botetourt County, Virginia. The acreage was on Catawba Creek, a tributary of the James River. In 1808 an additional 73 acres was purchased.
Samuel lived with his parents until age 26, when he married Nancy Beane (b: 1806-d: 12 Jun 1887 Botetourt County, Va) on 22 Apr 1822 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Samuel and Nancy had seven children.
Samuel was a miller, employed by a grain-mill products company. He died at age 61 and was buried in Daleville Cemetery in southern Botetourt County. He likely lived near Daleville and worked in one of the local graineries.
Botetourt County Maps
Fincastle through the years
Fincastle: Through the Years
Around Town: A Pictorial Review of Old Fincastle, Virginia
Second Printing Historic Fincastle, VA. Pages 6-7
Drawing shows the Town of Fincastle c. 1840
From Howe’s Historical Collection of Virginia
During its two-hundred-year history, Fincastle has wielded influence far beyond its boundaries. The western territory of Botetourt County stretched all the way to the Mississippi River in 1770, and many settlers passed through on their way west during these early years. Many of those passing settlers stopped in Fincastle, the seat of this large county, to record deeds and transact business as well as purchase goods and services from the merchants that had opened businesses in the town.
In 1772, when the town was formally established, a small settlement already existed nearby. This settlement grew up around Miller’s Mill and probably came into existence during the 1750’s. When the need arose to establish a county seat, Israel Christian, a local merchant and land speculator, gave 45 acres just south of Miller’s Mill for this purpose. This tract was divided into 45 half–acre lots to be offered for sale, with land reserved for a court house, a church and a jail.
A list of taxpayers prepared in 1784 reveals that growth took place quickly during these first few years. It listed 59 buildings, including 26 log dwelling houses, 21 cabins, one “double” cabin and 11 frame dwelling houses. Court Order books record the establishment of a number of taverns, ordinaries, and other commercial endeavors that sprang up to meet the needs of the many travelers passing through.
During the first half of the nineteenth century, growth continued at a strong pace, with further commercial expansion and construction of the Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches. Although it was no longer one of the gateways for western expansion, Fincastle continued to attract people with its goods and services and various social and cultural functions. It became apparent, however, that transportation would be vital to the town’s future. A group of concerned Southwest Virginians met in Fincastle in 1845 and petitioned the General Assembly either to improve transportation to the Western part of the state or permit the B&O Railroad to extend its rails down the valley of Virginia. Partly as a result of this meeting, the James River and Kanahwa Canal was extended to Buchanan.
But much of Fincastle’s focus remained rural. A number of large plantations were located in the countryside surrounding the town. Plantation life has an impact on the community, increasing commercial traffic and making goods and services more readily available. House guests at the plantations in variably spent part of their stay shopping, observing court, or attending entertainments in Fincastle. They frequently worshipped at on of the area churches.
The Fincastle Historic District was named to the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1969, updated 2012
Its rural setting proved to be a blessing to Fincastle with the outbreak of the Civil War. Although Union Troops marched through it, the town suffered no physical damage. However, the loss of many able young men and the devastation of the economy of the South were deeply felt in the community.
Ironically, peacetime would bring a more profound disturbance. The fire of 1870 leveled much of the central part of town. The loss of many original eighteenth-and early nineteenth-century buildings changed the face of the community forever, and the economic setback added to the hardship wrought by the war.
As prosperity began to return to the South, Fincastle’s commerce renewed itself. But at least some residents thought growth wasn’t fast enough. During the 1880’s transportation again became an issue. A Group of businessmen formed the Fincastle Land and Improvement Company and sought a railroad line through town. Plans were to enlarge Santillane, a plantation just south of Fincastle, into a hotel and to develop the area around it as an expansion of the town. The plans were never realized; however, as the major railroad line into Western Virginia was laid south of Fincastle.
Without a railroad to spur its growth the town developed into a quieter direction as the twentieth century approached. For a time it became a “spa.” Word of Fincastle’s tranquility attracted increasing effort to escape the heat of the epidemics of more southern climates and to take advantage of the healing properties of the ferro-magnesian spring waters. This influx of summer visitors continued until well into the twentieth century. Gradually the”spa” way of life disappeared and with it a good amount of Fincastle’s tourist trade.
In the modern century, the town maintained its identity as the county seat, keeping the quaint court house square as the focus of its small-town life. After World War II, many residents found Fincastle a charming place to live but worked and shopped outside the community. The treasure of life in Fincastle today remains this inherent resident charm.
Children of Samuel & Nancy (Generation 5)
1.3.2.2.1 Dianna Kesler Lemon (21 Sep 1823 Botetourt County, Va.-31 Mar 1891 Botetourt, Va.)
| 1.3.2.2.1 Dianna Kessler Lemon | b: 21 Sep 1823 Botetourt, Va. | d: 31 Mar 1891 Botetourt, Va. |
| 1.3.2.2.1a George Washington Lemon | b: 20 Feb 1815, Va. | d: 20 Sep 1881, Va. |
Dianna Kesler married George Washington Lemon. They had nine children.
1.3.2.2.1.1 Margaret N. Lemon (1843-1913)
1.3.2.2.1.2 Francis M. Lemons (1846-1915)
1.3.2.2.1.3 Martha E. Lemon (1854-1922)
1.3.2.2.1.4 George L. Lemon (1848-1868)
1.3.2.2.1.5 Caroline Lemon (1853-1912)
1.3.2.2.1.6 Samuel K. Lemon (1856-1916)
1.3.2.2.1.7 Emma Lemon (1858-1919)
1.3.2.2.1.8 Annie M. Lemon (1861-1922)
1.3.2.2.1.9 Mary Lane Lemon (1861-1922)
1.3.2.2.1.10 James E. Lemon (1864-1955)
US Census Data - Dianna and George Lemon (1830-1880)
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1830: Botetourt, Va. (p. 75/146 dd mmm) Samuel Kesler
1 male 0-4 = William
1 male 30-39 = Samuel (b: 1795 age 35)
2 females 0-4 = Margaret & Mary
1 female 5-9 = Dianne
1 female 20-29 = Nancy Bean Kesler (b: 1806 age 24)
1840: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (32/35) Samuel Kesler
1 male <5 = Hezekiah
2 males 5-9 = William and John?
