Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

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Person Page 687

George Laycraft

M, #34301, b. 18 March 1881, d. 24 August 1963

Parents

FatherWilliam Laycraft
MotherMatilda McKeage b. 29 July 1847, d. 12 March 1942
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthGeorge Laycraft was born on 18 March 1881.
DeathHe died on 24 August 1963.

Issac Laycraft

M, #34302, b. 31 December 1883, d. 14 December 1959

Parents

FatherWilliam Laycraft
MotherMatilda McKeage b. 29 July 1847, d. 12 March 1942
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthIssac Laycraft was born on 31 December 1883.
DeathHe died on 14 December 1959.

Robert McKigg

M, #34303, b. 1812

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthRobert McKigg was born in 1812.
MarriageHe married Matilda Stevens on 25 February 1838.

Children with Matilda Stevens

DaughterMary McKeage b. 28 November 1838, d. 12 February 1923
SonGeorge McKeage b. 25 February 1840, d. 2 January 1919
DaughterMargaret McKeage b. 22 November 1841, d. 1857
DaughterMaria McKeage b. 27 September 1843, d. 9 April 1918
SonRobert McKeage b. 27 July 1846, d. 20 December 1926
DaughterMatilda McKeage+ b. 29 July 1847, d. 12 March 1942
DaughterSarah McKeage b. 6 April 1849
SonJohn McKeage b. 8 May 1851, d. 12 October 1913
SonAlexander McKeage b. 5 March 1853
DaughterSarah McKeage b. 20 July 1855, d. 19 July 1917
SonJames McKeage b. 28 March 1857, d. 1937
SonWilliam McKeage b. 26 February 1859, d. About 1863
SonJoseph McKeage b. 13 November 1861, d. 25 June 1902
DaughterAnn Jane McKeage b. 24 February 1863, d. 8 May 1949
DaughterEllen McKeage b. 7 September 1864, d. 14 December 1944

Matilda Stevens

F, #34304
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
NameMatilda Stevens was also known as Matilda McKigg.
MarriageShe married Robert McKigg son of George McKeage and Letitia Nelson, on 25 February 1838.

Children with Robert McKigg b. 1812

DaughterMary McKeage b. 28 November 1838, d. 12 February 1923
SonGeorge McKeage b. 25 February 1840, d. 2 January 1919
DaughterMargaret McKeage b. 22 November 1841, d. 1857
DaughterMaria McKeage b. 27 September 1843, d. 9 April 1918
SonRobert McKeage b. 27 July 1846, d. 20 December 1926
DaughterMatilda McKeage+ b. 29 July 1847, d. 12 March 1942
DaughterSarah McKeage b. 6 April 1849
SonJohn McKeage b. 8 May 1851, d. 12 October 1913
SonAlexander McKeage b. 5 March 1853
DaughterSarah McKeage b. 20 July 1855, d. 19 July 1917
SonJames McKeage b. 28 March 1857, d. 1937
SonWilliam McKeage b. 26 February 1859, d. About 1863
SonJoseph McKeage b. 13 November 1861, d. 25 June 1902
DaughterAnn Jane McKeage b. 24 February 1863, d. 8 May 1949
DaughterEllen McKeage b. 7 September 1864, d. 14 December 1944

Mary McKeage

F, #34305, b. 28 November 1838, d. 12 February 1923

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthMary McKeage was born on 28 November 1838.
DeathShe died on 12 February 1923.

George McKeage

M, #34306, b. 25 February 1840, d. 2 January 1919

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthGeorge McKeage was born on 25 February 1840.
DeathHe died on 2 January 1919.

Margaret McKeage

F, #34307, b. 22 November 1841, d. 1857

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthMargaret McKeage was born on 22 November 1841.
DeathShe died in 1857.

Maria McKeage

F, #34308, b. 27 September 1843, d. 9 April 1918

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthMaria McKeage was born on 27 September 1843.
DeathShe died on 9 April 1918.

