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FRANK A. KAUFFMAN came to Delaware County to attend the Ohio Wesleyan University.  He soon after entered the law office of Powell and Gill, with whom he completed his course of study and was admitted to the Bar.  He entered the firm of Powell and Gill as junior member, and he was soon after elected prosecuting attorney of the county.  He held the office for two terms and at the expiration of his term of office he retired from the practice in this county.  He located in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and he soon after became attorney for the Deering Harvester Company.  He later became the general attorney for that company, and removed to Chicago, where he now resides.
DR. BEN F. KEARNY was born in 1858, in Fayette County, Ohio.  He graduated from the "O. W. U." at Delaware, Ohio, in 1884.  After teaching for some time at Washington Court House, Ohio, he returned to Delaware, and entered the office of his old friend, Dr. J. H. Hughes.  He attended the Miami Medical College in Cincinnati, Ohio, for two years, and then went to the Long Island Hospital, New York, for graduateion in 1891.  He returned to Delaware the same year, and began professional work for two years when he located at Stewart, Iowa, where he remained for twelve years.  He moved then to Cleveland, Tennessee, in 1905, to devote his attention to the eye and optical work.  He married Miss Jennie Volk, of Delaware, in 1888.  He and his family have recently moved to Delaware (1907) to make his home, and to devote his attention to eye diseases and to optical work.
Dr. H. A. Keifer
R. H. KELLOGG, a well-known business man and progressive and enterprising citizen of Delaware, which city has been his home for a number of years, has been conencted with the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Comapny since 1880.  Mr. Kellogg was born at Erie, Pennsylvania, and is a son of Dr. S. R. and Lucy (Church) Kellogg.
     On both sides Mr. Kellogg comes from old Colonial families whose names have been connected with New England history for generations.  Dr. S. R. Kellogg was born at Sheffield, Massachusetts, as was his father, Silas Kellogg.  The latter, with four brothers, served in the Revolutionary War and prior to that, Lieut. Joseph Kellogg, of Deerfield, Massachusetts, was a noted Indian fighter and the old Kellogg homestead, on which land stood the block house at Sheffield, was once the scene of many savage conflicts.  This land has never gone out of the family nor has the old Indian title been changed.
     R. H. Kellogg completed his High school education at Hartford, Connecticut, and then studied pharmacy, but before he had an opportunity to practice his profession to any great degree, the Civil War came upon the county, and in 1862 he enlisted as a private in the Sixteenth Regiment of Connecticut Volunteers, made up at Hartford.  This regiment became a part of General Burnside's corps, and saw service in Virginia and the Carolinas, principally.  Mr. Kellogg participated in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Suffolk and the siege of Plymouth.  At that point the whole regiment (excepting one company) was captured by the Confederates and he remained a prisoner of war for nearly eight months, confined mainly at Andersonville.  He was finally paroled and exchanged and subsequently was mustered out of the service in June, 1865, having been in the army three years, lacking a few days.  His rank was then that of sergeant-major, following promotion from private to sergeant.
     After the close of the war, Mr. Kellogg followed the drug business for about one year and then became interested in life insurance, and with the exception of seven years, during which he was engaged in the manufacture of paper, in Connecticut, he has been in insurance.  After his appointment as general agent he worked as such for the Connecticut Mutual until 1883, when he came to Cincinnati as general agent of Ohio, and in 1886 his powers were further extended, he being made district superintendent of agencies for Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia, a position he still fills.
     In 1868, Mr. Kellogg was married to Amelia C. Gallup, and they have four children, namely: Florence; Emily, who married Charles W. Riddle, residing in Delaware; Anna F., who is a teacher in the Delaware public schools; and Rossiter, residing at Toronto, Canada, where he is in a machinery business.  Mr. Kellogg and family belong to the Presbyterian Church and he is a member of the board of trustees.  His fraternal relations include the Royal Arch Masons and he belongs also to the Grand Army of the Republic, the New England Society, and the Army and Navy Club of Connecticut.  His business offices are at No. 56½ North Sandusky Street.
Kendrick, H. E.
EDWARD KENT, one of Concord Township's foremost citizens, who resides on his valuable farm of 164 1/2 acres, where he carries on general farming was born in Jerome Township, Union County, Ohio, November 2, 1855. He is a son of Elijah and Charlotte (Norris) Kent.