1 male 40-49 = Samuel
2 females 10-14 = Margaret and Mary
1 female 15-19 = Dianne
1 female 30-39 = Nancy
1850: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (53/68 Aug 1) George W. Lemon 35 (boatman), 1.3.2.2.1 Diannah 25 (oldest daughter of Samuel), Margaret 7, Frances 5, George 2, Alexander Reynolds 25 (laborer)
1860: Covington Township, Alleghany County, Va. (135/142 Sep 14) George W. Lemon 45 (farming), 1.3.2.2.1 Diana 30 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Margaret 17, Frances M. 15, George S. 12, Mary J. 10, Caroline 8, Samuel 6, Emma 2
1870: Clifton Township, Alleghany County, Va. (13/26) George W. Lemon 55 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.1 Dianna Kesler Lemon 50 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Francis M. 25, Margaret 21, Mary 18, Caroline 15, Samuel 12, Jane 9, Missouri 6 (female), James M. 4
1880: Clifton Township, Alleghany County, Va. 002 (2/42) George W. Lemon 65 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.1 Dianna Kesler Lemon 57 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Margaret 33, James M. 15, Samuel 24, Missouri A. 19
Note: Dianna died in 1891. Her husband, George, died in 1881. There is no 1890 U.S. Census.
1.3.2.2.2 Margaret Kesler Lemon (3 Jun 1825 Botetourt County, Va.-17 Oct 1910 Va.)
| 1.3.2.2.2 Margaret Jane Kesler Lemon | b: 3 Jun 1825 Botetourt, Va. | d: 17 Oct 1910 Botetourt, Va. |
| 1.3.2.2.2a James Young Lemon | b: 24 Oct 1824 Va. | d: 22 Sep 1900 Alleghany, Va. |
Margaret and James had ten children:
1.3.2.2.2.1 Justine Lemon Robinson (1849-1930)
1.3.2.2.2.2 Nancy J. Lemon Johnson (1852-1938)
1.3.2.2.2.3 Catharine E. Lemon (1854-1924)
1.3.2.2.2.4 Minerva Lemon West (1856-1918)
1.3.2.2.2.5 Mary Sue Lemon Dotson (1858-1936)
1.3.2.2.2.6 Sarah A. Lemon (1858-1860)
1.3.2.2.2.7 Susan L. Lemon Bowyer (1860-1925)
1.3.2.2.1.8 Etta Malissa Lemon (1862-1930)
1.3.2.2.1.9 Louise D. Lemon Brooks (1864-1942)
1.3.2.2.1.10 Lucy Dora Lemon (1867-1942)
US Census Data - Margaret & James Lemon
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1830: Botetourt, Va. (p. 75/146 dd mmm) Samuel Kesler
1 male 0-4 = William
1 male 30-39 = Samuel (b: 1795 age 35)
2 females 0-4 = Margaret & Mary
1 female 5-9 = Dianne
1 female 20-29 = Nancy Bean Kesler (b: 1806 age 24)
1840: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (32/35) Samuel Kesler
1 male <5 = Hezekiah
2 males 5-9 = William and John?
1 male 40-49 = Samuel
2 females 10-14 = Margaret and Mary
1 female 15-19 = Dianne
1 female 30-39 = Nancy
1850: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (53/68 Aug 1) Nancy Lemon 71, James 26 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.2 Margaret 24 (daughter of Samuel), Jestina 11/12, Agnes 35, George 88, Franklin Rose 23 (wagonmaker), Susan 23, Letecia 2, Nancy 2/12, James Atkins 19 (laborer)
1860: Botetourt, Virginia (149/206, Aug 24) James Lemon 40 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.2 Margaret 34 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Margaret A. Isaac 16, Charles L. Orange 10
1870: Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia (13/26, Aug 9) James G. Lemon 45 (Alleghany flour mill), 1.3.2.2.2 Margaret 44 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Ginny 20, Nancy 18, Catherine 16, Minerva 13, Ancinda 12, Malissa E. 9, Louisa B. 7, Mary S. 6, Lucy D. 3
1880: District 002 Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia (1/42, Jun 1) James G. Lemon 55 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.2 Margaret 53 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Minerva 22, Susan 20, Allie B. 18, Ettie M. 16, Lucy B. 14, Lou D. 12
1900: District 002 Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia (1/42, Jun 1) James G. Lemon 75 (farmer Oct 1824), 1.3.2.2.2 Margaret W. 74 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy; Jun 1825), Selie 44 (Nov 1851), Etta 27 (Jun 1872), Lucy 24 (Apr 1876)
1910: Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia, USA (Up Cowpasture River Form Sharon Church) Etta Lemon 48, Lucy Lemon 41, Margaret Lemon 84
Note: James died in 1900. Margaret died in Oct 1910.
1.3.2.2.3 Mary Jane Kesler Hoylman (Abt 1826 Botetourt County, Va.-Aft 1880)
| 1.3.2.2.3 Mary Jane Kesler Hoylman | b: Abt. 1826 Botetourt, Va. | d: Aft. 1880 Botetourt, Va. |
| 1.3.2.2.3a Franklin John Hoylman | b: 1819 Va. | d: 5 Aug 1878 Botetourt, Va. |
Mary Jane Kesler married Franklin J. Hoylman. They had 5 children.
1.3.2.2.3.1 Samuel G. Hoylman (1850-1931)
1.3.2.2.3.2 Edward W. Hoylman (1853-1905)
1.3.2.2.3.3 Ella V. Hoylman Haymaker (1858-1940)
1.3.2.2.3.4 Allura P. Hoylman Kay (1859-1947)
1.3.2.2.3.5 John Steele Hoylman (1869-1933)
US Census Data - Mary Jane & Franklin Hoylman
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1830: Botetourt, Va. (p. 75/146 dd mmm) Samuel Kesler
1 male 0-4 = William
1 male 30-39 = Samuel (b: 1795 age 35)
2 females 0-4 = Margaret & Mary
1 female 5-9 = Dianne
1 female 20-29 = Nancy Bean Kesler (b: 1806 age 24)
1840: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (32/35) Samuel Kesler
1 male <5 = Hezekiah
2 males 5-9 = William and John?
1 male 40-49 = Samuel
2 females 10-14 = Margaret and Mary
1 female 15-19 = Dianne
1 female 30-39 = Nancy
1850:Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (61/68) 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler 53 (miller b: Maryland), Nancy 43 (b: Va.), John 21 (laborer), William 18 (laborer), Hezekiah 11, Isabel 7, Franklin Hoylman 31 (carpenter), Mary Kesler Hoylman (23)
1860: Botetourt, Virginia (181/206,Sep 5) Franklin Hoylman 45 (laborer), 1.3.2.2.3 Mary J. Hoylman 30 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Sarah 9, Edmin 7, Ella 2
1870: Amsterdam Township, Botetourt, Va. (16/96 Jul 13) Franklyn Hoylman 57 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.3 Mary Kesler Hoylman 45 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Samuel Hoylman 19, Edwin 16, Eliza 12, Laura 8, John 9 months
1880: Amsterdam Township, Botetourt, Va. 008 (14/51 Jun 7) 1.3.2.2.3 Mary J. Kesler Hoylman 53 (widow; daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Laura 8, John S. 10, John Haymaker 23, Ellen Hoylman Haymaker 21 Next door: Samuel C. Hoylman 29, Eliza Hoylman 28, Rosa 5, Lena 3, Franklin 9 months (Aug)
Note: Mary died in 1880. Franklin died two years before, in 1778.
1.3.2.2.4 John Daniel 'J.D.' Kesler (9 Nov 1829 Botetourt County, Va.-25 Apr 1897 San Jose, Ca)
| 1.3.2.2.4 John Daniel J.D. Kesler | b: 9 Nov 1829 Botetourt, VA | d: 25 Apr 1897 Santa Clara, CA |
| 1.3.2.2.4a Margaret Phillips Kesler | b: Mar 1830, MI | d: 28 Dec 1906 Santa Clara, CA |
John Daniel ‘J.D.’ Kesler married Margaret Phillips Kesler on 14 Aug 1856 in Iowa. They had 4 children.
- 1.3.2.2.4.1 Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Kesler Miller (Abt 1859 Iowa-2 Apr 1944 California)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2 John Young Kesler (Oct 1864 Iowa- May 1933 Spokane Wa) married Alice Amanda Wharton Kesler (6 Mar 1867 Iowa-20 Jan 1945 Seattle Wa) on 8 Dec 1886.
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Edith L Kesler Farrington (7 Oct 1887 Iowa-1957 Spokane Wa)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.2 Edna M Kesler Royer (10 Jan 1889 Iowa-11 Nov 1962 Spokane Wa)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.3 Charles Marcellus Kesler (27 Nov 1892 Iowa-28 Oct 1958 San Francisco, Ca) married Ruth Charlotte Ceder Kesler (11 Aug 1893-22 Nov 1956 Hollywood, Ca)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.3.1 Virginia Marcelline Kesler West (18 May 1918-15 Jan 2008 Hampton, Va)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.3.2 William Wharton Kesler (17 Dec 1920-1 Sep 2008 Fresno, Ca)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.3.3 James Jensen Kesler (29 May 1927-22 Sep 2012 Oregon)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.4 Lawrence Everett Kesler (12 May 1897 Iowa-24 Dec 1968 Riverside Ca) married Sybil Spencer Kesler m: 6 Jan 1923 Spokane (25 Dec 1894 Wa-9 Nov 1962 California)
- 11.3.2.2.4.2.4.1 Robert Lawrence Kesler (8 Oct 1924-5 Jan 1968 California)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.4.2 Kathryn Alice Kesler (11 Jan 1933 Ca-living)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.5 Marjorie Lucile Kesler Howard (28 Feb 1899-22 Jan 1996 Spokane Wa)
- 1.3.2.2.4.2.6 Genevieve Elma Kesler Heald (8 Nov 1900 Iowa-15 Apr 1955 Seattle Wa)
- 1.3.2.2.4.3 Nora Kesler Moore (Abt 1867 Iowa-1 Sep 1895) married George W. Moore (8 Sep 1868-13 Jun 1899) on 6 Nov 1889. She died at age 27.
- 1.3.2.2.4.3.1 Hazel Dell Moore (Nov 1891 Santa Clara, Ca-31 Aug 1919 Santa Clara Ca)
- 1.3.2.2.4.3.2 Alta Ruth Moore Baker (28 Feb 1895 Santa Clara, Ca-17 Apr 1976 Santa Cruz, Ca) married Edward R Baker (b: Abt 1892-d: 1975)
- 1.3.2.2.4.4 Lena ‘Linnie’ T Kesler (Jun 1875 Iowa-12 Oct 1926 Santa Clara, Ca)
US Census Data - JD and Margaret Kesler
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1830: Botetourt, Va. (p. 75/146 dd mmm) Samuel Kesler
1 male 0-4 = William
1 male 30-39 = Samuel (b: 1795 age 35)
2 females 0-4 = Margaret & Mary
1 female 5-9 = Dianne
1 female 20-29 = Nancy Bean Kesler (b: 1806 age 24)
1840: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (32/35) Samuel Kesler
1 male <5 = Hezekiah
2 males 5-9 = William and John?
1 male 40-49 = Samuel
2 females 10-14 = Margaret and Mary
1 female 15-19 = Dianne
1 female 30-39 = Nancy
1850: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (61/68) 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler 53 (miller b: Maryland), Nancy 43 (b: Va.), John 21 (laborer), William 18 (laborer), Hezekiah 11, Isabel 7, Franklin Hoylman 31 (carpenter), Mary Kesler Hoilman (23)
1860: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa (49/121 Jun 8) 1.3.2.2.4 J.D. Kesler 30 (carpenter – Virginia; son of Samuel and Nancy), Margaret 30 (Michigan), Charlotte 1 (Iowa), Anna Sivertsfager 9 (Ohio)
1870: Bloomfield, Polk County, Iowa (8/29 Aug 16) 1.3.2.2.4 J.D. Kesler 41 (farmer b:Virginia; son of Samuel and Nancy), Margaret 40 (Michigan), Letta 11 (Iowa), Jno 6, Nora 3
1880: District 167 Bloomfield, Polk County, Iowa (16/25 Jun 30) 1.3.2.2.4 John D. Kesler 50 farmer (Virginia; son of Samuel and Nancy), Margaret 50 (Michigan), Lotta 21 (Iowa), John 15, Nora 13, Lena 9
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Note: JD died in 1897. There is no 1890 US Census.
