Guernsey Butchers : Kennell/ Kennett

Origin

• The Kennell (or Kennett) family were certainly in Guernsey by 1794, when one William Kennell was described as a "leading citizen". He had a son, William Kennell (born 1796) who was a butcher - who also had a son, William, who was also a butcher.

Family

William KENNELL married ?

• William KENNELL (1796 - ?) married ?
  • William KENNELL ( ?1815 - ? )

(people in bold were butchers)

Earliest Mention in Guernsey

• In 1794, William Kennell, a "leading citizen of Guernsey" signed a letter to the Privy Council (PRO Kew)
• In 1820, William Kennell was one of 33 Guernsey butchers who signed a petition to the Privy Council, urging them to approve the construction of the new market building.

Stallholdings

• William KENNELL/ KENNETT held stall 20 in the Town Meat Market in 1826, 1845, 1857 and 1861.

Residence

• William KENNELL senior (Butcher) lived at Le Vauquiedor, St Andrews (1841 Census). One of his servants was Jane BULLEN.
• William KENNELL junior (Butcher & Farmer, unmarried) lived at Les Mesuriers, St Peter Port (1851 Census).

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