KESSLER, Clarence Summerfield

Notes:

Clarence and his family show up in Hyattsville, Prince George's Co., Maryland on the 1930 census.
He stated he was a tire salesman, the same trade as Howard T. Jones our ancestor and nephew of Clarence.

Clarence married WOODWARD, Agnes Clare 2 Jun 1898. Agnes was born 31 Mar 1876; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Lloyd was baptized September 2, 1819 at the Evangelical Lutheran, Congregation of Zion Church in Middletown, Frederick Co., Maryland.
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1840 Census:
Lloyd Kessler appears on the 1840 census as 20-29 years of age, and he was apparently the head of the household which included 2 females: the first was age 20-29 (presumably his sister Rebecca) the second was age 60-69 (presumably Rachel, his mother).
These assumption were made based on the 1850 census where Rebecca and Rachel were living with Lloyd and his new bride.
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The 1850 census of Jefferson Township, Frederick Co., Maryland, finds:
Lloyd A. Kepler (Kessler), age 33, a Merchant, living with his new bride
Mary, age 22,
next door to his mother, the widowed Rachael, age 73 and sister Rebecca A., age 35.
It was difficult to locate this record as the Surname was poorly transcribed.
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In the 1860 census in the Jefferson District of Frederick Co., Maryland (page 71), we find that he was a merchant and he had real estate valued at $700.00 and other property amounting to $5305.00. At the date of the census (July 21, 1860) the names and ages of all family members are as follows;
Lloyd 46,
Mary 32,
Edward 9,
Ida 6,
Ann 4,
Lloyd 3,
William 2 and
Mary 8 Months.
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The 1860 Slave Schedule indicates Lloyd owned 2 slaves:
A 24 year old, black Female.
A 2 year old, black male.
(Jefferson District, Frederick Co., Maryland)
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In 1870 the Kessler family was enumerated in District 14, near the Adamstown P.O., Frederick Co., Maryland (Roll 587 Book 1, Page 535a).
Kessler, Lloyd A., 56, male, white, farmer, $550 real estate, $2900 personal, b. Maryland
- , Mary E., 45, female, white, b. Maryland
- , Edward V., 17, male, white, b. Maryland
- , Ida V., 16, female, white, b. Maryland
- , Annie R., 14, female, white, b. Maryland
- , Mary R., 10, female, white, b. Maryland
- , Clara B., 8, female, white, b. Maryland
- , Ella May, 7, female, white, b. Maryland
- , Arthur M., 4, male, white, b. Maryland
- , Evie O., 3 female, white, b. Maryland
- , Infant (Clarence), male, white, b. Maryland
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1880 census information of Frederick Co., Maryland:
Lloyd Kessler Self M Male W 67 MD Farmer MD MD
Mary E. Kessler Wife M Female W 51 MD Keeps House MD MD
Edward V. Kessler Son S Male W 27 MD Farmer MD MD
Ida V. JONES Dau M Female W 26 MD At Home MD MD
George F. JONES SonL M Male W 28 MD Lawyer MD MD
Howard T. JONES GSon S Male W 7 MD MD MD
Mary R. Kessler Dau S Female W 20 MD At Home MD MD
Carrie V. Kessler Dau S Female W 18 MD At Home MD MD
Elen M. Kessler Dau S Female W 17 MD At Home MD MD
Arther M. Kessler Son S Male W 15 MD At School MD MD
Eva O. Kessler Dau S Female W 13 MD At School MD MD
Clarence S. Kessler Son S Male W 10 MD MD MD
Frank Stanton Other S Male B 18 MD Servant MD MD
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The 1900 census finds Lloyd living with his daughter Mary and son-in-law Oliver Hutchins, in District 4, Howard Co., Maryland, p. 89.
Hutchins, Oliver, head, white, male, b. Oct. 1858, 41, married 12 yrs., b. MD, fa. b. MD, mo. b. MD, farmer
- , Mary, wife, white, female, Dec. 1861, 38, married 12 yrs., 1 child, b. MD, fa. b. MD, mo. b. MD
- , Howard O., son, white, male, May 1891, 9, Single, b. MD, fa. b. MD, mo. b. MD
Kesler, Lloyd, father-in-law, white, male, March 1814, 86, widowed, b. MD, fa. b. MD, mo. b. MD, retired
Dorsey, Samuel, servant, black, male, Dec. 1884, 15, single, b. MD, fa. b. MD, mo. b. MD, farm laborer
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It would seem likely Lloyd spent his last days in the Hutchins home, in the care of Oliver and Mary. He passed away 2 years after the 1900 census.
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Loydd's Obituary:
May 14 1902 (The News, Frederick, Maryland)
LLOYD KESSLER.
Lloyd Kessler, a retired farmer, who formerly resided near Jefferson, this county, died on Monday at Lisbon, Howard county, aged 87 years.
He leaves three sons - Vinton, Clarence and Arthur - and five daughters: Mrs. Ida Jones and Mary Hall of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Ann Hargett, of near Frederick; Mrs. Mollie Hutchinson and Miss Eva Kessler, of Lisbon, and Mrs. Carrie Webb of Long Corner. The remains wil be brought to this city tomorrow morning and taken to Jefferson for interment.

