James Kersey (1867-1960)His birthday was always celebrated on the 5th of July, but birth records show that his birth was on October 31, 1867 according to the registry in Oldbury, West Bromwich, Worcester. We don't know why the discrepancy. He was the youngest child of Samuel Bonner Kersey and Jane Powell Kersey. He came to the United States with his mother and siblings in 1873 on the ship "Idaho" and came to Utah by train. He married Sarah Jane Leigh in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 18, 1892 and they had eight children.
After the death of his wife on the 24th of February 1936 in Jerome, he remained a widower for many years until his death March 4th, 1960 in Jerome at the age of 92.
A Tribute to Dad - This was written by Clarence Kersey (1906-1974)in honor of his Dad, James Kersey (1867-1960), for one of the family reunions before James Kersey passed away.
"Dear Dad or Pa as we all called you from childhood, I feel at this time I would like to express my feelings that I have for you as a father.
As children, I guess we all took you for granted, but as we get older we can see the outstanding things you did for all of us. You sacrificed a lot for us to try to give us kids something to try and make our lives more happy.
I used to get such a thrill, when as a small boy, to see you come home over the little hill, with your shop books and lunch bucket in your hand. How I liked to run to meet you and I know it made you feel a little less tired, that someone cared for you and your day's work was not in vain.
I remember some of the things you used to talk about when you came home, how you had a bad horse you had to throw to put shoes on it. I loved to listen to you tell stories of your younger life, in fact you are my Dad and everything you did was outstanding in my eyes and I admire you, my Pa.
If we children can live as clean a life as you, we will have nothing to worry about. I guess the outstanding thing I most remember, was on Sunday morning you always was up early, had your bath and shaved and never put on your clean shirt until you helped Ma get all the work done and the roast started for dinner. You always looked so clean and handsome. I can remember how proud I was you were my Dad.
I know all of us have given you a lot of heartache at times, but I don't think any of us has given you any disgrace. Thanks again for the training and the teachings you gave us as children. I know it helps me in my every day living and my happiness.
I know Ma has a nice place for you when you go to meet her and I know you will prepare a place for us kids that live the right kind of lives. At this time we all want to give you our blessings and wish you a Happy Birthday. May God bless you. Your son, Clarence."
Also see on Facebook "Descendants of James and Sarah Leigh Kersey".
After the death of his wife on the 24th of February 1936 in Jerome, he remained a widower for many years until his death March 4th, 1960 in Jerome at the age of 92.
A Tribute to Dad - This was written by Clarence Kersey (1906-1974)in honor of his Dad, James Kersey (1867-1960), for one of the family reunions before James Kersey passed away.
"Dear Dad or Pa as we all called you from childhood, I feel at this time I would like to express my feelings that I have for you as a father.
As children, I guess we all took you for granted, but as we get older we can see the outstanding things you did for all of us. You sacrificed a lot for us to try to give us kids something to try and make our lives more happy.
I used to get such a thrill, when as a small boy, to see you come home over the little hill, with your shop books and lunch bucket in your hand. How I liked to run to meet you and I know it made you feel a little less tired, that someone cared for you and your day's work was not in vain.
I remember some of the things you used to talk about when you came home, how you had a bad horse you had to throw to put shoes on it. I loved to listen to you tell stories of your younger life, in fact you are my Dad and everything you did was outstanding in my eyes and I admire you, my Pa.
If we children can live as clean a life as you, we will have nothing to worry about. I guess the outstanding thing I most remember, was on Sunday morning you always was up early, had your bath and shaved and never put on your clean shirt until you helped Ma get all the work done and the roast started for dinner. You always looked so clean and handsome. I can remember how proud I was you were my Dad.
I know all of us have given you a lot of heartache at times, but I don't think any of us has given you any disgrace. Thanks again for the training and the teachings you gave us as children. I know it helps me in my every day living and my happiness.
I know Ma has a nice place for you when you go to meet her and I know you will prepare a place for us kids that live the right kind of lives. At this time we all want to give you our blessings and wish you a Happy Birthday. May God bless you. Your son, Clarence."
Also see on Facebook "Descendants of James and Sarah Leigh Kersey".
