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Francis KENNON

Francis KENNON

Female 1835 - 1918  (83 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Francis KENNON was born in Jan 1835 in NY (daughter of David KENNON and Francis Hough FILLMORE); died on 26 Apr 1918 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.

    Notes:

    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]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David KENNON was born about 1786 in MA (son of Isaac KENNON and Ruth BURNHAM); died after 1870 in Beekmantown, Clinton, NY.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1810, Chazy, Clinton, NY
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Note: 11 Oct 1823, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Note: 14 Jan 1826, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Census: 1830, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Census: 1840, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Census: 7 Aug 1850, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Census: 11 Jul 1860, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY

    Notes:

    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]


  2. 3.  Francis Hough FILLMORE was born on 27 Jun 1801 in Chazy, Clinton, NY (daughter of Septa FILLMORE and Eunice EDGERTON); died on 9 Jul 1869; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Fanny Fillmore

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Buried:
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    Children:
    1. Albert Gallatin KENNON was born on 20 Dec 1830 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; died on 10 Mar 1902 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
    2. Septa F. KENNON was born on 12 Jan 1833 in NY; died on 23 Jan 1856; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.
    3. 1. Francis KENNON was born in Jan 1835 in NY; died on 26 Apr 1918 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
    4. Sophia A. KENNON was born in 1841 in NY; died on 13 Oct 1889 in Manhattan, New York, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    5. Helen KENNON was born in Nov 1844 in NY.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Isaac KENNON was born on 6 Dec 1757 in Rutland, Worcester, MA (son of James MCKENNAN and Margaret SMITH); died on 3 Mar 1845 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Birth: 6 Dec 1756, Rutland, Worcester, MA
    • Military Note: 28 Nov 1776, Dorchester Heights, Boston, Suffolk, MA
    • Land: 29 Mar 1781
    • Census: 1790, Charlemont, Hampshire, MA
    • Census: 1800, Stowe, Chittenden, VT
    • Census: 1810, Newfane, Windham, VT
    • Note: 1835
    • Census: 1840, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Probate: 28 May 1845, Clinton Co., NY

    Notes:

    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:
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    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]


  2. 5.  Ruth BURNHAM was christened on 13 Aug 1758 in East Hartford, CT (daughter of David BURNHAM); died on 10 Jul 1824; was buried in East Calais, Washington, VT.
    Children:
    1. Clarissa KENNAN was born about 1780; died before 1860.
    2. James KENNAN was born about 1781 in MA.
    3. Erastus KENNAN was born about 1782 in Burlington, Chittenden, VT.
    4. 2. David KENNON was born about 1786 in MA; died after 1870 in Beekmantown, Clinton, NY.
    5. Rhuel Burnham KENNON was born about 1791 in Charlemont, Franklin, MA.
    6. Isaac KENNON, Jr. was born on 13 Sep 1796 in Waterbury, Washington, VT.
    7. John KENNAN was born about 1798 in Burlington, Chittenden, VT.

  3. 6.  Septa FILLMORE was born on 13 Oct 1774 in Norwich, New London, CT (son of Comfort FILLMORE and Zerviah BOSWORTH); died on 16 Nov 1823 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Prop. Of Hotel
    • Residence: 1807, Chazy, Clinton, NY
    • Note: 26 Mar 1814, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
    • Census: 1820, Chazy, Clinton, NY

    Notes:

    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:
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    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]


  4. 7.  Eunice EDGERTON was born on 19 Jul 1778 in Norwich, New London, CT (daughter of Elisha EDGERTON and Eunice PECK); died on 8 Feb 1859 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.

