1.3.4.1 Jonathan Kessler (1797-1880)

1.3.4.1 Jonathan Kessler (1797-1880)

 

Jonathan Kessler (b: 2 Feb 1797-d: 10 Oct 1880) was a farmer. He spelled his last name with the double “s.” He was likely born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, but died in Sandusky, Ohio. His descendants resided primarily in Ohio over the years.

He married Susannah ‘Susan’ Overmyer (b: 13 Feb 1797-d: 31 Dec 1840) in 1821. She was born in New Berlin, Union County, Pa, but her family moved to Perry County, Ohio in 1811 and she and Jonathan were married 10 years later. They subsequently moved to Sandusky County, Ohio in 1832, where they resided until death. They are buried at Four Mile Cemetery.

Listed below are the U.S. census entries and detailed about each of their nine children and descendants.

  • 1810: Saltlick Township, Fayette County, Pa. (p. 9/12) George Kessler
    2 male<10 = Jonathan (1797) and ??? 1 male 26-44 = George (1776)
    4 females<10 = Ann (1804) & Elizabeth (1807 Nancy (?) and ?
    1 female 26-44 = wife Elizabeth Jacob (1798)
  • 1820: Saltlick Township, Fayette County, Pa. (p. 9/12) George Kessler
    1 male<10 = George 1 male 10-15= ? 1 male 16-25=Jonathan (1797) 1 male 26-44 = George (1776) 4 females<10 =Nancy (1810) Eleanor ( 1812) Mariah (1815) and ?
    2 females 10-15=Elizabeth & Ann 2 females 16-25=Susan & ? 1 female 26-44 = wife Elizabeth Jacob (1798)
  • 1830: Sandusky Township, Sandusky, Ohio (2/20) Jonathan Kesler
    –1 male under 5 John (1825) –1 male 30-39 Jonathan (1797)
    –2 females under 5 Barbara (1827) and Susanna (1829)
    –1 female 5-9 Catherine (1823) –1 female 20-29 Susan (1797?)
  • 1840: Not found
  • 1850: Sandusky, Ohio (21/26 Sep 16) Jonathan Kessler 52 (farmer), Susannah 21, Lavina 15, Lewis Newcomer 3, Franklin Kessler 12 Note: Living very close to Overmeyer families – Jonathan’s wife was an Overmeyer
  • 1860: Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (5/32 Jun 5) Ben F. Kessler 22 (master blacksmith), Caroline 21, Henry A. 3, James T. 11/12, Jonathan 65 (master farmer)
  • 1870: Fremont Ward 2, Sandusky, Ohio (32/61 Aug 4) Noah Kessler 38 (blacksmith), Sarah 36, Charles H. 17, Alice 15, Frank 12, Ella 7, William 2, Sarah Hensel 18 (servant), Thomas Coleman 22 (blacksmith), Jonathan Kessler 70
Children of Jonathan and Susan:

1.3.4.1.1 Catherine Kessler Waggoner (b: 28 Jan 1823-d: 6 Jun 1868)

Catherine married John Bowerman Waggoner on 24 Nov 1841 in Perry County, Ohio. Catherine and John had nine children: 1.3.4.1.1.1 Simon Marion Waggoner (b: 27 Aug 1843-d: 7 Jun 1924 Fulton, Ohio), 1.3.4.1.1.2 Mahala Waggoner Weirauch (b: 26 Jul 1844-d: 19 Feb 1914), 1.3.4.1.1.3 John Baird Waggoner (b: 2 Jun 1848-d: 19 Mar 1891 Sandusky, Ohio), 1.3.4.1.1.4 Mary Jane Waggoner Stevens (b: 22 Jun 1850-d: 25 Oct 1925), 1.3.4.1.1.5 Jacob Waggoner (b: 22 Jun 1854-d: 21 Jul 1926), 1.3.4.1.1.6 George Washington Waggoner (b: 2 Feb 1858-d: 18 Mar 1861), 1.3.4.1.1.7 Thomas Jefferson Waggoner (b: 2 Feb 1858-d: 3 Mar 1938), 1.3.4.1.1.8 Sarah C. Waggoner Gaster McGee (b: 9 Dec 1860-d: 13 Jun 1931 Sandusky, Ohio), 1.3.4.1.1.9 Emma C. Waggoner Gabriel (b: 13 Mar 1863-d: 18 Aug 1935 Henry, Ohio)

There are a number of stories and narratives about the Waggoners that give us useful insight into what it was like to live during the 1800s. Here is a passage from a narrative written by Mrs. Gertrude Ethel Wagoner Markley of Akron Ohio:

Into the pioneer home of these forebearers of the Fulton County Waggoners were born nine children, as in the order named: Simon Marion, Mahala, John Baird, Mary, Jacob, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, who were twins, Sarah and Emma. All lived and grew to maturity, except George Washington, born February 2, 1858 and drowned in a pond March 17, 1861, where he was found frozen in the ice.

In 1852, Mr. Waggoner and his family, then small, came from Sandusky County, Ohio, and settled in Swan Creek Township, Fulton County, Ohio. As a pioneer, he acquired and cleared a large farm. In clearing and preparing the land for tillage he was assisted by his young wife and their older sons. Mr. Waggoner was a lover of good horses and owned the first team of horses in Swan Creek Township. 

Several years prior to his death, John Bowerman Waggoner divided his land and money between his children. He also made loans to his grandchildren to further their education. He himself, for a man in the country of his times, was fond of reading books. 

  • 1830: Sandusky Township, Sandusky, Ohio (2/20) Jonathan Kesler
    –1 male under 5 John (1825) –1 male 30-39 Jonathan (1797)
    –2 females under 5 Barbara (1827) and Susanna (1829)
    –1 female 5-9 Catherine (1823) –1 female 20-29 Susan (1797?)
  • 1840: Not found
  • 1850: Sandusky, Ohio (21/26 Sep 16) Jonathan Kessler 52 (farmer), Susannah 21, Lavina 15, Lewis Newcomer 3, Franklin Kessler 12 Note: Living very close to Overmeyer families – Jonathan’s wife was an Overmeyer
  • 1860: Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (5/32 Jun 5) Ben F. Kessler 22 (master blacksmith), Caroline 21, Henry A. 3, James T. 11/12, Jonathan 65 (master farmer)
  • 1870: Swan Creek, Fulton County, Ohio (4/28 Aug 7) John Waggoner 51 (farmer), Jacob 16, Thomas J. 11, Sarah C. 10, Emma C. 7
  • 1880: District 026, Swan Creek, Fulton County, Ohio (3/28 Jun 2) Thomas 23 (farmer), Mary A. 22 (wife), John Waggoner 61 (retired farmer) District 026, Swan Creek, Fulton County, Ohio (2/28 Jun 2) Simon Waggoner 37 (farmer), Catharine 36, Charles H. 13, William W. 10, Alpharettie 6, Jacob 25 (brother)
  • 1900: District 0013, Swan Creek, Fulton County, Ohio (37/48 Jun 1) John Wagoner 78 (Jun 1821, retired farmer), Arthur 26 (Oct 1873, plasterer), Nellie 26 (granddaughter, Sep 1873) Same page:
    Simon Wagoner 57 (Aug 1842, retired farmer), Catharine 56 (Sep 1843), Stella 11 (daughter, Sep 1888) Same page: Thomas Wagoner 42 (Feb 1858, farmer), Mary A. 38 (Oct 1861), Nettie 19 (Dec 1880), Myrtle 18 (Apr 1882), Alice 16 (Oct 1883), George 14 (Nov 1885), Jessie 10 (Nov 1889), Ethel 8 (Jun 1891), Pearl 5 (Jan 1895), Harry 2 (Nov 1897) Same page: John Wagoner 24 (Nov 1875, day laborer)

