My Kipfer family came from Bern, Switzerland. They settled 1in Illinois at some point. There are many Kipfers near Peoria, Illinois.
My grandmother ? Kipfer married Charles Wesley Bennett. My father, Ralph, was born to them in 1898. His brothers name was Arthur. His two sisters that I know of were Aldene and Margaret. I know that at some point my fathers family went to Alabama or Georgia...and then returned to Illinois. I think they lost a very young son while they lived down south. They got sick with malaria. I'm just trying to make connections. If you've heard any similar stories or find any matches or any kind at all please let me know. I'd appreciate it so much.
Thank you,
Margo Rae (Bennett) Elmer