    Notes:

    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:
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    Children:
    1. Phebe Edgerton FILLMORE was born on 19 Jun 1799 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 29 Jul 1844 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    2. 3. Francis Hough FILLMORE was born on 27 Jun 1801 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 9 Jul 1869; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.
    3. Nancy T FILLMORE was born on 29 Jan 1804 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 24 Apr 1866 in Springfield, Sangamon, IL; was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon, IL.
    4. Zerviah Bosworth FILLMORE was born on 22 Jan 1806 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 26 Apr 1890 in Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    5. Elisha Edgerton FILLMORE was born on 6 Jul 1808 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 4 Aug 1809 in Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    6. Harriet FILLMORE was born on 22 Feb 1810 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 17 Sep 1872; was buried in Roseburg IOOF Cemetery, Roseburg, Douglas, OR.
    7. Elisha E. FILLMORE was born on 23 May 1812 in Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    8. Laura Ann FILLMORE was born on 23 Apr 1814 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died in Mar 1882; was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, NY.
    9. Sabrina FILLMORE was born on 18 Jul 1816 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 10 Aug 1890 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    10. Eunice Dianna FILLMORE was born on 30 Nov 1818 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 11 May 1906 in Garret Park, Montgomery, MD; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    11. John De Lafayette S. FILLMORE was born on 6 Sep 1820 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 25 Dec 1864 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James MCKENNAN was born between 1715 and 1720 in Londonderry, Ulster, IRELAND (son of James MCKENNAN); died about 1785 in Charlemont, Franklin, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigratn: Abt 1743
    • Residence: 3 Sep 1767, Paxton, Worcester, MA
    • Note: Abt 1771, Charlemont, Franklin, MA

    Notes:

    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]


  2. 9.  Margaret SMITH was born about 1717 in SCOTLAND (daughter of James SMITH and Margaret UNKNOWN).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land: 13 Apr 1781, Charlemont, Franklin, MA
    • Land: 5 Apr 1785

    Notes:

    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.

    Notes:

    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).

    Children:
    1. John KENNAN was born on 7 Apr 1745 in Rutland, Worcester, MA; died on 27 Jan 1778.
    2. Agness KENNAN was born on 3 Aug 1746 in Rutland, Worcester, MA; died on 2 Sep 1785 in Heath, Franklin, MA; was buried in South Cemetery, Heath, Franklin, MA.
    3. James KENNAN was born on 4 Mar 1748 in Rutland, Worcester, MA; died before 1770 in MA.
    4. Jean KENNAN was born on 12 Feb 1750 in Rutland, Worcester, MA; died after 1820 in Jericho, Chittendon, VT.
    5. George KENNAN was born on 2 Jan 1752 in Rutland, Worcester, MA; died in 1830 in Waterbury, Washington, VT; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Waterbury, Washington, VT.
    6. Andrew KENNAN was born on 20 Apr 1754 in Rutland, Worcester, MA; died on 1 Jul 1830 in Holden, Worcester, MA.
    7. 4. Isaac KENNON was born on 6 Dec 1757 in Rutland, Worcester, MA; died on 3 Mar 1845 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.
    8. Daniel KENNAN was born on 21 Sep 1759 in Holden, Worcester, MA.
    9. Mary KENNAN was born on 12 Feb 1761 in Rutland, Worcester, MA.
    10. Margaret KENNAN was born on 12 Feb 1761 in Rutland, Worcester, MA.

  3. 10.  David BURNHAM
    Children:
    1. 5. Ruth BURNHAM was christened on 13 Aug 1758 in East Hartford, CT; died on 10 Jul 1824; was buried in East Calais, Washington, VT.

  4. 12.  Comfort FILLMORE was born on 25 Jan 1741/42 in Franklin, New London, CT; was christened on 14 Mar 1742 in First Congregational Church, Franklin, New London, CT (son of John FILLMORE and Dorcas DAY); died on 24 Jan 1814 in Franklin, New London, CT; was buried in Pautipaug Cemetery, Franklin, New London, CT.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Buried:
    Find A Grave e-Memorial

    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]


  5. 13.  Zerviah BOSWORTH was born on 26 Feb 1747/48 in Norwich, New London, CT (daughter of Amaziah BOSWORTH and Tabitha HARTSHORN); died on 18 Mar 1820 in Franklin, New London, CT; was buried in Pautipaug Cemetery, Franklin, New London, CT.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Find A Grave e-Memorial

