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Merritt Kenyon 1810–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Sep 1810

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 02 Oct 1853

Death Location: Cattaraugus County, New York, USA

Father: Remington Kenyon

Mother: Thankful Barber

Spouse(s): Lovisa Fuller

Children(s): Juliett Fuller, Juliette Newton, Louisa Kenyon, Betsey Kenyon, Lydia Kenyon, Daniel Kenyon

The story of Merritt Kenyon began in 1810 in New York. In 1840, Merritt Kenyon resided in Hebron, Washington, New York, USA. In 1850, Merritt Kenyon resided in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York. Merritt Kenyon married Lovisa Mariam Fuller, and had children including Betsey Kenyon, Daniel M Kenyon, Juliett Fuller, Juliette G Fuller Newton, Louisa Mariam Kenyon, Lydia A Kenyon. Merritt Kenyon passed away in 1853 in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Merritt Kenyon began in 1810 in New York.
  • In 1840, Merritt Kenyon resided in Hebron, Washington, New York, USA.
  • In 1850, Merritt Kenyon resided in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York.
  • Merritt Kenyon married Lovisa Mariam Fuller, and had children including Betsey Kenyon, Daniel M Kenyon, Juliett Fuller, Juliette G Fuller Newton, Louisa Mariam Kenyon, Lydia A Kenyon.
  • Merritt Kenyon passed away in 1853 in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Remington Kenyon
1771–1854
Birth Location: Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
RK
Thankful Barber
1775–1859
Birth Location: Rhode Island, USA
TB

Spouses(s)

Lovisa Fuller
1817–1900
Birth Location: Washington County, New York, USA
LF

Children(s)

Juliett Fuller
1846–1910
Birth Location: Allegany, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
JF
Juliette Newton
1845–1910
Birth Location: Allegany, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
JN
Louisa Kenyon
1842–1922
Birth Location: Washington County, New York, USA
LK
Betsey Kenyon
1836–1858
Birth Location: Hebron, Washington Co, New York, USA
BK
Lydia Kenyon
1839–1850
Birth Location: , Washington, New York, USA
LK
Daniel Kenyon
1845–1909
Birth Location: , Washington, New York, USA
DK

Merritt Kenyon's Ancestors

Self
Merritt Kenyon
1810–1853
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Remington Kenyon
1771–1854
Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Thankful Barber
1775–1859
Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
John (Jr.) Kenyon
1730–1823
Charlestown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Lydia Eanos
1746–1775
good Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
Nathan Barber
1750–1812
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Thankful Maxson
1737–1750
Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Kenyon
1706–1755
Mary Gardiner
1707–1726
John Barber
1708–
Hannah Barber
1713–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Kenyon
1682–1735
Elizabeth Remington
1685–1748
Nathaniel Gardener
1673–1734
Mary Greene
1677–1734
"Deacon" Barber
1684–1747
Anna Taylor
1684–1746
Phinehas Rice
1682–1768
Elizabeth Willard
1688–1761

