FRANKLIN COUNTY OHIO - BIO: KINSEL/KINSELL (published 1902)
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Louise Schlaff 
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December 1, 1998
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Hello, Richard! I have some news for you. I found what might be your family at
Canal Winchester, Ohio, in the book, "History of Madison Township. Canal
Winchester and Groveport, Ohio." This out of print book has been reprinted in
the last five years and a family member of the author may have extra copies to 
sell if I can locate his address. Author is George Baries. Date is 1902 at 
Columbus, Ohio. I paid $48 for my original book but it is well worth that price 
but reprints would be priced lower, I would think.

Regarding Kinsel/Kinsell: the spelling is found both ways in the text for the
same man, "John." In a brief read of the pages, I found that John Kissel was
not a farmer but a merchant. He had first a small store in the town of Canal
Winchester and later, a larger store. He later turned the store into a very 
lucrative drinking establishment. In the chapter dated, 1870 to 1880 is this: 
"Kissel & Brown, agricultural implements." Also," John Kissel, saloon (Hole in
the Wall)". In the part dated 1880-1860 there is "John Kissell, carpenter." 

From 1830 to 1850 there is no mention of Kissel/Kissell. I did not check the 
entire book and there is no index and lots of names on each page. I did scan 
the cemetery index and found no Kinsel/Kinsell. Could the letter "n" have been
changed by the family later?

Hope this helps? Louise Keller Schlaff

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