The Kesslers

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KESSLER

Meaning and History

German, Dutch, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a maker of copper cooking vessels, from an agent derivative of Middle High German kezzel 'kettle', 'cauldron', middle Dutch ketel, modern German Kessel.

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Our Family Tree

Ulrich & Anna Kessler - 5 Children 1741-1820

(Ulrich came with his father and sister from Switzerland about 1751 at the age of 10)

Joseph & Mary Kessler - 11 Children 1776-1840

John B.& Susannah Kessler -11 Children 1786-1866

Henry & Cerenna Kessler - 12 Children 1813-1878

Thomas J. & Phoebe Kessler - 14 Children 1843-1908

James Warren & Lena Kessler - 6 Children 1882-1976

Floyd Leroy & Jean Kessler - 5 Children 1907-1985

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All Information is taken from the Miami County Family Histories Tired Iron Book - Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society INC. submitted by the late Floyd Kessler Jr. of Dayton Ohio