Father of Grace Y Kenner Lyons, William D Kenner, Joseph Kenner.
The San Francisco call, November 13, 1899 Oakland Office
Sad End of an Old Police Clerk
Kenner was a native of Rogersville, Tenn., aged 50 years. In the seventies he was a bright, cleaver young polition locally, a man of family, good connections and a gentleman held in highest esteem. In November, 1879, he was appointed Police Clerk under the late Peter Pumyea, Chief of Police at that time, and served creditably until June, 1886, when he resigned. He had previously held a responsible position in the railway mail service.
Since his wife's death several years ago, Kenner's downfall began. About three months ago he returned from a visit to his son in Tennessee, where the latter is a paying teller in a bank. Deceased has a sister residing in Temescal.
Obit provided by 47673451
The San Francisco call, November 13, 1899 Oakland Office
Sad End of an Old Police Clerk
Kenner was a native of Rogersville, Tenn., aged 50 years. In the seventies he was a bright, cleaver young polition locally, a man of family, good connections and a gentleman held in highest esteem. In November, 1879, he was appointed Police Clerk under the late Peter Pumyea, Chief of Police at that time, and served creditably until June, 1886, when he resigned. He had previously held a responsible position in the railway mail service.
Since his wife's death several years ago, Kenner's downfall began. About three months ago he returned from a visit to his son in Tennessee, where the latter is a paying teller in a bank. Deceased has a sister residing in Temescal.
Obit provided by 47673451
Father of Grace Y Kenner Lyons, William D Kenner, Joseph Kenner.
The San Francisco call, November 13, 1899 Oakland Office
Sad End of an Old Police Clerk
Kenner was a native of Rogersville, Tenn., aged 50 years. In the seventies he was a bright, cleaver young polition locally, a man of family, good connections and a gentleman held in highest esteem. In November, 1879, he was appointed Police Clerk under the late Peter Pumyea, Chief of Police at that time, and served creditably until June, 1886, when he resigned. He had previously held a responsible position in the railway mail service.
Since his wife's death several years ago, Kenner's downfall began. About three months ago he returned from a visit to his son in Tennessee, where the latter is a paying teller in a bank. Deceased has a sister residing in Temescal.
Obit provided by 47673451
The San Francisco call, November 13, 1899 Oakland Office
Sad End of an Old Police Clerk
Kenner was a native of Rogersville, Tenn., aged 50 years. In the seventies he was a bright, cleaver young polition locally, a man of family, good connections and a gentleman held in highest esteem. In November, 1879, he was appointed Police Clerk under the late Peter Pumyea, Chief of Police at that time, and served creditably until June, 1886, when he resigned. He had previously held a responsible position in the railway mail service.
Since his wife's death several years ago, Kenner's downfall began. About three months ago he returned from a visit to his son in Tennessee, where the latter is a paying teller in a bank. Deceased has a sister residing in Temescal.
Obit provided by 47673451
Gravesite Details
Burial 15 Nov 1899. There is no visible gravestone.
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