I've "rescued" two old photographs belonging to the KEHR Family. The first
is one of Dora KEHR and Pete KINDIG which was taken at the E. M. Mudge
Studio in Elkhart, IN. The photograph appears to have been taken in the
early 1900's with both appearing to be in their teens or 20's at the time.
The second photograph is one of Joe KEHR which was likely taken between
1910-1920 when Joe was just about 2 years old. A note on the back also
indicates that the photograph was "taken in Alberta" and that Joe is
"Roy's
oldest son". Based on limited research I was able to locate the following
information:
Peter Henry KINDIG was b. 2 Mar 1882 in Olive Township, IN to parents Aaron
KINDIG and Emeline INBODY. Peter married Vesta HALL (1891-1984- dau of
William I. HALL and Adda DOUGHERTY) on 29 Nov 1911. Peter was living in
Concord, IN during the WWII Draft in 1942 and was a self-employed
contractor. Peter died 21 Nov 1980 and is buried in the Prairie Street
Cemetery in Elkhart, IN.
Dora Ellen KEHR was b. 5 Feb 1891 in Elkhart, IN to parents John L. KEHR (b.
13 Aug 1864 in Harrison, IN) and Lavina or Lovina BECHTEL (b. 16 Apr 1866 in
Indiana-d. 1940 in Seattle, WA). Dora was one of 8 children born to this
couple including, Roscoe B.; Roy Franklin; Dora Ellen; Mervin Delta; Edgar
Schuyler; Myrtle Marie; Elsie Beatrice; and Violet Alberta KEHR, all born
between 1886 and 1904. Dora was first married to William WARD (b. 4 Apr
1887 in St. Paul, NE) on 19 Dec 1911 in Alberta, Canada. Dora and William
had one child born and died the same year in 1913 in Vulcan, Alberta,
Canada. William WARD was killed when he was struck by lightning.
Dora's second marriage was to Gregor Alfred THOMSON (b. 7 Apr 1881 in
Kingston, Ontario, Canada-d. 1934) sometime around 1920. Dora's third
marriage was to Wilbur CARTER who she married sometime between 1935 and
1940, they lived on Camano Island, WA for a time. Dora died in Seattle,
Washington in Apr 1985.
Joseph John KEHR was b. 14 May 1912 in Elkhart, IN to parents Roy Franklin
KEHR (b. 3 Aug 1888 in Wakarusa, IN to parents John L. KEHR and Lavina
BECHTEL) and Goldie Iiola NULL (b. 5 Aug 1893 in Indiana - d. 29 Jan 1989 in
Elkhart, IN). Joseph "Joe" was one of 6 children born to this couple
including, Mary Jean; Norma June; Robert Lee; Joseph John; Helen Marie; and
Wilbur "AB" Lamar KEHR, all born between 1912 and 1929. Joseph married
Nellie Lulu MILLER (b. 15 Aug 1911) on 2 Sept 1931 and together they had 4
children including Beverly Joan KEHR b. 2 Mar 1933 and died 6 Apr 1933.
Joseph J. KEHR died in Middlebury or Goshen, IN on 15 May 1997 and is buried
in the West Goshen Cemetery in Elkhart Co., IN.
Census records provide the following details:
1900 census of Harrison Township, Elkhart, IN:
Aaron KINDIG, age 46, born Apr 1854, married 23 years, born IN, parents born
OH, a Farm Laborer
Emma KINDIG, wife, age 45, born Apr 1855, married 23 years, 3 children/3
living, born IN, parents born OH
Peter KINDIG, son, age 18, born Mar 1882, born IN, a Farm Laborer
1920 census of Concord, IN:
Peter KINDIG, age 37, born IN, parents born OH, a Farmer
Vesta KINDIG, wife, age 28, born IN, parents born IN
1920 census of Wakarusa, IN:
Roy Franklin KEHR, age 31, born IN, parents born OH/IN, a House Carpenter
Gold Iola KEHR, wife, age 26, born IN, parents born OH/Holland
Joseph John KEHR, son, age 8, born IN
Hellen Maria KEHR, dau, age 4, born IN
1930 census of Concord, IN:
Peter H. KINDIG, age 48, married age 30, born IN, parents born IN, a House
Carpenter
Vesta KINDIG, wife, age 39, married age 21, born IN, parents born IN
1930 census of Wakarusa, IN:
Roy F. KEHR, age 41, married age 23, born IN, parents born OH/IN, a House
Carpenter
Goldia I. KEHR, wife, age 36, married age 18, born IN, parents born
USA/Holland
Joseph J. KEHR, son, age 17, born IN, an Automobile Mechanic
Helen M. KEHR, dau, age 14, born IN
Wilbur L. KEHR, son, age 8, born IN
Mary J. KEHR, dau, age 4, born IN
Bobby L. KEHR, son, age 10 months, born IN
1940 census of Concord Township, Elkhart, IN:
Peter H. KINDIG, age 57, born IN, a Building Contractor
Vesta KINDIG, wife, age 48, born IN
1940 census of Elkhart City, IN:
Joseph KEHR, age 27, born IN, a Machinist
Nellie KEHR, wife, age 28, born IN
Curtis KEHR, son, age 5, born IN
Regina KEHR, dau, age 2, born IN
Peggy KEHR, dau, age 1, born IN
I am hoping to locate someone from the families so that the photographs can
be returned to their rightful place with family. If you are a member of
this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley