YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Kessler 1870–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: December 1870

Birth Location: Hudson, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: October 28, 1917

Death Location: Hudsoon, New Jersey, USA

Father: Christoph Kessler

Mother: Christiana Knafle

Spouse(s): Francis O'Neil

Children(s): William Kessler, Anna Kessler, George Kessler, Susanna Kessler, Frances Kessler, Mary Kessler

The story of William Kessler began in 1870 in Hudson, New Jersey, USA. In 1880, William Kessler resided in New York City, New York, New York, United States. In 1900, William Kessler resided in West New York Town, Hudson, New Jersey. William Kessler married Francis O Neil, and had children including Anna Kessler, Frances Kessler, George A Kessler, Mary Martha Kessler, Susanna V Kessler, William F Kessler. William Kessler passed away in 1917 in Hudsoon, New Jersey, USA.

Find more search results for William Kessler
WK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Kessler began in 1870 in Hudson, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1880, William Kessler resided in New York City, New York, New York, United States.
  • In 1900, William Kessler resided in West New York Town, Hudson, New Jersey.
  • William Kessler married Francis O Neil, and had children including Anna Kessler, Frances Kessler, George A Kessler, Mary Martha Kessler, Susanna V Kessler, William F Kessler.
  • William Kessler passed away in 1917 in Hudsoon, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Kessler's Ancestors

Self
William Kessler
1870–1917
Birth Place: Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Christoph Kessler
1831–
Wurttemberg, Germany
Christiana Knafle
1845–
Wurttemberg, Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Kessler's Descendants

1.
WK
William Kessler (December 1870–October 28, 1917) m. Francis O'Neil (Aug 1872–1949)
  1. 1. William (F) Kessler 1905–1941 m. Margaret (M) Sullivan 1908–1962
    1. 1. Dolores ("Tinkie") Kessler 1930–2003 m. Richard (Anthony) Auriemma 1931–1969
  2. 2. Anna Kessler 1891– m. James (J.) Mullen 1888–
    1. 1. Eileen Mullen 1916–
    2. 2. Anna (Marie) Mullen 1920–
    3. 3. James Mullen 1922–
    4. 4. Frances Mullen 1924–
    5. 5. Edna (M) Mullen 1927–1999
    6. 6. Donald Mullen 1913–
    7. 7. William Mullen 1936–2004
  3. 3. George (A) Kessler 1894–1914
  4. 4. Susanna (V) Kessler 1895–1989 m. Rudolph (Karl) Pfeifer 1892–1987
    1. 1. Rudolph (George) Pfeifer 1915–
    2. 2. William (Charles) Pfeifer 1918–1983
  5. 5. Frances Kessler 1898– m. Frank (Lewis) Maisch 1899–1965
    1. 1. Ruth (Louise) Maisch 1920–1997 m. Edward (John) Schack 1912–1981
    2. 2. Kenneth (Francis) Maisch 1923–2010
  6. 6. Mary (Martha) Kessler 1903– m. Gaetano (C.) Alosio 1903–
    1. 1. Jean (Anthony) Alosio 1925–
    2. 2. Doris (Margaret) Alosio 1926–
    3. 3. Donald (Thomas) Alosio 1932–1993

William Kessler's Timeline

5 Records

1870
December 1870
Birth of William Kessler in Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
William Kessler resided here in New York City, New York, New York, United States
New York City, New York, New York, United States
1900
1900
Age 30
William Kessler resided here in West New York Town, Hudson, New Jersey
West New York Town, Hudson, New Jersey
1910
1910
Age 40
William Kessler resided here in West New York Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey
West New York Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey
1917
October 28, 1917
Age 47
Death of William Kessler in Hudsoon, New Jersey, USA
Hudsoon, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: December 1870
    Event Place: Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West New York Ward 3, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T623_975; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West New York Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New York City, New York, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West New York Town, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: West New York Ward 3, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T623_975; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West New York Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West New York Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 28, 1917
    Event Place: Hudsoon, New Jersey, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE