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Ephraim Kerns 1812–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 December 1812

Birth Location: Fredrick, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1897

Death Location: Bloomery, Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: George Kerns

Mother: Elizabeth Reid

Spouse(s): Sarah Hoover

Children(s): Robert Kerns

The story of Ephraim Kerns began in 1812 in Fredrick, Virginia, USA. In 1830, Ephraim Kerns resided in Eastern District, Frederick, Virginia, USA. In 1840, Ephraim Kerns resided in Frederick, Virginia, USA. Ephraim Kerns married Sarah Hoover, and had children including Robert Aljourn Kerns. Ephraim Kerns passed away in 1897 in Bloomery, Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ephraim Kerns began in 1812 in Fredrick, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, Ephraim Kerns resided in Eastern District, Frederick, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, Ephraim Kerns resided in Frederick, Virginia, USA.
  • Ephraim Kerns married Sarah Hoover, and had children including Robert Aljourn Kerns.
  • Ephraim Kerns passed away in 1897 in Bloomery, Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ephraim Kerns's Ancestors

Self
Ephraim Kerns
1812–1897
Birth Place: Fredrick, Virginia, USA
Parents
George Kerns
1772–1851
Little Timber Ridge, Frederick, Virginia
Elizabeth Reid
1775–1836
Hampshire, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (Kerns) Sr.
1738–1811
York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah (C) McVickers
1740–1829
Frederick, Virginia, USA,
James Reid
1745–1822
, Garvald, East Lothian, Scotland
Elizabeth (Ann) McMahon
1760–1828
Ireland, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Johann Kerns
1715–1776
John McVICKERS
1720–1808
Elizabeth McVICKERS
1720–
Jeremiah Sr
1730–1822
Katherine Dods
1735–1816
John McMahon
1721–1800
Elizabeth Kearney
1730–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hanß Kerns
1670–1732
Barbara Hartmann
1669–1714
John Mcviccar\McVickers
1678–1720
Isobell Gedd
1678–1746
Catharine Carmichall
1680–
Charles Dods
1700–1780
Alison Yule
1702–1782
Terence MacMahon
1700–1743
Mary Daly
1705–

Ephraim Kerns's Descendants

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Ephraim Kerns (23 December 1812–14 Jan 1897) m. Sarah Hoover (10 May 1814–21 Apr 1890)
  1. 1. Robert (Aljourn) Kerns 1843–1923 m. Barbara (Ellen) Keesecker 1854–1919
    1. 1. **David (Francis) Kerns 1875–1954 m. **Louisa (Ann) Slonaker 1881–1971
      1. 1. Icie (Pearl Eula) Kerns 1908–1993 m. Aldin (Ervin) Belford 1914–2011
        1. 1. Doris (Marie) Belford 1934–2021 m. Donald (Harvey) Jones 1929–2021

Ephraim Kerns's Timeline

9 Records

1812
23 December 1812
Birth of Ephraim Kerns in Fredrick, Virginia, USA
Fredrick, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 18
Ephraim Kerns resided here in Eastern District, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Eastern District, Frederick, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 28
Ephraim Kerns resided here in Frederick, Virginia, USA
Frederick, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Ephraim Kerns resided here in District 16, Frederick, Virginia, USA
District 16, Frederick, Virginia, USA
1852
30 Mar 1852
Age 40
Ephraim Kerns resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Ephraim Kerns resided here in District 5, Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, USA
District 5, Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Ephraim Kerns resided here in District 5, Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
District 5, Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 68
Ephraim Kerns resided here in Lincoln, Ellsworth, Kansas, USA
Lincoln, Ellsworth, Kansas, USA
1897
14 Jan 1897
Age 85
Death of Ephraim Kerns in Hampshire County, West Virginia
Hampshire County, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1812
    Event Place: Fredrick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lincoln, Ellsworth, Kansas; Roll: 381; Page: 524a; Enumeration District: 095
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Washington, Maryland; Roll: M593_596; Page: 201A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 5, Frederick, Virginia; Roll: M653_1347; Page: 577; Family History Libra
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7418.003; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 16, Frederick, Virginia; Roll: 945; Page: 209b
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Eastern District, Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Eastern District, Frederick, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 190; Page: 66; Family History Library Film: 0029669

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Frederick, Virginia; Roll: 555; Page: 130; Family History Library Film: 0029685

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 16, Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Virginia, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 16, Frederick, Virginia; Roll: 945; Page: 209b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Richmond Enquirer; Publication Date: 30 Mar 1852; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 5, Gainesborough, Frederick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 5, Frederick, Virginia; Roll: M653_1347; Page: 577; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Hancock, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Washington, Maryland; Roll: M593_596; Page: 201A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lincoln, Ellsworth, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lincoln, Ellsworth, Kansas; Roll: 381; Page: 524a; Enumeration District: 095

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1897
    Event Place: Hampshire County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bloomery, Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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