1.3.6.4 Lloyd Alexander Kessler (1814-1902) – Kessler/Keslar/Kesler Family History (Johann George Bernhard)

1.3.6.4 Lloyd Alexander Kessler (17 Mar 1814-12 May 1902)

Lloyd Alexander Kessler (1814-1902) was the son of Jacob and Rachel Kessler and grandson of Andreas. He married Mary Elizabeth Howard (3 Jun 1927 – 5 Feb 1894) on 6 Mar 1850 and they had eleven children. Lloyd was a farmer in Jefferson but also owned a store that was located along Jefferson Pike, a well-traveled road between Frederick and Harper’s Ferry.

Children of Lloyd and Mary:

1.3.6.4.1 Edward Vinton Kessler (no children b: 1851-d: 9 Nov 1934 Washington, DC)
1.3.6.4.2 Ida Virginia Kessler Jones (b: 6 Mar 1854-d: 1 Sep 1927 Jefferson, Md.)
1.3.6.4.3 Anna ‘Annie’ R. Kessler Hargett (b: 14 Sep 1855-d: 30 Jan 1947 Frederick, Md.)
1.3.6.4.4 Lloyd V. Kessler (b: 17 May 1857-d: Bef. 1870)
1.3.6.4.5 William Kessler (b: 1858-d: Bef. 1870)
1.3.6.4.6 Mary R. Kessler Hurchins (b: 15 Dec 1859-d: 30 Dec 1936 Jefferson, Md.)
1.3.6.4.7 Clara Belle ‘Carrie’ Kessler Webb (b: 26 Sep 1861-d: 7 Sep 1949 Vermont)
1.3.6.4.8 Ella Mae Kessler Hall (b: Feb 1862-d: Sep 1959)
1.3.6.4.9 Arthur M. Kessler (never married b: Nov 1866-d: 7 Jun 1923)
1.3.6.4.10 Eva O. Kessler Latimer (no children b: Sep 1866-d: 12 May 1932 Hyattsville, Md.)
1.3.6.4.11 Clarence Summerfield Kessler (b: 15 Dec 1869-d: 8 Nov 1953 Washington, D.C.) married Agnes Clare Woodward Kessler m:22 Jun 1898 (b: 31 Mar 1876-d: Bef. 1953 Washington, D.C.)
- 1.3.6.4.11.1 Clarence Rudolph Kessler (b: 20 Jun 1899-d: 7 Dec 1956 Manila, Phillipines)
- 1.3.6.4.11.2 William W. Kessler (no children b: 23 Jun 1901-d: 26 Dec 1971 Mount Shasta, Ca.)
- 1.3.6.4.11.3 Mary Agnes Kessler Pare (b: 21 Mar 1904-d: 25 Jul 1998 Montgomery County, Md)
- 1.3.6.4.11.4 Charles Rex Kessler (b: 21 Jul 1905-d: 26 Nov 1995 Washington, DC)
- 1.3.6.4.11.5 Lloyd Alexander Kessler (b: 17 Jan 1907-d: Af. 1954 Washington, DC)
- 1.3.6.4.11.6 Edward Leo Kessler (b: 23 Oct 1909-d: 22 Apr 1978 Contra Costa, Ca)
- 1.3.6.4.11.6 Johanna Pauline Danhaki Kessler (b: 15 Apr 1913-d: 12 Sep 2002 California)
  - 1.3.6.4.11.6.1 Joan Marie Kessler Butler (b: 16 Feb 1933-d: 24 Feb 2012)
  - 1.3.6.4.11.6.2 Edward Leo Kessler Jr. (b: 21 Feb 1935-d: Living) married 1.3.6.4.11.6.2a Juanita Roxanne Dark Kessler m: 24 Dec 1964 (b: Abt 1935 Asheville, NC-d: Living)
  - 1.3.6.4.11.6.3 Eizabeth Kessler (b: Abt 1939-d: Living)
- 1.3.6.4.11.7 Alice Rita Kessler (b: 15 Jul 1915-d: 1 Jun 1999 San Diego, Ca)

US Census details:

