THADDEUS STEPHENS KERNS 1894-1913

Thaddeus Kerns Collection of Betty Ballantine, 3-23-05 Courtesy of Ben Kerns

 

	Boy Builds an Airship 1910	Thaddeus Barnstorms 1911	Parents View Flyer 1913

 

	The Final Chapter 1913	The Patent 1911

 

"Aviator Kerns Killed" Daily Journal and Tribune, Knoxville, Tennessee: July 7, 1913 Transcribed by Bob Davis - 8-20-05 "Chico, Cal., July 15. - Thaddeus Kerns, a 20-year-old aviator was killed late today when the engine of his biplane exploded seventy-five feet in the air. When the wreckage struck the ground the radiator crushed the aviator's head, while other parts of the biplane pierced his body."

"FIND A GRAVE" WEBSITE      You will find a picture of his grave marker as kindly provided by Jeanie Sawyer. In addition there is a photo of the cemetery provided by Laural N. D. To visit this interesting site, just click on: Thaddeus Kerns      Be sure to visit the homepage of this site and take advantage of its many features. To access it just click on: Find A Grave

 

Editor's Note: If you have any more information on this pioneer aviator please contact me. E-mail to Ralph Cooper

 

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