Here is another written narrative by John Bowerman Waggoner:

REMINISCENCES OF PIONEER LIFE by JOHN B. WAGONER (1819-1906)

My grandfather was a native of Alsace, France, and came to this country
in 1772 at the breaking out of the Revolutionary War; he joined in the establishment of the United States of America and in defense of same. After a
service of seven years he settled in Pennsylvania, later on moving to near Hagerstown, Maryland. In 1794 he moved to Perry County, Ohio, with a
friend named Poorman. Each had a horse, and their goods were packed on the backs of the horses. They were the first white settlers in that locality and
endured many hardships. I have often heard my father tell how plentiful wild game was and how they lived on wild meat and hominy.

During the War of 1812, my father joined General Harrison’s army at Lower Sandusky and marched through the Black Swamp to Fort Meigs, on the Maumee River.

He had resolved that at some time he would locate near Lower Sandusky, but did not until 1826, when he located about six miles north of where Fremont now stands. I was at that time six years of age. Our family was joined with three other families and formed a colony. This was enjoyable and we were happy. One day the farm labor would all be on one farm and perhaps the next day on another, and so on around, so that we were generally all working together. There were no ministers or lawyers among us. We did
not seem to need any. At length others came, and while some would stay only a short time, some would remain and share the hard times. We had no schools
in our midst until I was sixteen years of age. We were obliged to work hard and live hard, but that was better than medicine.

We had plenty to eat, such as fresh venison and turkey, hominy and green corn, and for our beverage we had spicewood tea, which some people
called fever tea. During the third year of our stay a mill was put up in the neighborhood by which corn meal was ground.

The first seed-wheat sown in our neighborhood was purchased by my father. It was raised at Melmore, southeast of Tiffin, Ohio. It took him six
days with an ox team to get three bushels, which were sown and yielded forty-five bushels. We reaped it with a sickle and threshed it with an “Armstrong” machine called a flail. By that time, we had a log barn in which was a puncheon floor, keyed together and a saw run through the joints to make it tight. Our fanning mill consisted of a shovel with which we would scoop to one end and then another, against the wind. The wheat was ground like corn and sifted with a fine sieve, so we were enabled to have wheat bread. By that time there were probably a dozen families in the neighborhood and a minister came to preach to us.

There were many Indians at that time. They spent their time hunting and making maple sugar. They were Wyandotts, Potawmies, and Shawnees. In
those days they were generally friendly and harmless. They often came to our house. We thought they were good people. They taught my father how to
tan deer skins for our trousers and moccasins which we wore. The present generation has but a feeble idea how the early pioneers lived and their customs.

Our log cabins were built without a single nail or a sawed board. The floor was split out of logs and hewn down even. So was the material for the
doors, with cross pieces pinned on which also served as hinges, and a wooden latch was on the inside with a string that could be pulled in when the family
retired. Our meat supply was principally jerked venison. Deer were very plentiful. I have seen as many as fifty in one group. If it had not been for
the abundance of wild game we would have suffered greatly. The Indians did not waste meat nor kill when they did not need. We were troubled some
with ague, but if it came on one of us usually an Indian medicine man would come along with a cure, and they never charged anything.

We brought sheep along with us and my mother carded the wool on a hand card. Afterwards it was spun on a small wheel. My uncle made a loom and my aunt wove it into cloth.

In those days we knew nothing of Java or Rio coffee. Our coffee at first was made of corn but later of rye and sweetened with maple sugar, of which
we were generally well supplied, but it did not sell. Honey was very plentiful, but there was no market for it; but beeswax, deer skins and fur skins would sell readily.

At that time Lower Sandusky (now Fremont) had only four log cabins, all of which were used by traders with the Indians. If a white man was trading with the trader and an  Indian came in to trade, the white man would step back and let the Indian trade first.

We came to Swan-Creek Township, Fulton County, Ohio, in 1852 and entered my land from the government. It was then two and one-half miles to my nearest neighbor. Here we were troubled considerably with fever and ague during the year. Three families settled near us but did not stay the first year out. They sold their land for less than government price. It is true our land was poor then, with swamps and marshes, fever and ague.

Soon more came and left as others had before, but I stayed and worked hard and lived hard and I am here yet and in my eighty-first year. Some of my neighbors came to stay, bought their land at low prices and now have as good farms as there are in the state. They have good barns with slate roofs, good horses and buggies. They go to church every Sunday. When we were all poor we were all alike. What one had the others were welcome to use. I had the only team in the neighborhood at one time, but my neighbors were free to use it also until they could raise their teams.

But my mind seems to return to my earlier days when the young men would frequently go on foot eight or ten miles to see their best girl. His broadcloth suit would consist of buckskin trousers and moccasins. Then we knew nothing of buggies. I have known people to go twenty-four miles to church with an ox team, generally going on Saturday, remaining over Sunday, and returning on Monday. Church services were at my father’s house. My mother would sometimes be engaged the whole week caring for the entertainment of the neighbors and a very enjoyable time we would have.

We had plenty of venison, turkey and fish, with plenty of honey. We could hardly cut a tree without finding bees and honey. I shot deer when only ten years of age and have caught many of them when I was young. I must mention a bear hunt I once engaged in. In company with two other men while hunting we came across a family of bear cubs. The mother bear was absent a short distance. We each caught and took away a cub. One of the party held his little bear’s mouth tight shut so he could not squall. But the other man and I took time to tie ours, and their crying called the mother bear. Presently she made her appearance. We dropped the cubs and took up our rifles but failed to kill the old bear. We finally succeeded in getting the cubs but the old bear escaped into the woods.

