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     William Henry Kessler was born on 3 October 1882 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. He was the son of Josephine Kessler. William Henry Kessler married Myrtle A. Geer on 30 December 1916 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. William Henry Kessler died on 5 October 1979 at age 97. He was buried in October 1979 at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #193786538.

     Salome Kessong married Hezekiah Harp.¹

     Jacob Harry Kester was born circa 1877 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Joseph Kester and Hannah (?)¹ Jacob Harry Kester married Sela Motheral Boyd, daughter of David Boyd and Sarah Motheral, circa 1899.²

     Joseph Kester was born in March 1828 at Virginia (now WV).¹ He married Hannah (?) circa 1857.¹

     Lyle Kester was born in 1913 at Wichita Co. (probably), TX.¹ He was the son of Jacob Harry Kester and Sela Motheral Boyd.¹ Occupation: Office manager, Farm Security organization (Government Employee). in 1940.² Lyle Kester lived in April 1940 at Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO.² He died in June 1963 at Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

     Marilee Kester was born on 30 July 1926 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Roy Charles Kester and Cuba Manila Eidemiller. Marilee Kester married James Carter Stites, son of Richard Stites and Mary Lynne Carter, on 8 December 1951 at Darke Co., OH, Two sons and a daughter born to this marriage.

     Roy Charles Kester was born on 18 October 1895 at Brandt, Miami Co., OH, WWII draft registration.¹ He married Cuba Manila Eidemiller. Roy Charles Kester was buried in February 1987 at Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Darke Co., OH, Findagrave #139800592. He died on 4 February 1987 at Greenville, Darke Co., OH, at age 91.

     Charles Kesterson was born on 12 August 1819 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ He married Elizabeth Brooks.¹ Charles Kesterson died on 18 December 1899 at Mills Co., IA, at age 80. He was buried in December 1899 at Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Mills Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 111348927.

     Marinda Kesterson was born on 15 October 1859 at Malvern, Mills Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Kesterson and Elizabeth Brooks.¹ Marinda Kesterson married Richard Ainley on 15 February 1876 at Mills Co., IA. Marinda Kesterson married Iddo Oradge Beery, son of Reuben Beery and Sophia Etta Schwartz, on 23 September 1883 at Republic Co., KS. Marinda Kesterson died on 31 January 1931 at Morton Co., KS, at age 71 Biography (findagrave.com):

First marriage to Richard Ainley 15 Feb 1876 in Mills Co., IA. Had four children: George F, Mary Ann, Bertha Bird and Eileen.
Second marriage to Iddo Oradge Beery 23 Sept 1883 in Republic City, Republic Co., KS. Had nine children: Charles Reuben, Dennis, George Edward, Sherman, Iddo Oradge "Ed" Jr., Noah, Tarcy, Goldie Hazel and Clarence Orville "Mike"

The last name of the stone is spelled wrong it should be Beery. This was my great-grandmother and the stone was placed there not by the family but by a local organization at a much later date, because they didn't have the money to buy a stone at the time of her death. (bio by: Mark Hill.)

She was buried in February 1931 at Prairie Flower Cemetery, Wilburton, Morton Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 22958893. Surname misspelled "Berry" on headstone.

     Benjamin Ketcham married Sarah Kelsey, daughter of Jonathan Kelsey and Sarah Chapman.¹

     Benjamin Price Ketcham was born on 1 April 1863 at Pontiac, IL.¹ He was the son of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower.¹ Benjamin Price Ketcham married Lillian Brand, daughter of William Brand and Ann Elizabeth Davis, on 14 October 1886 at Charlottesville, VA, Ceremony by Rev. John B. Turpin

No children.¹

     Boise Ketcham was born on 10 March 1914 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Charles Brower Ketcham and Ruth Boise.¹ Occupation: Accountant, Standard Oil Co. in 1940.² Boise Ketcham lived on 11 April 1940 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.² He died on 22 December 2010 at Contra Costa Co., CA, at age 96 dates per SSDI, last residence Walnut Creek.

     Charles Brower Ketcham was born on 18 February 1885 at New York.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Hooker Ketcham and Emma B. Hill.¹ Occupation: Salesman in 1910. Charles Brower Ketcham lived on 18 April 1910 at West 143rd Street, Manhattan, New York Co., NY. He married Ruth Boise, daughter of Joseph S. Boise and Jessie (?). Occupation: Engineer, water refining in 1920.³ Charles Brower Ketcham lived on 2 January 1920 at 30 Dudley Avenue, Venice, Los Angeles Co., CA.³ Occupation: Investment attorney in 1930.⁴ He lived on 30 April 1930 at 334 Stockton Street, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, lodger, wife Ruth was still in Los Angeles County.⁴ Occupation: Salesman, building industry in 1940. He and Ruth Boise were divorced before 3 April 1940 at California.⁵ Charles Brower Ketcham lived on 3 April 1940 at 655 Alverado Street, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, census dist. 38-455, p.2B. He died on 15 June 1975 at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, at age 90.

