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Merritt J Kenyon 1870–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 March 1870

Birth Location: New York, United States of America

Death Date: 14 Sep 1935

Death Location: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Father: Daniel Kenyon

Mother: Mary Hart

Spouse(s): Clara Delaney

Children(s): Bret Kenyon, Guy Kenyon, Leonard Kenyon, Leslie Kenyon

The story of Merritt J Kenyon began in 1870 in New York, United States of America. In 1875, Merritt J Kenyon resided in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. In 1876, Merritt J Kenyon resided in New York. Merritt J Kenyon married Clara D Delaney, and had children including Bret Harte Kenyon, Guy C Kenyon, Leonard Lewis Kenyon, Leslie Addison Kenyon. Merritt J Kenyon passed away in 1935 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Merritt J Kenyon began in 1870 in New York, United States of America.
  • In 1875, Merritt J Kenyon resided in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.
  • In 1876, Merritt J Kenyon resided in New York.
  • Merritt J Kenyon married Clara D Delaney, and had children including Bret Harte Kenyon, Guy C Kenyon, Leonard Lewis Kenyon, Leslie Addison Kenyon.
  • Merritt J Kenyon passed away in 1935 in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Kenyon
1845–1909
Birth Location: , Washington, New York, USA
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Mary Hart
1848–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
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Spouses(s)

Clara Delaney
1861–1928
Birth Location: New York
CD

Children(s)

Bret Kenyon
1885–1945
Birth Location: New York
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Guy Kenyon
1887–1976
Birth Location: New York
GK
Leonard Kenyon
1889–1975
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
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Leslie Kenyon
1899–1979
Birth Location: New York, New York, USA
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Merritt Kenyon's Ancestors

Self
Merritt Kenyon
1870–1935
Birth Place: New York, United States of America
Parents
Daniel M Kenyon
1845–1909
, Washington, New York, USA
Mary Hart
1848–
Wisconsin
Grandparents
Merritt Kenyon
1810–1853
New York
Lovisa (Mariam) Fuller
1817–1900
Washington County, New York, USA
James (L.) Hart
1820–1907
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lorinda Chapman
1826–1893
Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Remington Kenyon
1771–1854
Thankful Barber
1775–1859
Benjamin Fuller
1771–1842
Lovisa PALMER
1777–1851
Thomas Jr.
1782–1846
Hannah Chapman
1787–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Kenyon
1730–1823
Lydia Eanos
1746–1775
Nathan Barber
1750–1812
Thankful Maxson
1737–1750
Gershom Fuller
1750–1837
Mary Bartlett
1761–1803
Elias Palmer
1741–1821
Phebe Palmeter
1742–1793
Josiah Welton
1759–1832
Rebecca Scott
1761–1820

Merritt Kenyon's Descendants

1.
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Merritt (J) Kenyon (10 March 1870–14 Sep 1935) m. Clara (D) Delaney (abt 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–
      1. 1. Douglas (Guy) Kenyon 1946–2012
  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

11 Records

1870
10 March 1870
Birth of Merritt J Kenyon in New York, United States of America
New York, United States of America
1875
1 June 1875
Age 5
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1876
1876
Age 6
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in New York
New York
1880
1880
Age 10
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1909
3 Aug 1909
Age 39
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in Olean, New York, USA
Olean, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 45
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 50
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in Sacramento Assembly District 14, Sacramento, California, USA
Sacramento Assembly District 14, Sacramento, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Merritt J Kenyon resided here in San Francisco, California, USA
San Francisco, California, USA
1935
14 Sep 1935
Age 65
Death of Merritt J Kenyon in French Camp, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
French Camp, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 March 1870
    Event Place: New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Little Valley; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 05
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 064501-067050
    [3] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sacramento Assembly District 14, Sacramento, California; Roll: T625_126; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 9
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 201; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0180; Image: 265.0; FHL microfilm: 2339936
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 812; Family History Film: 1254812; Page: 363A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0376
    [7] New York, State Census, 1875
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 1011; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1241011
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T624_926; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1374939
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Persia, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1876
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S., School Catalogs

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 812; Family History Film: 1254812; Page: 363A; Enumeration District: 023; Image: 0376

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: New Albion, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 1011; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1241011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1909
    Event Place: Olean, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: T624_926; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1374939

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Little Valley, Cattaraugus, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Little Valley; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 05

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sacramento Assembly District 14, Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sacramento Assembly District 14, Sacramento, California; Roll: T625_126; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 86; Image: 9

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: San Francisco, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: 201; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0180; Image: 265.0; FHL microfilm: 2339936
    [2] California, U.S., Voter Registrations, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Albion
    Record Source: U.S., School Catalogs

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1935
    Event Place: French Camp, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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