Xavier Lennie [Lennes]

Xavier Lennie,Marie Brassart his wife,Irene(Villont) Derby (Grandchild)

Albia 1928-1929

Xavier Lennie [Lennes]

Born;6 Aug 1867 in Nord, France
Died;18 Aug 1934 in Albia, Iowa

Xavier Lennie was born in France. The Son of Louis Joseph Lennes, who was born May, 21 1823, In Baileux, Mons, Hainaut, Belguim. In 1888 Xavier came to the U.S. with his Wife Marie, and his Brothers Noah, Emil, and Loui.He had 10 children,the oldest born in France and of the other 9, 4 were born in Mahaska County, and 5 were born in Monroe County. He was a Coal Miner at What Cheer Coal Mine for 40 years as well as working at Rex 5,Old Rizerville, and the Mahaska County mines.

The photo, obit, and information on this page was contributed by Dee Hall, Great Granddaughter of Xavier Lennie.