Kerns - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Charles R KERNS

rlboyton — 2012-05-08 03:37:20Z

Charles also had a daughter (my great grandmother) Etta Pearl Kerns, born about 1882, died between 1910-1915 Texas. Still looking for dates on her.

Re: Charles R KERNS

rlboyton — 2012-05-08 03:34:00Z

I have a Charles R. Kerns in my family. Born about 1854 in Georgia, married Matilda between 1880-1882, died in Texas Sept 1935. In fact, I just printed out his death certificate. Says he was born 12 Oct 1853, wife was Matilda Hammock (deceased) Woo Hoo!! He was born in Maryweather County, Georgia.

p.s. He's my 2x great-grandfather on my mom's dad's side.

KERNS John E - Vietnam Wall section 5E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-04-29 00:46:07Z

KERNS John E - Vietnam Wall section 5E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,289 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Pa/WV Kerns - Rebecca Jane and her father Elijah Joseph

gymbo141 — 2012-04-24 00:35:21Z

Hello,

I am looking for anyone with information on the family line of PA/WV Kerns that are part of my history. Any information concerning older Kerns generations beyond what I have or possible living relatives would be greatly appreciated. I have been reading many of the archived posts and I see numerous Kerns lines originating in Holland, Germany, Scotland … I hope to one day know the homeland of my Kerns.

The following lays out my Kerns ancestry (as I have been able to determine):

Rebecca Jane Kerns is my 3rd great grandmother - lived her entire life in Marion, West Virginia
b: 1847
d 12 May 1914
m: 18 Sep 1866 to Joseph H Conaway
Rebecca is the daughter of Elijah Joseph Kerns (below) and Ann Shupp
Rebecca’s siblings include – Cyrena, Emerial, Gerald, Zeri, Emeline, Rachel A, Nancy, and Mary Ann

Elijah Joseph Kerns is my 4th great grandfather
b: 26 Jan 1814 in Greene Co, PA
d: 29 Jan 1898 in Marion Co, WV
m: 1832 to Ann Shupp in Greene Co, PA
Elijah is the son of John J Kerns and Rebecca South
Elijah’s siblings (all female) include – Rachel, Minerva, Nancy, Emily, Louisa, and Keziah

John J Kerns is my 5th great grandfather (I think)
b: 5 May 1782 in PA
d: 30 Nov 1867 in Marion, WV
m: Jan 1827 to Rebecca South in Monongalia, VA(WV)

Any information you have would be greatly appreciated ...thanks for your time.

Jim Hastings
Hillsboro, VA.

Re: Charley KERNS married my Great-Grand Aunt Dora Morris

amylemasters1 — 2012-04-13 01:20:35Z

Charley's son passed away December 9th, 2006. He was my grandfather--Clinton George Kerns. He was the son of Charley and Dora. I believe Dora died 4 years after he was born. Charley and Dora had 2 other children--Nina and Wanita. Nina passed away in 2007 (August). Charley remarried to Lula Mae West. They had 3 children together--Donnie, Earnest and Darlene.

I'd love to hear what you all have found! I have actually reached out to Fran via email.

Isaac Albert Kerns

mustangmike65 — 2012-03-22 01:15:27Z

I have been looking for any information about Isaac Albert Kerns, born in Ohio in 1815, and married Rebecca Furrows. They moved from Ohio to Iowa and are buried in Madison County, Iowa.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, since no one can find Isaac's father or mother, but suspect they were from Pennsylvania and possibly from Ireland, but can find no proof.
Thank you for your help.

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

wbkearns — 2012-03-14 00:31:47Z

Hello,
Thank you for getting back to me. If you wish you can send me an email. Do you have any Jones in your Kerns line? Cant wait to hear from you.
usdidohiya@yahoo.com

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

tiggerkenwood — 2012-03-13 00:00:38Z

Hello. Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. I did not realize you left another message. My family is also very reluctant to talk about this. So, I don't have much information other then what I found on ancestry.com. I will contact my sister and see what else we can come up with.