     Elijah Kent was born in Madison County, Ohio, in 1823, and settled in Union County in young manhood, and in Concord Township, Delaware County, about the close of the Civil War, purchasing the Carson farm of 250 acres. He died at the age of sixty-three years. He married Charlotte Norris, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, and accompanied her parents, Edward and Susan Norris to Union County, where she was reared and married. Her parents died at Richwood, Ohio. She survived until February 14, 1907, dying at the age of seventy-three years. Elijah Kent and wife had eight children, namely: George, residing in Thompson Township, married Maggie Swartz; Edward; Dennis, residing in Concord Township, married Amelia Bass; John, residing in Scioto Township; Silas, residing at Urbana, Ohio, married Hattie Ellis; Benjamin, residing in Kansas, married Jane Martin; Jane, deceased, who married (first) Isaac Jones, and (second) Newton Howard; and Ellen, who died aged eight years.
     After his school days were, over, Mr. Kent settled down to farming and has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits ever since. Through his industry and his practical methods he has reaped abundant success. He has a well cultivated farm, on which he has a Valuable silo, and he also carries on dairying, keeping about twenty-five cows and selling forty gallons of milk per day at Columbus. He has continued to improve his property ever since it came into his possession and in 1905 completed the building of a very substantial barn.
     Mr. Kent married Jennie Rutherford, who is a daughter of Archibald Rutherford, who is one of the prominent and substantial citizens of Concord Township. They have two daughters, namely: Lurabella, who married William Blainey, a successful farmer of Concord Township; and Esther Irene, who is a school girl of twelve years.
     In politics, Mr. Kent is a Republican, but he takes only a good citizen's interest in public affairs. The family is one that is well and favorably known all through this section.
(pg. 626)
ELIJAH KENT - See Edward Kent biography herein
F. D. KING who is serving in his fourth year as auditor of the city of Delaware, ranks with the leading and representative citizens of this locality. lie was born at Springfield, Ohio, where he lived until 22 years of age, clerking in a drug store after completing his education.
     For three years after leaving Springfield, Mr. King was connected with the drug house of Orr, Brown & Price, at Columbus, and then came to Delaware, where he embarked in a drug business for himself. This was subsequently developed into the drug firm of Miller & King, which continued for one year, and for three years afterward, Mr. King was engaged in a cigar business. lie disposed of his cigar interests to accept his present office, in which he has proved so efficient and reliable that it is doubtful if the city has ever had a more popular official. In addition to performing the duties of city auditor, he is also clerk of the Council, has served as clerk of the Board of Public Service, is clerk of the Board of Public Safety and of the Board of Library Trustees, and secretary of the Sinking Fund and Tax Commission.
     On September 22, 1892, Mr. King was married to Emma C. Eagle, who is a daughter of the late Frank Eagle, of Springfield. He and his wife have had five children, namely: Helen Marie, Carl Francis, Robert Edward, Frank D., Jr., and Paul Anthony. The fourth child. Frank D., Jr.. died September 9, 1907, at the age of three years and two months. Mr. King is a member of St. Mary's Church.
     Mr. King is very prominent in fraternal circles and has frequently been honored with official positions in various organizations. He belongs to the B. P. O. Elks, No. 76, and for three years was secretary of the local body; to F. O. Eagles, No. 376, and for four years was its secretary, and one year worthy president. and is a life member of this organization. Fie belongs also to Council No. 1056, Knights of Columbus; Past Commander Camp, No. 50, Sons of Veterans; Court No. 1883, Foresters : Branch No. 79, Catholic Knights of Ohio; and Tent, No. 246, Maccabees. He is identified with the Commercial Club.
(pg. 597)
MRS. MINERVA KINIKIN is a representative of one of the most prominent pioneer families of Delaware county, and the eldest child of John and Elizabeth Edwards, who in a very early day located in this community.  Soon they were recognized as leading citizens and were prominently identified with the social and business interests of the community.  At the time of their marriage Mr. Edwards had a capital of only $25.  In the midst of the forest he erected a log cabin and with characteristic energy began to clear the land and develop a farm.  He was ably assisted by his wife, who proved to him an able helpmeet, and as the result of his industry, economy, perseverance and good management he became one of the wealthiest men in the county.  For many years he was also one of its most extensive stock dealers and in that line of business became widely known throughout the West.  He was a fine looking man, in manner was pleasant and genial, and wherever he went he made friends.  He was devoted to his family, whose happiness and welfare ever lay near his heart, and his home relations were of a most pleasant character.  In politics he was a Republican, and both he and his wife were faithful Christian people, their membership being with the Methodist Episcopal Church.  His death occurred in 1894, and Mrs. Edwards was called to her final rest Mar. 7, 1864.