I contribute this sketch of our pioneer life as a plain story told in a plain way. My school days were only one term of three months, but I have had a long schooling of experience.

WHY A PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Common observation substantiated by scientific study constantly  reminds me that the efforts to establish worthwhile and serviceable education are based upon some sort of philosophy which has grown out of long-continued and age-seasoned experience of mankind. Nothing in the whole educational program ever springs directly into being out of the clear sky, without substantial background of development to justify, or we may even say demand, its being brought forth. The very reason for the existence of education demands that it shall equip the individual to meet life in the manner in which history and experience have shown it should be met.

1.3.4.1.2 John Kessler (b: 3 Oct 1825-d: 16 Apr 1894)

John married Catharine Hensel (b: 15 Nov 1832-d: Dec 2, 1893 Henry, Ohio) on 28 Feb 1850. John was a master farmer. He and Catharine lived and raised their family in northwest Ohio. They had nine children.

    • 1830: Sandusky Township, Sandusky, Ohio (2/20) Jonathan Kesler
      –1 male under 5 John (1825) –1 male 30-39 Jonathan (1797)
      –2 females under 5 Barbara (1827) and Susanna (1829)
      –1 female 5-9 Catherine (1823) –1 female 20-29 Susan (1797?)
    • 1840: Not found
    • 1850: Sandusky, Ohio (23/26 Sep 16) John Kessler 24 (farmer), Catherine Kessler 17 Note: Living very close to Overmeyer families – John’s mother was an Overmeyer. Also living very close to Catherine’s family — Hansels
    • 1860: Sandusky County, Ohio (7/32 Jun 6) John Kessler 36 (master farmer), Catherine 26, Mary E. 9, Sarah J. 6, Caroline 4, Alcenia 2, Charles F. May 1860
    • 1870: Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (34/49 Jul 29) John Kessler 44 (farmer), Catherine 38, Mary 17, Caroline 15, Emelie 13, James F. 10, Lydia 7, Benjamin 3, Charles 8 months
    • 1880: District 109 Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (3/30 Jun 8) John Kessler 54 (farmer), Katherine 48, Sarah I. 27, James F. 20, Lidy Ann 18, Ralandus 13, Charles 11

1.3.4.1.2.1 Mary Elizabeth Kessler Overmier (b: 25 Feb 1851-d: 4 May 1924 Henry, Ohio)

Mary Elizabeth married Samuel Overmier (7 May 1842-3 Apr 1923) on 14 Oct 1866 in Henry County, Ohio on 14 Oct 1866. They had five children: William Henry Overmier (7 Sep 1867-19 Mar 1953), Hattie Bell Overmier Slater (20 Nov 1871-4 Jul 1956), James Irving Overmier (6 Aug 1876-12 Jun 1926), John Emil Overmier (4 Apr 1979-1953), and Arthur ELvin Overmier (23 Feb 1885-18 May 1957).

      • 1860: Sandusky County, Ohio (7/32 Jun 6) John Kessler 36 (master farmer), Catherine 26, Mary E. 9, Sarah J. 6, Caroline 4, Alcenia 2, Charles F. May 1860
      • 1870: Washington Township, Henry County, Ohio (5/29 Aug 6) S. Overmier 26 (farmer), Mary 19, William 2, Benjamin 12 (works on farm), John 70 (farmer)
      • 1880: District 110 Washington Township, Henry County, Ohio (19/26 Jun 11) Samuel Overmier 38 (farmer), Mary E. 29, William H. 12, Hattie B. 8, James I. 3, John E. 1
      • 1900: District 0027 Liberty Center, Henry County, Ohio (12/14 Jun 29) Samuel Overmier 58 (retired farmer May 1842), Mary E. 49 (Feb 1851), Arthur 15 (Feb 1885) Same page: John Overmier 20 (day laborer Jan 1880), Blanche 19 (Aug 1880)
      • 1910: District 0029 Liberty Center, Henry County, Ohio (15/22 May 3) Samuel Overmier 67, Mary 59
      • 1920: District 0055 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (13/22 Jan 28) Samuel Overmier 77, Mary 67

1.3.4.1.2.2 Sarah Isabel Kessler (never married b: 26 Jun 1853-d: 24 Aug 1932 Napoleon, Henry, Oh)

      • 1860: Sandusky County, Ohio (7/32 Jun 6) John Kessler 36 (master farmer), Catherine 26, Mary E. 9, Sarah J. 6, Caroline 4, Alcenia 2, Charles F. May 1860
      • 1870: Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (34/49 Jul 29) John Kessler 44 (farmer), Catherine 38, Mary (Sarah) 17, Caroline 15, Emelie 13, James F. 10, Lydia 7, Benjamin 3, Charles 8 months
      • 1880: District 109 Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (3/30 Jun 8) John Kessler 54 (farmer), Katherine 48, Sarah I. 27, James F. 20, Lidy Ann 18, Ralandus 13, Charles 11
      • 1900: Not found – Perhaps institutionalized (see 1910)
      • 1910: District 0035 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio (25/25 May 14) … residing as inmate in the Henry Cormity Infirmary …. Sarrah Kessler 57, b: Ohio (as were her parents)
      • 1920: District 0061 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio (25/25 Mar 1) … residing as inmate in the Henry Cormity Infirmary …. Sarah Kessler 66, b: Ohio (as were her parents)
      • 1930: District 0020 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio (19/23 Apr 23) … residing as inmate in the Henry Cormity Infirmary …. Sara E. Kesler 67, b: Ohio (age clearly in error — she was 76 at this time)

1.3.4.1.2.3 Caroline Emeline Kessler Mohler m:22 Dec 1875 (b: 10 Apr 1855-d: 14 Aug 1887 Henry, Oh)

Caroline married Franklin Pierce ‘Frank’ Mohler (26 Nov 1854-2 Jan 1914) on 22 Dec 1875 in Henry County, Ohio. They had two children: Earle Ervin Mohler (1878-1943) and Rebecca E. Mohler (1882-1882).  Franklin was a farmer. After Caroline died in 1887, Frank remarried Laura Rearick and had six more children.

