 1856 - UNKNOWN
Generation: 1
| 1. |  Johanna Frances Brophy was born on 28 Jun 1856 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; died in UNKNOWN. Johanna married Thomas Richard McKenzie on 24 Apr 1878 in Circleville, Ohio. Thomas (son of James Redmond McKenzie and Sarah Ellen McKenzie) was born on 16 Dec 1849 in Wilkesville, Vinton County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1923 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Mary Anna McKenzie
 was born on 18 Aug 1880 in Vinton County, Ohio; died on 26 Nov 1957.
- 3. Jeremiah Samuel (Jerry) McKenzie was born on 28 Oct 1881 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1969 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- 4. Hanna F. McKenzie was born on 20 Jul 1883 in Ohio; died on 15 Oct 1966 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
- 5. Margaret Agnes McKenzie was born on 27 Jan 1885 in Jackson, Pickaway County, Ohio; died about 1960.
- 6. Sara Cecilia McKenzie was born on 9 Feb 1887 in Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 21 Jun 1960 in Franklin County, Ohio.
- 7. Thomas James McKenzie was born on 24 Oct 1889 in Ohio; died on 16 Jun 1919 in Pickaway County, Ohio.
- 8. John Ignatius McKenzie was born on 27 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 10 May 1968 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio.
- 9. Julia Catharine McKenzie was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 1973 in Saint Mary;s Convent, Notre Dame, Indiana.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Mary Anna McKenzie (1.Johanna1) was born on 18 Aug 1880 in Vinton County, Ohio; died on 26 Nov 1957. Notes:
Wilkens, Mary Ann(McKenzie), born Aug. 18, 1880, in a log cabin in Jackson Township, on May 14, 1906, married Johann Bernhard Wilkens Sr. at St. Joseph Ch., Circleville, Ohio. He was a widower, whose wife and firstborn child both died in childbirth. Johann was born Nov. 11, 1865, in Altenmarhorst, Province Hanover, Germany.
The Wilkens family lived in Youngstown, Ohio. Their six children are Bernard Sr., John, Thomas, Cecilia Jackamo, Jane Young and Joseph. Johann died March 7, 1938, and Mary, Nov. 26, 1957, with burial at Calvary Cem., Youngstown.
Mary married Johann Bernard Wilkens on 14 May 1906 in St. Joseph's Church Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. Johann was born on 11 Nov 1865 in Altenmarhorst, Province Hanover, Germany; died on 7 Mar 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Bernard Thomas Wilkens was born on 18 Feb 1907 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 13 Dec 1994 in Boardman, Mahoning County, Ohio.
- 11. John Aloysius Wilkens was born on 16 Jun 1908 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died in UNKNOWN.
- 12. Thomas Joseph Sr. Wilkens was born on 10 Aug 1909 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died in UNKNOWN.
- 13. Johanna Cecilia Wilkens was born on 12 Feb 1911 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died in UNKNOWN.
- 14. Jane Magdaline Wilkens was born on 12 Mar 1913 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died in UNKNOWN.
- 15. Joseph Anthony Wilkens was born on 9 Dec 1916 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 5 Jan 1924.
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| 3. |  Jeremiah Samuel (Jerry) McKenzie (1.Johanna1) was born on 28 Oct 1881 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1969 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, P. (Pius) Jeremiah Samuel, born Oct. 21, 1881, at Stumpy Lane in the Circleville area. Jerry started the twelveth grade, worked for the Strawboard Works, then moved to Monessen, Pa., where he worked first for Page Steel and Wire, later with Pittsburgh Steel Co. Jerry married Elizabeth Betts, born Dec. 18, 1887, in Gallatin, Pa. He met Elizabeth at a shoe store, where she was a clerk. Before their marriage on April 17, 1907, in St. Leonard Ch., Monessen, Jerry and Elizabeth both gave much of their wages to their parents for family support, which was the custom then. The four McKenzie children are Estelle Swade, James, John and Henry. Jerry died March5, 1969, at Greensburg, Pa., and Elizabeth, Mar. 2, 1960, with burial at St. Mary Cem., Monongahela, Pa.
Jeremiah married Elizabeth Betts on 17 Apr 1907 in St. Leonard Church, Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born on 18 Dec 1887 in Gallatin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Mar 1960 in North Charleroi, Washington County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Estelle Theresa McKenzie was born on 28 Sep 1908 in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Nov 1970 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- 17. James Jerry (Woody) McKenzie was born on 9 Nov 1910 in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Apr 1980.