Merritt Kenyon's Descendants

1.
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Merritt Kenyon (02 Sep 1810–02 Oct 1853) m. Lovisa (Mariam) Fuller (21 MAR 1817–18 Nov 1900)
  1. 1. Juliett Fuller 1846–1910
    1. 1. Jerome (Frank) Newton 1885–1969
      1. 1. Althea (May) Newton 1912–1998
  2. 2. Juliette (G Fuller) Newton 1845–1910
    1. 1. Jerome (Frank) Newton 1885–1969
      1. 1. Althea Newton 1912–1998
  3. 3. Louisa (Mariam) Kenyon 1842–1922 m. Garret Melk 1830–1907 m. James (Edgar) Prince-Hillebert 1844–1913
    1. 1. Daisy (Joanna) Milks 1879–1960 m. John Charlesworth 1876–1957
      1. 1. Hazel Charlesworth 1899–
      2. 2. Johnnie Charlesworth 1904–1970
      3. 3. Hager Charlesworth 1898–
    2. 2. Delafene Milk 1871–1920 m. Herbert (C) Rolfe 1867–1944
      1. 1. Raymond (Herbert) Rolfe 1888–1953 m. Hattie (E) King 1891–1944
        1. 1. Iva (M) Rolfe 1912–1946
        2. 2. Erwin (G) Rolfe 1917– m. Lorena (E) Rolfe 1919–
        3. 3. Esther (V) Rolfe 1923–
        4. 4. Mildred (Reva) Rolfe 1924–2002
        5. 5. Clifford (Herbert) Rolfe 1926–1992 m. Lillian Rolfe 1928–1994
        6. 6. Walter (Clarence) Rolfe 1928–2000
        7. 7. Robert Rolfe 1929–2007
    3. 3. Emogene Prince 1867–1946 m. William Dermont 1867–1903 m. Freeman (R.) Milks 1857–1946
      1. 1. Ralph Dearmount 1892–1961 m. Crystal Studley 1898–1968
        1. 1. Alice (Joyce) Dermont 1929–1994 m. Jerry (Lee PEET) Lenox 1930–2021 m. Arthur (James) Smith 1927–1995
        2. 2. Helen (Marie) Dermont 1921–1983 m. Clifford (M) Gibbs 1919–2014
        3. 3. Rosemary Dermont 1940–1996 m. Michael (Cassidy) Steese 1934–2013
        4. 4. Ruth (Marilyn) Dermont 1926–1985 m. Benfeldt 1925– m. Lester (W) Cnossen 1925–1986
        5. 5. Hazel (Jean) Dermont 1924–1995 m. Arthur (F) Waggoner 1919–
      2. 2. William (P) Dearmount 1904–1977 m. Florence (L.) Allen 1910–1970
        1. 1. June (Marie) Dermont 1936–2017 m. Thomas (George) Pine 1934–2019 m. Andrew Coe 1930–2015
        2. 2. Robert (Lee) Dermont 1938–1980 m. Mae (Bernice Lorenzen (Hagmann)) (Miller) 1901–1988 m. Elizabeth (Baker) Dermont 1913–2009
        3. 3. Roger (Louis) Dermont 1940–2011
      3. 3. Ray Dearmount 1896–1978 m. Gladys (Edelweiss) SCHULTZ 1894–1979
        1. 1. Merilou Dermont 1935–2014 m. John (Charles) Johnson 1933–1996 m. David (George) Lulas 1932–1979
        2. 2. Martin DERMONT 1937–1937
  4. 4. Betsey Kenyon 1836–1858
  5. 5. Lydia (A) Kenyon 1839–1850
  6. 6. Daniel (M) Kenyon 1845–1909 m. Mary Hart 1848–
    1. 1. Grace (I) Kenyon 1873– m. Herschel Dyer 1862– m. Alexander Lango 1862–
      1. 1. Mildred (T.) Dyer 1893–1919
      2. 2. Lloyd (Franklin) Langs 1891–1952 m. Georgina (Mitchell) Wilson 1894–1975
      3. 3. Leslie (Herschel Dyer) Sr. 1891–1982 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Jones 1896–1985
        1. 1. Richard (Alden) Dyer 1923–2019
    2. 2. Merritt (J) Kenyon 1870–1935 m. Clara (D) Delaney 1861–1928
      1. 1. Bret (Harte) Kenyon 1885–1945 m. Bessie (L.) Kenyon 1890–1973
      2. 2. Guy (C) Kenyon 1887–1976 m. Treva (May) Kenyon 1896–1974
        1. 1. Kenneth (James) Kenyon 1913–2000
        2. 2. Harold (G) Kenyon 1911–1995 m. Wilma Park 1922–
      3. 3. Leonard (Lewis) Kenyon 1889–1975 m. Mary (Inez) Moran 1890–1962
        1. 1. Leonard (L. Kenyon) Jr 1927–2003
      4. 4. Leslie (Addison) Kenyon 1899–1979

Merritt Kenyon's Timeline

6 Records

1810
02 Sep 1810
Birth of Merritt Kenyon in New York
New York
1840
1840
Age 30
Merritt Kenyon resided here in Hebron, Washington, New York, USA
Hebron, Washington, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 40
Merritt Kenyon resided here in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York
Persia, Cattaraugus, New York
1853
02 Oct 1853
Age 43
Death of Merritt Kenyon in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 55
Merritt Kenyon resided here in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1883
12 Feb 1883
Age 73
Merritt Kenyon - Probate in Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Cattaraugus, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1810
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] New York, State Census, 1865
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M432_480; Page: 338A; Image: 54
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hebron, Washington, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hebron, Washington, New York; Roll: 348; Page: 177; Image: 362; Family History Library Film: 0017209

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M432_480; Page: 338A; Image: 54

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1853
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1853
    Event Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1883
    Event Place: Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999
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