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Note: Frances Kennon was born between 1835 and 1840 in New York, the daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. She was probably included in the 1840 census enumeration of David Kennon's household and was listed as well in the 1850 census. In 1860, she and her sister Helen were enumerated at their aunt and uncle's (George & Laura (Fillmore) Bristol) in Wheatland, Monroe, New York. Why they were there is unclear. Their other sister,Sophia, was also found living away from their parents' home in Plattsburgh and was living with their mother's half-sister Mary (Luther) North and her husband Alexander in Chazy, Clinton, NewYork. All three girls were single. One might guess that finances at home weren't too great and it eased the burden some to have children living with relatives.Frances is said to have married Charles Bristol. As it turned out, there was a Charles E. Bristol in the George and Laura Bristol household in 1860, the same time that Frances and her sister were with the family. I don't know if the cousins married one another as there is no evidence yet to support this, but it's an interesting coincidence for the moment. (25 May 2000 AT).
Francis married Charles E BRISTOL about 1861. Charles (son of George BRISTOL and Laura Ann FILLMORE) was born on 27 Apr 1840 in NY; died on 21 Feb 1924 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Note: David Kennon was born in Massachusetts about 1786. His father was Isaac Kennon also born in Massachusetts. David's mother may have been Ruth Burnham. By 1830, David Kennon was living in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. He appears to have been married twice. His first wife may have been SophiaTowsley/Tousley. Together they may have had at least 5 children: Elvira, Elizabeth, Sophia, Julia and Caroline. In the 1830 census for Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York, David Kennon is the head of household for a family of 14. By 1830, David Kennon had remarried to Fanny Fillmore. She had two daughters from an earlier marriage and David and Fanny had one son, Albert, about 1830. By 1840, Isaac Kennon, David's father is mentioned in the family as a pensioner for the Revolutionary War. May 26, 1845, David Kennon was appointed administrator of Isaac Kennon's estate by the Clinton County court as Isaac Kennon had died intestate. By 1850, all five of David and Fanny's children are mentioned:Albert, Septa (after Fanny's father), Frances, Sophia and Helen. In 1860, David and Fanny are living by themselves in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. Albert, however, is living next door with his wife Betsey Garrett and their two children, Frederick and Clara. The three daughters are all unmarried at this point and are living with other relatives. David Kennon probably passed away between 1860 and 1870. David Kennon was a tanner and currier by trade. DNA: MKM Note: "Boston Transcript Query" of January 31, 1934. Kennon, Kennan, Tousley, Towsley: I am interested to know the parents, line of descent, dates and all available information of the following: David Kennon (or Kennan), who married Sophia Tousley and was living in Plattsburg, New York in 1819. Their children were Elvira; Elizabeth who married George F. Buck; Sophia, who married George Ransom; Julia; and Caroline, born 1819, Plattsburg, New York and married Lorenzo Dow Brady at Cincinatti, Ohio 20 Feb 1845. David Kennon married second Sara or Fannie Fillmore (widow) of Chazee, New York, a niece of former president Fillmore. Sophia Tousley first wife of the above David Kennon. HBP Census: Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not. This David Kennon and household does not fit any scenario I can discern. In 1810 David and Sophia are newly wed and have no children, David is about 24 years old and Sophia about 18. 1810 census at Chazy, NY shows David Cannon: Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3 Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1 Number of Household Members Under 16: 4 Number of Household Members Over 25: 2 Number of Household Members: 7 Census: Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not. David is now 34 and Sophia about 28, they have 5 daughters ranging in age from 1 - 8. There are two daughters for whom I have no death dates, if they are already dead then females under 10 fits. The 1820 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows David Kenan: Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 (unknown) Free White Persons - Males - 19 thru 25: 1 (unknown) Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 (David) Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 (unknown) Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3 (Elvira, Elizabeth and Caroline. Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 2 (Fanny and unknown) Total Free White Persons: 9 Note: David Kennan is listed as a member of a general committee for the town of Plattsburgh to support the republican candidates at the approaching election. Note: David Kennan is listed as having letters being held at the Post Office since January 1. Census: Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not. This census appears to now be a blend of Luther and Kennon children. The 1830 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows David Kennon: Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 (Albert Luther) Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (Frederick Kennon) Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2 (unknown) Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 (unknown) Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 (David Kennon) Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 (Mary E. Luther and unknown) Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 3 (Caroline Kennon and 2 unknowns) Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2 (Elizabeth and Elvira Kennon) Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (Fanny) Free White Persons - Under 20: 11 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3 Total Free White Persons: 14 Total - All Persons : 14 Census: Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not. 1840 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2 (Albert and Septa) Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 (Frederick) Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 (David) Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89: 1 (Isaac) Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 (Francis) Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 (Mary E. Luther) Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 ( Either Elvira (although I suspect she is already married) or an error listing Fanny who is now 39) Total All Persons : 8 Isaac Kennon, age 84 is included as a Revolutionary War pensioner. Census: 1850 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY lists: David Kennon, tanner, age 62, b. MA; Fanny, 49, b. NY; Albert, 19, b. NY, tanner; Septa, m, 16, b. NY, tanner; Frances, f, 15, b. NY; Sophia, 9, b. NY; Helen, 6, b. NY. Census: 1860 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: David Kennon, age 74, farmer and currier, b. MA; Frances H., 59, b. NY. They live next to Albert G. and his wife "Betsey" and their two children, Fredrick, 3 and Clara 1. In 1860 census Fanny has $800. in real estate and $375.00 in personal estate seperate from her husband. It's possible she may have inherited something from her mother.
David married Francis Hough FILLMORE about 1830. Francis (daughter of Septa FILLMORE and Eunice EDGERTON) was born on 27 Jun 1801 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 9 Jul 1869; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Land: Isaac Kennan, Yeoman, in consideration of 50 Pounds Sterling, conveys to George Kennan of Charlemont, gentleman, 50 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River. Military Note: McKennen, Isaac, Charlemont. Private, Capt. Samuel Taylor's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's rett.; pay abstract for travel allowance, etc., from place of discharge home, dated Dorchester Heights, Nov. 28, 1776; said McKennen credited with allowance for 6 days (125 miles) travel. Land: Received a deed from his brother John of a piece of land. Census: Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not. 1790 census at Charlemont, Hampshire, MA shows: Isaac Kennan Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3 (James, Erastus and David) Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 (Isaac) Free White Persons - Females: 2 (Ruth and Clarissa) Number of Household Members: 6 Census: Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not. 1800 census at Stowe, VT shows: Isaac Kennan Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 (Rhuel, Isaac and John are in this age range) Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 1 (David) Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2 (James and Erastus) Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 (Isaac) Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 (Unknown) Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1 (Unknown) Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over:1 (Ruth) Clarissa appears to be missing, she does not marry until 1807 so I may have her year of birth wrong. Number of Household Members Under 16: 5 Number of Household Members Over 25: 2 Number of Household Members: 9 Census: Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not. If this record is for "our" Isaac it seems to be missing several children and seems to not record the age of Ruth or Isaac correctly. Free White Male 0 to 9 : 2 (Unknown) Free White Male 16 to 25: 1 (James or Erastus) Free White Male 26 to 45: 1 (Isaac?) Free White Female 10 to 15: 1 (unknown) Free White Female 26 to 45: 1 (Ruth?) Number