- 18. John Joseph (Herp) McKenzie was born on 27 Sep 1917 in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Mar 1943 in North Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania.
- 19. Henry Raymond McKenzie was born on 1 Jan 1922 in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Feb 1999 in Centerville, Montgomery County, Ohio.
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| 4. |  Hanna F. McKenzie (1.Johanna1) was born on 20 Jul 1883 in Ohio; died on 15 Oct 1966 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, Hannah Frances, born July 20, 1883, received her college education at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
The following tribute to Hannah is taken from the December, 1966, issue of the "Home Review", which states that "Miss McKenzie began teaching at the (Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans) Home(in Xenia) in 1925 and continued teaching elementary and junior high grades until she retired June 30, 1953, (almost at age 70). She resided in Columbus until she died July 1, 1966." This home is now called the Ohio Veterans Childrens' Home/OVCH.
Hannah is remembered "for originating the Decoration Day March and produced a yearly Christmas pageant which included the band, choir, and both high school drama students. Last year (1965) she presented the Home with
the white and green pennant with the inscription "Lest We Forget," which will henceforth be used in the annual Memorial Day March."
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| 6. |  Sara Cecilia McKenzie (1.Johanna1) was born on 9 Feb 1887 in Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 21 Jun 1960 in Franklin County, Ohio. Notes:
Cecilia M Schneider
BIRTH9 Feb 1887
DEATH21 Jan 1960 (aged 72)
BURIAL
Saint Joseph Cemetery
Lockbourne, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
PLOTSt. Agatha
MEMORIAL ID160059116 · View Source
Sara married Raymond Francis Schneider on 1 Jun 1921 in St. Joseph's Church, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. Raymond was born on 14 Oct 1887 in Ohio; died on 21 Nov 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Raymond J. Schneider was born on 14 Feb 1924 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died on 16 Mar 2000 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
- 21. Thomas Schneider was born on 21 May 1925; died on 4 May 1990.
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| 7. | Thomas James McKenzie (1.Johanna1) was born on 24 Oct 1889 in Ohio; died on 16 Jun 1919 in Pickaway County, Ohio. Notes:
Saint Josephs Cemetery
Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, USA
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| 8. |  John Ignatius McKenzie (1.Johanna1) was born on 27 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 10 May 1968 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, John Ignatius, Sr., born July22, 1892, served as PFC in 305th Brig. Tank Corp. in WW I. He arried Louise Agnes Brembeck, born June 1, 1889, daughter of John Brembeck and Mary Bader. John and Louise were
married at the old Saint Peter Church, Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 29, 1919. The family first lived at Circleville, and later moved to Lancaster, Ohio, where he was a salesman for Kroger. Then John became manager of the Kroger Store on Columbus Street. Their six children are John, Jeanne, Robert, Herbert, John Jr. and Louise Gladfelter. John was a tall large man and Louise an elegant lady. John Sr. died May 10, 1968, and Louise, April 6, 1971, age 81, with burial at Saint Mary Cemetery, Lancaster.
John married Louise Agnes Brembrecht on 29 Oct 1919 in Franklin County, Ohio. Louise was born on 1 Jun 1889 in Ohio; died on 6 Apr 1971 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. John Thomas McKenzie was born on 24 Feb 1921; died on 19 Jun 1921.
- 23. Jeanne Marie McKenzie was born on 16 Apr 1922 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 21 May 1980 in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio.
- 24. Robert Francis McKenzie was born on 10 Feb 1924 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 1 May 1970 in Fairfield County, Ohio.
- 25. Herbert Aloysius McKenzie was born on 8 Nov 1925 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio; died on 29 May 2004 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.
- 26. John Ignatius McKenzie was born on 30 Aug 1927 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio; died on 22 Jun 1944 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
- 27. Louise Eileen McKenzie was born in Private.
