Industrialist. Married Katherine Menzies in Hamilton County, OH.
Sixty-second Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1918-1919.
DEATH CLAIMS ISAAC KINSEY IN FLORIDA
Overland Vice President is Stricken in South
Body to Arrive Here Sunday
Isaac Kinsey, 63, one of the builders with John N. Willys of the great Willys-Overland plant and vice president of the company for many years, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Winterhaven Fla., where he had lived for the last seven years because of his poor health.
Death was due to a general breakdown and although it had been anticipated, the news received by his son, Lewis P. Kinsey, in a telegram from Winterhaven late Thursday, came as a great shock to hundreds of business friends and associates here.
Powerful Figure Here
"Uncle Ike," as he was affectionately known to Toledo, was a powerful figure in Toledo civic, business and social life. Moving his big plant, the Kinsey Manufacturing Co. to Toledo in 1909 from Dayton through the influence of John N. Willys, Mr. Kinsey immediately became a popular factor because of his keen interest in Toledo affairs. When the Chamber of Commerce was reorganized, it was Mr. Kinsey who was called upon to lead in the capacity of president of the organization. Through his influence the first
Toledo industrial exposition was held in the Terminal Building. It was a pronounced success.
Interests Remained Here
And despite the fact that ill health forced him to live in the South for the last six or seven years, he never lost interest in Toledo and on his frequent trips home, his counsel was sought by business and civic leaders.
Mr. Kinsey was born in Cincinnati, November 3, 1860. He was graduated by Woodward High School there and worked with his father who was a manufacturer and distributor of railroad supplies and machinery.
Later he moved to Dayton, becoming associated with the Dayton Manufacturing Co. While there he developed a gasoline stove known as the Kinwood, out of which grew the Kinsey Manufacturing Co., manufacturing a varied line of sheet metal products including the stoves.
Turned to Auto Trade
With the rise of the automobile industry, the business of the Kinsey Co. gradually changed in character until its entire product line became automobile parts. It was due to his relations with John N. Willys at that time, that Mr. Kinsey was induced to move his plant to Toledo.
A new plant, which now is a part of Willys-Overland, was built. After operating as an independent unit for some years, the company merged with Willys-Overland and Mr. Kinsey became vice president of the big automotive industry, which position he held until his death, although he was retired from active business.
Had Five Children
In his early business life in Cincinnati, Mr. Kinsey was married to Katherine Menzies of that city. To the couple were born five children, Isaac, Jr. and Lewis P. Kinsey of the Toledo bond house of Kinsey & McMahon, and three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Baker and Mrs. Aaron Kelsey of Toledo and Mrs. Harrison Ambrose of Winterhaven, Fla.
"Uncle Ike" was an honorary member of the Rotary Club. He also was a member of the Toledo Club, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations of that character. He was a 33rd degree Mason, being a member of Barton Smith Lodge, and had held office in some state Masonic bodies.
The body will be brought to Toledo for burial, arriving here Sunday. Funeral services will be held probably on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of Lewis P. Kinsey, 2146 Parkwood Avenue. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(Copied from the Toledo Blade, Vol. LXXIV, No. 305, December 21, 1923)
Sixty-second Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1918-1919.
DEATH CLAIMS ISAAC KINSEY IN FLORIDA
Overland Vice President is Stricken in South
Body to Arrive Here Sunday
Isaac Kinsey, 63, one of the builders with John N. Willys of the great Willys-Overland plant and vice president of the company for many years, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Winterhaven Fla., where he had lived for the last seven years because of his poor health.
Death was due to a general breakdown and although it had been anticipated, the news received by his son, Lewis P. Kinsey, in a telegram from Winterhaven late Thursday, came as a great shock to hundreds of business friends and associates here.
Powerful Figure Here
"Uncle Ike," as he was affectionately known to Toledo, was a powerful figure in Toledo civic, business and social life. Moving his big plant, the Kinsey Manufacturing Co. to Toledo in 1909 from Dayton through the influence of John N. Willys, Mr. Kinsey immediately became a popular factor because of his keen interest in Toledo affairs. When the Chamber of Commerce was reorganized, it was Mr. Kinsey who was called upon to lead in the capacity of president of the organization. Through his influence the first
Toledo industrial exposition was held in the Terminal Building. It was a pronounced success.