of Household Members Under 16: 3 Number of Household Members Over 25: 2 Number of Household Members 6 Note: New York Pensioners of 1835 County: Clinton Co. Name: Isaac Kennan Rank: Private & sergeant Annual Allowance: 41 66 Sums Received: -Description of service: Massachusetts mil. When placed on the pension roll: October 24, 1832 Commencement of pension: March 4, 1831 Age: 75 Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks.: Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution(17 Vols.)Volume 10 page 519 Mckennan, Isaac, Charlemont. Private, Capt. Sylvanus Rice's co.of militia, which marched April 22, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 6½ days; reported returned home April 25, 1775; also, Capt. Samuel Taylor's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's regt.; pay abstract for mileage, dated Roxbury,Sept. 17, 1776; mileage (125 miles) allowed said McKennan; also, Capt. Nahum Ward's co., Col. David Wells's (HampshireCo.) regt.; enlisted Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 18, 1777;service, 1 mo., at the time of taking Gen. Burgoyne, including travel (80 miles) home; company marched from Charlemont Sept. 22, 1777.2 Nov 1999 AT Source: NARA Order for Copies of Veteran's Records for Isaac Kennon NARA reported back that they had no Isaac Kennon in their records. Sent a request asking for Isaac McKennan 3 Nov 1999.6 Dec 1999 - NARA reported no military records for Isaac McKennan.Source: Bowman, FQ, 10,000 Vital Records of E. NY, p. 1414847. Kennan, ____, 10 weeks, child of Isaac, d 2/3/23 inPlattsburgh (7-2/8) Census: 1840 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: David Kennon; 2 males 5-10; 1 male 15-20; 1 male 50-60; 1 male 80-90; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 20-30. Isaac Kennon, age 84 is included as a Revolutionary War pensioner. Probate: On May 28, 1845, David Kennon, a son of Isaac, was assigned as the administrator of his father's estate. Isaac died intestate. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Isaac married Ruth BURNHAM about 1778. Ruth (daughter of David BURNHAM) was christened on 13 Aug 1758 in East Hartford, CT; died on 10 Jul 1824; was buried in East Calais, Washington, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: SOME INCIDENTS OF THE WAR OF 1812 AND OTHER OLD TIME REMINISCENCES By J. W. HUBBELL Father (Julius C. Hubbell) at first boarded with Mrs. Grant, who lived in a log house about where Mr.and Mrs. Fletcher Gilbert now live. Afterwards he boarded with Septa Fillmore in a log house near where the hotel now stands. In 1807 five families, the heads being Septa Fillmore, Seth Graves, Eleasur Graves, and John Brownson moved up from Saxe's Landing to Chazy, which was known for many years as the 'Five Nations'. The origin of the name is reported as follows. A company of traders from the south, stopped at the Landing to purchase furs. On inquiry of the landlord, 'Old Chantonette,' he told them that there were no furs for sale there, but there was an Indian village three miles west, called the 'Five Nations,' where they could doubtless purchase furs; they started with high expectations, but just before reaching there,found these five men working on the road, they told their mission and the directions they had received. 'Trash' exclaimed one of the party, 'that's one of old Chantonette's tricks.' There were many others who settled here at that time, but I cannot stop to speak of them at this time. Many of them were soldiers of the war of 1812 and 1814, and afterwards remained here. There was one I remember well; he was a shoemaker, and lived in the southwest corner of John H. McCan's lot. DNA: MKM Residence: "In 1807, five families, the heads being Septa Filmore (cousin to Millard Fillmore), Seth Graves, Levi Hazen, Eliazer Graves and John Bronson moved up to the "Five Nations," now called Chazy. Note: Septa Fillmore was appointed Secretary at a "meeting of Republican committees from the several towns in the county of Clinton." Census: The 1820 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Septas Fillmore: 2 M under 10; 4 M 26-45; 1 M over 45; 4 F under 10; 2 F 10-16, 1 F 16-26, 1 F 26-45; 5 persons engaged in agriculture. Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Septa married Eunice EDGERTON on 21 Dec 1797 in Norwich, New London, CT. Eunice (daughter of Elisha EDGERTON and Eunice PECK) was born on 19 Jul 1778 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 8 Feb 1859 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Note: Eunice Edgerton was the daughter of Elisha Edgerton and Eunice Peck. She was born 19 July 1777 in Franklin, New London,Connecticut. She had at least one brother, Elisha. Eunice married Septa Fillmore (1774-1823) 21 Dec 1797 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. Septa built a log house in lot 185 of the Refugee Tract in Chazy, Clinton, New York in 1799. Eunice was brought up by sleigh to Middlebury, Vermont by her father where Septa met her and took her the rest of the way to Chazy. The Fillmores were among the first five families to settle in Chazy Village, which was also known as 'Five Nations'. Together she and Septa had at least ten children: Phoebe, Fanny, Nancy,Zerviah, Harriet, Elisha, Laura, Sabrina, Eunice and John De LaFayette. Fanny Fillmore who was born in 1801 was probably thefirst child born in Chazy. Their first home had a roof over only one side and a dirt floor; it stood at the rear of the Chazy Hotel of which it was a part until 1950, when it was dismantled. Septa ran the Chazy Hotel until he died.Septa was a captain in the war of 1812 but only lived until 15Nov 1823 when he died at home in Chazy when the youngest child was only three years old. Eunice ran the hotel for some years. In 1830 she is in Chazy, Clinton, New York as the head of household of 15. However, in 1840 she went out to Zanesville, Ohio to stay with her son Elisha Fillmore. However, by 1850 she was with her daughter and son-in-law, Zerviah and John North, again in Chazy, New York. Eunice died 8 Feb 1869 in Chazy, Clinton, New York. 28 Oct 1999 AT Source: GenealogyLibrary.com Book: John North of Farmington Connecticut p.161Eunice Edgerton was sixth from Richard Edgerton of England who was one of the thirty-five original proprietors of Norwich (CT) in 1659.6 Dec 1999 AT Source:http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyclinto/chazy/chazy3.html REMINISCENCES OF OLDEN TIMES IN CHAZY AS TOLD BY EUNICE EDGERTONFILLMORE TO HER CHILDREN AND GRAND-CHILDREN By Mrs. J. F. Gilbert Septa Fillmore and Eunice Edgerton were married in Norwich,Conn., in 1797. Grandfather came in 1799 and Grandmother in the winter of 1800, her father bringing her as far as Middlebury,Vt., in a sleigh and grandfather meeting her there. They were both from homes of comfort and perhaps luxury at that time. Leaving brothers and sisters and a father's home to make a home in Chazy, then called the Five Nations, and almost a wilderness., I have heard grandmother say that if her father had known to what hardship and privation she was coming, he would never have given his consent. Grandfather built a log or block house with a roof over only one side and a dirt floor. This I believe was just back of where the hotel, (Chazy House), now stands. The cooking was then done before an open fire or in a kettle hung on a crane. I have often heard old people wish they could eat some of the good things cooked in that way.With the woods and wild beasts around them, grand-mother was sometimes left alone for two or three days when grandfather was obliged to go to mill, taking his grist and that of his neighbors to Chazy Landing and from there in a canoe to Noix where there was a wind mill. She would take her two babies up the ladder nights and pull it up after her, as there was only a blanket for a door below and the wolves were so plenty they lighted pine knots to keep them awav. (The people carried torches when they went out at night). One can imagine that there could be little sleep for a mother with little children under such circumstances. After a few years grandfather built the main part of the present hotel where they lived several years, and where he died. What is now the front piazza, was then enclosed and made into several bedrooms, which some of you may remember. There was a bake house where all of the cooking was done. For months before the battle of Plattsburgh many of the officers boarded at the hotel, which made lively times and hard work. At one time they were obliged to bake several hundred loaves of bread and hand them out of the window as fast as baked to the soldiers who were (in their way to Plattsburgh and stopped there for rations.Grandfather was a captain and expected to be ordered to his regiment at any time. While everyone was waiting in suspense a man came dashing through the place saving, 'The British are coming - the British are coming.,, This proved to be a false alarm. At the time grandfather was putting on his shoes and stockings. He left one stocking behind, kissed his wife goodbye, jumped upon his horse and rode for dear life as there was danger of his being killed by those in hiding, most of the way being a wilderness and filled with Indians and scouts sent out by the British. The British had sent out a proclamation that all who would remain quietly and peaceably at home should not be molested. Grandmother thought at first she would be brave and remain, but after grandfather had gone and she was left with her little family and the care of the hotel, she became frightened at the fearful hooting and howling at night. Fearing for herself and children she decided to attempt to reach Plattsburgh. She piled bedding, clothing and several little children on a big wagon and sent them on ahead. Then she took other things and followed, leaving her house filled with supplies of