Jeanette,

I just came across the death certificate for the daughter of Rudolfe Essen and Ellen O' Kennedy.
While researching my McGinnis line in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

Katherine Essen,
DOB; 22 Jul 1863 Philidiphia, PA
DOD; 24 Apr 1933 St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Place of Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis City, MO.

Katherine married about 1886 to John W. McGinnis in St. Louis, MO.

Katherine's parent's:
Father: Rudolfe Essen born Germany
Mother: Ellen O'Kennedy born Ireland

John and Katherine had one child that I'm aware of
Elzie V. McGinnin born 1886 St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.

You can view Katherines death certificate at:
http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/r...

Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.