Lapeer-Wayne County MI Archives Biographies.....Kennett, Charles 1822 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

CHARLES KENNETT, a resident of Almont, Lapeer County, was born in Kent, England,
his natal day being August 24, 1822. He is a son of Charles I. and Sarah (Paine)
Kennett. The parents came to America when our subject was about four years of
age, living in Albany and Troy each a year, where the father followed his trade,
which is that of a carpenter and joiner. He removed to Detroit in 1828, and soon
after located in Wyandotte, where he became the proprietor of an hotel and stage
line. He was there engaged for nine years in various occupations and came to
Almont Township in 1840. Here he purchased land and continued to live until
about 1868-69, when he removed to the village. Charles Kennett was a Democrat,
but never an office-seeker. He was the father of but one child -our subject.

  Charles Kennett, Jr., received but a common-school education, and as a lad
used to enjoy the freedom of looking after his father's ponies which ran wild
over the country along the Detroit River. To him was given the main care of
these sturdy little animals, and he used besides to make himself useful about
the hotel and stage line. He was not fond of school, preferring the stirring
life of the open air. He continued with his father, being satisfied with his
career as it was.

  The original of our sketch was united in marriage, April 2, 1865, to Miss
Cordelia Eveline Vail, daughter of Edward and Mary Ann (Dodge) Vail. She was
born at Dunham's Flats, Lower Canada, July 9, 1832. Since his marriage our
subject has been engaged chiefly in farming. He now owns several farms,
aggregating in all about two hundred and fifty acres, which is located in Almont
Township, Lapeer County.

  Our subject is a Democrat when he votes in National affairs, but for home
offices casts his vote and influence for the best man. Mr. and Mrs. Kennett have
one daughter, Kate M., who is still the life and brightness of the home. Mr.
Kennett now rents his farms on shares, giving them his attention to a certain
extent. He also lends money and derives a good income from his various branches
of business.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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