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| 9. | Julia Catharine McKenzie (1.Johanna1) was born on 3 Mar 1897 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 1973 in Saint Mary;s Convent, Notre Dame, Indiana. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
(McKenzie, Julia Catherine), Sister Mary Teresina CSC, born March 3, 1897, a 1915 graduate of Circleville High
School and received her nurse's training at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, in 1924. Her family knew her as
Katherine McKenzie and is remembered for her remarkable singing voice at Saint Joseph Church, Circleville. Her aunt, Sister Mary Alonzo CSC, was a member of the religious who operated this hospital, so Julia joins the order as a nurse during the years, 1924-27, she worked at Mt. Carmel Hospital. Sister Mary Teresina was to serve in many assignments in Indiana and Illinois for the rest of her 76 years, being retired only the last year of her life. Her community Obituary states that "Sister Mary TereŽ sina, CSC, entered the Congregation of the Sisters of
the Holy Cross on Sept. 24, 1927, coming from Columbus, Ohio. Sister received the Habit on Aug. 15, 1928, and
was professed on Aug. 15, 1930, and died at Saint Mary's Convent, Notre Dame, Indiana, March 28, 1973, fortified
by the Sacraments. Interment at Saint Mary's, Notre Dame, Indiana."
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Generation: 3
| 10. | Bernard Thomas Wilkens (2.Mary2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 18 Feb 1907 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 13 Dec 1994 in Boardman, Mahoning County, Ohio. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
Wilkens, Bernard Thomas, Sr., born Feb.18,1907, on Nov.19, 1930, at Assumption Church, Geneva, Ohio,
married Evelyn Agnes Bartlett, born Feb.8, 1907, daughter of August and Susanna (Schmitt) Bartlett of New York City. Mr. Wilkens' Dec. 14, 1994, obituary states that "He came to Youngstown in 1919 and was a 1924 South High
School graduate. He attended Youngstown College where he taught in the electrical engineering department. "A graduate of Dodge Radio Institute of Valparaiso, he started in broadcasting in Columbus and worked in Akron before joining WKBN Broadcasting, when its studios where in the YMCA building downtown. He supervised installation of equipment there and at the studios on Sunset Boulevard. He was the chief engineer at WKBN for 44 years until his retirement in 1974. "He was also a veteran of the Naval Reserves and worked with Bell Laboratories during World War II.
Bernard and Evelyn are the parents of Bernie Jr., Joseph and Mary Ann German. He spoke German, travelled to Europe and spent many productive years patiently researching our McKenzie History. Bernie resided at Ron-Joy Nursing Home, Boardman, Ohio, until his death, Dec.13, 1994. Evelyn predeceased him Dec. 28, 1993. Both are buried at Calvary Cemetery., Youngstown.
Bernard married Evelyn Agnes Bartlett on 19 Nov 1930 in Assumption Church, Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Evelyn (daughter of August Bartlett and Susanna Schmitt) was born on 8 Feb 1907 in New York City, New York; died on 28 Dec 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 16. | Estelle Theresa McKenzie (3.Jeremiah2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 28 Sep 1908 in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Nov 1970 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
Swade, Estelle Theresa (McKenzie), was born Sept. 28, 1908, a grad of Douglas Business College in Charleroi, Pa. She was an employee of Pittsburgh Steel Co. and lost her job in the Depression. Later she moved to Washington DC to be near her Marine fiance, in 1942. Stell married Paul Swade in Washington secretly, where they lived the rest of their lives. She worked in the Pentagon a clerk in army historical records and Paul, a security guard at the War College. Paul was 48, on Good Friday, 1953, when he died, and Stell, on Nov. 30, 1970.They are buried at Monongahela, Pa.
Estelle married Paul Swade on 8 Feb 1943 in Washington, D.C.. Paul died in 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 18. |  John Joseph (Herp) McKenzie (3.Jeremiah2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 27 Sep 1917 in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Mar 1943 in North Charleroi, Washington, Pennsylvania. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, John Joseph, born Sept. 27, 1917, is a grad of Monessen High School. He was a career worker at
Pittsburgh Steel Co. on the inhouse railroad. John married Nelle Smyth on Nov. 27, 1941. They have a daughter, Marilyn. Known as "Herp," John died March 27, 1943, of Lobar pneumonia, at age26, when Marilyn was four months old. John was buried at Saint Mary Cem., Monongahela. Nell attended business school and on July 21, 1949, married Thomas Petrus, a World War II Veteran and son of Slovak immigrants. Their five daughters are Phara, Lucia, Sue Ellen, Miriam Pura and Clare.