May 15 1902 (The News, Frederick, Maryland)
The funeral of Lloyd Kessler took place at 12:30 o'clock today from the Reformed church at Jefferson, where services were held. The body arrived in Frederick at 10:15 o'clock and was taked immediately to Jefferson.
The pall-bearers were Abraham Hemp, L. O. Whipp, Henery Wise, Abraham Shaff, Luther Shaff and Smith Rice. Interment was made in the Reformed cemetery, Jefferson.
M. R. Etchison was the funeral director.

Lloyd married HOWARD, Mary Elizabeth 6 Mar 1850, Frederick County, Maryland. Mary (daughter of HOWARD, Edward and BUCKEY, Ann Elizabeth) was born 3 Jun 1827, Frederick County, Maryland; died 7 Feb 1894, Mount Olivette Cemetery, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary's obituary is found in "The News" of Frederick, Maryland, dated February, 8, 1894.

MRS. MARY KESSLER
Mrs. Mary Kessler, beloved wife of Mr. Lloyd Kessler, formerly of near this city, died last evening at her home near Woodbine, Howard county, of pneumonia. Her body will be brought to this city tomorrow at 11:30 a. m., and the funeral will take place at that hour from the B. & O. depot, interment in Mt. Olive cemetery.
Mrs. Kessler was the oldest daughter of Edward Howard, of Frederick, and was well known and widely related in this county. She was a woman whom all loved and esteemed that came within the influence of her life, and her loss will be sadly felt. She leaves a husband and a large family of children.

Funerals., dated February, 9, 1894.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Kessler, wife on Mr. Lloyd Kessler, whose death occured on Wednesday in Howard county, took place this morning from the B. & O. depot, Rev. J.C. Hawk officiating. The pall bearers were her nephews, Messrs. C.S. Howard, Arthur and Howard Smith and William Howard. Interment was made in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Mrs. Kessler was a lady of noble character and faithfully performed the duties of wife and mother. Sadly will her dear face and gentle manners be missed by the home circle and her relatives. She leaves a husband and nine children, Mrs. Geo. Jones, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Samuel Hargett, of this county; Mrs. Hutchins; Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Hall and Miss Eva Kessler, of Howard county; Vinton, Arthur and Clarence Kessler. She was the oldest daughter of the late Edward Howard, of Frederick, and leaves three sisters. She was also the sister of the late Mrs. George W. Smith, of Frederick, and was widely connected throughout this county, where she resided for a number of years.

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Jacob was christened June 18, 1785 at the Middletown, Evangelical Lutheran or Lutheran Congregation of Zion Church, Frederick, Maryland.
Parents listed as Andreas Kessler and Maria.
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Jabob's father Andreas, owned a lot in what is now Washington, DC. Jacob obtained that lot in Washington, DC by paying the back taxes that accumulated on it when Andrew died in 1809.
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War of 1812:
Jacob Kessler appeared on the muster rolls of Capt. John Brengle's company of volunteers, raised in 4 hours by marching through the streets of Frederick, August 25, 1814. This was the day after the battle of Blandensburg, when the news of that battle was received. Rev. David F. Schaeffer rode by the side of Capt. Brengle through Frederickstown, encouraging men to volunteer.
( Western Maryland History, Vol. 1, p. 193 ).

Jacob married GOODMAN, Rachel 10 Nov 1806, Frederick County, Maryland. Rachel (daughter of GOODMAN) was born 14 Feb 1777, Maryland; died 4 Apr 1856, Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland; was buried , Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Rachel appears on the 1830 census living in District 3, Frederick Co., Maryland (P. 043)
MALES:
1, age 15 to 19
FEMALES:
1, age 15 to 19
1,, age 40 to 49
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Rachel was living with her son Lloyd on the 1850 census. She stated she was 73 years old.
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The following referenced William could be related to Rachel (dates are close).
SOURCE: http://www.bcpl.net/~dmg/md.htm
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William Goodman received the sacrament of the Reformed Congregation at Frederick Town (Maryland) on Apr. 13, 1761, as prescribed by the Act of George II (13th year) before taking the Oath of Abjuration and becoming a British subject.

