Wondering if anyone knew about Kesels in the Syracuse area possibly originating from Bavaria. There are about five generation of Kesels with the first name Albert. Albert C. Kesel (the first of five) born about 1875 died at 54 due to pneumonia in 1929; had two brother John J. and Frank. I believe their mother was Catherine Kesel (I believe, but don't quote me on it) who was from Germany (no town mentioned in the cenus records). This is where the trail went cold. I did find a Catherine Kesel (Kessell, Kessel) in Queens, New York between 1870 and 1880 (born in Bavaria)who's husband's name is Adam (but Frank Kesel would have been born between those years). The three brothers also had two step-sisters Mrs. Jacob Doehner, and a Mrs. Ellseaffer (who resided in Long Beach, CA. If anyone is familiar with any of these name please let me know.