John married Nelle Smyth in Private. Nelle (daughter of Hugh Smyth) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 19. |  Henry Raymond McKenzie (3.Jeremiah2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 1 Jan 1922 in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Feb 1999 in Centerville, Montgomery County, Ohio. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, Henry Raymond, born Jan. 1,1922, is a grad of Monessen High School. Mac served in WW II as an air crewman on VIP aircraft in the US Navy 1942-46. After his release, Mac attended Roosevelt Aviation School on Long Island, New York, where he took up airŽ craft and engine mechanics, complete with licensing. Mac worked until 1960 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, then into tech operations at DESC, Dayton, where he retired in 1979. He went to work for PK Home Center until 1987 and now has a hobby of woodworking. On June 24, 1950, Mac married Grace Margaret Johnson, born April 30, 1926, in Hamilton, Ohio. Her parents were Henry and Lillian (Conrad) Johnson. She is a grad of Lebanon High School.
Henry married Grace Margaret Johnson in Private. Grace (daughter of Henry Johnson and Lillian Conrad) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 23. | Jeanne Marie McKenzie (8.John2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 16 Apr 1922 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 21 May 1980 in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio. Notes:
Daughter of John I. and Louise McKenzie. Her siblings were Robert, Herbert, John Jr., and Louise McKenzie.
She never married, and she is buried alongside her parents, and brothers John Jr. and Robert McKenzie.
Jeanne M. McKenzie
BIRTH16 Apr 1922
Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, USA
DEATH21 May 1980 (aged 58)
Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL
Saint Mary Cemetery
Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
PLOTHoly Mother of God, row 16
MEMORIAL ID109822646 · View Source
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| 24. | Robert Francis McKenzie (8.John2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 10 Feb 1924 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; died on 1 May 1970 in Fairfield County, Ohio. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, Robert Francis, born Feb.10, 1924, served in the US Army in WW II and was "pretty much shot up during the war." Bob died May 1, 1970, and is buried at Saint Mary Cemetery, Lancaster.
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| 25. | Herbert Aloysius McKenzie (8.John2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 8 Nov 1925 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio; died on 29 May 2004 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. Notes:
"THE HISTORY OF THE GABRIEL McKENZIE AND RACHEL BLUBAUGH FAMILY OF MARYLAND AND OHIO" by Father Homer Blubaugh:
McKenzie, Herbert Aloysius, born Nov. 8,1925, reports in a June 1984 letter that he "entered the US Army in 1943, served in Europe in the 743rd Tank Battalion as a tank driver. I was wounded slightly in Germany and was discharged Jan. 2, 1946." Herb continues, "I graduated from Lancaster Business College and went to work for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. I married Luann in July (25), 1950."Lu Ann Robinette, born Apr. 29, 1929, is the daughter of James Loyal and Mary Margaret (Bauman) Robinette. The three oldest children were born in Ashtabula,
Ohio. The McKenzie family has lived in the Winchester and Lexington, Kentucky, areas since 1956. Herb had
worked in management with the water treatment and landfill dept. Lu Ann and Herb's eight children are Marilyn Nelson, Rita Foster, Carol Carter, Laura Powell, Patricia Verber, Michael, Theresa and Thomas. Herb retired in 1980 after heart attacks and now operates a package store.
Herbert A. McKenzie, 78, widower of Luann Robinette McKenzie, died Saturday, May 29, 2004 at his residence. He was retired from Kentucky American Water Company and Winchester Municipal Utilities. A native of Lancaster, OH, he was born November 8, 1925, son of the late John I. and Louise Brembeck McKenzie.
He was a member of Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, VFW, and the American Legion Post #8. He served in the US Army during WWII with the 743rd Tank Battalion where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was a Purple Heart recipient.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary with Rev. John Moriarty officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 3-5 and 7-9 PM Tuesday at the W.R. Milward Mortuary-Southland. Rosary services at 8:30 PM, American Legion memorial at 7:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #8, 1230 Man-O-War Place, Lex, KY, 40504 or Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr, Lex, KY, 40504.
Herbert married Lu Ann Robinette in Private. Lu (daughter of James Loyal Robinette and Mary Margaret Bauman) was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 26. | John Ignatius McKenzie (8.John2, 1.Johanna1) was born on 30 Aug 1927 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio; died on 22 Jun 1944 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. |
Generation: 4
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