Kenner, William, 1774-1824.

William Kenner, a businessman, planter, slaveholder, and politician, was born in Virginia. He married Mary Minor (1778-1814) of Natchez, Mississippi, and had several children, including Stephen Minor Kenner (1808-1862), the founder of the town of Kenner, Louisiana. William Kenner moved to New Orleans (ca. 1800) and established "William Kenner & Company," a mercantile and commission business. He was affiliated with Stephen Henderson, John Oldham, and Richard Clague. He owned two sugar plantations, Oakland in Jefferson Parish, and Linwood in Ascension Parish. He was a member of the Legislative Council of Louisiana (1804) and a member of the board of directors of the United States Bank of Philadelphia (1805). In 1805, he was elected to a vestry in the First Protestant Congregation in New Orleans, which became Christ Church Episcopal Church.

From the description of William Kenner papers, 1802-1832. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122519453