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1910: District 0098 San Jose Ward 02 Santa Clara, Ca (23/38 Apr 23) 1.3.2.2.4.4 Linnie Kesler 31 (youngest daughter of J.D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), 1.3.2.2.4.3.1 Hazel Moore 19 (niece; daughter of Nora Kesler Moore, who died in 1895), 1.3.2.2.4.3.2 Alta Moore 15 (niece; daughter of Nora Kesler Moore)
1900 (1): District 0068 San Jose Ward 02 Santa Clara, Ca (23/38 Jun 8) Margaret Kesler 70 (Mar 1830; widow of 1.3.2.2.4 J. D. Kesler), Linnie Kesler 15 (Jun 1875), Hazel Moore 9 (Nov 1891 granddaughter), Alta Moore 5 (Mar 1895 grandchild)
(2): District 0071 San Jose Ward 3, Santa Clara, California (46/68 Jun 15) George Miller 37 (carpenter, house, May 1863), 1.3.2.2.4.1 Lottie Miller 38 (Jun 1861; daughter of J. D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Daisy Bowman 24 boarder, Feb 1879), Frank Miller 1 (adopted son, Dec 1898)
(3): District 0071 Ward 4 Spokane Wa (23/52 Jun 12) 1.3.2.2.4.2 John Y Kesler 35 (mining promoter; son of J. D. Kesler; grandson of Samuel and Nancy), Alice A. 32, Edith L 12 (Oct 1887), Edna M. 11 (Jan 1889), C Marcellus 7 (Nov 1892), L Everett 3 (May 1897), Marjory L 1 (Feb 1899)
1910(1): District 0085 San Jose, Santa Clara, California (12/56 Apr 25) George W. Miller 46 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.4.1 Lottie Miller 48 (daughter of J. D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Frank Miller 10
(2): District 0187 Ward 4 Spokane Wa (20/40 Apr 15) 1.3.2.2.4.2 John Y Kesler 45 (mining promoter — b: IA, mother b: MI, father b: VA; son of J. D. Kesler; grandson of Samuel and Nancy), Alne A. 43, Edna M. 21, Marcellus 17, Everett G 12, Marjoria 11, Geneva 9
(3): District 0098 San Jose Ward 02 Santa Clara, Ca (23/38 Apr 23) 1.3.2.2.4.4 Linnie Kesler 31 (youngest daughter of J.D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), 1.3.2.2.4.3.1 Hazel Moore 19 (niece; daughter of Nora Kesler Moore, who died in 1895), 1.3.2.2.4.3.2 Alta Moore 15 (niece; daughter of Nora Kesler Moore)
1920(1): District 0149 San Jose, Santa Clara, California (24/26 Apr 25) George W. Miller 55 (farm operator; fruit), 1.3.2.2.4.1 Lottie Miller 57 (daughter of J. D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Frank Miller 21 (electrician
(2): District 0181 Spokane Wa (8/18 Jan 6) 1.3.2.2.4.2 John Y Kesler 55 (miner; son of J. D. Kesler; grandson of Samuel and Nancy), Alice A. 52, Everett G 22, Marjory L 20, Jenevive 18, Edna M Royer 30 (daughter), R G Royer 29 (son-in-law)
(3): 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Edith L. Kesler Farrington 32 (daughter of J. Y. and Alice Kesler) – could not locate 1920 census data, but she was divorced from Frank Inman before 1920.
(4): District 0181 Spokane Wa (3/18 Jan 3) 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 C Marcellus Kesler 27 (salesman; son of J. Y. and Alice Kesler), Ruth C. 26, Virginia 1 & 5 months
(5): District 0184 San Jose Santa Clara, Ca (17/20 Jan 14) Ed Baker 26 (electrician), 1.3.2.2.4.3.2 Alta 24 (daughter of Nora Kesler Moore), Don 2 (1918), Ed 1 (1919)
(6): District 0166 San Jose Santa Clara, Ca (19/35 Jan 13) 1.3.2.2.4.4 Linnie Kesler 44 (laborer cannery; youngest daughter of J.D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy)
1930(1): District 0149 San Jose, Santa Clara, California (12/15 Apr 13) 1.3.2.2.4.1 Lottie L. Miller 67 (daughter of J. D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Frank W. Miller 31 (house wiring), Ruth B. Miller 29, Bettie M. 6, Billy 5, Louise 2, Louise Johnson 31 (Ruth’s sister – bookkeeper, labor temple)
(2): District 0340 San Francisco, California (22/50 Apr 7) Harold Farrington 42 (journalist), 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Edith 42 (manager, antique store; daughter of John Young Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy)
(3): District 0101, Spokane, Washington (30/55. Apr 15) R.G. Royer 40 (V.P. Mortgage Loan), 1.3.2.2.4.2.2 Edna M. Royer 41 (daughter of John Young Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Phil B. Rouer 6
(4): District 0125 Portland Oregon (6/9 Apr 4) 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Charles M Kesler 37 (salesman; son of John Young Kesler and Alice Kesler), Ruth C. 36, Virginia M 11, William W. 9, James J 2 years & 2 months
(5): District 0232 San Francisco Ca (17/36 Apr 7) 1.3.2.2.4.2.4 Lawrence E Kesler 32 (buyer; son of 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Charles Marcellus Kesler, grandson of 1.3.2.2.4.2 J. Y. and Alice Kesler), Sybil 35, Robert L 5
(6): 1234 Spokane Avenue Newport, Pend Oreille, Washington (5/11 Apr 4) Montague J. Howard 36 (manager, Shell Oil), 1.3.2.2.4.2.5 Marjorie L. 30 (daughter of John Young Kesler; great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Roger 1
(7): District 0022 Seattle King County Wa (58/93 Apr 24) Clifton M Heald 29 (sales manager), 1.3.2.2.4.2.6 Genevieve 29 (daughter of John Young Kesler; great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Beverly A 4, Barbara A 1, Beatice Jenson 20 (lodger)
(8): District 0063 San Jose Santa Clara, Ca (3/22 Apr 3) Edward M Baker 37 (contractor), 1.3.2.2.4.3.2 Alta 35 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.4.3 Nora Kesler Moore), Don 12, Bruce M 5, Kenneth D 2
1940(1): District 0149 San Jose, Santa Clara, California (12/15 Apr 13) 1.3.2.2.4.1 Lottie L. Miller 77 (daughter of J. D. Kesler; granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Frank W. Miller 40 (house wiring), Ruth B. Miller 38, Betty 16, William 14, Louise 13
(2): District 30-291 Seattle King County Wa (9/24 Apr 8) C Merrill Heald 39 (sales manager), 1.3.2.2.4.2.6 Genevieve 39 (daughter of John Young Kesler; great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Beverly 14, Barbara 10, Charles 6, Alice A Kesler 73 (mother-in-law; widow of 1.3.2.2.4.2 John Y Kesler), Dorothy Curry 21 (maid)
(3): District 60-253 Los Angeles, California (2/38 Apr 2) Harold Farrington 52 (finisher, wholesale women’s wear), 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Edith 52 (saleslady; display advertising; daughter of John Young Kesler; great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy)
(4): District 0101, Spokane, Washington (30/55. Apr 15) R.G. Royer 49 (V.P. Mortgage Loan), 1.3.2.2.4.2.2 Edna M. Royer 50 (daughter of John Young Kesler; great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Phil B. 16, Jean 8, Ann 8
(5): District 38-493 San Francisco Ca (10/36 Apr 4) … staying in lodging house … family not with him … 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Charles M Kesler 47 (salesman; son of John Young Kesler and Alice Kesler)
(6): District 12-66 New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey – Roger Smith Hotel (26/27 Apr 8) 1.3.2.2.4.2.3.1 Virginia E. West 21 (married; daughter of 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Charles Marcellus Kesler, granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.4.2 J. Y. and Alice Kesler)
(7): District 38-334 San Francisco Ca (10/34 Apr 7) 1.3.2.2.4.2.4 Lawrence E Kesler 42 (buyer; son of 1.3.2.2.4.2.1 Charles Marcellus Kesler, grandson of 1.3.2.2.4.2 J. Y. and Alice Kesler), Sybil 45, Robert L 15, Kathryn A 7
(8): District 30-291 Seattle King County Wa (9/24 Apr 8) C Merrill Heald 39 (sales manager), 1.3.2.2.4.2.6 Genevieve 39 (daughter of John Young Kesler; great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy), Beverly 14, Barbara 10, Charles 6, Alice A Kesler 73 (mother-in-law), Dorothy Curry 21 (maid)
(9): District 60-1075 Los Angeles, Ca (3/22 Apr 3) Eddie M Baker 47 (salesman), 1.3.2.2.4.3.2 Alta R. 45 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.4.3 Nora Kesler Moore), Don E 22, Bruce M 15
1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler (9 Nov 1829 Botetourt County, Va.-13 Jan 1918 Champaign, Ohio)
| 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler | b: 9 Nov 1829 Botetourt, VA | d: 13 Jan 1918 Champaign, OH |
| 1.3.2.2.5a Christine Nancy Nofsinger Kesler | b: 21 Jan 1837 Botetourt, Va. | d: 18 May 1892 Champaign, OH |
William Kesler married Christiana ‘Christine’ Kesler. They had six children.
