Kern.Albert.1820.Nicholas.BIOS

ALBERT KERN was born in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence Co., Ind., January
15, 1820, son of ELDER ABRAHAM and SUSAN (WILSON) KERN, and is of
German-Irish origin.  The father of Mr. Kern was born in NICHOLAS COUNTY,
KY., in 1786, and came to Lawrence County in 1816.  He was one of the
pioneer preachers of the Hoosier State, and founder of what was long known
as White River Union Church.  The only renumeration he ever received for his
services in the ministry was 25 cents, and that was forced upon him.  His
death occurred in 1858.  The year 1840 dated the marriage of the subject of
this mention to Miss ELIZABEHT HUTTON, a native of Lawrence County, born in
1820, daughter of ABEL and AUZY HUTTON, whose maiden name was DENSON.  To
this union were born twelve children.  In 1840 Mr. Kern settled where he now
is, and has since resided.  Here he owns 360 acres of well improved land,
and the greater part of which he cleared from the unbroken forest.  As a
farmer he is one of the most successful as well as one of the best in his
township.  He is a prominent Republican, and cast his first Presidential
vote for Harrison.  These people are among the pioneers of Lawrence County,
and as citizens none stand higher.  Mrs. Kern is a member of the Christian
Church, and a most amiable Christian lady.


"HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA."  GOODSPEED
BROS.  1884.



Submitted by: Diana Flynn <ivie@tima.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 1997