     Their daughter, Minerva, was born in Harlem township, Delaware county.  She was their eldest child and became not only her father's companion, but his counsellor as well, and looked after many of his business interests, for his education was quite limited.  Their was a rare affection between them and they were almost inseparable.  She often traveled with him on his stock buying trips and together they journeyed over much of the West.
     When a young lady of twenty-three, Miss Edwards became the wife of Daniel Henry Kinikin, who is a native of Licking county, Ohio, but is of English descent.  He acquired an excellent education and graduated from Granville College.  In 1861 he joined the Union army and was assigned to Company C, Seventy-sixth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers.  After two years of faithful service he became mentally and physically disabled and has not yet recovered from his infirmities.  He was a member of the Christian Church and took an active part in church work.
     Unto Mr. and Mrs. Kinikin were born nine children, five sons and four daughters, namely: Elizabeth, Ellen, John, Jane, Sherman and Sarah Ann, all of whom are yet living; Eli, Henry and an infant now deceased.  She is the owner of a beautiful farm of eighty-eight acres in Harlem township, highly improved with all modern accessories and conveniences, and also some desirable property in this vicinity.  She is possessed of most excellent business and executive ability, is a lady of culture and refinement who moves in the best circles of society and has many friends.
Source: Memorial Record of the Counties of Delaware, Union and Morrow, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co. 1895 - Page 233
JACOB KINNEL
DR. CHARLES E. KINNEY
DR. H. C. KIOUS was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1855.  He was educated in the Central Normal University and the "O. W. U.;" read medicine with Dr. J. F. Baldwin of Columbus, Ohio, and was graduated at Long Island Hospital, in New York, in 1881.  He began to practice in Columbus, Ohio, in 1882, in Cheshire in 1883, and only remained a year, when he sold out to Dr. H. C. Dumm, who was located at Stratford.  Dr. Kious came to Delaware in 1883 and practiced for several years, when he sold to Dr. F. M. Murray, in 1892, and moved to Columbus, where he is now practicing.  He married Miss Jennie Lavender, of Delaware, Ohio, in 1883.
George Kirby
Dr. Henry Kistler
Henry B. Kistler, M. D.
Charles Kohler
JACOB KRONINGER, a representative citizen of Delaware Township, where he is engaged in general farming and truck gardening on his 30-acre farm, was born in Delaware Township, Ohio, April 20, 1856, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Swartz) Kroninger.  John Kroninger was born in Pennsylvania in 1812, and there he learned the trade of blacksmith.  On attaining his majority, he came to Delaware Township, and engaged in the blacksmith business north of the city of Delaware, but subsequently removed to Stratford, where he also carried on blacksmithing.  His later years were spent in farming on the east side of the river, near Stratford, where his death occurred September 24, 1894.  By his first marriage Mr. Kroninger had two sons, Peter and Josea, and not long after his first wife's death he was married (second) to Elizabeth Swartz, by whom he had seven children, six of whom grew to maturity:  James, of Shelby County, Illinois; George, who resides at Shepard; Alvesta, the widow of Milo Graham; James and Daniel who live in Shelby County, Illinois; and Katherine, the wife of Charles Grogan, of Delaware, Ohio.  Mr. Kroninger's third marriage was to Mrs. Hannah Stickney, who was the widow of Hugh Stickney of Union County.  The family were members of St. Marks Lutheran Church of Delaware.
     Jacob Kroninger remained on the home farm until eleven years of age, and when 18 years old returned thereto and managed it until his father's death.  Sine that time Mr. Kroninger has owned the farm, which consists of 30 acres, four or five acres of which he devotes to truck.  He has over 400 apple trees, 100 peach trees, 25 pear trees, and also gives much attention to the raising of gooseberries, currants, strawberries and quinces.  He raises from 200 to 300 chickens annually, and has been very successful in this industry.
     On May 18, 1898, Mr. Kroninger was married to Mrs. Agnes Brahm, who is the widow of Jacob Braham, and daughter of Thomas Luke, of Delaware Township.  Three children have been born to them: Robert, Raymond and Carrie.  By her former marriage Mr. Kroninger had three children: George, Ethel, and Lottie Brahm. Mr. and Mrs. Kroninger are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Stratford.  In politics, he is a Prohibitionist, but has never cared to hold public office. 
JOHN KRONINGER - See Milo D. Graham
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