Susan Kerns/George Shackleford

cherry8072 — 2012-02-14 11:11:20Z

Does anyone have these people in their line? Have nothing on Susan, but George is decended from a long line of Shacklefords from "King and Queen Cty. Virginia"

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

wbkearns — 2012-02-04 02:05:17Z

Hi Tiggerkenwood,

Most people will disagree with me on this but I will tell you the truth about why the last name was changed. It was changed from: Kerns, Kearns, Carnes, Kern, and more, due to the native blood line we have and the way some people act towards us. I hope we can compare what we both have. I had a lady tell me at one time that the Kerns\Kearns were from England. Our line was not and a heated tempers flew, as I know who I am. I have taken our family tree back to my 8th. Great Grandpa he was born in West Virginia before 1722. Real hard to find info on him, but was told he was full blood Shawnee. Great Great Grandma was 3\4 to full blood Native American. So if you fall into my tree line like I think you just might. I may be able to help you out. If your interrested in sharing what we have to see if it is the same line, Please email me at usdidohiya@yahoo.com instead of messages here. Hope to hear from you. Oh yes do you have pictures of your line so far? I have a few but not many, maybe we have the same persons name and picture to compare our family lines. Hope to hear from you.. Bonnie Kerns\Kearns

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

tiggerkenwood — 2012-02-03 16:35:05Z

Yes, her name was Anna Jean Kearns. It is quite possible that she went by Annie. It is my understanding that the last name was changed from Kerns to Kearns a long time ago. I don't know the reason.

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

wbkearns — 2012-02-01 00:50:02Z

Hi Could your Grandmother have went by Annie? just wondering Let me know and we can go from there. If not I will let you know if I find anything new.

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

tiggerkenwood — 2012-02-01 00:47:27Z

Hello. Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, I have had the same luck you have had. I can trace my great grandmother's line, but not my great grandfather. There is nothing available after him. However, if I do manage to find anything I will let you know.

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

wbkearns — 2012-01-31 23:50:51Z

HI Tiggerkenwood,
Ihave searched the Kerns\Kearns\Carnes Line for quite some time now. It is hard searching the Kearns line, due to the Native American Blood line and last name changes. I have had some people tell me that the Kerns\Kearns line is from england or somewhere over seas. but the Kerns\Kearns line I am searching is Native American and are of Shawnee blood line. Maybe we can help each other. Please send me an email if you want to compare what we have so far. I think we may be of the same blood line. My email is: usdidohiya@yahoo.com

Kerns

Margaretfutrell — 2011-12-21 03:24:06Z

Does anyone have any information on William Kerns born 1865 in PA? Had a daughter named Sarah who was my grandmother.His parents also were from Pennsylvania..

Thank you.

Re: Kerns, in wv and mi

joshuabmail — 2011-12-05 19:43:15Z

I know this post is over 10 years old, but I'm hoping that you get this message:
I am also looking for information on Madison and Mary Kerns. My wife's Great Grandfather was Carles C. Kerns (or Carls, Carl). On his birth records, it shows Madison and Mary as his parents (his name was written as Carlos C., born in Roane County, WV). According to this record, he was their 1st child and his mother Mary was 18 years old.
Then many years later, on his marriage records, his parents were shown as Preston and Mary Kerns.
I cannot find ANY of these people that match correctly.
My only guess is that Mary was born as Mary Kerns (with Preston and Fannie F. Kerns as her parents) and she raised Carles as a single mom and Preston (his grandfather) was a father figure. Mary Kerns would later marry a Seabolt.
Hopefully someone can help. You can reply here, or email me:
joshuabmail@gmail.com
Thanks!

