The Kennel Family Of Somerset County, PA

The Kennel Family Genealogy

Peter Kennel was born in Switzerland and died in Somerset County before 1800. His wife's name is unknown and is only referred to as "Widow Kennel" on the 1800 census. Peter Kennel (probably Kendle) lived for a time in Frederick County, MD. His children were born here and later the whole family moved to Southampton Township, Somerset County. It is believed that Peter and Widow Kennel had the following children: Christian, Henry, Peter, and Jacob. These four names appear on the 1800 census along side of Widow Kennel's name. Peter Jr. died sometime after 1810 as did Jacob Kennel. Both names disappear off the later census roles.

Christian Kennel married Hannah Leydig (daughter of Jacob Leydig) and Henry Kennel married Susannah Martz (daughter of Jacob Martz.)

(1) Peter Kennel (b. circa 1750 Maryland or Switzerland) and unkown wife
(2) Henry Kennel (b. February 07, 1778 d. June 04, 1846) and Susannah Martz
(3) William Kennel (b. May 14, 1816 d. 1846) and Mary ?
(4) John Alexander Kennel (b. February 04, 1838 and d. January 07, 1912) and Elizabeth Bone (Boone or Bowen) had the following children: