Ezra Kendall

Ezra Kendall was an American actorcomedian, humorist, playwright and author who was known for his depiction of typical New England Yankees. During his time in vaudeville Kendall was said to have been among the highest paid monologist in America.

Ezra Freemont Kendall was born on a farm near Centerville, New York, to Ezra W. and Eliza R. Kendall. The September following his birth, Kendalls father enlisted as a sergeant with Company D, 64th Infantry Regiment, New York and soon rose to lieutenant before losing his life during the Battle of Seven Pines.

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