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John Kessler 1772–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 MAY 1772

Birth Location: Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: FEB 1850

Death Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA

Father: Andreas Kessler

Mother: Anna Riemann

Spouse(s): Nancy WASCHKE

Children(s): Nancy Kessler

The story of John Kessler began in 1772 in Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. John Kessler married Nancy Waschke, and had children including Nancy Kessler. John Kessler passed away in 1850 in Botetourt, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Kessler began in 1772 in Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Kessler married Nancy Waschke, and had children including Nancy Kessler.
  • John Kessler passed away in 1850 in Botetourt, Virginia, USA.

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John Kessler's Ancestors

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John Kessler
1772–1850
Birth Place: Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Andreas Kessler
1744–1809
Winden, Aichach-Friedberg, Bayern, Germany
Anna (Maria) Riemann
1752–1840
Maryland, USA
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John Kessler's Descendants

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John Kessler (24 MAY 1772–FEB 1850) m. Nancy WASCHKE (1779–1852)
  1. 1. Nancy Kessler 1807– m. Stephen Dooley 1808–
    1. 1. Mary Dooley 1840–1933 m. John (Green) Jewell 1842–1924
      1. 1. GEORGE (MATSON) JEWELL 1880–1965 m. Minnie (Mae) Moye 1887–1919 m. Law (B M) Dunn 1885–1965
        1. 1. John (Newton "Johnie") Jewell 1912–1975 m. Nina Hale 1917–1995
        2. 2. Elmer (Franklin) Jewell 1920–1990 m. Dorthy Eagy 1923–2008 m. Freeda (Veneda) Peterson 1920–1979
        3. 3. Maria (Rowena) Jewell 1914–1992
        4. 4. Georgie (M) Jewell 1909–1990 m. Emery (Roosevelt) Meador 1901–1939
        5. 5. Rozella (Mae) Jewell 1907–1978 m. Johnny (Leo) Smith 1905–
        6. 6. Willie (C “Bill”) Jewell 1903–1980 m. Barbara (I.) Tyree 1908–1980
        7. 7. Buena Jewell 1915–
        8. 8. Chester (Thurmond) Jewell 1915–1959 m. Helen (Mohaler) Tankersley 1912–2000
        9. 9. Ruby (Nell) Jewell 1910–1990 m. John (David) Broyles 1918–1990
      2. 2. John (Stephen) Jewell 1867–1944 m. Sarah (O. S. (Stella)) King 1880–1956
        1. 1. Cora (Isabelle) Jewell 1896–1973 m. Harvey (Whitten) Davis 1896–1962
        2. 2. Virgie (Ethel) Jewell 1911–2000
        3. 3. Mary (Mildred) Jewell 1915–1993 m. John (E) Addison 1912–
        4. 4. Rev. (Milburn Howard) Jewell 1913–1975
        5. 5. Viola (Pearl) Jewell 1919–1925
        6. 6. Unknown Jewell 1899–1899
        7. 7. Birdia (E) Jewell 1909–
      3. 3. Nancy (C.) Jewel 1854– m. Mitchell (Carl) Adams 1861–1910
        1. 1. Nora (Maranda) Adams 1892–1978
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Adams 1906–1983
        3. 3. Lillie (M) Adams 1891–1957 m. Harvey (R.) Turner 1889–1964
        4. 4. William ("Mitchell jr. " Carl) Adams 1902–1965
      4. 4. William (J) Jewell 1865–1925
      5. 5. Ella (J) Jewell 1871–1954
      6. 6. James (T.) Jewel 1878–1963
      7. 7. Margaret (“Maggie”) Jewell 1877–
      8. 8. Rosetta (A) Jewell 1875–
      9. 9. Milbern (P.) Jewel 1872–1913
      10. 10. Rozela (A) Jewell 1875–

John Kessler's Timeline

2 Records

1772
24 MAY 1772
Birth of John Kessler in Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
FEB 1850
Age 78
Death of John Kessler in Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Botetourt, Virginia, USA

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 MAY 1772
    Event Place: Donegal, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: FEB 1850
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA

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