Robert McKeage

M, #34309, b. 27 July 1846, d. 20 December 1926

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthRobert McKeage was born on 27 July 1846.
DeathHe died on 20 December 1926.

Sarah McKeage

F, #34310, b. 6 April 1849

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthSarah McKeage was born on 6 April 1849.

John McKeage

M, #34311, b. 8 May 1851, d. 12 October 1913

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthJohn McKeage was born on 8 May 1851.
DeathHe died on 12 October 1913.

Alexander McKeage

M, #34312, b. 5 March 1853

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthAlexander McKeage was born on 5 March 1853.

Sarah McKeage

F, #34313, b. 20 July 1855, d. 19 July 1917

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthSarah McKeage was born on 20 July 1855.
DeathShe died on 19 July 1917.

James McKeage

M, #34314, b. 28 March 1857, d. 1937

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthJames McKeage was born on 28 March 1857.
DeathHe died in 1937.

William McKeage

M, #34315, b. 26 February 1859, d. About 1863

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthWilliam McKeage was born on 26 February 1859.
DeathHe died About 1863.

Joseph McKeage

M, #34316, b. 13 November 1861, d. 25 June 1902

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthJoseph McKeage was born on 13 November 1861.
DeathHe died on 25 June 1902.

Ann Jane McKeage

F, #34317, b. 24 February 1863, d. 8 May 1949

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthAnn Jane McKeage was born on 24 February 1863.
DeathShe died on 8 May 1949.

Ellen McKeage

F, #34318, b. 7 September 1864, d. 14 December 1944

Parents

FatherRobert McKigg b. 1812
MotherMatilda Stevens
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthEllen McKeage was born on 7 September 1864.
DeathShe died on 14 December 1944.

George McKeage

M, #34319, d. 1847
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
MarriageGeorge McKeage married Letitia Nelson on 1 July 1804.
DeathHe died in 1847.
BurialHe was buried in 1847 in East Broughton, Québec, CanadaG.

Children with Letitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883

DaughterMary McKigg b. 21 May 1805
SonWilliam McKigg b. 1808
SonDr. John McKigg b. 1810
SonRobert McKigg+ b. 1812
SonGeorge McKigg b. 1815
DaughterBetanaugh McKigg b. 1818
SonJames McKigg b. 7 July 1820
SonAlexander McKeage b. 1822

Letitia Nelson

F, #34320, b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 7 March 2007 00:00:00
NameLetitia Nelson was also known as Letitia McKeage.
BirthShe was born in 1784.
MarriageShe married George McKeage on 1 July 1804.
DeathShe died in 1883.
BurialShe was buried in Troutbrook Cemetery, Arthabaska, Tinwick County, Québec, CanadaG.

Children with George McKeage d. 1847

DaughterMary McKigg b. 21 May 1805
SonWilliam McKigg b. 1808
SonDr. John McKigg b. 1810
SonRobert McKigg+ b. 1812
SonGeorge McKigg b. 1815
DaughterBetanaugh McKigg b. 1818
SonJames McKigg b. 7 July 1820
SonAlexander McKeage b. 1822

Mary McKigg

F, #34321, b. 21 May 1805

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthMary McKigg was born on 21 May 1805.

William McKigg

M, #34322, b. 1808

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthWilliam McKigg was born in 1808.

Dr. John McKigg

M, #34323, b. 1810

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 11 March 2006 00:00:00
BirthDr. John McKigg was born in 1810.

George McKigg

M, #34325, b. 1815

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthGeorge McKigg was born in 1815.

Betanaugh McKigg

F, #34326, b. 1818

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthBetanaugh McKigg was born in 1818.

James McKigg

M, #34328, b. 7 July 1820

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthJames McKigg was born on 7 July 1820.

Alexander McKeage

M, #34330, b. 1822

Parents

FatherGeorge McKeage d. 1847
MotherLetitia Nelson b. 1784, d. 1883
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthAlexander McKeage was born in 1822.

Belva Hibner

F, #34332, b. 13 May 1888, d. 1988

Parents

FatherWilliam Hebner d. 1930
MotherAbby Permilla Kern b. 11 March 1865, d. 13 November 1932
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameBelva Hibner was also known as Belva Bennett.
BirthShe was born on 13 May 1888, in Union Pier, Michigan, USAG.
MarriageShe married Charles Bennett son of Amos Bennett and Anna Thyrle, in 1912.
DeathBelva Hibner died in 1988.

Children with Charles Bennett b. 1888, d. 1959

DaughterViolet Bennett b. 10 October 1913
SonForrest Leo Bennett+ b. 3 March 1917, d. 28 March 1998
SonBaxter Bennett b. 6 January 1919, d. 1971
DaughterFern Olson Bennett b. 19 September 1921

Violet Bennett

F, #34333, b. 10 October 1913

Parents

FatherCharles Bennett b. 1888, d. 1959
MotherBelva Hibner b. 13 May 1888, d. 1988
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthViolet Bennett was born on 10 October 1913.

Baxter Bennett

M, #34334, b. 6 January 1919, d. 1971

Parents

FatherCharles Bennett b. 1888, d. 1959
MotherBelva Hibner b. 13 May 1888, d. 1988
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthBaxter Bennett was born on 6 January 1919.
DeathHe died in 1971.

Fern Olson Bennett

F, #34335, b. 19 September 1921

Parents

FatherCharles Bennett b. 1888, d. 1959
MotherBelva Hibner b. 13 May 1888, d. 1988
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthFern Olson Bennett was born on 19 September 1921.

Abby Permilla Kern

F, #34336, b. 11 March 1865, d. 13 November 1932

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAbby Permilla Kern was born on 11 March 1865.
DeathShe died on 13 November 1932.
BurialShe was buried in Kohler Lawn Cemetery, Nampa, Idaho, USAG.

Child with William Hebner d. 1930

DaughterBelva Hibner+ b. 13 May 1888, d. 1988

William Hebner

M, #34337, d. 1930
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
DeathWilliam Hebner died in 1930.
BurialHe was buried in 1930 in Kohler Lawn Cemetery, Nampa, Idaho, USAG.

Child with Abby Permilla Kern b. 11 March 1865, d. 13 November 1932

DaughterBelva Hibner+ b. 13 May 1888, d. 1988

Benewell Kern

M, #34341, b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901

Parents

FatherGeorge Jacob Kern b. 22 April 1784, d. 21 June 1853
MotherElizabeth Schock b. 17 October 1787, d. 22 October 1856
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthBenewell Kern was born on 2 May 1832.
MarriageHe married Rebecca Shellhart on 13 March 1851.
DeathHe died on 27 May 1901.
BurialHe was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo, Michigan, USAG.

Children with Rebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923

SonJefferson M. Kern b. 2 January 1852, d. 21 April 1852
SonJacobson Wilkinson Kern b. 13 March 1853, d. June 1853
SonJames Clinton Kern b. 13 May 1855
SonRobert Benewell Kern b. 13 March 1857, d. 19 January 1906
SonLeander Franklin Kern b. 27 May 1859, d. 10 December 1861
SonValentine Miquel Kern+ b. 22 March 1861, d. 14 June 1937
DaughterAbby Permilla Kern+ b. 11 March 1865, d. 13 November 1932
DaughterLillie Rossetta Kern b. 26 March 1877

Rebecca Shellhart

F, #34342, b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameRebecca Shellhart was also known as Rebecca Kern.
BirthShe was born on 3 January 1832.
MarriageShe married Benewell Kern son of George Jacob Kern and Elizabeth Schock, on 13 March 1851.
DeathRebecca Shellhart died on 26 May 1923.
BurialShe was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo, Michigan, USAG.

