The Kinsella Log Cabin
(circa 1860)
On August 14, 2004, the family took Drew Adele to the log cabin built by her great, great. great grandfather, William Kinsella. It was the home of her great, great grandfather, Lawrence Kinsella, great grandfather Cyril Kinsella, and grandfather Lawrence John Kinsella. It underwent renovations over the years as the family added indoor plumbing and electricity. An extension was added to the back of the house and siding covered it for many years. In 1976, the property was sold to the city of Fairview Heights for a nature park. The log cabin was restored as part of the city's celebration of the United States' Bi-Centennial Celebration. For more information on the Pleasant Ridge Park and the Kinsella Log Cabin, go the following: http://flintknapper.com/Kinsella%20Cabin.htm For a more complete history of the Kinsella clan, go to "A Pleasant Ridge."
Drew Adele on the front steps of the log cabin surrounded by the flowers planted by the Fairview Heights Garden Club.
Drew Adele in front of a memorial garden for her Great Grandmother, Rita Kinsella. She and Cyril raised their family at the log cabin until 1961.
This Baptismal gown was made from Drew's great-grandmother's wedding dress. It was made into a Baptismal gown by her daughter Susan when her son, Daniel, was born. It has been worn by the the three great-grandchildren - Tabitha, Amber, and Drew.