- 1.3.2.2.5.1 May T. Kesler (16 Jan 1856 Botetourt County, Va.-25 Nov 1862)
- 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma Frances Kesler Fisher (4 May 1857 Botetourt County, Va.-5 Oct 1929 Champaign County, Oh) married Noah F Fisher (Jul 1851 Botetourt County, Va.-Jul 1930 Ohio)
- 1.3.2.2.5.2.1 Bertha M Fisher McKinley (1 May 1875 Champaign, Ohio, Va.-28 Jul 1931)
- 1.3.2.2.5.2.2 Martha ‘Mattie’ Fisher Pence (28 Oct 1876 Champaign, Ohio, Va.-1954 Champaign, OH)
- 1.3.2.2.5.2.3 William Frank Fisher (Oct 1878 Champaign, Ohio, Va.-3 Oct 1963 Champaign, Oh) married Mae Spain Fisher (Oct 1881 Champaign, Ohio, Va.-17 Mar 1966 Ohio)
- 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler (11 Nov 1859 Botetourt County, Va.-13 Jun 1913 Champaign OH) married Melinda ‘May’ Morrow Kesler (7 Nov 1869-31 Oct 1955 Champaign Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.5.3.1 Wesley Kesler (Nov 1895-6 Apr 1910 Champaign, Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.5.3.2 Marie Kesler Mast (10 Jun 1898-May 13, 1962 Columbus, Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.5.3.3 Eula Kesler (12 Apr 1901-29 Apr 1909 Champaign Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.5.3.4 Harold Kesler (8 Aug 1904-7 Dec 1961 Champaign, Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.5.3.5 Alice Ruth Kesler Lantz (25 Feb 1912-8 Jun 1998 Champaign, Oh) married Walter Lantz (4 Nov 1910-9 Jun 1980 Champaign, Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.5.4 Sarah Nancy ‘Sally’ Kesler Hardesty (18 May 1861 Botetourt County, Va.-18 May 1935 Shelby County, Oh) married John Charles ‘Charlie’ Hardesty (17 Jun 1864 Shelby, Ohio-8 May 1936 Shelby County, Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.5.5 Josephine ‘Joanna’ Kesler (Abt 1863 Botetourt County, Va.-Bef 1900)
- 1.3.2.2.5.6 Georgiana ‘Georgie’ N Kesler Hough (16 Apr 1865 Botetourt County, Va.-1 Sep 1943 Logan County, Ohio) married William N. Hough (5 Feb 1866-1949)
- 1.3.2.2.5.6.1 Oren Carl Hough (20 Aug 1890-28 Nov 1970 Ohio)
US Census Data - William & Christine Kesler
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1830: Botetourt, Va. (p. 75/146 dd mmm) Samuel Kesler
1 male 0-4 = William
1 male 30-39 = Samuel (b: 1795 age 35)
2 females 0-4 = Margaret & Mary
1 female 5-9 = Dianne
1 female 20-29 = Nancy Bean Kesler (b: 1806 age 24)
1840: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (32/35) Samuel Kesler
1 male <5 = Hezekiah
2 males 5-9 = William and John?
1 male 40-49 = Samuel
2 females 10-14 = Margaret and Mary
1 female 15-19 = Dianne
1 female 30-39 = Nancy
1850: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (61/68) 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler 53 (miller b: Maryland), Nancy 43 (b: Va.), John 21 (laborer), William 18 (laborer), Hezekiah 11, Isabel 7, Franklin Hoylman 31 (carpenter), Mary Kesler Hoilman (23)
1860: Botetourt County, Va. (206/206) 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler 28 (laborer; son of Samuel and Nancy), Christianna 23, May T. 4, Emma T. 2, Thomas J. 1
1870: Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio. (12/27) 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler 39 (farm laborer; son of Samuel and Nancy), Christiana 33, Emma F. 13, Thomas J. 10, Sarah 9, Joanna 7, Georgiana 5
1880: Jackson Township, Champaign County, Ohio 022 (26/35) 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler 49 (farming; son of Samuel and Nancy), Christiana 43, Thomas J. 20 (farm hand), Sally 19, Joanna 17, Georgie 15
1900(1): Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio 002 (26/35) Thomas Kesler 40 (farmer), Malinda 30, Wesley 4, Marie 1, 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler 69 (son of Samuel and Nancy)
(2): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (19/22 Jun 25) Noah F Fisher 48 (grocer Jul 1851), 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma F 43 (May 1857; daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), William 21 (Oct 1878)
(3): District 0010 Pike, Clark, Ohio (25/32 Jun 20) Daniel McKinley 29 (day laborer; May 1871), 1.3.2.2.5.2.1 Bertha 25 (May 1875; daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma; granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William), Hazel 3 (Apr 1897), Catharine 64 (mother; May 1836), William 36 (brother; day laborer; Jun 1863)
(4): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (4/22 Jun 6) Charles R Pence 26 (Aug 1873 farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.2.2 Martha 22 (Oct 1877; daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma; granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William)), Helen 2 (Dec 1899)
(5): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (8/22 Jun 11) 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Kesler 40 (Aug 1859 farmer; son of 1.3.2.2.5 William; grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Malinda 30 (Nov 1869), Wesley 4 (Nov 1895), Marie 1 (Jun 1898), William 69 (Nov 1830 father)
(6): District 0001 Adams Township, Champaign County, Ohio (10/35 Jun 4) Charles A Hardesty 35 (Jun 1864 farm laborer), 1.3.2.2.5.4 Sallie N. 39 (May 1861; daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Alta 11 (Apr 1889), Louis 9 (Aug 1890), Katie 8 (Apr 1892)
(7); District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (9/22 Jun 12) William N. Hough 34 (Feb 1866 farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.6 Georgie 35 (Apr 1865; daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Orin C. 9 (Aug 1890), Thomas J Hough 66 (Nov 1833 father)
1910(1): Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio 002 (10/20) 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Kesler 50 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.2.5 William; grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Malinda 40, Marie 11, Harold 5, 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler 79 (son of Samuel & Nancy)
(2): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (3/20 Apr 18) Noah F Fisher 58 (merchant), 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma F 52 (daughter of William Kesler)
(3): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (3/20 Apr 18) Daniel C McKinley 38 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.2.1 Bertha M 34 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma), Hazel B 12
(4): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (18/20 May 10) Charles R Pence 37 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.2.2 Mattie M. 33 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma), Helen M. 12
(5): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (3/20 Apr 18) 1.3.2.2.5.2.3 William F Fisher 31 (son of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma), Mae S. 28, Dorothy 7, Donald 2
(6): District 0098 Brown Township, Miami County, Ohio (15/23 Apr 27) Charles Hardesty 46 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.4 Sallie 48 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Altie 21, Loron 19, Kate 18
(7): District 0138 Maimi Township, Logan County, Ohio (19/27 Apr 27) William N. Hough 45 (stock dealer), 1.3.2.2.5.6 Georgie 46 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Orin C. 19 (odd jobs)
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William died in 1918.
