The following was originally posted on the Kinnick Family Desendant Ning Network site - that site is being eliminated by Ning on June 30, 2010, so I am reposting it here on new The KINNICK Project!
Without getting too complicated, we can use the data/photos already on this site to take our Kinnick ancestors back to the founding days of America, the colonial period over a hundred years before the Revolutionary War. Right now, in Eileen Kinnick Smith's photo album, we have 9 generations of photos. Kaylee Rathsack is the youngest, her mother Arrion, her father Bill, the son of Eileen make the first 4 generations.
The photo of the three gentlemen in 1909 are three more generations back - that is 7 generations. The two very old lady photos are Susan and Mary, mother and grandmother of Walter - so that is 9 generations in photos - the Mary photo was about 1844, she was born in between 1770 and 1775.
Her father-in-law was William Kinnick, who served a three year term in the Maryland 6th Regiment in the Revolutionary War (Feb 1777-1780), discharged as Sergt. Major.
His maternal grandfather, Capt. Richard Brightwell, is the earliest immigrant of this line that we have identified. Maryland was founding in 1634; Richard arrived as an endentrued servant to Major Thomas Truman in 1666. He soon earned his free man status and became Captain of the Horse - mounted rangers patrolled the then western frontier of the Charles County, Maryland settlements [an area that now would include what became Washington, D.C.]. He died in 1696.
Finally, William Kinnick with an older brother, Jasper, according the only records found to date, were orphaned by 1720, and raised by their Brightwell in-laws. They fought in the War of Jenkin's Ear, and were living together (in very close proximetry - probably on the same farm property) as tenant farmers as the War of the Revolution dawned. William's oldest daughter, Ann, it appears, married John, son of Jasper, his first cousin. John and Ann moved their family to North Carolina in about 1792, founding the largest branch of the Kinnick family in America; many of them moving to Indiana about 1850. This was the family highlighted in the 1953 Kinnick Genealogy Book. William's youngest son, John, married Mary in about 1790. Shortly after he apparently died, prior to 1820, she and the children (six girls and one son, Walter), moved to Belmont County, Ohio. Most of this family moved to Illinois in the 1840s. This is my branch of the family, of course. Most were not named Kinnick, as the girls all married: Dallas, Tracey, Tripplett, Bufkin, Carrico, and Lowery.
I gave the references to more detailed information in the first discussion.
I'm always happy to answer specific questions. I love to, as a matter of fact. Just send me an email at: billsmith2003@gmail.com - or ask it here. ;-)
Families are Forever! ;-)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Kinnick Family Descendants Ning site to cease
Kinnick Family Descendants Ning site will cease to exist about 30 Jun 2010 because Ning Networks is converting to all paid sites.
I have invited all members there to come here, become a follower, and leave a comment here that they are with us. Thanks, again, for your support.
Please feel free to participate at any level you wish. We do like comments, we do like Followers; mostly we do like family!
Families are Forever! ;-)
I have invited all members there to come here, become a follower, and leave a comment here that they are with us. Thanks, again, for your support.
Please feel free to participate at any level you wish. We do like comments, we do like Followers; mostly we do like family!
Families are Forever! ;-)
Friday, April 30, 2010
More Kinnick Stories
More Kinnick Stories can be found at: http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/ - check the labels on the left, scroll down a bit, and see Kinnick - there are currently 40 stories posted. Check it out.
Also, see Kinnick Family History books available, in print and for download, at:
http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=3636024
Have you seen "Back to the Homeplace?" Go to: http://eduscapes.com/v2a/back_to_the_homeplace.html
Families are Forever! ;-)
Also, see Kinnick Family History books available, in print and for download, at:
http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=3636024
Have you seen "Back to the Homeplace?" Go to: http://eduscapes.com/v2a/back_to_the_homeplace.html
Families are Forever! ;-)
Friday, March 26, 2010
What States do we live in now?
All Kinnick descendants who stop by, At least click on Post Comments and name your state, or states. OK?
Also, if you would, click on Follower, on the right, and let us know who stopped by. Not required, never required, but courteous. Thanks,
Read about DNA in the prior posts, if you haven't already. OK? Interesting stuff!
Familes are Forever! ;-)
Also, if you would, click on Follower, on the right, and let us know who stopped by. Not required, never required, but courteous. Thanks,
Read about DNA in the prior posts, if you haven't already. OK? Interesting stuff!