Interests Remained Here
And despite the fact that ill health forced him to live in the South for the last six or seven years, he never lost interest in Toledo and on his frequent trips home, his counsel was sought by business and civic leaders.
Mr. Kinsey was born in Cincinnati, November 3, 1860. He was graduated by Woodward High School there and worked with his father who was a manufacturer and distributor of railroad supplies and machinery.
Later he moved to Dayton, becoming associated with the Dayton Manufacturing Co. While there he developed a gasoline stove known as the Kinwood, out of which grew the Kinsey Manufacturing Co., manufacturing a varied line of sheet metal products including the stoves.
Turned to Auto Trade
With the rise of the automobile industry, the business of the Kinsey Co. gradually changed in character until its entire product line became automobile parts. It was due to his relations with John N. Willys at that time, that Mr. Kinsey was induced to move his plant to Toledo.
A new plant, which now is a part of Willys-Overland, was built. After operating as an independent unit for some years, the company merged with Willys-Overland and Mr. Kinsey became vice president of the big automotive industry, which position he held until his death, although he was retired from active business.
Had Five Children
In his early business life in Cincinnati, Mr. Kinsey was married to Katherine Menzies of that city. To the couple were born five children, Isaac, Jr. and Lewis P. Kinsey of the Toledo bond house of Kinsey & McMahon, and three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Baker and Mrs. Aaron Kelsey of Toledo and Mrs. Harrison Ambrose of Winterhaven, Fla.
"Uncle Ike" was an honorary member of the Rotary Club. He also was a member of the Toledo Club, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations of that character. He was a 33rd degree Mason, being a member of Barton Smith Lodge, and had held office in some state Masonic bodies.
The body will be brought to Toledo for burial, arriving here Sunday. Funeral services will be held probably on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of Lewis P. Kinsey, 2146 Parkwood Avenue. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(Copied from the Toledo Blade, Vol. LXXIV, No. 305, December 21, 1923)
Industrialist. Married Katherine Menzies in Hamilton County, OH.
Sixty-second Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1918-1919.
DEATH CLAIMS ISAAC KINSEY IN FLORIDA
Overland Vice President is Stricken in South
Body to Arrive Here Sunday
Isaac Kinsey, 63, one of the builders with John N. Willys of the great Willys-Overland plant and vice president of the company for many years, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Winterhaven Fla., where he had lived for the last seven years because of his poor health.
Death was due to a general breakdown and although it had been anticipated, the news received by his son, Lewis P. Kinsey, in a telegram from Winterhaven late Thursday, came as a great shock to hundreds of business friends and associates here.
Powerful Figure Here
"Uncle Ike," as he was affectionately known to Toledo, was a powerful figure in Toledo civic, business and social life. Moving his big plant, the Kinsey Manufacturing Co. to Toledo in 1909 from Dayton through the influence of John N. Willys, Mr. Kinsey immediately became a popular factor because of his keen interest in Toledo affairs. When the Chamber of Commerce was reorganized, it was Mr. Kinsey who was called upon to lead in the capacity of president of the organization. Through his influence the first
Toledo industrial exposition was held in the Terminal Building. It was a pronounced success.
Interests Remained Here
And despite the fact that ill health forced him to live in the South for the last six or seven years, he never lost interest in Toledo and on his frequent trips home, his counsel was sought by business and civic leaders.
Mr. Kinsey was born in Cincinnati, November 3, 1860. He was graduated by Woodward High School there and worked with his father who was a manufacturer and distributor of railroad supplies and machinery.
Later he moved to Dayton, becoming associated with the Dayton Manufacturing Co. While there he developed a gasoline stove known as the Kinwood, out of which grew the Kinsey Manufacturing Co., manufacturing a varied line of sheet metal products including the stoves.
Turned to Auto Trade
With the rise of the automobile industry, the business of the Kinsey Co. gradually changed in character until its entire product line became automobile parts. It was due to his relations with John N. Willys at that time, that Mr. Kinsey was induced to move his plant to Toledo.
