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Abiel Sherman Kenyon

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Abiel Sherman Kenyon

Birth
Connecticut, USA
Death
15 Sep 1875 (aged 62)
Mechanicsville, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
Burial
Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA Add to Map
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s/o Lewis Kenyon & Ann Sherman
Twin to Lucy.
md: January 04, 1842 in Providence, RI, Margaret Maranda Taylor, ca 1800-1900
3 children, Infant dau., Lewis Randolph 1847-1850, Lewis Perry Kenyon 1851-1871.

Occupation: Kenyon Mills [Woolen], village of Kenyon, RI
Abiel was in business with his father Lewis until his father's death in February 1839. Abial and brother, Elijah, introduced carding and spinning machinery at the old mill. In 1844 a new mill was built near the old structure. Abiel operated the mill until 1863, when Elijah bought out his interest. In 1862 a general store was built for the employees of the mill and in 1866 a cotton mill was erected. Elijah was admitted into partnership with Charles B. Coon. The firm was dissolved in 1881 at which time Mr. Kenyon's son, John S. Kenyon, succeeded Mr. Coon, and the Mill name was changed to "E. Kenyon & Son."

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Driving through the area Aug. 1998 _ Kenyon, RI
LEWIS KENYON LOT
Rhode Island Cem., Town of Richmond, #34 _ RD034
aka ABIEL
s/o Lewis Kenyon & Ann Sherman
Twin to Lucy.
md: January 04, 1842 in Providence, RI, Margaret Maranda Taylor, ca 1800-1900
3 children, Infant dau., Lewis Randolph 1847-1850, Lewis Perry Kenyon 1851-1871.

Occupation: Kenyon Mills [Woolen], village of Kenyon, RI
Abiel was in business with his father Lewis until his father's death in February 1839. Abial and brother, Elijah, introduced carding and spinning machinery at the old mill. In 1844 a new mill was built near the old structure. Abiel operated the mill until 1863, when Elijah bought out his interest. In 1862 a general store was built for the employees of the mill and in 1866 a cotton mill was erected. Elijah was admitted into partnership with Charles B. Coon. The firm was dissolved in 1881 at which time Mr. Kenyon's son, John S. Kenyon, succeeded Mr. Coon, and the Mill name was changed to "E. Kenyon & Son."

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Driving through the area Aug. 1998 _ Kenyon, RI
LEWIS KENYON LOT
Rhode Island Cem., Town of Richmond, #34 _ RD034

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  • Created by: SK
  • Added: Jan 17, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13057090/abiel_sherman-kenyon: accessed ), memorial page for Abiel Sherman Kenyon (1 Apr 1813–15 Sep 1875), Find a Grave Memorial ID 13057090, citing Kenyon Lot, Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA; Maintained by SK (contributor 46523854).