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1850 census shows Edward and his family in Frederick Dist., Frederick Co., MD.(no. 138), as follows:
Edward Howard, 57, Male, Farmer, R.E. Value: $20,000, Born: MD.
Ann Howard, 42, Female, Born: MD.
Charles Howard, 21, Male, Born: MD.
Susan V. Howard, 17, Female, Born: MD.
Emily L. Howard, 14, Female, Born: MD.
William H. Howard, 13, Male, Born: MD.
Ann E. Howard, 8, Female, Born: MD.
Victoria Howard, 6, Female, Born: MD.
Mary A. Taylor (likely Edward's sister), 42, Female, Born: MD.
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1860 census (P. 206) states that Edward was a farmer living in the Frederick District of Frederick Co., Maryland with land holdings valued at $36,600 and personal wealth valued at $10,000, , b. MD
Ann is shown as 50 years old, b. MD
Charles, 31, M, Farmer, b. MD
Mary, 29, F, b. MD
Virginia, 27, F, b. MD
William, 23, M, Farmhand, b. MD
Ann, 18, F, b. MD
Victoria, 16, F, b. MD
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The 1870 census finds the family living in the 6th Wrad, Frederick City, Frederick Co., Maryland (Roll 586 Book 1, Page 126a)
Howard, Edward, 72, M, W, Retired Farmer, R.E. $47,000 / $8,565 Personal, b. MD
Howard, Anna H., 58, F, W, Keeping House, b. MD
Johnson, Mary, 60, F, B, Domestic Servant, b. MD
Jones, Benjamin, 15, M, B, Domestic Servant, b. MD

Edward married BUCKEY, Ann Elizabeth 7 Mar 1826, Frederick County, Maryland. Ann (daughter of BUCKEY, Peter and SALMON, Mary) was born May 1804, Frederick County, Maryland; died 10 Mar 1876, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Ann is shown as 50 years old in the 1860 census.

Notes:

Andreas was born 1746 and was baptized in Widen, Germany on 2 Oct 1746, sponsors were: Andreas LaHoy, the government manager compounds son, and Anna Maria, the widow of David Fitzinger. He came with his family in 1751 from Germany when he was 7 years old, and settled in Frederick Co., Maryland.
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Andreas purchased some of his father's land and some farm land on the edges of what is now called Jefferson, Maryland, 12 miles south of Frederick, Maryland.
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Andrew and Mary Kessler in Frederick Co., Md. Jan 1775.
They witnessed will of Elinor Medley Dec 22, 1774 proved Jan 5, 1775. She gave 50 acres to daughter Eliz. Sprigg Neale; 50 acres purchased from Andrew Kessler.
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Andrew appears on the 1790 Frederick Co., Maryland census:
3-5-3-0-0
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Andraes moved to Donegal Township in Westmoreland, Co., PA (which later became Fayette Co.) in 1796 deeding his house in Jefferson to his son Andrew. Until his death, Andreas occupied the land in PA, which he opened out and cultivated, and on which he raised his family.
He also owned a lot in what is now Washington, DC. His son Jacob obtained that lot in Washington, DC by paying the back taxes that accumulated on it when Andrew died in 1809.
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Andreas was a member of the Evangelical Reformed Church.
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His occupation was a shoemaker.
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He belonged to the Evangelical Reformed Church.



Keslar Cemetery, Saltlick Township, Fayette County, PA - reading done 1951on 177 acres of land formerly owned by George Keslar:
KESSLAR Elizabeth wife of Geo. Kesslar, died Apr 3 1861/4 (unclear) aged 88y 1mo 6d
KESLAR George died 10 Mar 1855 aged 77y 10m 19d
KESLAR Mary, consort of Andrew Keslar, died 16 Dec 1840, aged 88y 9m 23d
also younger graves of
Eleanor,
Martha and
Jane Keslar among others.
So Mary apparently was living with son George in Fayette after Andrew died.

Frederick County Will Index 1744-1946, Frederick County Court House:
WR-13 Folio (p.) 80
Andrew Kessler from Andrew Kessler Jr.
March 3, 1795
At the request of Andrew Kessler junr the following deed was recorded 3rd March 1795 to wit:
This Indenture...3rd March 1795 between Andrew Kessler of Westmoreland County and State of Pennsylvania of the one part and Andrew Kessler junr of Frederick County and State of Maryland of the other part...sum of twenty six pounds current money of Maryland to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged....
Andrew Kessler signed
3 March 1795

His Will is in Maryland Hall of Records GH #1 folio 467.