Familes are Forever! ;-)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Some DNA Information to Check Out
Some DNA Information to Check Out
This is where I was looking when writing the earlier post:
http://www.worldfamilies.net/usingftdna
Specifically, I think we really only need 12 markers for the Kinnick Surname Project
http://www.worldfamilies.net/ydna
This is the web site of the testing company:
http://www.familytreedna.com/Default.aspx?c=1
Comments welcomed. Volunteers sought. More later...
Families are Forever! ;-)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
KINNICK Surname Project - yDNA, have you been tested?
Over the next week or so, I hope to be posting some information on DNA testing for the KINNICK Surname Project. Have you been tested yet? For the yDNA test, you must be a male with a KINNICK surname. We want to demonstrate scientifically what we have been saying for years - that all the KINNICKs that came from Maryland either through NC and IN or through OH and IL are related. It now appears clear that the simplest yDNA test will do that.
I am willing to coordinate the project, but need 6-12 volunteers - if we can get a project going, the test is less than $100 per person, by an independent testing company. I am not eligible since I am a KINNICK via my mother. But, I want to help with those who are interested.
Be sure to watch Who Do You Think You Are? at 7 cdt on Friday, on NBC! Lisa Kudrow is the subject this week!
Look forward to your comments!
Families are Forever! ;-)
I am willing to coordinate the project, but need 6-12 volunteers - if we can get a project going, the test is less than $100 per person, by an independent testing company. I am not eligible since I am a KINNICK via my mother. But, I want to help with those who are interested.
Be sure to watch Who Do You Think You Are? at 7 cdt on Friday, on NBC! Lisa Kudrow is the subject this week!
Look forward to your comments!
Families are Forever! ;-)
Monday, March 1, 2010
Iowa Kinnick Cousin Obit
In the Coon Rapids, Iowa, area, the grandchildren of Alonzo and Nettie (Williams) KINNICK, "The KINNICK Cousins," have met regularly for many, many years. My mother (and father) were part of the group, of course. Sadly, their number is diminishing greatly. Here is one more gone.[Note: Genevieve Herron's mother was Lucille KINNICK, one of Alonzo and Nettie's five children.]
From the rootsweb.com Mailing List IACARROL-L, 1 Mar 2010:
Author: MarthannKohlFuhs
Surnames:
Classification: obituary
Message Board URL:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.carroll/2886/mb.ashx
Message Board Post:
Hilgenberg, Thyrl Gene "Rock"
September 26, 1924 - December 29, 2009
http://www.ohdefuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/OhdeFu1/obit.cgi?user=156879Hilgenberg
Facts
Death: December 29, 2009
Place of Death: Thomas Rest Haven
Services
Visitation
Friday January 1, 2010, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Bayard
Funeral Service
Saturday January 2, 2010, 10:30 AM at United Methodist Church, Bayard
Officiating Pastor Charlene Wolfe Music Processional ~ "You Raise Me Up" ~ Chimm "Amazing Grace" Judy Hilgenberg "How Great Thou Art" Congregation Martha Wolfe, Organist Recessional ~ "Home" ~ Daughtry Casket Bearers Tim Hilgenberg Larry Hilgenberg Ric Hilgenberg Keith Hilgenberg Brad Kerns Dave Prescott Dan Imler
Interment
Saturday January 2, 2010 at Highland Township Cemetery, Bayard
Thyrl Gene "Rock", son of Louis and Lucy Bean Hilgenberg, was born September 26, 1924, near Coon Rapids, in Carroll County, Iowa. Gene was baptized into the Lutheran faith. He attended country school near Springbrook and the Bayard Community School. Following his schooling, Gene drove truck for several years. On April 28, 1949, Gene was united in marriage with Genevieve Herron. He worked for Garst and Thomas Seed Corn Company in Coon Rapids, Iowa for 14 years. In 1963, he began working as a maintenance supervisor for Oscar Mayer in Perry, Iowa. Gene and Genevieve lived in Coon Rapids for 6 years before moving to Bayard where they purchased his parents' home. After Gene's retirement in 1987, they continued to live in Bayard. Gene had numerous interests including golf, fishing, mushroom hunting, playing cribbage and watching car races. He was a lifetime active member of the Masonic Order. He especially enjoyed giving his grandchildren rides on his motorcycle. Gene was preceded!