A new plant, which now is a part of Willys-Overland, was built. After operating as an independent unit for some years, the company merged with Willys-Overland and Mr. Kinsey became vice president of the big automotive industry, which position he held until his death, although he was retired from active business.
Had Five Children
In his early business life in Cincinnati, Mr. Kinsey was married to Katherine Menzies of that city. To the couple were born five children, Isaac, Jr. and Lewis P. Kinsey of the Toledo bond house of Kinsey & McMahon, and three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Baker and Mrs. Aaron Kelsey of Toledo and Mrs. Harrison Ambrose of Winterhaven, Fla.
"Uncle Ike" was an honorary member of the Rotary Club. He also was a member of the Toledo Club, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations of that character. He was a 33rd degree Mason, being a member of Barton Smith Lodge, and had held office in some state Masonic bodies.
The body will be brought to Toledo for burial, arriving here Sunday. Funeral services will be held probably on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of Lewis P. Kinsey, 2146 Parkwood Avenue. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(Copied from the Toledo Blade, Vol. LXXIV, No. 305, December 21, 1923)
Sixty-second Grand Master of Masons in Ohio - 1918-1919.
DEATH CLAIMS ISAAC KINSEY IN FLORIDA
Overland Vice President is Stricken in South
Body to Arrive Here Sunday
Isaac Kinsey, 63, one of the builders with John N. Willys of the great Willys-Overland plant and vice president of the company for many years, died at 4 p.m. Thursday at Winterhaven Fla., where he had lived for the last seven years because of his poor health.
Death was due to a general breakdown and although it had been anticipated, the news received by his son, Lewis P. Kinsey, in a telegram from Winterhaven late Thursday, came as a great shock to hundreds of business friends and associates here.
Powerful Figure Here
"Uncle Ike," as he was affectionately known to Toledo, was a powerful figure in Toledo civic, business and social life. Moving his big plant, the Kinsey Manufacturing Co. to Toledo in 1909 from Dayton through the influence of John N. Willys, Mr. Kinsey immediately became a popular factor because of his keen interest in Toledo affairs. When the Chamber of Commerce was reorganized, it was Mr. Kinsey who was called upon to lead in the capacity of president of the organization. Through his influence the first
Toledo industrial exposition was held in the Terminal Building. It was a pronounced success.
Interests Remained Here
And despite the fact that ill health forced him to live in the South for the last six or seven years, he never lost interest in Toledo and on his frequent trips home, his counsel was sought by business and civic leaders.
Mr. Kinsey was born in Cincinnati, November 3, 1860. He was graduated by Woodward High School there and worked with his father who was a manufacturer and distributor of railroad supplies and machinery.
Later he moved to Dayton, becoming associated with the Dayton Manufacturing Co. While there he developed a gasoline stove known as the Kinwood, out of which grew the Kinsey Manufacturing Co., manufacturing a varied line of sheet metal products including the stoves.
Turned to Auto Trade
With the rise of the automobile industry, the business of the Kinsey Co. gradually changed in character until its entire product line became automobile parts. It was due to his relations with John N. Willys at that time, that Mr. Kinsey was induced to move his plant to Toledo.
A new plant, which now is a part of Willys-Overland, was built. After operating as an independent unit for some years, the company merged with Willys-Overland and Mr. Kinsey became vice president of the big automotive industry, which position he held until his death, although he was retired from active business.
Had Five Children
In his early business life in Cincinnati, Mr. Kinsey was married to Katherine Menzies of that city. To the couple were born five children, Isaac, Jr. and Lewis P. Kinsey of the Toledo bond house of Kinsey & McMahon, and three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Baker and Mrs. Aaron Kelsey of Toledo and Mrs. Harrison Ambrose of Winterhaven, Fla.
"Uncle Ike" was an honorary member of the Rotary Club. He also was a member of the Toledo Club, the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations of that character. He was a 33rd degree Mason, being a member of Barton Smith Lodge, and had held office in some state Masonic bodies.
The body will be brought to Toledo for burial, arriving here Sunday. Funeral services will be held probably on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of Lewis P. Kinsey, 2146 Parkwood Avenue. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
(Copied from the Toledo Blade, Vol. LXXIV, No. 305, December 21, 1923)
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