Newton Co., IN Biography WILLIAM M. KENNEY, general merchant, Thayer, Indiana, began business in May 1883, and has the only business of the kind in the village; he carried a well-selected stock, and is doing a large and increasing trade. He is also agent for the stations of Thayer, Water Valley and Shelby, on the L., N.A. & C. R. R., and is Postmaster at the first-named place. Mr. Kenney was born in Ontario, Canada, August 24, 1847, and is the only child of Absalom H. and Charlotte C. (Smith) Kenney, both natives of Canada, where the latter is still living. When our subject was ten years old, his father died. William M. lived with his mother until he attained his majority, spending considerable time traveling in the United States. He then rented and worked farms in Canada until 1879, when he came to this township, and erected the first store building in the township; conducted a general merchandise business until 1882, when he removed to his present location. Mr. Kenney was married, December 23, 1879, to Alice M. Freeman, also a native of Ontario, Canada. They have had one child. Mr. Kenney is a Republican, and one of the enterprising men of the county. Newton County, Lincoln Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com