- 1830: District 3, Frederick County, Md. (3/78) Rachel Kessler
  1 male 15-19
  1 female 15-19 = Rebecca Ann
  1 female 40-49 = Rachel
- 1840: Jefferson Township, Frederick County, Md. (9/11) Lloyd Kessler
  1 male 20-29 = Lloyd (1814)
  1 female 20-29 = Mary (1827) ???
  1 female 60-69 = mother or mother-in-law?
- 1850: Jefferson, Frederick County, Md. (4/24 Jul 17) Rachael Kessler 73, Rebecca A. 35
  Next door to Lloyd A. Kessler 33 (merchant) and Mary 22
  Near Absalom P. Kessler 32 (farmer, son of Andrew Sr.), Catherine M. 33, Lavinia 7, Albert M. 4
- 1860: Jefferson, Frederick County, Md. (26/38 21 Jul) Lloyd Kessler 46 (merchant), Mary 32, Edward 9, Ida 6, Anna 4, Lloyd 3, William 2, Mary 8 months, Emanuel Senica 41 (saddler), Ellen Senica 41, Alice Senica 13, James Geaste 30 (laborer)
- 1870: Jefferson, Frederick County, Md, (29/38 8 Aug) Lloyd A. Kessler 56 (farmer), Mary E. 43, Edward V. 17, Ida V. 16, Annie R. 14, Mary R. 10, Clara B. 8, Ella Mae 7, Arthur M. 4, Evie O. 3, Infant (Clarence Summerfield) 9 months
  G.W. Thomas 28 (black farm laborer). Elizabeth Thomas 24, Sarah Thomas 7, Catherine Thomas 4, Mary Thomas 11
- 1880: District 104 Howard County District 4, Md, (39/51 Jun 24) Lloyd A. Kessler 67 (farmer), Mary E. 51, Edward V. 27, George F. Jones 28 (son-in-law), Ida V. Jones 26 (daughter), Howard Jones 7 (grandson), Mary R. 20, Carrie V. 18, Ellen Mae 17, Arthur M. 15, Eva O. 13, Clarence S. 10
- 1900(1): District 0084 Election District 04, Howard County, Md (1/28 Jun 1) Oliver Hutchins 41 (farmer Oct 1858), Mary P. 38 (Dec 1861), Howard O. 9 (May 1891), Lloyd A. 86 (father-in-law Mar 1814), Samuel Dorsey 15 (servant)
  - (2): District 0121 Washington, DC, (44/44 Jun 15) Clarence Kessler 30 (Dec 1869 bicycle supplier), Agnes 26 (Mar 1874), Clarence R. 10/12 (Jul 1899), Edward 47 (brother Oct 1852)
  - (3): District 0576 Philadelphia Ward 24, Pa (21/32 Jun 13) George F. Jones 47 (May 1853), Ida V. 45 (Jan 1855), Howard 26 (Nov 1873), Eva Kessler 33 (Sep 1866), Arthur Kessler 35 (Nov 1864)
  - (4): District 0036 Ballenger, Frederick County, Md (2/14 Jun 16) Samuel L. Hargett 56 (farmer Mar 1844), Annie V. 44 (Sep 1855), Bertha A. 20 (Jun 1879)
  - (5): District 0084 Election District 04, Howard County, Md (1/28 Jun 1) Oliver Hutchins 41 (farmer Oct 1858), Mary P. 38 (Dec 1861), Howard O. 9 (May 1891), Lloyd A. 86 (father-in-law Mar 1814), Samuel Dorsey 15 (servant)
  - (6): District 0084 Election District 04, Howard County, Md (14/28 Jun 12) Nathan Webb 39 (farmer-Nov 1860), Clara B. 36 (Sep 1863), Nathan E. 9 (May 1891), Mary M. 7 (Feb 1893), Leonard A. 4 (Jul 1895)
  - (7): District 0576 Philadelphia Ward 24, Pa (30/32 Jun 16) Charles Hall 38 (salesman Nov 1861), Mary 38 (Feb 1862), Vernon 14 (Feb 1886), Percy 11 (May 1889)
  - (8) District 0576 Philadelphia Ward 24, Pa (21/32 Jun 13) George F. Jones 47 (May 1853), Ida V. 45 (Jan 1855), Howard 26 (Nov 1873), Eva Kessler 33 (Sep 1866), Arthur Kessler 35 (Nov 1864)
- 1910(1): District 0118 Washington, DC, (19/33 Apr 23) Edward Kessler 56 (salesman-automobile supplies), Mary 52