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1920(1): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (3/20 Jan 14) Noah F Fisher 68 (grocery keeper), 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma F 62 (daughter of William Kesler)
(2): District 0002 Concord, Champaign, Ohio (12/18 Jan 15) Daniel McKinley 48 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.2.1 Bertha 44 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma)
(3): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (10/18 Jan 14) Charles R Pence 46 (grocery keeper), 1.3.2.2.5.2.2 Mattie 43 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma), Helen 22
(4): District 0019 Ward 2 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio (15/28 Jan 7) 1.3.2.2.5.2.3 William F Fisher 40 (son of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma), Mae 38, Dorothy 17
(5): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (2/18 Jan 4) May Kesler 50 (farm; widow of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler 50), 1.3.2.2.5.3.4 Harold 15, 1.3.2.2.5.3.5 Ruth 7
(6): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (12/18 Jan 15) Roland Mast 22 (farm laborer), 1.3.2.2.5.3.2 Marie 21 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler 50)
(7): District 0219 Washington Township, Shelby County, Ohio (5/14 Jan 13) Charles Hardesty 55 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.4 Sally 58 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Altie 30, Loron 29, Jessie 29 (daughter-in-law)
(8): District 0198 Miami Township, Logan County, Ohio (14/24 Jan 13) William N. Hough 53 (stock dealer), 1.3.2.2.5.6 Georgie N. 50 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy)
(9): District 0198 Miami Township, Logan County, Ohio (19/24 Jan 17) 1.3.2.2.5.6.1 Oren C. Hough 29 (butcher; son of 1.3.2.2.5.6 Georgie N. Kesler Hough; grandson of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler), Pearl A. 28, Argyll A 2
1930(1): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (10/17 May 6) Daniel McKinley 58 (farm laborer), 1.3.2.2.5.2.1 Bertha 58 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma Frances Kesler Fisher, granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Noah F Fisher 78 (father-in-law; widower of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma Frances Kesler Fisher)
(10): District 0002 Concord Township, Champaign County, Ohio (9/17 Jan 14) Charles R Pence 56 (grocery keeper), 1.3.2.2.5.2.2 Mattie 53 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma Frances Kesler Fisher, granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Helen 32
(11): District 0020 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio (24/27 Apr 25) 1.3.2.2.5.2.3 William F Fisher 51 (carpenter; son of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma Frances Kesler Fisher, grandson of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-grandson of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Mae 49
(12): District 0002 Concord, Champaign County, Ohio (16/17 May 9) 1.3.2.2.5.3.4 Harold Kesler 25 (truck operator; son of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler ,grandson of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-grandson of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), May 60 (mother; widow of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler)
(13): District 0002 Concord, Champaign County, Ohio (11/17 May 7) Rolland F Mast 32 (laborer), 1.3.2.2.5.3.2 Marie 31 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler, granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Lowell R. 8
(14): District 0023 Turtle Creek, Shelby County, Ohio (19/20 Apr 30) Charles Hardesty 63 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.5.4 Nannie 64 (Sarah Nancy ‘Sally’ Kesler Hardesty; daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Irvin Shaffner 8 (grandson) Note: Living next door to daughter Katie Russell and her family
(15): District 0019 Degraff, Logan County, Ohio (7/17 Apr 26) William N. Hough 65 (stock dealer), 1.3.2.2.5.6 Georgia 65 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Oren C. 39 (salesman), Pearl A 39 (Oren’s wife), Argell A 13 (granddaughter), Martha L 7 (granddaughter)
1940(1): District 11-23 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio (30/47 Apr 23) Charles R Pence 66 (grocery keeper), 1.3.2.2.5.2.2 Mattie 63 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma Frances Kesler Fisher, granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Helen 42
(2): District 11-21 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio (12/40 Apr 15) 1.3.2.2.5.2.3 William F Fisher 60 (carpenter; son of 1.3.2.2.5.2 Emma Frances Kesler Fisher, grandson of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-grandson of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Mae 58
(3): District 11-25 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio (13/26 Apr 13) Walter Lantz 30 (distribution clerk), 1.3.2.2.5.3.5 Ruth Lantz 28 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler, granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy Kesler, Malinda Kesler 70 (mother-in-law; widow of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler)
(4): District 11-20 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio (11/39 Apr 13) Rolland F Mast 41 (apprentice lineman), 1.3.2.2.5.3.2 Marie 41 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler, granddaughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-granddaughter of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Lowell 12, John C Mast 70 (uncle)
(5): District 11-25 Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio (23/26 Apr 18) 1.3.2.2.5.3.4 Harold Kesler 35 (carpenter; son of 1.3.2.2.5.3 Thomas Judson Kesler, grandson of 1.3.2.2.5 William Kesler, great-grandson of Samuel and Nancy Kesler), Ruth 42 (wife), Robert Davis 16 (step son), Richard Davis 10 (stepson), Martha Hurst 83 (mother-in-law)
(6): District46-24 De Graff, Logan County, Ohio (7/26 Apr 1) Oren C. 49 (salesman), Pearl A 48 (Oren’s wife), Argell Annette 23, Martha Lou 17, William N. Hough 74, 1.3.2.2.5.6 Georgie 74 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.5 William; granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy)
1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler (28 Aug 1838 Botetourt County, Va.-21 Jul 1907 Shelby County, Ohio)
| 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler | b: 28 Aug 1838 Botetourt, VA | d: 21 Jul 1907 Shelby, OH |
| 1.3.2.2.6a Jane Emaline Toomire Kesler | b: 1840 Champaign, OH | d: 13 Apr 1891 IN |
- 1863: Siege of Knoxville
- 1864: Battle of New Market, Battle of Cold Harbor, Lynchburg Campaign, Battle of Monocacy, Battle of Fort Stevens, Third Battle of Winchester, Battle of Fisherman’s Hill, Battle of Cedar Creek
- 1865: Battle of Waynesborough (Mar 2nd)
