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Jonathan Kesler

Birth	:	22 Feb 1803 Washington County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 1876 Amanda, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3203011, -93.1228027
Description	:	Jonathan Kesler, son of David and Susannah (Nigh) Kesler, was born on 22 Feb 1803 in Washington Co., Maryland. He was baptized in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at Hagerstown, Washington County. He died on 26 Nov 1876 in Fairfield County and is buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Clear Creek Township. His grave is decorated with a marker indicating he is a veteran but information could not be obtained pertaining to his service. On 5 Sep 1829 Jonathan married Nancy Kemp in Fairfield County. Nancy, daughter of John and Mary Kemp, was born on 8 Apr 1807 in Virginia. She... Read More	Jonathan Kesler, son of David and Susannah (Nigh) Kesler, was born on 22 Feb 1803 in Washington Co., Maryland. He was baptized in St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at Hagerstown, Washington County. He died on 26 Nov 1876 in Fairfield County and is buried in Dutch Hollow Cemetery, Clear Creek Township. His grave is decorated with a marker indicating he is a veteran but information could not be obtained pertaining to his service. On 5 Sep 1829 Jonathan married Nancy Kemp in Fairfield County. Nancy, daughter of John and Mary Kemp, was born on 8 Apr 1807 in Virginia. She died on 10 Nov 1894 in Bloom Twp., Fairfield County, and is buried beside her husband in Dutch Hollow Cemetery. When Jonathan was only a few years old his parents moved to Fairfield Co., Ohio, where he would live the rest of his life. Jonathan's father died when Jonathan was about 16. His Uncle Michael Nigh was appointed his guardian. Little else is known of his early years. Jonathan and Nancy started their married life farming in Clear Creek Township. In 1830 they were taxed 8 cents for having one cow. By 1850, as shown in the agricultural census for that year, they owned 100 acres of improved land and 60 acres of unimproved land valued at $4000. They owned 5 horses, 5 milk cows, 32 sheep, and 25 swine together valued at $339. The land had produced 150 bushels of wheat, 1000 bushels of corn, 150 bushels of oats and 10 tons of hay. Other products taken from the land that year included peas, beans, sweet potatoes, barley, buckwheat, butter, cheese, fruit, and wine. The sheep provided 100 pounds of wool and they made 300 pounds of butter from their cow's milk. Between 1850 and 1860 Jonathan moved his family to Bloom Township, Fairfield County. In 1860 at the age of 57 he owned 25 acres of improved land and 5 acres of unimproved land in Bloom Township.

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Where is Jonathan Kesler's memorial?
Jonathan Kesler's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Marion County, USA.
When did Jonathan Kesler death?
Jonathan Kesler death on 26 Nov 1876 in Amanda, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jonathan Kesler's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3203011
Longitude: -93.1228027

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Nancy Kemp Kesler

(1807 - 1894)

Siblings

Adam Kesler

(unknow - 1894)

Sarah Bowers Zimmer

(1805 - 1883)

Eve Kessler Fasnaught

(1807 - 1885)

Michael Neff

(1824 - 1906)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Graceland Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3203011, -93.1228027

2. Schlotterback Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3230019, -93.1220016

3. DeWitt Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.1419983

4. Poor Farm Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3002010, -93.1349990

5. Greenwood Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3466988, -93.0952988

6. Competine Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3177000, -93.0781000

7. Lincoln Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3213997, -93.1772003

8. Watkins Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3567009, -93.1691971

9. Ridlen Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -93.0569000

10. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2807999, -93.1766968

11. Wren Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3731003, -93.1528015

12. York Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2588000, -93.1300000

13. Concord Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2552986, -93.1089020

14. Little Flock Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3661000, -93.1884000

15. Funk Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.0329971

16. Stickle Farm Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2788900, -93.2001000

17. Shirey Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3820290, -93.1722750

18. Overton Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2677994, -93.0441971

19. Coffman Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3549000, -93.0238000

20. Bellamy Cemetery
Melcher-Dallas, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2480500, -93.1774300

21. Caulkins-Davis Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2710991, -93.0330963

22. Teter Cemetery
Otley, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4039001, -93.1128006

23. Burch Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3966000, -93.1771000

24. Asbury Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3457985, -93.0049973