  - (2): District 0078 Hyattsville, Md (7/14 Apr 29) George F. Jones 60, Ida V. 54, Howard 37 (merchant-rubber tires), Nellie S. 25 (daughter-in-law), Howard Jr. 3 (grandson) Carlton 15 (grandson), Eva O. Kessler 43 (sister-in-law)
  - (3): Harpers Ferry Road, District 0081 Ballenger, Frederick County, Md (2/14 Apr 18) Samuel L. Hargett 66 (farmer), Anna R. 55, Leroy C. Horine 35 (general farmer), Bertha A. 30, Helen H. 3 (granddaughter)
  - (4): District 0054 West Friendship, Howard County, Md (29/35 May 11) Oliver Hutchins 52 (farmer), Mary P. 48, Howard O. 18, Leroy Shipley 7 (adopted)
  - (5): District 0052 West Friendship, Howard County, Md (3/29 Apr 23) Nathan Webb 49 (farmer), Clara B. 47, Nathan E. 18 (farm laborer), Mary M. 17, Leonard A. 14, Lloyd 4
  - (6): District 0202 Washington, DC, (16/21 Apr 16) Charles Hall 49 (packer), Mary E. 46, Percy Howard 20
  - (7): District 0065 Pablo, Duval County, Fl (7/8 Apr 18) Arthur Kessler 46 (dredger)
  - (8): District 0045, Lee, Faquier County, Virginia (11/32 21 Apr) William Kesler 29 (farmer), Lucy 30, Nelson H. 1 (son), Clyde White 18 (hired man)
  - (9): District 0078 Hyattsville, Md (7/14 Apr 29) George F. Jones 60, Ida V. 54, Howard 37 (merchant-rubber tires), Nellie S. 25 (daughter-in-law), Howard Jr. 3 (grandson) Carlton 15 (grandson), Eva O. Kessler 43 (sister-in-law)
  - (10): District 0210 Washington, DC, (11/32 Apr 19) Clarence S. Kessler 34 (merchant), Agnes C. 34, Clarence R. 10, William W. 8, Mary A. 6, Charles B. 4, Lloyd A. 3, Edward L. 6/12, Mary E. Woodward 62 (mother-in-law), Alice I. Boorman 22 (governess)
- 1920(1): District 0141 Washington, DC, (14/32 Jan 10) Edward Kessler 66 (salesman-automobile supplies), Molly 63 (Note: Mollie E. Hersperger of Jefferson, Md.)
  - (2): District 0094 Hyattsville Ward 3, Maryland (27/31 Jan 30) Howard L. Jones 47 (clerk-Treasury), Nellie 37, Howard L. 13, Carlton T. 26, Alice 26 (daughter-in-law), Ida V. 65 (mother)
  - (3): 135 South Market Street, District 0057, Frederick County, Md (1/31 Jan 6) Annie R. Hargett 64 (boarder)
  - (4): District 0061 Lisbon, Howard County, Md (22/26 Feb 2) Oliver Hutchins 62 (farmer), Mary P. 60, Howard O. 28, Carrie L. 26 (daughter-in-law), Mary Louise 0 (grandchild)
  - (5): District 0062 Lisbon, Howard County, Md (28/30 Feb 3) Nathan Webb 62 (farmer), Clara B. 58, May M. 26, Leonard A. 22, Lloyd R. 14
  - (6): District 0030 Washington, DC, (3/26 Jan 5) Charles Hall 5 (clothing salesman), May E. 50, Percy Howard 28
  - (7): District 0094 Hyattsville Ward 3, Md (21/31 Jan 27) Frank J. Latimer 42 (Navy Yard), Eva 43
  - (8): District 0094 Hyattsville Ward 3, Md (7/31 Jan 10) Clarence S. Kessler 49 (retail merchant), Agnes C. 43, Clarence R. 20, William W. 19, Mary A. 16, Charles R. 14, Lloyd A. 12, Edward L. 10, Alice R. 4
- 1930(1): District 0141 Washington, DC, (11/23 Apr 9) Charles Hall 69 (clothing salesman), May 65, Vernon 45, Edward Kessler 77 (brother-in-law)
  - (2): District 0011, Frederick County, Md (11/48 Apr 7) Annie R. Hargett 74, Carrie B. Webb 64 (sister)
