Frederick Kesler

Frederick Kesler (1816–1899) was an early member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Born in Meadville, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania.

Son of Frederick Kesler and Mary Lindsay.

[1][2] He married Jane Elizabeth Pratt (October 27, 1837 – November 23, 1912).

Kesler was a bodyguard of Joseph Smith, served as a major in the militia corps of the Great Salt Lake Military District, was a justice of the peace, and director of the penitentiary.

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