Kearns (Kerns), Barton, Brickey, Kentucky, Tennessee, Washington

forever_4 — 2011-12-02 04:45:58Z

My family has been searching for many years to find any relatives of my grandfather. James Earl Barton, born December 24, 1900 in the Seattle area. He is now deceased but here is what we have based on his memory:

Father - William Edward Harrison Barton: Born in Tennessee. Was stabbed Dec. 24 1904 and died 3 days later in Seattle, King County.

Mother - Rose Ann (Kerns, Kearns) Barton: Born about 1879 in Kentucky. After William's death, she possibly married J.J. Hamilton and died in Lake Charles Louisiana in 1909. Rose's mother's maiden name may have been Brickey. It is thought that her grandfather was James Brickey.

Siblings -
Merle or Burl Barton born October 8, 1896???,
Della Mae Barton born January 3, 1894 or 1898. May have died in Seattle WA in the early 1920's,
Twin Brother James Edward Barton born December 24, 1900. He died in his early 20's from an illness.

If anyone has similar names with additional information I would appreciate you posting it.

Thank you!

Re: The Kerns Family of Pennsylvania

Marionrulebuntyn1375 — 2011-11-17 19:22:00Z

My husbands great grandfather Henry Roy Kerns was born in Reading, PA in 1895. I can't find anything about him. Does your research have anything on this family line?

Kerns Family in Pennsylvania, Reading area

Marionrulebuntyn1375 — 2011-11-17 19:18:54Z

I am looking for any information on my husbands great grandfather, Roy Henry Kerns. He was born in Reading, PA in 1895 and died in 1964. My husband believes he worked for the railroad.

He had a son named Henry Roy Kerns who spent his adult life in Seattle Washington and in Arizona, where he passed away around 2008.

William Kerns from Pennsylvania, 1829-1904

ScottRKerns — 2011-10-08 02:44:26Z

Looking for ancestors of William Kerns, 1829-1904, who married Susanna Casner, and fought in the Civil War. I have seen his father indicated as Michael Kerns, immigrant from Ireland, but can find no documentation. Does anyone have any information on his ancestors?

Re: Kerns

JeanieCaldwell123 — 2011-09-28 17:23:39Z

As far as I know I am not connected to any West Virginia Kerns family. Sorry.

Re: The Kerns Family of Pennsylvania

Sponslerml — 2011-09-03 02:31:52Z

My Kerns connection is from Jacob kerns of Frederick County, VA/Hampshire County, WV, to George Kerns Sr. to George Kerns, Jr. to Lemuel Kerns of Iowa and Kansas to Leonard LeRoy kerns of Kansas and later of MO. Wilmer Kerns recently published a book named "Kerns Family Roots of Virginia" about the descendants of Jacob Kerns. Jacob was of German ancestry. I can put you in touch with Wilmer if you are related to this line and want to buy his book. He also published a previous book avout various families from this area of Virginia including Kerns.

Re: The Kerns Family of Pennsylvania

EckertBrian — 2011-09-02 01:20:25Z

I have Anna Louise Kerns b. Feb 1864 died 1945 m. Sanford Edwin Holt b Feb 1857 d. 1936. Anna L. was the d/o, I believe, Christian Kern(s) and Christianna ? Christian was born in Baden, Germany and arrived in America abt. 1860. They resided in Bucks Co and Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania, right outside of Philadelphia.

Re: Michael Kerns

BruceYoung54 — 2011-08-15 23:09:19Z

New book Kerns Family Roots in Virginia p 528 Michael Kerns of Monongalia County, Virginia

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

tiggerkenwood — 2011-08-07 15:14:31Z

My grandmother's maiden name was Anna Jean Kearns. My sister and I have been searching for information on her parents and her grandparents. My uncles, my father and my sister are all dark skinned. I am light skinned. My sister has been told all her life that she looks native american. She is a lawyer and she just had a native american client tell her that her features are native american. Also, my dentist told me I have shovel teeth, which can only be found in Asians or Native Americans. We have tried to get information on our grandmother from our father and our uncle and they seem very reluctant to give it. I believe my grandmother lived in Maple Creek Saskatchewan before she moved to Duluth, Minnesota. If you think we are related in some way, please contact me. Thanks.

Re: New Kerns book

WilmerKerns44 — 2011-07-31 15:37:22Z

It would be quicker and easier to make a connection if you will give information on your lineages (earliest-known ancestor) rather than me writing all that I have to find a connection. My book deals with six different Kerns roots in Virginia, some in much more detail. If you will write to my email address wkerns4@verizon.net, we can discuss more fully.

Re: New Kerns book

melissatracy44266 — 2011-07-31 15:11:57Z

Which Kerns line do you hae? I am related to three. Two from southern Ohio and one from Virginia. I havent connected any of these yet.

New Kerns book

Wilmer49 — 2011-06-18 19:53:01Z

Kerns Family Roots in Virginia is a new book compiled by Wilmer L. Kerns. For more information, contact wkerns4@verizon.net

Re: Kerns Family tree

scottyarts — 2011-06-06 16:09:05Z

Did one of them have son name isaac albert kerns born 1815 and die 1889 he was born in ohio ? if so plase send me all info on family line at scottyarts@yahoo.com if not still send me message to let me know thank you

Dorothy Ketham Kerns of WY/MT

patmontero25 — 2011-05-18 21:55:31Z

Dorothy Kerns was born on Aug 4 1906 in WY to Ben F Ketcham and Florence.She died on Dec 27, 1993 in Deer Lodge, Powell County, MT.
Her siblings were: Homer C, Ethel Mae, Ralph and Ben.

Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

Patricia Montero
patmontero25@hotmail.com

Info on Flora P or Irving B Kerns

wooloo — 2011-05-16 21:19:23Z

My grandmother (Ridgley Virginia Kerns) was raised in foster homes and my mother never really knew much about the circumstances - it just wasn't discussed when she was growing up. My grandmother passed in the mid 90's and with some help from my mom I was able to find her mother's name as Flora P (my mom thinks might be Pearl) Kerns. I found records of her, 1892-1970, daughter of Robert Aljourn Kerns and Barbara Keesecker. The family history I can find shows these Kerns as living mostly in western Virginia and West Virginia and Maryland.

My grandmother was listed on a 1920 census living with her mother Flora and two brothers (Ervin E and Theodore Russell) with an older couple listed as cousins. My mother knew her Uncle Russell, but did not know her mom had another brother.

I believe the father was Irving Benar Kerns, a 3rd cousin to Flora. He lived 1891-1974 and was the son of Jacob Calhoun and Alice Dailey. My mother believes that my grandmother had some limited level of contact with her father, but my mom never met him.

I believe Flora Kerns later married a man named Arthur Eshelman and had a couple more children.

I'd really like to get some information about the circumstances of my grandmother's childhood if there is anybody out there that might know something. Information on what happened to her father Irving B. Kerns is also appreciated. I'd also like to track down my mother's other uncle (Erwin) or his family. Russell died some time ago. Thank you.

Re: Looking to make contact with Kerns from WVa, Pa, Md.

sclynch_1 — 2011-05-08 23:45:31Z

Kerns we have 150 + in our tree from w.va. back to 1730

Thanks

Steve & Connie Lynch

Re: Looking to make contact with Kerns from WVa, Pa, Md.

MelFire71 — 2011-04-09 01:14:02Z

My dad's people are from the Hillsboro/Pocohontas WV area. His dad was Harlan Ray Kerns (married Nora Hill), and his dad was Luther Journey Kerns (married Linnie Lamm). I have info on names/siblings going back a ways, but not a lot on stories and such.

I would like to know if you have more info about Harlan and Luther; Harlan died when my dad was 4 months old and no one ever talks about the Kerns's.

thanks!

Melissa Kerns Firebaugh

KERNS Fred M - Vietnam Wall section 20W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-02 21:42:30Z

KERNS Fred M - Vietnam Wall section 20W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,138 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

kernstree — 2011-01-24 23:42:52Z

Hello, I have recently found out that the Kerns/Kearns/Carnes line I have posted on here is of the Shawnee line, was told Shawnee and Cherokee line but that was wrong as I could not find a thing on Cherokee rolls. I thought also it was of Cherokee line. but new facts prove the Cherokee Blood to be wrong, there may still be some Cherokee Blood line there but most of my Kerns line is of the Shawano/Shawnee. If any one has names I have posted in previous post, you can email me and I will see if I can be of help. Just thought I would add this incase your search proves to be like mine was. for almost 30 years I had search for the Cherokee blood line and now find my search was not of the Cherokee but Shawnee. maybe your is also. Sincerely, Bonnie Kearns wbkearns@yahoo.com

Re: Kerns From Iowa

scottyarts — 2010-11-15 06:57:37Z

Hello rwkrwk this is scott i was going thru this site i seen you are doing family tree on Isaac Kerns same here, I was wourding if you can send me a copy everything you have and ill will do the same if you know who is Isaac Kerns dad that will be awsome let me know thanks here my email: scottyarts@yahoo.com thanks

KERNS Roger R - Vietnam Wall section 37W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-11-14 22:45:47Z

KERNS Roger R - Vietnam Wall section 37W - our honor and thanks to those who put their lives on the line for us

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 218,950 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Kerns Family tree

scottyarts — 2010-11-07 02:44:25Z

you can email me back at scottyarts@yahoo.com let me know thanks

Re: Kerns Family tree

scottyarts — 2010-11-07 02:43:54Z

Hello my name is scott im doing family tree on kerns side and i was wourding if Frederick kerns son Isaac kerns is the same person i got info on

Frederick Kerns. I am descended from Isaac Kerns and Rebecca Furrow Kerns. They were both born in Ohio in 1815
and married ca. 1835, I believe in Miami Co., Ohio and
eventually settled in Madison Co., Ia. Isaac stated in the
1880 census that his father was born in Ireland.

Re: Kerns Family tree

scottyarts — 2010-11-07 02:26:18Z

Hello my name is scott im doing a family tree for my kid so the info on here listing

I would greatly appreciate receiving a copy of the genealogy
Frederick Kerns. I am descended from Isaac Kerns and Rebecca Furrow Kerns. They were both born in Ohio in 1815
and married ca. 1835, I believe in Miami Co., Ohio and
eventually settled in Madison Co., Ia. Isaac stated in the
1880 census that his father was born in Ireland.

I will like a copy of all you got on family line on kerns im trying to find out about Isaac Kerns dad name and mom name as well but no luck any help that will be awsome thanks

Re: The Kerns Family of Pennsylvania

rileysown — 2010-10-23 17:34:30Z

Is there a Rose Kerns in your tree? I am looking for my maternal grandmother, Rose Kern (or Kerns) who married Westcott Campbell Joslin; after marrying, they lived in Westville, New Jersey; I don't know where she lived before that or where she was born. She died in the 1918 flu epidemic and her surviving children, one of whom was my mother, were put up for adoption. I would like to find out about her parents and any siblings, where she was born, etc.
thank you

Looking for family of Rose Kerns, born @ 1895, died 1918

rileysown — 2010-10-23 17:32:07Z

Rose Kern (or Kerns) married Westcott Campbell Joslin and they lived in Westville, New Jersey. She died in the 1918 flu epidemic and her surviving children, one of whom was my mother, were put up for adoption. I would like to find out about her parents and any siblings, where she was born, etc.