Andreas — RAMAREHMAN, Anna Maria. Anna was born 23/23 Feb 1751/1752, Maryland; died 16 Dec 1840, Pennsylvania; was buried , Jefferson, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Monument inscription is as follows:
In Memory of MARY, consort of ANDREW KESLAR, d. 12/16/1840, aged 88 years, 9 months, 23 days.

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Charles Howard the son of Thomas Cornelius Howard and Eleanor Ridgely his wife, was born at "Worthington's Range" in Queen Caroline Parish. In Baltimore County on April 10, 1766. He secured license to marry Elizabeth Hall. After the death of William Hall, father-in-law of Charles Howard, a lawsuit developed over his estate. In 1796 Edward Hall, brother to Elizabeth (Hall) Howard, advised the court that his brother, William Hall, lived in Montgomery County near John Snowden's place not far from Thomas Howard, the father of Charles Howard of Frederick County, that his brother Baruch Hall lived in Frederick and worked with Mr. Wolfe, a millright, and believed that he lived at the home of Charles Howard, that Elizabeth Godman, a granddaughter of William Hall, had left the home of Charles Howard and was living at the home of her father's sisters in Prince George's County. Charles Howard died intestate in Frederick Co., Maryland. The appraisement of his personal estate was made on May 24, 1824, with Grafton Howard and Baruch Hall approving as the kinsmen and Thomas Hall Howard as the administrator. The estate was distributed on August 16, 1827, to the following representatives: Eli P. House, Basil Simpson, William Plummer, Thomas Howard, Edward Howard, Henry Howard, Isaac Howard, Mary Ann Howard, Sarah Howard, Eleanor Howard, Grafton Howard, and the widow, Elizabeth Howard. A case was presented in Chancery during 1833 over the estate of Thomas W. Howard who died intestate and without issue. It was stated that Charles Howard after the death of his elder brother, Henry, without issue became the heir-at-law. In 1855 Charles Howard was deceased leaving Thomas H. Howard as his son and heir, Edward, Henry, Grafton, Isaac, Elizabeth who married William Plummer, Mary, and Eleanor who married John Darby. The estate of his widow was distributedon May 5, 1856, by her son and administrator, Thomas Howard, to the following: Thomas Howard, the accountant; Elizabeth Plummer; Edward Howard; Grafton Howard; Mary Ann Howard, Eleanor Darby; Isaac Hall Howard; Elizabeth and Eli House, children of Anne House, deceased; and Jahanna and Charles Simpson, children of Martha Simpson, deceased. The estate of the unmarried son, Henry Howard, had been distributed on September 1, 1835, by Isaac H. Howard, and divided among the same heirs as that of the mother's estate.

Charles married HALL, Elizabeth 10 Apr 1788, Baltimore County, Maryland. Elizabeth (daughter of HALL, William and DUCKETT, Ann) was born 4 May 1765, Leeland, Queen Anns Parish, Prince Georges County, Maryland; died 17 Apr 1834, Frederick County, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

She was the daughter of William and Ann Hall, of Princes George's, Co., Maryland and a direct descendant of the Rev. Henry Hall, one-time rector of St. James' Parish. Her father dying in 1791, bequeathed his daughter, Elizabeth Howard, five shillings.

Notes:

1800 Census:
Liberty Town Dist. 7, Frederick Co., Maryland
2,1,1,0,0 - 2,0,1,0,0 - 2 Slaves
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These are abstracts from Equity Records of Frederick County, Maryland, Liber JS-1; many times other surnames are listed in the text other than the plantiff and defendant. Some of the listings are quite informative while others that ended dismissed may only have the date and name of plantiff and defendant. However, each one holds a story.

Folio 414-424 dtd 13 Feb 1819
Peter BUCKEY & wife, Frederick SALMON & others
vs Richard SALMON & others

Edward SALMON d/ with will but on 5 Aug 1807,
he purchased from Christian GUMMERT, 1/2 lot in
Fredericktown not included in the will.

widow - Elizabeth
Children -
1. Polly w/o Peter BUCKEY
2. Frederick
3. William (died since his father) - his family -
.....widow - Sarah
.....children - Richard, William, Charles (all minors)
4. Margaret w/o George CREAGER
5. Catharine w/o John REITZELL
6. Edward (died since his father, unmarried)
7. Charles
8. George
9. Elizabeth

Guardian named was Lewis CREAGER on 10 Mar 1819; property sold to George SALMON for $1,160.00 and settled on 9 Aug 1819.

Peter married SALMON, Mary 16 May 1796, Frederick County, Maryland. Mary (daughter of SALMON, Edward and KELLER, Elizabeth) was born 18 Feb 1778, Maryland; died 20 Mar 1864, Frederick County, Maryland; was buried , Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maryland. [Group Sheet]