in death by his wife Genevieve, his parents, a sister Thelma as a young girl, and three brothers-Lyle, Glenn and Merle. He is survived by his seven children: Tim (Judy) of Guthrie Center, Larry "Hap" (Ginger) of Coon Rapids, Ric (Gae Deane) of Avoca, Keith (Carla) of Camanche, Gaye (Dan) Imler of Bayard, Brenda (Dave) Prescott of Glidden, and Penny (Brad) Kerns of Ames. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren: Megan Sheeder, Tonya Schlepp, Travis, Trevor and Tyler Hilgenberg, Tiffany Fatka, J.C. and Kaylee Hilgenberg, Jordan and Zach Imler, Genna and Brendan Prescott, and Luke and Haley Kerns, as well as 15 great-grandchildren, sister Evelyn Wolf of Yale, sisters-in-law Loie Hilgenberg of Waukee, Naomi Kepple and Mildred Herron of Bayard, brother-in-law Gene Crouch of Bayard, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Families are Forever! ;-)
From the rootsweb.com Mailing List IACARROL-L, 1 Mar 2010:
Author: MarthannKohlFuhs
Surnames:
Classification: obituary
Message Board URL:
http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.carroll/2886/mb.ashx
Message Board Post:
Hilgenberg, Thyrl Gene "Rock"
September 26, 1924 - December 29, 2009
http://www.ohdefuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/OhdeFu1/obit.cgi?user=156879Hilgenberg
Facts
Death: December 29, 2009
Place of Death: Thomas Rest Haven
Services
Visitation
Friday January 1, 2010, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Ohde Funeral Home, Bayard
Funeral Service
Saturday January 2, 2010, 10:30 AM at United Methodist Church, Bayard
Officiating Pastor Charlene Wolfe Music Processional ~ "You Raise Me Up" ~ Chimm "Amazing Grace" Judy Hilgenberg "How Great Thou Art" Congregation Martha Wolfe, Organist Recessional ~ "Home" ~ Daughtry Casket Bearers Tim Hilgenberg Larry Hilgenberg Ric Hilgenberg Keith Hilgenberg Brad Kerns Dave Prescott Dan Imler
Interment
Saturday January 2, 2010 at Highland Township Cemetery, Bayard
Thyrl Gene "Rock", son of Louis and Lucy Bean Hilgenberg, was born September 26, 1924, near Coon Rapids, in Carroll County, Iowa. Gene was baptized into the Lutheran faith. He attended country school near Springbrook and the Bayard Community School. Following his schooling, Gene drove truck for several years. On April 28, 1949, Gene was united in marriage with Genevieve Herron. He worked for Garst and Thomas Seed Corn Company in Coon Rapids, Iowa for 14 years. In 1963, he began working as a maintenance supervisor for Oscar Mayer in Perry, Iowa. Gene and Genevieve lived in Coon Rapids for 6 years before moving to Bayard where they purchased his parents' home. After Gene's retirement in 1987, they continued to live in Bayard. Gene had numerous interests including golf, fishing, mushroom hunting, playing cribbage and watching car races. He was a lifetime active member of the Masonic Order. He especially enjoyed giving his grandchildren rides on his motorcycle. Gene was preceded!
in death by his wife Genevieve, his parents, a sister Thelma as a young girl, and three brothers-Lyle, Glenn and Merle. He is survived by his seven children: Tim (Judy) of Guthrie Center, Larry "Hap" (Ginger) of Coon Rapids, Ric (Gae Deane) of Avoca, Keith (Carla) of Camanche, Gaye (Dan) Imler of Bayard, Brenda (Dave) Prescott of Glidden, and Penny (Brad) Kerns of Ames. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren: Megan Sheeder, Tonya Schlepp, Travis, Trevor and Tyler Hilgenberg, Tiffany Fatka, J.C. and Kaylee Hilgenberg, Jordan and Zach Imler, Genna and Brendan Prescott, and Luke and Haley Kerns, as well as 15 great-grandchildren, sister Evelyn Wolf of Yale, sisters-in-law Loie Hilgenberg of Waukee, Naomi Kepple and Mildred Herron of Bayard, brother-in-law Gene Crouch of Bayard, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Families are Forever! ;-)
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