h/o Mary S. Wheeler
Suggested edit: "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 103, No 2, p 62, July 11, 1927.
Alexander Campbell Kenyon, son of Gardner S. and Harriet E. Kenyon, was born in Hopkinton, R. I. April 12, 1844, where he lived till the time of his death, April 19, 1927, at the age of 83 years.
At the age of seventeen he was baptized by Rev. Libbeus M. Cottrell, and united with the Rockville Seventh Day Baptist Church, February 9, 1861, where he remained a member until he took a letter from that church and united with the Second Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1865, where he remained a member till the time of his death.
On September 12, 1868, he was united in marriage to Mary Shepherd Wheeler, and to them were born three sons: Walter D., Gardner B., and Charles N. Kenyon, all of whom survive him. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One young woman, Miss Mable Constance, who was brought up in their home, has been a teacher in the public schools of Rhode Island, and is now teaching on Long Island.
His beloved wife passed away January 26, 1925. Thus they spent together fifty-six years of married life. During that time their home was noted as a center of Christian influence. After his wife's death, Mr. Kenyon felt that the time was not long before he would be called to join her. He lived a life of faith, and died in hope of a Iife to come. He passed away quietly on the nineteenth and the funeral was held at the home on the twenty-second. Rev. Clayton A. Burdick, assisted by Pastor Paul S. Burdick, conducted the services. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ashaway, R. I
For a good many years, Mr. Kenyon was moderator of the church. He was always a generous contributor to the church and other good causes, and active in matters of public welfare in the town. Interested in agricultural progress. be was accounted a successful farmer, as well.
P. S. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
Suggested edit: "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 103, No 2, p 62, July 11, 1927.
Alexander Campbell Kenyon, son of Gardner S. and Harriet E. Kenyon, was born in Hopkinton, R. I. April 12, 1844, where he lived till the time of his death, April 19, 1927, at the age of 83 years.
At the age of seventeen he was baptized by Rev. Libbeus M. Cottrell, and united with the Rockville Seventh Day Baptist Church, February 9, 1861, where he remained a member until he took a letter from that church and united with the Second Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1865, where he remained a member till the time of his death.
On September 12, 1868, he was united in marriage to Mary Shepherd Wheeler, and to them were born three sons: Walter D., Gardner B., and Charles N. Kenyon, all of whom survive him. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One young woman, Miss Mable Constance, who was brought up in their home, has been a teacher in the public schools of Rhode Island, and is now teaching on Long Island.
His beloved wife passed away January 26, 1925. Thus they spent together fifty-six years of married life. During that time their home was noted as a center of Christian influence. After his wife's death, Mr. Kenyon felt that the time was not long before he would be called to join her. He lived a life of faith, and died in hope of a Iife to come. He passed away quietly on the nineteenth and the funeral was held at the home on the twenty-second. Rev. Clayton A. Burdick, assisted by Pastor Paul S. Burdick, conducted the services. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ashaway, R. I
For a good many years, Mr. Kenyon was moderator of the church. He was always a generous contributor to the church and other good causes, and active in matters of public welfare in the town. Interested in agricultural progress. be was accounted a successful farmer, as well.
P. S. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
h/o Mary S. Wheeler
Suggested edit: "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 103, No 2, p 62, July 11, 1927.
Alexander Campbell Kenyon, son of Gardner S. and Harriet E. Kenyon, was born in Hopkinton, R. I. April 12, 1844, where he lived till the time of his death, April 19, 1927, at the age of 83 years.
At the age of seventeen he was baptized by Rev. Libbeus M. Cottrell, and united with the Rockville Seventh Day Baptist Church, February 9, 1861, where he remained a member until he took a letter from that church and united with the Second Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1865, where he remained a member till the time of his death.
On September 12, 1868, he was united in marriage to Mary Shepherd Wheeler, and to them were born three sons: Walter D., Gardner B., and Charles N. Kenyon, all of whom survive him. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One young woman, Miss Mable Constance, who was brought up in their home, has been a teacher in the public schools of Rhode Island, and is now teaching on Long Island.
His beloved wife passed away January 26, 1925. Thus they spent together fifty-six years of married life. During that time their home was noted as a center of Christian influence. After his wife's death, Mr. Kenyon felt that the time was not long before he would be called to join her. He lived a life of faith, and died in hope of a Iife to come. He passed away quietly on the nineteenth and the funeral was held at the home on the twenty-second. Rev. Clayton A. Burdick, assisted by Pastor Paul S. Burdick, conducted the services. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ashaway, R. I
For a good many years, Mr. Kenyon was moderator of the church. He was always a generous contributor to the church and other good causes, and active in matters of public welfare in the town. Interested in agricultural progress. be was accounted a successful farmer, as well.
P. S. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
Suggested edit: "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 103, No 2, p 62, July 11, 1927.
Alexander Campbell Kenyon, son of Gardner S. and Harriet E. Kenyon, was born in Hopkinton, R. I. April 12, 1844, where he lived till the time of his death, April 19, 1927, at the age of 83 years.
At the age of seventeen he was baptized by Rev. Libbeus M. Cottrell, and united with the Rockville Seventh Day Baptist Church, February 9, 1861, where he remained a member until he took a letter from that church and united with the Second Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist Church in 1865, where he remained a member till the time of his death.
On September 12, 1868, he was united in marriage to Mary Shepherd Wheeler, and to them were born three sons: Walter D., Gardner B., and Charles N. Kenyon, all of whom survive him. He is also survived by seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One young woman, Miss Mable Constance, who was brought up in their home, has been a teacher in the public schools of Rhode Island, and is now teaching on Long Island.
His beloved wife passed away January 26, 1925. Thus they spent together fifty-six years of married life. During that time their home was noted as a center of Christian influence. After his wife's death, Mr. Kenyon felt that the time was not long before he would be called to join her. He lived a life of faith, and died in hope of a Iife to come. He passed away quietly on the nineteenth and the funeral was held at the home on the twenty-second. Rev. Clayton A. Burdick, assisted by Pastor Paul S. Burdick, conducted the services. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ashaway, R. I
For a good many years, Mr. Kenyon was moderator of the church. He was always a generous contributor to the church and other good causes, and active in matters of public welfare in the town. Interested in agricultural progress. be was accounted a successful farmer, as well.
P. S. B.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
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