New York City Genealogy

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KANE, Daniel
A FATAL accident occurred last week at the Brooklyn Armory. A member of the Twenty-eighth Regiment was sitting on the window-sill in the third story; having had but little rest the night previous, he fell asleep and tumbled down upon the sidewalk. The force of the fall was so great that he was lite rally dashed to pieces. The body was taken to the Dispensary, where an inquest was held by Coroner Horton. The name of the deceased is supposed to be Daniel Kane, a member of Company C. He was about five feet seven inches in height, dark hair and dark complexion, one joint missing from the more finger of theright hand. A badge on his coat bore the words, “Constitution and the Union.” The body was taken to the dead-house for recognition. A verdict of accidentaldeath was rendered. [Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 05/18/1861, Submitted by Candi]
 
KEARSING, Caroline C.
In this City, on Monday, Sept 28, of disease of the heart, Caroline C. Kearsing. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
funeral, from her late residence, No. 48 3d st. this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, without further invitation. New York Times, Sept. 29, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.

KENNARD, William Hunt
In this City, on Thursday, Sept. 17, William Hunt Kennard, aged 14 months, son of Priscilla A. and the late George W. Kennard. Funeral services
at his late residence, No. 146 Church St., this afternoon, at 4 o'clock. His remains will be taken to Oak Hill Cemetery on Saturday morning. New York Times, Sep. 1857. Submitted by Amanda.
 
KEYES, Larry
Death of one of the Seventh Regiment.—A deplorable accident occurred at Camp Cameron on the 9th, resulting in the death of Larry Keyes, of the Seventh Regiment of New York. The deceased stooped to pick something up near a place where a number of guns had been stacked, and as he was in the act of rising the stack was accidentally struck and one gun exploded, the load taking effect in his body, killing him almost instantly. Col. Lefferts caused the remains to be placed in a metallic case for transmission to New York. He next day dispatched thither an officer to personally communicate intelligence of the sad event to the relatives of Mr. Keyes. Mr. Keyes was a salesman in the store of Pearce & Co., of Franklin street. He was in his twenty-seventh year, and much respected. He was married only two days before he left New York. [Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 05/18/1861, Submitted by Candi] 
 
KILLIN, James L.
In this City, on Monday, Sept. 21, after a short illness, James L. Killin, youngest son of hugh and Hannah Killin, aged 6 years and 7 months. The
friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 72 East 41st st, this day (Tuesday) at 3 o'clock p.m. New York Times, Sept. 22, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.
 
KINNARD, Iris Costikyan
Iris Costikyan Kinnard
December 10, 1929 - July 7, 2009
Birth Place: New York City, NY
Resided In: Storrs, CT
Visitation: None
Services: Sunday, August 9, 2009   Details
Cemetery: None
Submitted by Nancy
Iris Costikyan Kinnard passed away on July 7, 2009, in Storrs, Connecticut. She was the widow of William N. Kinnard, Jr.
Born in New York City to Simon and Thelma Costikyan, just weeks after the crash of 1929, she grew up “without two nickels
to rub together” but surrounded by a loving extended family. After graduating from Horace Mann School, she attended
Swarthmore College where she met her beloved “Willie” whom she married in 1949. After moving to Middletown, Connecticut,
the couple had two children, Susan and Jeffrey. In 1955 the family moved to Storrs where Bill had been hired by the
University of Connecticut. There began an amazing number of friendships and relationships, both personal and professional,
many of which continued until the day she died. Iris served on the Board of Education and the Democratic Town Committee and
was actively involved in the League of Women Voters, among many other activities. She returned to school earning a Master’s
degree in English in 1967. Shortly thereafter she became one of the original staff members of CONNPEP (now CONNCAP), a new
program designed to prepare inner-city high school students for college. She worked for CONNPEP in various capacities,
ultimately as its Director, until her retirement in 1991. Helping young people was a true calling for her. Iris enjoyed the
social and cultural aspects of living in a college community. She loved attending plays and concerts, playing bridge, and
travelling, dining and talking with her friends, of whom she had many. It is unlikely that the UCONN women’s basketball
team had a more devoted fan. She was marvelously generous with her time, money and heart, being willing to do almost
anything for anyone. She kept in touch with many of her former students and colleagues and was incredibly proud of their
accomplishments. She had many cousins and delighted in their company. Her particular joy was her grandchildren, Amanda,
Nathaniel, Rebecca and Julia Jones, and Jason, Adam and Elizabeth Kinnard whom, along with her own children and their
spouses Bruce and Andrea, she loved with absolute abandon. Her enthusiasm and generosity gave great joy to all who knew
her. A memorial celebration of Iris’s life will be held at Zenny’s Restaurant in Storrs on August 9, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, donations to the Iris Kinnard Emergency Loan Fund at CAP, Unit 2170, University of CT, Storrs, CT 06269;
the William N. Kinnard, Jr. Scholarship Fund, UConn School of Business - CREUES, 2100 Hillside Road, Unit 1041, Storrs, CT
06269-1041; or the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) at, 55 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022-1112, would please
her. Please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com for online memorial guest book.

KNAPP, Clara A.
In this City, on Sunday morning, Sept. 20, at 6 o'clock, of consumption of bowels, Clara A., daughter of Clarissa and the late Henry A. Knapp, aged 19 years and 7 months. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Monday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the
residence of her mother, No. 68 East 13th st. New York Times, Sept. 21, 1857. Submitted by Amanda.
 
 
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