John Kienast, a native of Rochester, Minnesota, was born December 2, 1879. He came to Foster County to buy land for farming and purchased land in Bucephalia Township on Section 20. John married Bridget O'Neill who was born in Ontario on April 8, 1884.
The couple had three children: Mary Kathleen, Charles and Aida.
Mrs. Kienast died April 16, 1924 and is buried in the Kensal Cemetery. Mr. Kienast died March 28, 1948 and is buried at Rochester, Minnesota.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 14B