Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 236, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 October 1911 — Grandson of Simon Kenton Died At Marion Soldiers’ Home. [ARTICLE]

Grandson of Simon Kenton Died At Marion Soldiers’ Home.

Monticello Journal. Llewellyn Kenton, son of William Kenton and grandson of Simon Kenton, the famous scout of early pioneer fame, was born on the old Kenton homestead, west of the city, in this county, March 9, 1839, and. was 72 years, 6 months and 22 days old when he died in the Soldiers’ Home at Marion last Sunday. Nov. 5, 1861, he was mustered into Co. G, 46th Ind. Regt. U. S. Volunteers, and served faithfully and with distinction throughout the Rebellion, having re-enlisted at expiration of first term. After being mustered out he returned here and was wedded to Mary M. Hull, Dec. 6, 1866. To this union six children were born. Of these, Oscar has passed to the Great Beyond and Ida H., Nuna, Gertrude M., Josephine and William remain to mourn his departure. His body was brought here from Marion yesterday evening and funeral services were held in the parlors of the Monticello Undertaking Co. this morning. The Artillery Co., a detail from Co. C., I. N. G., and Ladies of the G. A. R. were present and assisted in the services. Burial was made with military honors in the old cemetery.