I do not do research for others, nor am I particularly interested in speculative relationships or unrelated surname discussions. There are many other worthy sites for these activities. I hope you enjoy reading some of these interesting stories. The Mercer family also moved from Ohio to Bureau Co, IL, in the spring of 1844. He was only a year and a half old.
Cause of death is unknown.
Joseph was just 12 years old, but was now the oldest living son. He had two older sisters, two younger brothers and three younger sisters. Less than two years later, Joseph's father, Walter W. Kinnick, died at the farm in Dover township. It was 28 Feb 1853. He died at the age of 43.