    Children:
    1. Artimesia FILLMORE was born on 9 Feb 1764 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 6 Nov 1793 in Salem, New London, CT; was buried in Old Rathbone Cemetery, Salem, New London, CT.
    2. Amaziah FILLMORE was born on 26 Sep 1765 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 5 Apr 1847 in Franklin, New London, CT; was buried in Pautipaug Cemetery, Franklin, New London, CT.
    3. Lavius FILLMORE was born on 1 Oct 1767 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 13 Aug 1850 in New Haven, Addison, VT; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, Addison, VT.
    4. Brunetta FILLMORE was born on 16 Nov 1769 in West Farms, Norwich, New London, CT; died in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH.
    5. Earl FILLMORE was born on 24 Sep 1772 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 6 Jun 1776 in Norwich, New London, CT; was buried in Pautipaug Cemetery, Franklin, New London, CT.
    6. 6. Septa FILLMORE was born on 13 Oct 1774 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 16 Nov 1823 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.
    7. Earl FILLMORE was born on 21 Dec 1776 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 28 Sep 1814 in Rome (now Lee), Oneida, NY; was buried in Lee Valley Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, NY.
    8. Zerviah B FILLMORE was born on 28 Feb 1779 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 5 May 1853; was buried in Lee Valley Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, NY.
    9. Aden FILLMORE was born on 1 Mar 1781 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 9 Sep 1871 in Gallia Co., OH; was buried in McLean Cemetery, Springfield Township, Gallia, OH.
    10. Eunice FILLMORE was born on 29 Aug 1783 in Norwich, New London, CT.
    11. Theodosia FILLMORE was born on 21 Nov 1785 in Franklin, New London, CT; died on 26 Jan 1831 in Franklin, New London, CT.
    12. Harriet FILLMORE was born on 14 Nov 1788 in Franklin, New London, CT; died on 8 May 1869 in Lockport, Niagra, NY.
    13. Laura FILLMORE was born on 1 Jul 1790 in Franklin, New London, CT; died on 30 Jul 1827 in Franklin, New London, CT; was buried in Pautipaug Cemetery, Franklin, New London, CT.
    14. Comfort Day FILLMORE was born on 8 Jul 1792 in Franklin, New London, CT; died on 9 Jul 1867 in Franklin, New London, CT; was buried in Yantic Cemetery, Norwich, New London, CT.

  6. 14.  Elisha EDGERTON was born on 20 Nov 1753 in Norwich, New London, CT (son of Elisha EDGERTON and Zerviah ABELL); died in 1832.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1818, Coventry, Tolland, CT

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    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]


  7. 15.  Eunice PECK was born on 14 Oct 1754 in Norwich, New London, CT (daughter of Captain Captain Jonathon PECK and Bethia BINGHAM).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1818, Coventry, Tolland, CT

    Notes:

    DNA:
    MKM

    Notes:

    Married:
    alternate marriage date

    Children:
    1. Elisha EDGERTON was born on 29 Feb 1776 in Franklin, New London, CT; died on 3 Aug 1778 in Norwich, New London, CT.
    2. 7. Eunice EDGERTON 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.
    3. Phoebe EDGERTON was born on 24 Apr 1781 in Norwich, New London, CT.
    4. Bela EDGERTON was born on 2 Jan 1786 in Franklin, New London, CT; died on 11 Jan 1787 in Franklin, New London, CT.
    5. Bela EDGERTON was born on 28 Sep 1787 in Franklin, New London, CT; died after 1861 in Hicksville, Defiance, OH.
    6. Elisha EDGERTON was born on 19 Oct 1788 in Franklin, New London, CT.
    7. Mildred EDGERTON was born on 25 Aug 1789 in Franklin, New London, CT.
    8. Asher EDGERTON was born on 8 Jun 1791 in Franklin, New London, CT; died on 25 Aug 1872 in Hanover, Cook, IL.
    9. David EDGERTON was born in 1793; died in 1798.
    10. Guerdon EDGERTON