Re: Native American & Kerns link?

kernstree — 2010-10-01 01:26:00Z

Hello everyone,
I have been searching my Kerns/Kearns line for some time now and have been told by many including Family that Our family line is of Cherokee and Shawnee blood line. This is how my line runs as far as father and grandfathers:

Willard Kerns/Kearns (Father)
Chancey Kearns
Wilson kerns
William S. Kerns
Benjamin F. Kerns
John W. Kerns
Henry Kerns
Benjamin Kerns
Hugh Kerns

Alot of my information have been passed down to me by family and distand cousins. Hope I have the last names spelled correctly as the name changed so many time after birth so I have been told to hide from others due to native blood line. I have many more names but these are just father and grandfathers back as far as I know right now. If any of these names are in any of your family lines please contact me. Despertly searching for percent of my blood line so I will know. My family line from places that I have found for some have been: Southern Ohio, Maryland. Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Any help you can offer is appreceated more then all of you will ever know. I need help in finding answers and not sure where else to turn. My email address is: wbkearns@yahoo.com if anyone can help me out. Thank You
Sincerely, Bonnie Kerns/Kearns

KERNS Ronald R our thanks and honor to our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 47W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-09-26 11:19:57Z

KERNS Ronald R our thanks and honor to our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 47W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,747 photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Kerns family Paw Paw W. Va.

glkernstribe — 2010-08-21 22:25:37Z

Woops! I forgot to attach my Fathers particulars:
Clifford Denton Kerns served in two wars in his lifetime. During World War II he served aboard the USS Wasp, and continued service aboard the USS Mt. McKinley during the Korean War.
Mr. Kerns was born in 1914 in Conway, Iowa to Walter and Bernice Kerns. He graduated from Creston High School in 1932, enlisted in the Navy the same year, and served until 1934.
Mr. Kerns married Hazel Swan in 1935 in Long Beach, and re-entered the Navy in 1940. In 1959 he ended his service with the ranking of Lt. Cmdr. and went to work for Lockheed aerospace, retiring 11 years later. After moving to Paradise with his family in 1971, Mr. Kerns received his GR-1 certificate from the Realtor’s Institute of California Association of Realtors. He worked for several realtors until he retired at age 77.
Mr. Kerns was a member of the Paradise Masonic Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars Paradise Post, Paradise Museum Patron, Elks Lodge, Gold Nugget Museum, Paradise Senior Citizens Association and Coalition, Craig Memorial Church, American Legion and The Retired Officers Association. Mr, Kerns also enjoyed traveling with the Gem and Mineral Society.
Mr. Kerns died Thursday at age 86.
Surviving him is his wife Hazel of Paradise; son Gary Lee Kerns of Manzini, Swaziland; and five grandchildren.

Re: Kerns family Paw Paw W. Va.

glkernstribe — 2010-08-21 22:24:20Z

I am the only child of Clifford Kerns. I understand our ancestors originated from Virginia/ West Virginia. Do you know when our tribe entered the USA? Where were they from in Europe? Are you guys related to us?
Gary

William Kerns born in Pennsylvania about 1850

mdx212 — 2010-08-10 02:51:56Z

Hi,

I'm trying to find information re William Kerns born about 1850 in Pennsylvania. He was married to Clarissa Beatrice Detheridge (could also have been Detheridge Finn) about 1878 and they had a daughter, Mabel Alice Kerns in 1879. They lived in Ogden Utah in 1880.

Re: Michael Kerns

paulinekerns — 2010-07-19 00:13:39Z

Hi. I found Jacob Kerns, b. 1738, York Pennsylvania in my family. Wife Sarah b. 1740. Do you know if my Jacob Kerns' father was Michael from Germany in 1715 and if he is related to your husband??

Calvin Leroy Knisely

Pegknell — 2010-07-15 18:24:01Z

Looking for information on Calvin L. Knisely b. 1890, d. 1953; only child of Franklin & Frances Fetter Knisely. Know little about his childhood years or his parents lives. They lived in Crawford County (Galion) Ohio.

Re: Kerns Family

Boots1950 — 2010-07-12 16:08:22Z

I know this is a really old post but I think Michael was the father of Jacob Kerns born abt 1735.