Keith, James

Rome Sentinel
October 21, 1892

James L. Keith of 417 W. Liberty St. died at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon aged 61 yrs. Mr. Keith had suffered for nearly four years with consumption to which disease his death was due. He was born in Newport, Herkimer county, New York and at 15 yrs of age removed to Foreston, Illinois where he lived for 5 yrs going from there to Freeport, Illinois. He became engaged in the fruit business in that city, making it his home for 40 years. Failing health necessitated his retirement and last spring he moved to Rome hoping that the change of climate would prove beneficial. This hope was disappointed however as he continued to fail in health and his death was not unexpected. Besides a widow, Etta Barnard Keith, an adopted son, Arthur, sruvives him, also his brothers, Bowen Keith of Fairport, George of Illion, and his sister, Nancy Childs of Waukeegan, Illinois. The deceased was a son of the late James Keith and a brother of the late Charles F. Keith of Rome.

Kenyon, Eliza Ann

Roman Citizen
October 12, 1875

Lee Center Items - Miss Eliza Ann Kenyon, sister of Lorenzo D. Kenyon, and Mrs. James Hall, departed this life on Sunday morning at the age of 58 years. The funeral services will be held on Tuesday at the residence of her brother.

Kenyon, Hugh

Roman Citizen January 9, 1899

Lee Center Notes:

Hugh Kenyon, an aged resident of this town, died at his home in Brookfield Sunday morning of dropsey. Besides his wife two children survive, Mrs. R. W. Stedman and B. L. Kenyon, all of this town.

Kenyon, L. D.

Rome Sentinel May 1, 1894

Lee Center - News has recently been received of the death of L. D. Kenyon who was drowned while engaged in blasting Box Elder Canyon at AlbanyFalls, Idaho. Mr. Kenyon was a nephew of L. D. Kenyon of this place and son of D. W. Kenyon.

Kenyon, Matilda Logan

Rome Sentinel
August 11, 1908

Lee Center - Mrs. Matilda Kenyon, wife of Lorenzo D. Kenyon, died from paralysis of the bowels at her home in this village at 8:30 am today after an illness of ten days. Mrs. Kenyon, whose maiden name was Logan, was born in this town 69 years ago and had always resided here. On Sept. 15, 1858, she was married to Mr. Kenyon and they were looking forward with pleasure to their golden wedding anniversary on the 15th of the coming month. Two children were born of their union, David W. Kenyon, who died last September, and Eugene Kenyon, now residing in Watertown. The husband and son are the only near relatives surviving. Mrs. Kenyon was a very active worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church of this village of which she had been a member for over 35 years. She was a well-known canvasser for books, especially those of a religious nature, and in her wide acquaintanceship was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed in this community and the sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved husband and son. The funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. George Dermott officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen.

King, Mrs. Charles

Rome, May 23 - Mrs. Charles F. King, of Lowville, died Thursday in a hospital at Ogdensburg, where she had been for 10 days suffering from a complication. Her son, Dr. Leroy King, of Lowville, died about a year ago and Mrs. King never fully recovered from the shock. She was born in the town of Lee, Oneida county. The family moved to Rome about 30 years ago and about eight years ago they went to Lowville to make their home with the son. She was a very bright and companionable woman and possessed those traits.

contributed by Karen Marsh

King, Estella S.

Rome Sentinel
August 23, 1901

Miss Estella S. King died this morning at the home of her brother, Dr. LeRoy F. King, in Lowville. She had not been well for the past 2 years and about 2 weeks ago had an operation performed in a New York City hospital, after recovering from which she was taken by her brother to his Lowville home so that he might be able to treat her during her convalescence. This was on Wednesday last and the news of her death comes suddenly to her many friends in this city and vicinity.

Estella Susan King was the only daughter of Captain and Mrs. Charles F. King of 732 N. Madison Street. She was born in Lee about 30 years ago and came to Rome when about 16 yrs of age. Her education was obtained in public schools of this city, her graduation from old Rome Academy being in the class of 1889. She then went to the Albany St. Normal College where she was graduated in the class of 1892. Since that time she had taught in several different schools, including Thomas Street, Jay Street, and Liberty Street Schools in this city.

She was a member of the Universalist Church. Surviving are her father, mother and brother. The remains will arrive here on the 5:16 train tonight. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery,

Kingsbury, Ann Eliza

Rome Sentinel
March 5, 1908

Mrs. Ann Eliza Kingsbury died today at 610 N. Jay St., aged 85 years, 11 months and 18 days. Death was due to grip and old age. Mrs. Kingsbury was born in Fairfield, Herkimer County, and moved from there to West Leyden, Lewis County and later to the Town of Lee, in this county. She has resided in Rome upwards of 10 years. Mr. Kingsbury died in West Leyden forty years ago. Two sons and four daughters survive: Newton H. Kingsbury, at whose residence Mrs. Kingsbury died; Albert Kingsbury of Syracuse; Mrs. Julian Ufford and Mrs. Edgar Agan of Kansas; Mrs. Orange Clover of Taberg and Mrs. George Johnston of Rochester.

Wife of Alfred H. Kingsbury, dau of Daniel Newson

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Kingsbury, John

Roman Citizen
February 15, 1884

John Kingsbury, of Lee Corners, New York, died suddenly February 12, 1884 at his residence on Sheldon Hill, and will be buried tomorrow, February 14. he leaves a wife and several children in destitute circumstances. He was an invalid, but his death surprised his friends.

Krebs, Albert

January 23,
1929

Albert Krebs, well known business man and prominent resident of this city, passed away at his home, 215 W. Thomas Street, early this morning. Mr. Krebs's death comes as a distinct shock to a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, he having been stricken with pneumonia only a few days ago.

The deceased was born in the town of Annsville on October 12, 1858, a son of the late Samuel and Rosanna Yutzler Krebs, who came to this country from Switzerland and located in that section of the county. When 11 years old his parents removed to Lee, where his father was largely engaged in the manufacture of cheese, and where he was educated in the district school. Later Mr. Krebs entered the Utica Business College from which he was graduated with highest honors in 1882.

From boyhood he always took an active interest in public affairs and for a number of years acceptably served as justice of the peace in the town of Lee. In 1889 he was appointed by the town board as supervisor to fill a vacancy, and so well did he fill the position that he was sent back to the country board for four consecutive terms.

In 1897 Mr. Krebs took up his residence in this city and organized the Rome Bicycle Manufacturing Company. About 1912 he organized the Rome Knitting Co., and became its secretary and treasurer. This business was conducted for several years, when it was sold to the Rome Textile Co. He was appointed by the late Mayor Nock as a member of the Board of Charity and served for about eight years with that body, for the five of which he was its president. In 1911 he was appointed to the Board of Assessors and served as its secretary. For several years he was chairman of the Democratic city committee and for eight years he was a member of the Board of Education, serving as its president.

Up until his last illness, Mr. Krebs was actively engaged in his business located at 127 N. Washington Street.

Mr. Krebs was a member of the Presbyterian Church. His fraternal affiliations were as follows: Baron Steuben Lodge, F. and A. M., of Lee Center; Rome Commandery 45 Knights Templar, Rome Lodge, I.O.O.F., Zeba Grotto, M. O. V. P.E.R., and Ziyara Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Utica.

He married twice. His first wife was Hattie M. Western, Boonville, and his second Jeanette E. Cox, Lee Center, who he married Sep. 15, 1910, and who survives with one daughter, Mrs. Alberta K. Henry, a grandson, Robert, three brothers, Samuel, who was in business with the deceased, and John F. & Edward Krebs of Montrose, Colo.