Children with Benewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901

SonJefferson M. Kern b. 2 January 1852, d. 21 April 1852
SonJacobson Wilkinson Kern b. 13 March 1853, d. June 1853
SonJames Clinton Kern b. 13 May 1855
SonRobert Benewell Kern b. 13 March 1857, d. 19 January 1906
SonLeander Franklin Kern b. 27 May 1859, d. 10 December 1861
SonValentine Miquel Kern+ b. 22 March 1861, d. 14 June 1937
DaughterAbby Permilla Kern+ b. 11 March 1865, d. 13 November 1932
DaughterLillie Rossetta Kern b. 26 March 1877

Jefferson M. Kern

M, #34343, b. 2 January 1852, d. 21 April 1852

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
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BirthJefferson M. Kern was born on 2 January 1852.
DeathHe died on 21 April 1852.

Jacobson Wilkinson Kern

M, #34344, b. 13 March 1853, d. June 1853

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthJacobson Wilkinson Kern was born on 13 March 1853.
DeathHe died in June 1853.

James Clinton Kern

M, #34345, b. 13 May 1855

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthJames Clinton Kern was born on 13 May 1855.

Robert Benewell Kern

M, #34346, b. 13 March 1857, d. 19 January 1906

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthRobert Benewell Kern was born on 13 March 1857.
DeathHe died on 19 January 1906.

Leander Franklin Kern

M, #34347, b. 27 May 1859, d. 10 December 1861

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
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BirthLeander Franklin Kern was born on 27 May 1859.
DeathHe died on 10 December 1861.

Valentine Miquel Kern

M, #34348, b. 22 March 1861, d. 14 June 1937

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
WitnessValentine Miquel Kern witnessed the adoption of Gladys Kern.
BirthHe was born on 22 March 1861, in Bellevue, Huron County, Ohio, USAG.
MarriageHe married Sephrona Ellisaff DeVinney daughter of Henry Lanier DeVinney and Hannah Melvian Berry, on 9 August 1885.
DeathValentine Miquel Kern died on 14 June 1937 in Moorestown, Missaukee County, Michigan, USAG.

Children with Sephrona Ellisaff DeVinney b. 7 September 1862, d. 1956

SonPerry Jefferson Kern+ b. 29 July 1886, d. 31 May 1961
SonHenry B. Kern b. 26 August 1888, d. 23 November 1962
SonRalph Leo Kern b. 16 March 1891, d. 17 June 1970
SonGeorge Washington Kern b. 22 February 1894, d. 26 August 1984
DaughterGladys Kern b. Between 2 December 1908 and 1909, d. December 1987

Lillie Rossetta Kern

F, #34349, b. 26 March 1877

Parents

FatherBenewell Kern b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901
MotherRebecca Shellhart b. 3 January 1832, d. 26 May 1923
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthLillie Rossetta Kern was born on 26 March 1877.

George Jacob Kern

M, #34350, b. 22 April 1784, d. 21 June 1853

Parents

FatherJohn Yost Kern b. 1746, d. 1815
MotherEva Marie Wiess b. 17 November 1749, d. 21 March 1835
Last Edited 12 April 2024 19:31:35
BirthGeorge Jacob Kern was born on 22 April 1784.
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Schock on 3 November 1807.
DeathHe died on 21 June 1853.
BurialHe was buried in Zion Reformed Church Cemetery, Fireside, Seneca County, Ohio, USAG.

Children with Elizabeth Schock b. 17 October 1787, d. 22 October 1856

DaughterSara Kern b. 26 June 1809, d. 11 August 1832
SonYost Kern b. 17 March 1811, d. 16 March 1889
DaughterSophia Kern Kern b. 4 July 1813, d. 11 March 1853
DaughterHannah Kern b. 16 November 1815, d. 11 June 1893
DaughterMary Kern b. 14 August 1816, d. 28 March 1866
SonGeorge Kern b. 1 January 1821, d. 29 January 1895
DaughterRachel Kern b. 1 July 1823, d. 14 May 1908
SonEdward Kern b. 7 September 1825, d. 21 August 1901
SonIsaac Kern b. 2 January 1828, d. 14 August 1895
SonBenewell Kern+ b. 2 May 1832, d. 27 May 1901