1.3.2.2.6.1 Ida E. Kesler (1867-1888)
1.3.2.2.6.2 Mary M. Kesler (1869-?)
1.3.2.2.6.3 Sarah N. Kesler (1874-1899)
US Census Data - Hezekiah & Jane Kesler
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1840: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (32/35) Samuel Kesler
1 male <5 = Hezekiah
2 males 5-9 = William and John?
1 male 40-49 = Samuel
2 females 10-14 = Margaret and Mary
1 female 15-19 = Dianne
1 female 30-39 = Nancy
1850: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (61/68) 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler 53 (miller b: Maryland), Nancy 43 (b: Va.), John 21 (laborer), William 18 (laborer), Hezekiah 11, Isabel 7, Franklin Hoylman 31 (carpenter), Mary Kesler Hoilman (23)
1860: Botetourt County, Va. (180/206) 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler 22 (miller; Samuel’s son), Nancy Kesler 48 (Samuel’s widow – she should be 52 in 1860!), 1.3.2.2.7 Isabel Kesler 16 (Samuel’s daughter and Hezekiah’s sister)
1870: Mooney Township, Polk County, Missouri (30/32) 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler 32 (farmer; Samuel’s son), Jane E. Kesler 27, Ida E. Kesler 3, Mary M. Kesler 1, Nancy Kesler 65 (Samuel’s widow)
1880: Wayne Township, Champaign County, Ohio 033 (7/34) 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler 41 (miller; Samuel’s son), Emeline G. Kesler 39, Ida E. Kesler 13, Mary M. Kesler 9, Margaret Toomire 45 (sister-in-law)
1900: Pleasant Township, Logan County, Ohio District 0120 (1/20) 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler 60 (grocer; son of Samuel & Nancy), Mary A. Kesler 19
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Hezekiah died in 1908.
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1.3.2.2.7 Isabel Kesler Bean (17 Nov 1843 Botetourt County, Va.-30 Jul 1926 Logan County, Ohio)
| 1.3.2.2.7 Isabel Kesler Bean | b: 17 Nov 1843 Botetourt, VA | d: 30 Jul 1926 Logan, OH |
| 1.3.2.2.7a William Madison Bean | b: 2 Feb 1837 Botetourt, VA | d: 21 Oct 1923 Logan OH |
Isabel Kesler married William Madison Bean on 6 Apr 1862. They had 2 children.
- 1.3.2.2.7.1 Rosa Viola Bean Stayrook (26 Dec 1868 Champaign County, Ohio-11 Oct 1947 Columbus, Ohio)
- 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira Edgar Bean (13 Nov 1872 Missouri-30 Sep 1947 Dayton, Ohio) married Catherine C ‘Kate’ Miller Bean (27 Jul 1872 Ohio-25 Jun 1945 Logan, Ohio)
- 1.3.2.2.7.2.1 Noble Chauncey Bean ( Mar 1894 Ohio-28 Mar 1959 Champaign, Ohio)
- 1.3.2.2.7.2.2 Gladys Lucille Bean Journell (Aug 1898 Ohio-13 Jan 1979 Champaign, Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.7.2.3 Opal Bean (10 Mar 1904 Ohio-4 Jan 1994 Logan, Oh)
- 1.3.2.2.7.2.4 William James Bean (10 Apr 1907 Ohio-16 Jul 1972 Clark, Oh)
US Census Data - Isabel and William Bean
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1850: Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (61/68) 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler 53 (miller b: Maryland), Nancy 43 (b: Va.), John 21 (laborer), William 18 (laborer), Hezekiah 11, Isabel 7, Franklin Hoylman 31 (carpenter), Mary Kesler Hoilman (23)
1860: Botetourt County, Va. (180/206) 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler 22 (miller; Samuel’s son), Nancy Kesler 48 (Samuel’s widow – she should be 52 in 1860!), 1.3.2.2.7 Isabel Kesler 16 (Samuel’s daughter and Hezekiah’s sister)
1870: Mooney Township, Polk County, Missouri (30/32) William M Bean 34 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7 Isabella 25 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Rosa V. 1 Note: Living next door to Hezekiah and Isabella’s mother, Nancy
1880: District 021 Harrison Township, Champaign County, Ohio (16/20) William M Bean 43 (miller), 1.3.2.2.7 Isabella 36 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy), Rosa V. 11, Ira E. 7
1900(1): District 0126 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (11/16) William M Bean 63 (Feb 1837), 1.3.2.2.7 Isabella 56 (Nov 1843; daughter of Samuel and Nancy)
(2): District 0005 Harrison, Champaign, Ohio (14/20 Jun 11) David Stayrook 38 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7.1 Viola 31 (daughter of Isabella, granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Grace B. 7, Andrew J. 5, Viola E. 7/12, Elizabeth Stayrook 61 (mother)
(3): District 0120 Pleasant Township, Logan County, Ohio (1/20) 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira E Bean 27 (timber dealer Nov 1872; son of Isabella, grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Catherine C. 27 (July 1872), Noble C. 6 (Mar 1884), Gladys L 1 (Aug 1898)
1910(1): District 0147 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (12/16) William M Bean 73, 1.3.2.2.7 Isabella 66 (Nov 1843; daughter of Samuel and Nancy)
(2): District 0147 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (2/16 Apr 16) David Stayrook 49 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7.1 Viola 41 (daughter of Isabella, granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Grace B. 17, Andrew J. 15, Viola E. 10
(3): District 0135 Liberty Township, Logan County, Ohio (22/28) 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira E Bean 37 (timber buyer; son of Isabella, grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Kate 37 (laundress), Noble 16, Gladys 11, Opal 6, William 3
1920(1): District 0208 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (12/14) William M Bean 83, 1.3.2.2.7 Isabella 76 (daughter of Samuel and Nancy)
(2): District 0208 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (1/14 Jan 3) David Stayrook 58 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7.1 Viola 51 (daughter of Isabella, granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Viola E. 20