      • 1860: Sandusky County, Ohio (7/32 Jun 6) John Kessler 36 (master farmer), Catherine 26, Mary E. 9, Sarah J. 6, Caroline 4, Alcenia 2, Charles F. May 1860
      • 1870: Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (34/49 Jul 29) John Kessler 44 (farmer), Catherine 38, Mary (Sarah) 17, Caroline 15, Emelie 13, James F. 10, Lydia 7, Benjamin 3, Charles 8 months
      • 1880: District 110 Washington Township, Henry County, Ohio (20/26 Jun 11) Frank P. Mohler 27 (farmer), Caroline E. 25, Earle A. 2
      • 1.3.4.1.2.4 Emily Alcena Kessler (never married b: 30 Nov 1857-d: 16 Jun 1878 Henry, Oh) died at age 20.
      • 1.3.4.1.2.5 James F. Kessler (never married b: 4 May 1859-d: 31 Aug 1882 Henry, Oh) died at age 23.
      • 1860: Sandusky County, Ohio (7/32 Jun 6) John Kessler 36 (master farmer), Catherine 26, Mary E. 9, Sarah J. 6, Caroline 4, Alcenia 2, Charles F. May 1860
      • 1870: Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (34/49 Jul 29) John Kessler 44 (farmer), Catherine 38, Mary (Sarah) 17, Caroline 15, Emelie 13, James F. 10, Lydia 7, Benjamin 3, Charles 8 months
      • 1880: District 109 Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (3/30 Jun 8) John Kessler 54 (farmer), Katherine 48, Sarah I. 27, James F. 20, Lidy Ann 18, Ralandus 13, Charles 11

1.3.4.1.2.4 Alcena Emily Kessler (never married b: 30 Nov 1857-d: 16 Jun 1878 Henry, Oh)

1.3.4.1.2.5 James F. Kessler (never married b: 4 May 1859-d: 31 Aug 1882 Henry, Oh)

1.3.4.1.2.6 Lydia ‘Lidy’ Ann Kessler Mohler m:14 Oct 1880 (b: 22 Dec 1862-d: 23 Nov 1933 Henry, Oh)

Lidy married the brother of her sister, Caroline’s husband, William Jacob Mohler (22 Feb 1858-8 Nov 1959) on 14 Oct 1880 in Henry County, Ohio. Jacob was a farmer. They had four children: Winfield Scott Mohler (6 Jun 1881-23 Aug 1961), Ralph Emmons Mohler (18 Oct 1885-3 Oct 1948), Noah Franklin Mohler (19 Jun 1889-1 Oct 1971), and Elvin C. Mohler (21 May 1898-20 Jun 1975).

      • 1870: Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (34/49 Jul 29) John Kessler 44 (farmer), Catherine 38, Mary (Sarah) 17, Caroline 15, Emelie 13, James F. 10, Lydia 7, Benjamin 3, Charles 8 months
      • 1880: District 109 Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (3/30 Jun 8) John Kessler 54 (farmer), Katherine 48, Sarah I. 27, James F. 20, Lidy Ann 18, Ralandus 13, Charles 11
      • 1900: District 0027 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (8/10 Jun 8) Jacob Mohler 42 (farmer Feb 1858), Lydia 37 (Dec 1862), Winfield 19 (Jun 1881), Ralph 14 (Oct 1885), Noah 10 (Jun 1889), Elvin 2 (May 1898)
      • 1910: District 0029 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (5/24 Apr 21) W. J. Mohler 52 (farmer), Liddie 47, Elvin 11
      • 1920: District 0055 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (8/22 Jan 13) Jacob Mohler 61 (farmer), Liddie 57, Elvin 21 (laborer), James Mohler 9 (grandson)
      • 1930: District 0013 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (5/20 Apr 9) Jacob Mohler 72 (farmer), Lydia A 67

1.3.4.1.2.7 Benjamin Ralandus ‘Len’ or ‘Ben’ Kessler (b: 22 Jun 1867-d: 24 Sep 1936) married Florence E. Skates (5 Feb 1873-14 Jun 1958).

      • 1870: Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (34/49 Jul 29) John Kessler 44 (farmer), Catherine 38, Mary (Sarah) 17, Caroline 15, Emelie 13, James F. 10, Lydia 7, Benjamin 3, Charles 8 months
      • 1880: District 109 Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (3/30 Jun 8) John Kessler 54 (farmer), Katherine 48, Sarah I. 27, James F. 20, Lidy Ann 18, Ralandus 13, Charles 11
      • 1900: District 0027 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (7/10 Jun 8) Lenard Kessler 33 (May 1867, farmer), Florence 27 (Feb 1873), Homer 9 (Aug 1890), Royal 8 (Feb 1892), George 7 (Jul 1892), Janus 3 (Feb 1897)
      • 1910: District 0030 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (12/17 Apr 29) Benjamin R. Kessler 42 (farmer), Florence 37, Royal 18, George 16, James 13, Wilbur 9
      • 1920: District 0070 Washington, Henry County, Ohio (4/22 Jan 6) Benjamin R. Kessler 52 (farmer), Florence E. 46, Wilbur 18, Florence R. 7 (granddaughter) Same page: Isaac Murdock 69 (farmer), William H. 27, Marian E. 23, Homer I. Kessler 29 (son-in-law, laborer, steam RR), Barbara E. Kessler 33 (daughter), Marie P. 3 11/12 (granddaughter), Irene E. 1 11/12 (granddaughter)
      • 1930: District 0025 Washington, Henry County, Ohio (3/20 Apr 4) Benjamin R. Kessler 61 (farmer), Florence E. 56 Next page: James A. Kessler 33 (farmer), Sadie M. 30, Lawrence 11, Mildred 12, Melvin 10, Marion 8, Bernice 5, Grace 1

1.3.4.1.2.8 Charles H. Kessler (b: 7 Oct 1869-d: 13 Aug 1939 Henry County, Oh) married Courtise ‘Cora’ Estella Laver Kessler (b: 7 Feb 1876-d: 14 Feb 1946 Henry County, Oh) on 22 Nov 1893. They had four children: 1.3.4.1.2.8.1 Rollen Leroy ‘Roly’ Kessler (b: 12 Aug 1897-d: 19 Nov 1968 Napoleon, Henry County, Oh), 1.3.4.1.2.8.2 Ruth Kessler Spiess (b: 1900-d: 1927), 1.3.4.1.2.8.3 George Vernon Kessler (b: 25 Mar 1910-d: 5 Sep 1987 Lucas County, Oh), and 1.3.4.1.2.8.4 Delores Irene Kessler (b: 1916-d: 1916).

