BIOGRAPHY

JOHN KENYON - OF BATAVIA, NY

John Kenyon in 1836 opened a grocery and general store in Batavia. After carrying on the business for years he sold out to his sons Edward L. and George D. In 1886 Edward L. bought out George D., carrying on the business until 1888, when he sold out the store and retired. In May, 1889, his son, E. Porter Kenyon, opened a store at No. 80 Main street, and is now carrying a full line of groceries. He also controls the ice business of Batavia.

FROM:
Gazetteer and Biographical Record
of Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890