Amanda Kinzer

23 May 1823–
Montgomery, Virginia, United States

The Life of Amanda

When Amanda Kinzer was born on 23 May 1823, in Montgomery, Virginia, United States, her father, Phillip Kinzer, was 31 and her mother, Ann Robertson, was 28. She married James Lemuel Cecil on 9 November 1849, in Montgomery, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 5 daughters. She lived in Virginia, United States in 1870 and Floyd, Virginia, United States in 1880.

Photos & Memories (0)

Photos & Memories

Do you know this person? Do you have a story about her you would like to share? Sign in or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

James Lemuel Cecil
1826–1864
Amanda Kinzer
1823–
Marriage: 9 November 1849
Malinda Ann Cecil
1850–1931
Mary Ellen Cecil
1852–1880
Nebraska Cecil
1856–1857
John Cecil
1857–
Laura P. Cecil
1858–1940
Ann Cecil
1859–
Frazier Frances Cecil
1861–1954

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
9 November 1849
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
children

(7)

    Malinda Ann Cecil

    Female1850–1931Female

    Mary Ellen Cecil

    Female1852–1880Female

    Nebraska Cecil

    Male1856–1857Male

    John Cecil

    Male1857–Male

    Laura P. Cecil

    Female1858–1940Female

+2 More Children

Parents and Siblings

    Phillip Kinzer

    Male1791–1849Male

    Ann Robertson

    Female1795–Female

siblings

(9)

    Margaret J Kinser

    Female1819–1900Female

    Michael Kinzer

    Male1821–1883Male

    Melvina Kinser

    Female1823–1909Female

    Amanda Kinzer

    Female1823–Female

    John C. Kinzer

    Male1828–Male

+4 More Children

World Events (8)

1824 · """Mary Randolph Publishes """"The Virginia Housewife"""""""

Age 1

“The Virginia Housewife” was published by Mary Randolph. It was the first cookbook published in America. 
1825 · The Crimes Act

Age 2

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
1861 · The Battle of Manassas

Age 38

The Battle of Manassas is also referred to as the First Battle of Bull Run. 35,000 Union troops were headed towards Washington D.C. after 20,000 Confederate forces. The McDowell's Union troops fought with General Beauregard's Confederate troops along a little river called Bull Run. 

Name Meaning

South German: variant of Kintzer ( see Kintz ) or Künzer ( see Kunzer ).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Sources (3)

  • Amanda Goodycoontz in household of Isaac Goodycoontz, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Amanda Cecil in household of James L Cecil, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Amanda Goodykoontz in household of Isaac Goodykoontz, "United States Census, 1880"

Find more of your family story

As a non-profit, we offer free help to anyone looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a free account
Share this with your family and friends.