     Charles Hooker Ketcham was born on 26 May 1855 at Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower.¹ Charles Hooker Ketcham married Emma B. Hill, daughter of Delancy Hill and (?) Vaughan, on 13 April 1881 at Cook Co., IL.¹ Charles Hooker Ketcham lived on 6 June 1900 at East Orange, Essex Co., NJ.² He lived on 23 April 1910 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

     Christian Brower Ketcham was born on 29 October 1850 at Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower.¹ Christian Brower Ketcham married Dorcas C. Mattice, daughter of Joseph C. Mattice and Dorcas C. Taylor, on 22 November 1872, Three children born to this marriage, all died in infancy.¹ Christian Brower Ketcham married Emma Louise Menger, daughter of Mathias Menger and Mary Dahmer, on 16 December 1886.¹ Christian Brower Ketcham died on 8 February 1911 at age 60.¹

     Christian Brower Ketcham was born on 3 June 1891 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Christian Brower Ketcham and Emma Louise Menger.¹ Christian Brower Ketcham married Martha Dorothy Hein on 8 August 1917, No children as of 1930 census.¹ Christian Brower Ketcham lived in 1930 at Cheviot, Hamilton Co., OH.

     Elizabeth Ketcham was born on 18 June 1861 or 1859 per Wanger book.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower.¹ Elizabeth Ketcham married Harvey James Phelps, Two children born to the marriage, both died in infancy.¹ Elizabeth Ketcham died on 11 December 1889 at age 28.¹ She was buried in December 1889 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havan, Mason Co., IL, Findagrave #74514764.

     Frederick Ketcham was the son of William Long Ketcham and Anna Young.¹

     Rev. Frederick Ketcham was born on 4 November 1809 at Lisle, Broome Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Ketcham and Sarah Kelsey.¹ Rev. Frederick Ketcham married Elizabeth Price Brower, daughter of Christian Brower and Catharine Price, on 3 February 1848.¹ Rev. Frederick Ketcham died on 6 November 1884 at Havana, Mason Co., IL, at age 75.¹

     George Mixter Ketcham was born on 17 February 1858.¹ He was the son of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower.¹ George Mixter Ketcham died on 21 October 1858.¹

     Lillian Vaughan Ketcham was born on 17 September 1883 at Illinois.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Hooker Ketcham and Emma B. Hill.¹ Lillian Vaughan Ketcham lived on 23 April 1910 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.³ She died on 6 December 1950 at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, at age 67 dates per California Death Index (online.)

     Margaretta Ketcham was born on 1 February 1849.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower.¹ Margaretta Ketcham died on 17 February 1849.¹

     Martha Jeanette Ketcham was born on 29 December 1917 at Connersville, Fayette Co., IN.¹ She married Carl George on 26 May 1934 at Fayette Co., IN, Martha remarried to James Purt on 20 JUL 1946. George remarried to Lois (Cushing) Brown on 24 DEC 1948. Martha Jeanette Ketcham and Carl George were divorced before July 1946. Martha Jeanette Ketcham died on 7 May 2002 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 84. She was buried in 2002 at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #37424665.

     Mary Louise Ketcham was born on 24 October 1887.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Brower Ketcham and Emma Louise Menger.¹ Mary Louise Ketcham married Franklin Monroe Armstrong on 14 June 1911, No children as of 1930 census.¹

     William Long Ketcham died at Marshall, Harrison Co., TX. He married Anna Young.¹ William Long Ketcham was born on 22 December 1852.¹ He was the son of Rev. Frederick Ketcham and Elizabeth Price Brower.¹

     Albert Isaac Ketchum was born on 6 April 1926 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. He was the son of Isaac Ketchum and Etta Long. Albert Isaac Ketchum married Anna Jennette McAlister, daughter of Roland Watson McAlister and Nancy May Kirkpatrick, on 19 July 1947. Albert Isaac Ketchum died on 20 January 1983 at age 56. He was buried in January 1983 at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA.

     Fred Ketchum married Lillie Elliott.

     Hannah Ketchum was born on 8 May 1812 at Greene Twp., Greene Co., PA. She married Matthias Lewis Pettit, son of Charles Pettit and Elizabeth Fonner, on 15 October 1829 at Greene Co., PA. Hannah Ketchum died on 5 November 1849 at Center Twp., Greene Co., PA, at age 37.

     Isaac Ketchum married Etta Long.

     Keith Ketchum was born on 14 August 1958 at Nocona, TX. He was buried in July 1976 at Ringling Memorial Cemetery, Ringling, Jefferson Co., OK. He died on 25 July 1976 at Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX, at age 17.