all kinds and all that they had gathered together in the few years of their married life. When they reached the old Woodruff place, about four miles this side of Plattsburgh, the road was blocked with felled trees, but Esq. Woodruff came out and let them through, and for the first time she felt safe. They went on to Peru, where they had friends, and grandmother was prostrated by the great anxiety and the effort she had made. When the news came that the British flag had struck, there was no more sickness for her,only suspense, as she did not know whether her husband was killed or not. When the battle was over and the British 'had marched back to Montreal, Sir,' she returned to find only the bare shell of a house; not an article of furniture, no food, all the supplies taken or destroyed, not a whole pane of glass,the front door riddled with bullets, a perfectly bare and desolate place. The only article found was an iron kettle up in the field. Every tree of the young orchard which grandfather had set out was cut down. Only the Free Mason sign upon the house prevented its being burned. Thus they were obliged to begin life anew. Grandmother said they never recovered the great loss of property as her husband did not live many years and there was no one to look after her interests with the government.After the battle several of the inhabitants were taken prisoners, among them old Dr. Carver. He was attending some of the sick and wounded at a hotel which stood just across the road from where the Cummings live. He was taken for an army surgeon. They took him to Montreal and kept him two months. Grandfather was there at the time and was told to get into bed with the sick soldiers, which he did boots and all, and often laughed at how he escaped being taken prisoner. Capt. Fillmore was Colonel by brevet. DNA: MKM Buried: Find A Grave e-Memorial
Immigratn: "James MacKennan appears to have been the American ancestor of the Northern branch of the Kennan family. Little is known of him, except that he married at Rutland, Mass., May 25, 1744, Margaret Smith, of the town of Holden. The Kennans were all of Scotch descent, and were Protestants, and some of them, or perhaps most of them, were driven out of Scotland with thousands of others by religious persecution, and fled into the North of Ireland where many Scotch refugees located, mostly in the province of Ulster. This class of Scotch emigrants filled up that province after it had been emptied of its half barbarous native inhabitants. They there founded Londonderry, which soon became famous as the home of Scotch Presbyterians. A century later more than three thousand of the decendants of those refugees emigrated to America. The first boat landed at Boston on the 4th of August, 1718. Many of them located in Worcester County.." Residence: The town of Paxton was set off from Rutland on this date. Note: The James Kennon family moved to Charlemont, MA where they owned a farm of 51 acres, the southern border being formed by the Deerfield River.
James married Margaret SMITH on 31 May 1744 in Holden, Worcester, MA. Margaret (daughter of James SMITH and Margaret UNKNOWN) was born about 1717 in SCOTLAND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Land: Margaret Kennan (widow) and Andrew Kennan, yeoman, convey, in consideration of 400 Pounds Sterling to George Kennan, Gentleman, 158 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River, Charlemot. Land: George Kennan, of Charlemont, Gentleman, in consideration of 100 Pounds Sterling, conveys to Margaret Kennan, of Charlemont, certain lands therein described and the deed recites that "said Margaret takes this for her third in a certain farm formerly owned by James Kennan, "my honored father" and Warren Booth.
Married: Apr. 13, 1744, James McKennan of Rutland entered his intention of marriage with Margaret Smith of Holden. May 25th 1744, Then gave certificate that J. McKennan and Margaret Smith have been published in order to marriage as the law directs. May 31, 1744 Arrangements had to be made for a 2nd preacher as the 1st was killed by Nipmuc Indians Note: Thomas Lathrop Kennan in his book "Genealogy of the Kennan Family" states that James and Margaret had 4 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom eventually married and yet lists nine children (6 sons and 3 daughters).
Comfort married Zerviah BOSWORTH on 22 Jun 1763 in Norwich, New London, CT. Zerviah (daughter of Amaziah BOSWORTH and Tabitha HARTSHORN) was born on 26 Feb 1747/48 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 18 Mar 1820 in Franklin, New London, CT; was buried in Pautipaug Cemetery, Franklin, New London, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Elisha married Eunice PECK on 3 Mar 1775. Eunice (daughter of Captain Captain Jonathon PECK and Bethia BINGHAM) was born on 14 Oct 1754 in Norwich, New London, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Married: alternate marriage date