      • 1870: Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (34/49 Jul 29) John Kessler 44 (farmer), Catherine 38, Mary (Sarah) 17, Caroline 15, Emelie 13, James F. 10, Lydia 7, Benjamin 3, Charles 8 months
      • 1880: District 109 Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio (3/30 Jun 8) John Kessler 54 (farmer), Katherine 48, Sarah I. 27, James F. 20, Lidy Ann 18, Ralandus 13, Charles 11
      • 1900: District 0030 Monroe, Henry County, Ohio (6/42 Jun 6) Charles Kessler 30 (Oct 1869 farmer), Cora 24 (Feb 1876), Roly 1 (Aug 1898)
      • 1910: District 0029 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (5/24 Apr 21) Charles Kessler 40 (farmer), Cora 34, Rollia 12 (son), Ruth 9, George V. 1/12
      • 1920: District 0055 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (7/22 Jan 13) Charles Kessler 50 (farmer), Cora 44, Rollie 21, Vernon 10
      • 1930: District 0013 Liberty, Henry County, Ohio (4/20 Apr 8) Charles H. Kessler 60 (farmer), Cora 54, Vernon 20 (mechanical)

1.3.4.1.2.9 Hattie P. Kessler (b: 22 Aug 1870-d: 6 Oct 1871 Henry County, Ohio) died at age 1.

1.3.4.1.3 Barbara A. Kessler Newcomer (b: 25 May 1827-d: 16 Jun 1901)

Barbara married Stephen Newcomer on 31 Dec 1846. Barbara is buried at Oakwood Cemetery. Stephen was a carpenter and manufacturer of items. They had six children: Caroline A. ‘Carrie’ Newcomer Andrews (18 Aug 1847-3 Dec 1916), Irene Delnore Newcomer Winters (9 Nov 1851-17 Apr 1926), James Freeman Newcomer (13 Sep 1854-17 Aug 1929), Jennie C. Newcomer (1858-21 Aug 1945), Grace A. Newcomer Haynes (1861-1945), and Fanny Newcomer Shomo (1865-1948).

    • 1830: Sandusky Township, Sandusky, Ohio (2/20) Jonathan Kesler
      –1 male under 5 John (1825) –1 male 30-39 Jonathan (1797)
      –2 females under 5 Barbara (1827) and Susanna (1829)
      –1 female 5-9 Catherine (1823) –1 female 20-29 Susan (1797?)
    • 1840: Not found
    • 1850: Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio (14/35 Jul 16) Stephen Newcomer 28 (carpenter & joiner), Barbara 24, Caroline 2
    • 1860: Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio (80/90 Jun ?) Stephen Newcomer 39 (foundryman), Barbara 33, Caroline 12, Irena 8, James 5, Jeannie 2
    • 1870: Fremont Ward 2, Sandusky, Ohio (35/61 Aug 5) Stephen Newcomer 49 (plow maker), Barbara 42, Carrie 22, Irene 18, James 16, Grace 11, Fanny 5
      Note: Next door is E.B. Belding, hotel keeper. Living there also is Louisa Kessler 50 (keeping house – b: Pa) and Myra Kessler 32 also b: Pa.
    • 1880: District 081, Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio (32/63 Jun 11) Stephen Newcomer 59 (pattern maker), Eliza 48, Carrie 31, Irene 29, James 27 (cigar maker), Grace 18, Fannie 15
    • 1900: District 0075, Fremont Ward 2, Sandusky, Ohio (40/46 Jun 12) Barbara Newcomer 73 (May 1827), James 45 (Sep 1854 – traveling auditor), Irene Winters 48 (Nov 1837 – daughter), Fanny 34 (Nov 1865 dressmaker)

1.3.4.1.4 Susanna ‘Susan’ Kessler Samm (b: 18 Feb 1829-d: 12 Sep 1895 Sandusky, Ohio)

Susan married John William Samm (12 Mar 1831-30 Dec 1891), a Civil War veteran, on 14 Feb 1854. Saam served in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment Ohio, enlisting on 11 Dec 1861 and serving for almost four years, mustering out on 4 Aug 1865. The Cavalry fought in many of the Civil War’s most well-known battles and lost almost 300 men to wounds, disease, or accident.

In 1862 the 3rd Regiment fought at Lebanon, KY, Bardstown, KY, 17 Lexington, KY, Silver Springs, TN, Gallatin, TN, Murfreesboro, and Stones River, TN. In 1863, it fought at Pulaski, Chickamauga, GA., Shelbyville Pike, armington, TN, near Fayetteville, TN., Frog Springs, GA., Woodville, AL., Cleveland, TN., and Philadelphia, TN. In 1864, they fought at  Dalton, GA., Columbia, TN., Moulton, AL., Noonday Creek, GA., Kennesaw Mountain, GA, Vining Station, GA., Marietta, GA., near Decatur, GA., Jonesboro, GA., and Lovejoy Station, GA. They found at Lookout Mountain, TN., Gadsden, AL., Marysville, TN., Nashville, TN., and Cherokee Station. In 1865, the unit fought 1865 at Selma, AL. and Columbus, GA.

The couple had seven children: Elizabeth Saams (29 Apr 1855-13 Sep 1855), Emma C. Saam Iams (5 Dec 1857-17 Jan 1932), John Franklin Saam (5 Sep 1857-23 Feb 1940), Mahala L. Samm Burkett (16 Nov 1859-7 Mar 1922), Fanny Saam (3 Aug 1863-8 Jan 1937, Ida E. Saam Deanuee (3 Aug 1863-8 Jan 1937), and William Saam (7 Mar 1870-1 Aug 1941).

    • 1830: Sandusky Township, Sandusky, Ohio (2/20) Jonathan Kesler
      –1 male under 5 John (1825) –1 male 30-39 Jonathan (1797)
      –2 females under 5 Barbara (1827) and 1.3.4.1.4 Susanna (1829)
      –1 female 5-9 Catherine (1823) –1 female 20-29 Susan (1797?)
    • 1840: Not found
    • 1850: Sandusky, Ohio (21/26 Sep 16) Jonathan Kessler 52 (farmer), Susannah 21, Lavina 15, Lewis Newcomer 3, Franklin Kessler 17 Note: Living very close to Overmeyer families – Jonathan’s wife was an Overmeyer
    • 1860: Not found
    • 1870: Washington, Sandusky, Ohio (46/58 Jun 22) William Saam 40 (farmer b: Nassau), Susannah 42, Elizabeth 16, Emma 13, Frank 11, Mahala 9, Fanny 7, Ida 4, William 4/12
    • 1880: Not found

1.3.4.1.5 Noah Kessler (b: 31 Jul 1831-d: 10 Aug 1905), blacksmith, married Sarah Etta Hensel (b: Jun 1833-d: 24 Jun 1923 Sandusky, Ohio) on 17 Feb 1853. They had six children, listed below.