  - (3): District 0010 Lisbon, Howard County, Md (5/27 Apr 9) Howard O. 38 (dairy farmer), Carrie Lee 35, Mary Louise 10, Howard O. Jr. 5, Dor0thy L. 1 8/12, Margaret E. 3/12, Mary R. Hutchins 70 (mother)
  - (4): District 0035 Hyattsville, Md (27/41 Apr 10) Francis H. Latimer 52 (clerk-Post Office), Eva 52
  - (5): District 0035 Hyattsville Ward 3, Md (11/41 Apr 4) Clarence S. Kessler 59 (tire salesman), Agnes C. 54, Mary A. 26 (stenographer-U.S. Govt), Lloyd A. 23 (surveyor), Alice R. 14, Clarence R. 30 (US marines)
  - (6): District 1297 Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, Ca (16/22 Apr 11) William Kessler 28 (radio salesman), Ada 32 (secretary, Red Cross)
  - (7): Apt Bldg – Massachusetts Ave, District 0238 Washington, DC (19/35 Apr 14) Charles Kessler 24 (mail clerk, US Govt) … and 3 boarders ….
- 1940(1): District 11-56, Other Places, Frederick County, Md (4/17 Apr 30) Leroy C. Horine 65 (general farmer), Bertha H. 60, Helen H. Everhart 31 (daughter), Max Everhart 30 (son-in-law), Annie Hargett 81 (mother-in-law)
  - (2): District 1-8 Washington, DC (14/27 Apr 9) Charles V. Hall 54, May E. 75 (mother)
  - (3): District 17-53 Hyattsville, Md (17/26 Apr 27) Charles Kessler 34 (gov’t clerk), Bertha 28, Shirley 6, Betty Lou 2, Lloyd 32 (brother), Agnes 62 (mother)
  - (4): District 60-1299 Los Angeles, Ca (29/37 Apr 19) William Kessler 38 (radio salesman), Ada 48 (secretary, Red Cross), Mary E. Bumpus 72 (mother-in-law)
  - (5): District 48-46A Los Angeles, Ca (37/66 Apr 18) Edward E. Pare 43 (commander, US Navy), Mary 36, Edward E. Jr. 14, Ambrose 10, Mary Agnes 2
  - (6): District 24-23 Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi (2/37 Apr 27) Edward D. Kessler 30 (purchasing agent), Johanna D. 26, Joan 7, Edward L. 5, Elizabeth 7/12

Lloyd Alexander Kessler (1814-1902) Civil War Looting

Lloyd owned and operated a show store in Jefferson at the outbreak of the Civil War. The store was first robbed by the Union Army 11^th Corps. It was again robbed and destroyed in July 1864 by the Confederate Army commanded by Jubal Early which passed along Jefferson Pike a few days prior to the Battle of Monocacy Junction. According to one family account, “They destroyed and carried away everything that they could.” Family folklore has it that only two cherry drop-leaf tables were salvaged (those tables were in possession of Webb family members in Wilmington, Delaware as of 1987). According to relatives, “The loss resulting from Early’s raid was complete and financially ruinous. Claim for reimbursement from the government was made by Lloyd Kessler to the Congressional Court of Claims on August 30, 1888, and was pursued unsuccessfully by various family members for years thereafter.”

I recently received the following items from a relative, Leonard Easton. Lloyd is son of Jacob Kessler (1782-1834) and Grandson of Andreas (1746-1809). These items reflect that Lloyd owned a store located in Jefferson, Maryland at the time of the Civil War. Rebel troops on their way to the battle of Monocacy Junction looted his store and he subsequently filed a claim with the Federal government which appears to have been upheld.