James Kersey (1867-1960)His birthday was always celebrated on the 5th of July, but birth records show that his birth was on October 31, 1867 according to the registry in Oldbury, West Bromwich, Worcester. We don't know why the discrepancy. He was the youngest child of Samuel Bonner Kersey and Jane Powell Kersey. He came to the United States with his mother and siblings in 1873 on the ship "Idaho" and came to Utah by train. He married Sarah Jane Leigh in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 18, 1892 and they had eight children.
After the death of his wife on the 24th of February 1936 in Jerome, he remained a widower for many years until his death March 4th, 1960 in Jerome at the age of 92.
A Tribute to Dad - This was written by Clarence Kersey (1906-1974)in honor of his Dad, James Kersey (1867-1960), for one of the family reunions before James Kersey passed away.
"Dear Dad or Pa as we all called you from childhood, I feel at this time I would like to express my feelings that I have for you as a father.
As children, I guess we all took you for granted, but as we get older we can see the outstanding things you did for all of us. You sacrificed a lot for us to try to give us kids something to try and make our lives more happy.
I used to get such a thrill, when as a small boy, to see you come home over the little hill, with your shop books and lunch bucket in your hand. How I liked to run to meet you and I know it made you feel a little less tired, that someone cared for you and your day's work was not in vain.
I remember some of the things you used to talk about when you came home, how you had a bad horse you had to throw to put shoes on it. I loved to listen to you tell stories of your younger life, in fact you are my Dad and everything you did was outstanding in my eyes and I admire you, my Pa.
If we children can live as clean a life as you, we will have nothing to worry about. I guess the outstanding thing I most remember, was on Sunday morning you always was up early, had your bath and shaved and never put on your clean shirt until you helped Ma get all the work done and the roast started for dinner. You always looked so clean and handsome. I can remember how proud I was you were my Dad.
I know all of us have given you a lot of heartache at times, but I don't think any of us has given you any disgrace. Thanks again for the training and the teachings you gave us as children. I know it helps me in my every day living and my happiness.
I know Ma has a nice place for you when you go to meet her and I know you will prepare a place for us kids that live the right kind of lives. At this time we all want to give you our blessings and wish you a Happy Birthday. May God bless you. Your son, Clarence."
Also see on Facebook "Descendants of James and Sarah Leigh Kersey".
After the death of his wife on the 24th of February 1936 in Jerome, he remained a widower for many years until his death March 4th, 1960 in Jerome at the age of 92.
A Tribute to Dad - This was written by Clarence Kersey (1906-1974)in honor of his Dad, James Kersey (1867-1960), for one of the family reunions before James Kersey passed away.
"Dear Dad or Pa as we all called you from childhood, I feel at this time I would like to express my feelings that I have for you as a father.
As children, I guess we all took you for granted, but as we get older we can see the outstanding things you did for all of us. You sacrificed a lot for us to try to give us kids something to try and make our lives more happy.
I used to get such a thrill, when as a small boy, to see you come home over the little hill, with your shop books and lunch bucket in your hand. How I liked to run to meet you and I know it made you feel a little less tired, that someone cared for you and your day's work was not in vain.
I remember some of the things you used to talk about when you came home, how you had a bad horse you had to throw to put shoes on it. I loved to listen to you tell stories of your younger life, in fact you are my Dad and everything you did was outstanding in my eyes and I admire you, my Pa.
If we children can live as clean a life as you, we will have nothing to worry about. I guess the outstanding thing I most remember, was on Sunday morning you always was up early, had your bath and shaved and never put on your clean shirt until you helped Ma get all the work done and the roast started for dinner. You always looked so clean and handsome. I can remember how proud I was you were my Dad.
I know all of us have given you a lot of heartache at times, but I don't think any of us has given you any disgrace. Thanks again for the training and the teachings you gave us as children. I know it helps me in my every day living and my happiness.
I know Ma has a nice place for you when you go to meet her and I know you will prepare a place for us kids that live the right kind of lives. At this time we all want to give you our blessings and wish you a Happy Birthday. May God bless you. Your son, Clarence."
Also see on Facebook "Descendants of James and Sarah Leigh Kersey".
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