Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Franklin Alexander Kenyon

Male 1905 - 1980  (75 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Franklin Alexander Kenyon was born 20 Sep 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin Franklin Kenyon and Mary Ellen Bunyan); died 14 Nov 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198579
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1980, 12 Macville Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KENYON, Franklin A. - At the K-W Hospital, on Friday. Nov, 14, 1980, after a brief illness, Franklin Alexander Kenyon of 12 Macville Ave., Kitchener, aged 75 years.

    A member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and had been a truck driver for Reliable Transport and General Auto and Garage Supply, until his retirement in 1971.

    He is the husband of the former Olive Thomas; father of Robert of Edmonton, Franklin and Mrs. Leone Inman, both of Waterloo, Mrs. George (Elva) Bun and Mrs. James (Barbara) Hall, both of Kitchener; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his parents.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m. Saturday, until noon on Monday, when removal will be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Funeral service will be held from the church at 2 p.m. with Pastor Eric Reble officiating. interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery

    Franklin — Olive Mytle "Ollie" Thomas. Olive (daughter of Ezra Snyder Thomas and Angeline Rudolph) was born 14 Apr 1913, Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Franklin Kenyon
    2. Elva Eileen Kenyon

    Franklin married Mary Lucinda "Lucy" Otterbein 20 Sep 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Noah K. Otterbein and Albertina "Tina" Witmer) was born 18 Sep 1907, Rosebank, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1984, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Robert Charles Kenyon
    2. Elva Eileen Kenyon

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benjamin Franklin Kenyon was born 10 Nov 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73787
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Benjamin — Mary Ellen Bunyan. Mary (daughter of Andrew Bunyan and Isabella "Bella" Miller) was born 17 May 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ellen Bunyan was born 17 May 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Andrew Bunyan and Isabella "Bella" Miller); died 25 Sep 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ellen Kenyon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73788
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 1. Franklin Alexander Kenyon was born 20 Sep 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Andrew Bunyan was born 16 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada (son of James Bunyan and Isabella "Bella" Young); died 7 Sep 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Sep 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195035135
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73482P
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 39, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died In North Dumfries Township, on Monday, September 7th, 1925, at 6 o'clock, a.m, Andrew Bunyan Aged 76 years, 6 months, 22 days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday afternoon, 9th inst. at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, to Ayr Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Andrew — Isabella "Bella" Miller. Isabella (daughter of William C. Miller and Agnes Mathieson) was born 23 Mar 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Isabella "Bella" Miller was born 23 Mar 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William C. Miller and Agnes Mathieson); died 24 Dec 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195035193
    • Name: Isabella "Bella" Bunyan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73484P
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    MRS. BELLA BUNYAN - The funeral of the late Mrs. Bella Bunyan was held on Saturday afternoon from her home, Park Street, Kitchener, to the Ayr Cemetery for burial. She had been a resident of Kitchener for six years. Born at Cedar Creek [North Dumfries], a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, she was in her 83rd year, and had lived in Roseville for a number of years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. B. F. Kenyon, Kitchener, and a son, William, near Roseville; one grandson and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. David McNeeken, Sault Ste. Marie, and Mrs. William Elliott, Carberry, Man.

    The Ayr News Dec 31 1936 pg 3

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Ellen Bunyan was born 17 May 1876, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Bunyan was born 30 Jan 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1913, Portsmouth, Frontenac Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Bunyan was born 18 Apr 1879, RR1, Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; died 17 Jan 1941, RR1, Bright, Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried 20 Jan 1941, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  James Bunyan was born 1807, , Scotland; died 13 Mar 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140275
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 39, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 12 Lot 40, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died, On Monday Evening, 13th inst., at half-past Eleven o'clock, James Bunyan, of Dumfries, Aged 64 Years. Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, the 15th inst., at 12 o'clock, noon, from his late Residence, 11th Concession of Dumfries, to the Stanley St. Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Dumfries, 14th March 1871.

    Funeral Card
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    "The families of the following persons also came out together by the 'Sarah Mary Ann,' of Maryport**, England, in April 1831: George Landreth, James Bunyan, Thomas Adams, John Kerr, David Brown, Adam Kersell, Robert Cranston, James and Walter Deans, John, Thomas and William Henderson, John and William Veitch, Robert Laidlaw (father of James Laidlaw M.P.P.), Paisley Block; James Little and Robert Aitkin, Blue Lake, and James Davidson, Keg Lane, near Paris. With possibly one exception, all these families were from Roxburghshire, Scotland. Voyage - five weeks and four days.


    Young, The Hon. James M. Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of North Dumfries . Toronto: Hunter, Rose and Company, 1880; footnotes, pgs 60-61)

    ________________

    On Monday evening, 13th inst., Mr. James Bunyan, Dumfries, aged 64 years.

    Galt Reporter Mar 17 1871 pg 3


    Died:
    Event Description: Erysipelas

    James — Isabella "Bella" Young. Isabella was born 1810, , Scotland; died 15 Mar 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Isabella "Bella" Young was born 1810, , Scotland; died 15 Mar 1886, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isabella "Bella" Bunyan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140274
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Monday, March 15, at 6 o'clock A.M., Isabella Young, Wife of the late James Bunyan, Aged 78 Years. The Funeral will take place on Wednesday, March 17th, at 11 o'clock, a.m., from her son's residence, Lot 39, Con. 12, North Dumfries to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. North Dumfries, March 15, 1886.1a

    1aWaterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. Christina Bunyan, I was born CALC 18 Oct 1839; died 18 Jan 1852, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret "Maggie" Bunyan was born 20 Jun 1841, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1921, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Dec 1921, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elisabeth Bunyan was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Mary Bunyan was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Andrew Bunyan was born 16 Feb 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Sep 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Christina Bunyan, II was born 21 Jul 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Mar 1905, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  William C. Miller was born 22 Feb 1824, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland (son of Thomas Miller and Joan Cochran); died 29 Mar 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195034490
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287976
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stumper
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 24, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died At Ayr, Ontario, on Friday, March 29, 1901, at 7 a.m., William O. Miller, Aged 76 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Hall St, on Sunday, March 31, at 2.30, p.m., to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    William — Agnes Mathieson. Agnes (daughter of John Mathison and Agnes "Nancy" Cunningham) was born 12 Apr 1824, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 1 Nov 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Agnes Mathieson was born 12 Apr 1824, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland (daughter of John Mathison and Agnes "Nancy" Cunningham); died 1 Nov 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Miller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132491P

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Monday, 1st November, at 8 o'clock A.M., Agnes Mathieson, Beloved wife of William C. Miller, Aged 56 Years, 6 Months and 18 Days. Funeral, To-Morrow, (Tuesday), the 2nd inst., at 2 o'clock P.M., from her Husband's Residence, to the Cedar Creek Cemetery. North Dumfries, Nov. 1st, 1880.


    Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

    Children:
    1. Agnes Miller was born 10 Mar 1850, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1932; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Isabella "Bella" Miller was born 23 Mar 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Dec 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Kate Miller was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Joanna Cochrane Lovet Miller was born 18 Jan 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1928, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth Miller was born 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Helen Miller was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. William Alexander Miller was born CALC 13 May 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Maggie Miller was born 1862, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Catharine Miller was born 7 Oct 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.