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Benjamin Kerns 1842–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1842

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 20 Jun 1923

Death Location: Kansas

Father: Jacob Kerns

Mother: Patsy Lawyer

Spouse(s): Alice Kerns

Children(s): Benjamin Kerns

In 1842, Benjamin Kerns entered the world in Kentucky, born to Jacob Kerns And Patsy C Lawyer. In 1860, Benjamin Kerns resided in Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri. In 1863, Benjamin Kerns resided in La Fayettte, Clinton, Missouri, United States. Benjamin Kerns married Alice Kerns, and had children including Benjamin Harrison Kerns. Benjamin Kerns passed away in 1923 in Kansas.

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Biography

  • In 1842, Benjamin Kerns entered the world in Kentucky, born to Jacob Kerns And Patsy C Lawyer.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Kerns resided in Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri.
  • In 1863, Benjamin Kerns resided in La Fayettte, Clinton, Missouri, United States.
  • Benjamin Kerns married Alice Kerns, and had children including Benjamin Harrison Kerns.
  • Benjamin Kerns passed away in 1923 in Kansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Kerns's Ancestors

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Benjamin Kerns
1842–1923
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Jacob Kerns
1814–1872
Russell County, Kentucky, USA
Patsy (C) Lawyer
1817–1899
Kentucky
Grandparents
Adam Kerns
1766–1844
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Mary ("Polly") McClanahan
1765–1844
Bedford, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Michael Kearns
1730–1807
Catherine Shaver
1744–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Kerns's Descendants

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Benjamin Kerns (Dec 1842–20 Jun 1923) m. Alice Kerns (May 1855–Aft. 1925)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Harrison) Kerns 1889–1967 m. Inez (Happiness) Gentry 1898–1956
    1. 1. Donald (Lavern) Kerns 1923–1996 m. Nancy (Irene) Guilliams 1929–2010
      1. 1. Donna (Jean) Kerns 1944–2012

Benjamin Kerns's Timeline

8 Records

1842
Dec 1842
Birth of Benjamin Kerns in Kentucky
Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 18
Benjamin Kerns resided here in Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri
Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri
1863
1 July 1863
Age 21
Benjamin Kerns resided here in La Fayettte, Clinton, Missouri, United States
La Fayettte, Clinton, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 58
Benjamin Kerns resided here in Monticello, Johnson, Kansas, USA
Monticello, Johnson, Kansas, USA
1905
1905
Age 63
Benjamin Kerns resided here in Soldier, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Soldier, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
Benjamin Kerns resided here in Avon, Coffey, Kansas, USA
Avon, Coffey, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
Benjamin Kerns resided here in Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas, USA
Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas, USA
1923
20 Jun 1923
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Kerns in Kansas
Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1842
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_154; Line: 5
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas; Roll: T625_55; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 802
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monticello, Johnson, Kansas; Roll: 484; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240484
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri; Roll: M653_615; Page: 28; Family History Library Film: 803615
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Avon, Coffey, Kansas; Roll: T624_435; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1374448

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri; Roll: M653_615; Page: 28; Family History Library Film: 803615

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: La Fayettte, Clinton, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Monticello, Johnson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Monticello, Johnson, Kansas; Roll: 484; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240484

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Soldier, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1905 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1905_154; Line: 5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Avon, Coffey, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Avon, Coffey, Kansas; Roll: T624_435; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1374448

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory, Carroll, Arkansas; Roll: T625_55; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 802

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1923
    Event Place: Kansas

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