    • 1840: Not found
    • 1850: Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio (7/35 Jul 16) George Griner 29, George 5, Peter 3, John 1, Noah Kessler 19 (apprentice blacksmith), Wm F. Baker 17 (apprentice blacksmith)
    • 1860: Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio (35/90 Jun 1) Noah Kessler 27 (blacksmith), Sarah 26, Charles H. 7, Alice 5, Frank 2 Several others: A female servant from Ireland and three blacksmith apprentices
    • 1870: Fremont Ward 2, Sandusky, Ohio (32/61 Aug 4) Noah Kessler 38 (blacksmith), Sarah 36, Charles H. 17, Alice 15, Frank 12, Ella 7, William 2, Sarah Hensel 18 (servant), Thomas Coleman 22 (blacksmith), Jonathan Kessler 70
    • 1880: District 081 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (21/63 Jun 8) Noah Kessler 45 (blacksmith), Sarah 46, Charles H. 26 (blacksmith), Alice R. 23, Jerome F. 21 (son, blacksmith), Cora B. 16, William S. 11, Michael Ganson 26 (blacksmith), Martin Jerrold 20 (blacksmith)
    • 1900: District 0075 Ward 02 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (17/46 Jun 6) Noah Kessler 68 (blacksmith), Sarah 66, Charles H. 46 (blacksmith)
    • 1910: District 0109 Ward 02 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (17/24 Apr 28) Sarah 76, Charles H. 56 (assembler – agricultural implements)
    • 1920: District 0072 Ward 01 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (9/28 Jan 8) Christian P. Sackrider 71, Allia R. 63, Sarah 86 (mother-in-law)

1.3.4.1.5.1 Charles H. Kessler (b: 6 Oct 1853-d: 11 August 1911) never married. He was a blacksmith for most of his life and lived at home with his parents until his death in 1911.

1.3.4.1.5.2 Alice R. Kessler Shively Sackrider (b: 10 Sep 1856-d: 7 Jun 1934 Sandusky, Oh) married Joseph Franklin ‘Frank’ Shively (4 Jun 1851-28 Sep 1887). They had three children before Frank died at age 36: Mable Shively Bartelle (20 Mar 1875-1 Feb 1963), Helen Christine ‘Nellie’ Shively Ochs Sneider (20 Sep 1876-11 Mar 1958), Cora Ellen Shively Kreilick (16 May 1886-24 Jul 1979). After Frank’s death, Alice remarried to Christian Peter Sackrider (Aug 1848-12 Mar 1929), and they had three children: William Noah ‘Will’ Sackrider (1 Nov 1890-21 May 1977), Winifred L. Sackrider Ekelberry (23 Aug 1894-11 Apr 1978), and Walter Fred Sackrider (23 Aug 1894-10 Nov 1967).

      • 1860: Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio (35/90 Jun 1) Noah Kessler 27 (blacksmith), Sarah 26, Charles H. 7, Alice 5, Frank 2 Several others: A female servant from Ireland and three blacksmith apprentices
      • 1870: Fremont Ward 2, Sandusky, Ohio (32/61 Aug 4) Noah Kessler 38 (blacksmith), Sarah 36, Charles H. 17, Alice 15, Frank 12, Ella 7, William 2, Sarah Hensel 18 (servant), Thomas Coleman 22 (blacksmith), Jonathan Kessler 70
      • 1880: District 081 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (21/63 Jun 8) Noah Kessler 45 (blacksmith), Sarah 46, Charles H. 26 (blacksmith), Alice R. 23, Jerome F. 21 (son, blacksmith), Cora B. 16, William S. 11, Michael Ganson 26 (blacksmith), Martin Jerrold 20 (blacksmith)
      • 1900: District 0075 Ward 02 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (17/46 Jun 6) Peter Sackrider 51 (Aug 1848), Alice 43 (Sep 1856), Nellie 23 (Sep 1876), Ellen C. 14 (May 1886), William 10 (Nov 1889), Walter 5 (Aug 1894), Winifred 5 (Aug 1894), Mabel Bartelle 25 (Mar 1875 daughter), Bernard 3 (Oct 1896 grandson), Alice 1 (Apr 1899)
      • 1910: District 0109 Ward 02 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (19/24 Apr 28) Peter C. Sackrider 62, Alice 53, , Cora Ellen Shively 24, William F. 19, Walter F. 15, Winifred L. 15
      • 1920: District 0072 Ward 01 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (9/28 Jan 8) Christian P. Sackrider 71, Allia R. 63, Sarah 86 (mother-in-law)
      • 1930: District 0005 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (2/43 Apr 3) Alice Sackrider 70

1.3.4.1.5.3 Jerome Franklin ‘Frank’ Kessler (b: 30 Oct 1860-d: 11 Dec 1916) married Harriett ‘Hattie’ Herring (b: 1 Feb 1864-d: 1 Feb 1937 Port Clinton, Oh) on 4 Sep 1884. They had three children. Details are included below.

      • 1860: Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio (35/90 Jun 1) Noah Kessler 27 (blacksmith), Sarah 26, Charles H. 7, Alice 5, Frank 2 Several others: A female servant from Ireland and three blacksmith apprentices
      • 1870: Fremont Ward 2, Sandusky, Ohio (32/61 Aug 4) Noah Kessler 38 (blacksmith), Sarah 36, Charles H. 17, Alice 15, Frank 12, Ella 7, William 2, Sarah Hensel 18 (servant), Thomas Coleman 22 (blacksmith), Jonathan Kessler 70
      • 1880: District 081 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (21/63 Jun 8) Noah Kessler 45 (blacksmith), Sarah 46, Charles H. 26 (blacksmith), Alice R. 23, Jerome F. 21 (son, blacksmith), Cora B. 16, William S. 11, Michael Ganson 26 (blacksmith), Martin Jerrold 20 (blacksmith)
      • 1900: District 0075 Ward 02 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (42/46 Jun 12) Frank Kessler 41 (Oct 1858 blacksmith), Hattie 36 (Feb 1864), Leroy 14 (Feb 1886), Harold 12 (Oct 1887), Zerby 5 (Jun 1894)
      • 1910: District 0111 Ward 02 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (16/26 Apr 22) Frank Kessler 51 (blacksmith – carbon works), Harriett 46, Zerby 15 (laborer – battery dept)
      • 1920: District 0075 Ward 02 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (17/17 Jan 13) Harriett Kessler 55, Marion 25 (son)
      • 1930: District 0006 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (26/44 Apr 10) Harriett M. Kessler 65, Zerby M 35 (son – assembler)

1.3.4.1.5.3.1 Leroy Kessler (b: Feb 1886-d: 31 Mar 1943 Lisbon, Oh) married Laura R. Weiler (4 Jan 1883-30 Sep 1934). They had three children: Norman S. Kessler (1907-1951), Robert L. Kessler (1917-1967), and William I. Kessler (1921-1995).

1.3.4.1.5.3.2 Harold William Kessler (b: 20 Oct 1887-d: 10 Jun 1945 Port Clinton, Oh) married Mary Frances May Raths (5 Nov 1889-22 Dec 1982). They had five children: James Raths Kessler (21 Apr 1912-4 Feb 1971), Savoy F. ‘Buddy’ Kessler (25 Oct 1913-11 Feb 1988), Mary Jane Kessler Bergman (29 Jul 1915-27 Feb 2007), Ruth Ellen Kessler Bashore (15 Aug 1918-20 Sep 2008), and Donna Rose Kessler French (13 Apr 1928-19 Mar 2002).

