Our Family's Journey Through Time Providing Information on the African and European Kinsler Families
Maj. John Herman Kinsler was born on 4 May 1823, in Lever, Richland, South Carolina died 1902 He was the slave owner during emancipation and a civil war Captain, retired as Major. A signer of the Ordinance of Secession from the union.
Hinton "Pap" Kinsler son of James Kinsler Sr. married Sarah Hopkins of the Roger Hopkins family. The Kinslers, Hopkins, Agents, and Stevensons are some families from South Carolina who received land grants in Florida.
A branch of Kinsler cousins from South Carolina That lived in Spartanburg South Carolina
Daughter of Daniel Kinsler and Mary Catherine Jackson. She married Peter Gibson and later Ike Davis. Both the Gibson and Davis families also received land grants in the Marion County area of Florida.
The Kinsler United website brings together the African American descendants of the enslaved, and the White descendants of the enslaver to rebuild their full biological family tree and document their shared legacy. We begin our journey as enslaved people from South Carolina and follow the migration to Florida, and other parts of the United States in hopes to find our European and African roots. We are compiling information, surveying gravesites, sharing stories, and combing the archives all in a quest to identify our origins. Our goal is to be one of "reparative genealogy"—acknowledging, documenting, and providing access to records so descendants can reconnect with their ancestors. By becoming a member of this site, you will be privy to this repository of information and have opportunity to connect with new family members. Each story that is shared about our ancestors helps us solidify our bond as members of The Kinsler Family.
Events
Family Reunion
July 23rd-26th Starting at 5pm Location: Floridays resort 12562 International Drive Orlando, Fl.32821 Kinslers United take on Orlando Magic Questions call 863-224-5543
Person of the Month
Triumphant 8
Our family members involved with the desegregation of the Polk County public schools
Ask me while I am here. Talk with me. Spend some time, and I will share my story. So that when it is my time you will not shed a tear. But celebrate my life
North Carolina, Maryland, California branch of Kinslers
Winter Haven branch of Kinslers
Rachel Buxton Kinsler...Adam Kinsler's daughter
The book: A History of the African American Kinslers is available here! Now! Get your copy
Read her own words in the Slave Narrative Project when she was 86 Years old
This Plaque is located at the site were the slaves of the Kinsler plantation are interred. The Family has partnered with Dr. Weik, from the University of South Carolina, to survey this location in hopes of learning more about our ancestors.
This is the Stephen Smith house ca 1770 at the end of Lever Road in Blythewood. This was a neighbor to John H. Kinsler, and there is a lot of information about this property that can also give us insight to life in this area.
Many stories have been told about Ruby McCollum but she was our family! The daughter of Gertrude Kinsler and granddaughter of Daniel Kinsler, we keep her story in our hearts.
Gone but not forgotten
The Flatterer: In many cases, it is a nickname derived from the Middle High German word künzen, meaning "to flatter". Patronymic (Descendant of Konrad): It often serves as a patronymic form of Kunzel or Kunz, which are pet forms of the ancient Germanic name Konrad. The name Konrad itself is composed of the elements kuon ("bold" or "brave") and rat ("counsel" or "advice"). Occupational (Official or Chancellor): Some sources link the name to the Middle High German kanzelaere, referring to a "superior of an office" or an orderly-room. This originates from the Latin cancellarius, meaning "chancellor". Artisan/Craftsman: In certain German-speaking regions, particularly Switzerland, it may derive from künzler, meaning a craftsman or artisan.
This site is in its infancy so please be patient with us. We make every effort to document our research. If you have something you would like to add, please contact us.