(3): District 0210 Zane Township, Logan County, Ohio (1/18 Jan 20) 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira E Bean 47 (farmer; son of Isabella, grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Catherine 47, Gladys 21, Opal 16, William 12
(4): District 0005 Harrison, Champaign, Ohio (9/14 Jan 20) 1.3.2.2.7.2.1 Noble C Bean 24 (farmer; grandson of Isabella, great-grandson of Samuel & Nancy)), Nellie M. 23, Helen L 2, Robert L. 0
1930(1): District 0033 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (10/14 Apr 29) David Stayrook 68 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7.1 Viola 61 (daughter of Isabella, granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy)
(2): District 0033 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (6/14 Apr 21) Ira E Bean 57 (farmer) 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira E Bean 57 (farmer; son of Isabella, grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Catherine 57, Hazel Morris 18 (hired girl)
(3): District 0005 Harrison, Champaign, Ohio (9/14 Apr 19) 1.3.2.2.7.2.1 Noble C Bean 36 (gasoline station manager; grandson of Isabella, great-grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Nellie M. 36, Helen L 12, Robert L. 11, Mabel M. 9, Ruth E. 7, Jeanette 1
(4): District 0001 Adams, Champaign, Ohio (5/21, Apr 22) LW Journell 32 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7.2.2 Gladys L. 31 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira Bean, granddaughter of Isabella, great-granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy), Carl R. 6, Max E. 1
1940(1): District 46-38 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (13/19 May 3) David Stayrook 79 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7.1 Viola 71 (daughter of Isabella, granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy)
(2): District 46-38 Union Township, Logan County, Ohio (8/19 Apr 23) 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira E Bean 67 (farmer; son of Isabella, grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Catherine 67
(3): District 11-23 Urbana, Champaign, Ohio (25/47 Apr 22) 1.3.2.2.7.2.1 Noble C Bean 46 (building & loan secretary; grandson of Isabella, great-grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Nellie M. 45, Helen L 22 (bookkeeper), Robert L. 21 (printer), Mabel M. 19, Ruth E. 17, Jeanette 11
(4): District 11-1 Adams, Champaign, Ohio (12/30 Apr 23) John Journell 42 (farmer), 1.3.2.2.7.2.2 Gladys 41 (daughter of 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira Bean, granddaughter of Isabella, great-granddaughter of Samuel & Nancy)
(5): District 46-15 Harrison, Logan, Ohio (12/26 Apr 22) Ray P. Strayer 41 (NYC railroad, machine helper, 1.3.2.2.7.2.3 Opal 36 (son of 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira Bean, grandson of Isabella, great-grandson of Samuel & Nancy)
(6): Springfield, Clark, Ohio (4/32 Apr 7) 1.3.2.2.7.2.4 William Bean 33 (salesman; son of 1.3.2.2.7.2 Ira Bean, grandson of Isabella, great-grandson of Samuel & Nancy), Frances Bean 38 (wife; secretary – meat packer)
US Census Data - Samuel and Nancy
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| Year | Head of Household | Household Members | Location | Notes |
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| 1800 | 1.3.2 John Kessler | 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10 (Mary Polly 1794), 1 female 26-44 | Maryland, Frederick, District 1 p. 1/22 | 1800: Frederick, District 1, Md. (p. 1/22 dd mmm) John Kessler, 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44. |
| 1810 | 1.3.2 John Kesler | 2 males>10 = Christopher (1802) & John (1804); 1 male 10-15 = Samuel (1795); 1 male 26-44 = Johannes (1772); 2 females>10 = Margaret (1803) & Sophia (1806); 1 female 16-26 = Mary Polly (1794); 1 female 26-44 = Nancy Waskey Kesler (1779?) | Virginia, Botetourt p. 34/66 | 1810: Botetourt, Va. (p. 34/66 dd mmm) 2 males>10 = Christopher (1802) & John (1804); 1 male 10-15 = Samuel (1795); 1 male 26-44 = Johannes (1772); 2 females>10 = Margaret (1803) & Sophia (1806); 1 female 16-26 = Mary Polly (1794); 1 female 26-44 = Nancy Waskey Kesler (1779?) |
| 1820 | 1.3.2 John Kesler | 3 males 16-25 = Samuel (1795), Christopher (1802) & John (1804) 1 male 45+ = John (Johannes 1772) 2 females 10-15 = Nancy Mary (1810) & Sophia (1806) 1 female 16-25 = Margaret (1803) 1 female 45+ = Nancy Waskey Kesler (1779?) | 1820, Botetourt, Va. (p. 30/57 dd mmm) | This is likely John, son of Andreas. Things fit. |
| 1830 | 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler | Samuel Kesler, 1 male 0-4 = William, 1 male 30-39 = Samuel (b: 1795 age 35), 2 females 0-4 = Margaret and Mary, 1 female 5-9 = Dianne, 1 female 20-29 = Nancy Bean Kesler (b: 1806 age 24) | 1830, Botetourt, Va. (p. 75/146 dd mmm) | |
| 1840 | 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler | Samuel Kesler, 1 male <5 = Hezekiah, 2 males 5-9 = William and John?, 1 male 40-49 = Samuel, 2 females 10-14 = Margaret and Mary, 1 female 15-19 = Dianne, 1 female 30-39 = Nancy | Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (32/35) | |
| 1850 | 1.3.2.2 Samuel Kesler | Samuel Kesler 53 (miller b: Maryland), Nancy 43 (b: Va.), John 21 (laborer), William 18 (laborer), Hezekiah 11, Isabel 7, Franklin Hoylman 31 (carpenter), Mary Kesler Hoilman (23) | Alleghany County, Va. District 1 (61/68) | Note: Samuel died on 11 Dec 1856 at age 61. |
| 1860 | 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler (b: 1838) | Hezekiah Kesler 22 (miller), Nancy Kesler 48, Isabel Kesler 16 | Botetourt County, Va. (180/206) | |
| 1870 | 1.3.2.2.6 Hezekiah Kesler (b: 1838) | Hezekiah Kesler 32 (farmer), Jane E. Kesler 27, Ida E. Kesler 3, Mary M. Kesler 1, Nancy Kesler 65 | Mooney Township, Polk County, Missouri (30/32) | Note that after the Civil War the family has relocated to Missouri. |
| 1880 | 1.3.2.2a Nancy Kesler | Not found in 1880 census. She was not living with any of her children. She died in 1887. |