1.3.4.1.5.3.3 Marion Zerby Kessler (b: 20 Jun 1894-d: 1 Jan 1973, Orange County, Fl) married Margaret ‘Margie’ Leman (9 Jul 1909-29 Jul 1959). They had one daughter: Esther Alice Kessler (abt. 1939).

1.3.4.1.5.4 Cora Ellen Kessler (b: 11 Aug 1861-d: 19 Oct 1885 Sandusky, Oh) died at age 24. She never married.

1.3.4.1.5.5 Emma May Kessler (b: 31 July 1866-d: 31 August 1866) died at age one month.

1.3.4.1.5.6 William L. Kessler (b: 30 Jun 1868-d: 23 May 1955, Columbus, Ohio) married Mary Catherine Reininger Kessler m: 27 Dec 1892 (b: 3 Feb 1872-d: 19 Dec 1924, Seneca County, Ohio). They had two children: 1.3.4.1.5.6.1 Karl William Kessler (b: 16 Mar 1894-d: 19 Aug 1959, Lucas County, Ohio) and 1.3.4.1.5.6.2 Jacob ‘Jack’ Kessler (b: 28 Sep 1903-d: 24 Jun 1918 Lucas County, Ohio)..

      • 1870: Fremont Ward 2, Sandusky, Ohio (32/61 Aug 4) Noah Kessler 38 (blacksmith), Sarah 36, Charles H. 17, Alice 15, Frank 12, Ella 7, William 2, Sarah Hensel 18 (servant), Thomas Coleman 22 (blacksmith), Jonathan Kessler 70
      • 1880: District 081 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (21/63 Jun 8) Noah Kessler 45 (blacksmith), Sarah 46, Charles H. 26 (blacksmith), Alice R. 23, Jerome F. 21 (son, blacksmith), Cora B. 16, William S. 11, Michael Ganson 26 (blacksmith), Martin Jerrold 20 (blacksmith)
      • 1900: District 0088 Bethlehem, Stark County, Ohio (2/20 Jun 5) William Kessler 31 (Jun 1868 telephone operator), Marie 28 (Feb 1872), Karl 6 (Mar 1894)
      • 1910: District 0060 Toledo Ward 4, Lucas County, Ohio (23/34 Apr 24) William Kessler 40 (Interurban Electic Relay – cashier), Mary 38, Jack 6
      • 1920: District 0067 Toledo Ward 5, Lucas County, Ohio (18/28 Jan 8) William Kessler 51 (coal clerk – Light Company), Mary C. 47
      • 1930: District 0057 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (15/24 Apr 9) William Kessler 62 (accountant -Public Utility, widowed)
      • 1940: District 95-98 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (2/36 Apr 9) William Kessler 71 (elevator operator-business building, widowed)

1.3.4.1.6 Sarah Kessler Long (b: 15 Jun 1833-24 Jun 1923 Sandusky, Ohio) married David A. Long on 17 Oct 1858. Other than the marriage records, little additional information could be located about Sarah.

1.3.4.1.7 Lavina Kessler Binkley (b: 28 May 1835-d: 10 Nov 1919 Lansing, MI) married Christian B. Binkley (27 Jun 1831-5 Feb 1925). They had nine children: Amelia Binley Wilson (31 Mar 1858-10 May 1933), Henry R. Binkley (8 Mar 1859-19 Apr 1864), Charles Elvin Binkley (31 Oct 1862-26 Jun 1934), William Ernest Binkley (25 May 1864-4 May 1935), Lucinda ‘Ellan’ Binkley Woodward (13 Dec 1866-23 Jun 1926), Harriett Eta Binkley Garison (6 Oct 1868-27 May 1911), Sarah Jane ‘Jennie’ Binkley (5 Apr 1870-15 Mar 1940), Orange E. Binkley (24 Feb 1872-Nov 1968). and James Irving Binkley (27 Jul 1874-14 Dec 1962).

    • 1840: Not found
    • 1850: Sandusky, Ohio (21/26 Sep 16) Jonathan Kessler 52 (farmer), Susannah 21, Lavina 15, Lewis Newcomer 3, Franklin Kessler 17 Note: Living very close to Overmeyer families – Jonathan’s wife was an Overmeyer
    • 1860: Sandusky County, Ohio (7/32 Jun 6) Christian Binkley 30, Lovina 25, Amelia A. 3, Charles R, 4/12
    • 1870: Logan, Auglaize County, Ohio (20/23 Jun 10) Lovina Binkley 37, Levi A. 14, Francis M. 12, Sarah E. 11, Jacob H. 9, Charles 7, Philip W. 5
    • 1880: District 066 Harris, Ottawa County, Ohio (20/31 Jun 10) Christian Binkley 48 (farmer), Levina 46, Emelia 22, Charles 18, William 16, Ellan 10, Harriet 11, Sarah 10, Orang 8, James 6
    • 1894 Michigan State Census: Michigan State Census 1894 – Ingham County
      Christian Binkley 65, Lovina 63
    • 1900: District 0033 Delhi, Ingham County, Michigan (15/30 Jun 14) Christian Binkley 68 (Jun 1831), Lovina 65 (May 1839) Son Charles E. 44 (farmer) is living next door
    • 1910: District 0054 Delhi, Ingham County, Michigan (19/29 May 2) Christian Binkley 77, Lovina 74 Son Charles E. 44 (farmer) is living next door

Christian Binkley served in the Civil War with the 72nd Infantry Regiment Ohio, which was organized on 10 Jan 1862 and mustered out on 11 Sep 1865. The Regiment had 4 officers killed, 2 die of disease or accident, 56 enlisted killed, and 236 enlisted who died of disease or accident.

The Regiment fought in many battles: Pittsburg Landing, TN., near Shiloh, TN, and at Crumps Landing, TN. on 4 Apr 1862. It continued fighting at Shiloh on Apr 6 and 7 of that year. It fought at Corinth, MS. on Apr 28, May 12, 15, and 25th in 1862. It’s last battle that year was at Memphis on 22 Jul 1862.

In 1863, it fought at Vicksburg, MS. on May 19, 20, 23, Jun 8, 13, and 20; Jackson MS. on Jul 15, and near Brownsville, TN.. on Oct 15.

In 1864, it fought at Brice’s Cross Roads, MS. on Jun 10, Ripley, MS. on Jun 11 through 13, near Holly Springs, MS. on Jun 13, and Meridian, MS. on Jun 15. In Jul it fought at Tupelo, Tishomingo, and Harrisburg, MS. on the 13th, Tupelo on the 14th, and Old Town Creek on the 15th. It fought at Memphis again on Aug 21, Little Harpeth, TN. on Dec 6, and Nashville on Dec 16 and 28.

It’s final action came on Apr 7 and 8 at Spanish Fort, AL.

SEVENTY-SECOND INFANTRY (Three Years) Seventy-second Infantry. – Col., Ralph P. Buckland; Lieut.-Cols., Herman Canfield, Leroy Crockett, Charles G. Eaton; Majs., Eugene A. Rawson, Samuel A. J. Snyder.

This regiment was organized in the state at large from Oct., 1861, to Feb., 1862, to serve for three years. It was equipped fully, and in February was ordered to Paducah, Ky. On April 4 Cos. B and H, while reconnoitering, became separately engaged with Confederate cavalry, Maj. Crockett and 2 or 3 men of Co. H being captured and several were wounded. Co. B was surrounded, but fought for an hour against great odds, when it was saved by the arrival of other companies though it lost 4 men wounded.

The regiment was at the front constantly in the battle of Shiloh and on the second day participated in the final charge which swept the enemy from the field, resting that night in the camp which it had abandoned the day before. The regiment lost 15 killed, 73 wounded and 46 missing.

In the siege of Corinth it bore a conspicuous part and its losses were trifling in action but terrible by disease. It participated in the battle at Jackson, Miss., May 14, 1863, and on the next day continued the march toward Vicksburg, where it participated in the assaults on the Confederate works on May 19 and 22, after which came the labor of the siege. It was finally thrown out on the advance picket line and continued to hold that position until the surrender. It then moved against Gen. Johnston at Jackson, and after the battle there pursued the Confederates to Brandon, where it was in an engagement.

In Feb., 1864 it took part in the expedition to the Tallahatchie river, this really being a part of Gen. Sherman’s Meridian expedition. The regiment veteranized and was furloughed home, and then resumed its duties in the field. In June it formed part of an expedition against Forrest, encountered him at Brice’s cross-roads, Miss., and in the unfortunate affair 248 of the regiment were killed, wounded or captured – the greater portion captured – and of these very few ever returned to the regiment. On another expedition in the direction of Tupelo the casualties in the regiment were 21 men wounded, 5 of them mortally.

In Dec., 1864, the regiment was on a reconnaissance and became warmly engaged with a band of Confederates, losing 11 men killed and wounded. On the first day of the battle of Nashville it participated in a charge, in which 350 prisoners and 6 pieces of artillery were captured. At night it was sent to Nashville with prisoners, but returned in time to take part in the fight the next day and was engaged in the charge on Walnut hills. The regiment was then sent to Louisiana and later participated in the siege of Spanish Fort, near Mobile, Ala., losing 1 man killed and 3 wounded. It then returned to Mississippi and was mustered out at Vicksburg, Sept. 11, 1865. Source: The Union Army, vol. 2

1.3.4.1.8 Elizabeth Kessler (b: 1836-d: childhood).

1.3.4.1.9 Benjamin Franklin ‘Frank’ Kessler (b: 7 Aug 1838-d: 26 May 1914 Sandusky, Ohio) married Caroline Reid (b: 21 Oct 1838-d: 17 May 1902) on 18 Jan 1857. They had seven children, listed below. Frank was a blacksmith and a farmer and the family lived in Sandusky County, Ohio.

    • 1840: Not found
    • 1850: Sandusky, Ohio (21/26 Sep 16) Jonathan Kessler 52 (farmer), Susannah 21, Lavina 15, Lewis Newcomer 3, Franklin Kessler 12 Note: Living very close to Overmeyer families – Jonathan’s wife was an Overmeyer
    • 1860: Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (5/32 Jun 5) Ben F. Kessler 22 (master blacksmith), Caroline 21, Henry A. 3, James T. 11/12, Jonathan 65 (master farmer)
    • 1870: Sandusky Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (27/39 Jul 19) Franklin Kessler 42 (work in sawmill), Caroline 31, Henry A. 13, James T. 10, Charles 7, Sarah 1
    • 1880: District 079 Fremont Township, Sandusky County, Ohio (10/38 Jun 5) Frank Kessler 42 (farmer), Caroline 41, Henry 23 (farmer), James T. 20 (laborer), Charles 17, Sarah E. 11, Mary C. 3
    • 1900: Not found
    • 1910: District 0125 Sandusky, Ohio (16/21 May 6) Benjamin F. Kessler 71, Mary C. Seigenthaler 33, Ruth L. 5, Fern E. 1 year 5 months, Frank Siegenthaler 38 (teacher)

1.3.4.1.9.1 Henry Elvin Kessler (b: 24 Jun 1857-d: 15 Feb 1923) married Sarah Josephine Green (1860-1915). They had eight children: Oliver Clayton Kessler (1883-1943), Lloyd Wilbur Kessler (1885-1940), Meryl Calvin Kessler (1886-1948), Sarah M. Kessler (1890-1981), Bessie Carolina Kessler (1892-1893), Mernie Lucille ‘Mert’ Kessler Schindler (1894-1962), Mary Loline Arden Kessler Payden (1897-1981), and Lillian Alma Kessler Ebert (1906-1947).

1.3.4.1.9.2 James T. Kessler (b: 15 Sep 1859-d: 05 Sep 1944) married Lydia E. Hetrick (16 Apr 1862-13 Oct 1936). They had two children: Mary Mabel Kessler Druckenmiller (1884-1952) and Charles Franklin Kessler (1888-1913).

1.3.4.1.9.3 Charles W. Kessler (b: 17 May 1863-d: 12 Aug 1916) married Helen Filmora Swint Geschwind (9 Nov 1865-3 Jan 1957) on 26 Feb 1889 in Sandusky, Ohio. They had no children.

1.3.4.1.9.4 Ellen Kessler (b: 03 May 1865-d: 23 Sep 1865) died young.

1.3.4.1.9.5 Sarah Elizabeth Kessler Heflinger (b: 29 Apr 1869-d: 03 Aug 1933) married Frank Heflinger (19 Oct 1865-11 Sep 1926). They had no children.

1.3.4.1.9.6 George Kessler (b: 21 Nov 1875-d: died in infancy).

1.3.4.1.9.7 Mary Catherine Kessler Siegenthaler (b: 3 Jan 1878-d: 29 Feb 1936) married Frank Edwin Siegenthaler (6 Sep 1873-15 Sep 1943) on 24 Mar 1903. They had two daughters: Lila Ruth Siegenthaler (1905-1995) and Fern Elizabeth Siegenthaler Reese (1909-1978).