Who was Edward Kenney?

Edward Kenney (1840–1929) was born in Gaspereau, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Gaspereau, Kings Co., NS. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edward Elias Kenney 1840–1929

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1840 · Gaspereau, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 14 APR 1929 · Gaspereau, Kings Co., NS

Father Jeremiah Kinnie

Mother Miriam Benjamin

Spouse Alpharetta May Ward

Children Margaret Scholfield, Milford Allen Kenney

Siblings Mary Kinnie

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Kinnie

Miriam Benjamin

Spouse(s)

Alpharetta May Ward

Sarah Emily Schofield

Children

Margaret Scholfield

Milford Allen Kenney

Biography

The story of Edward Elias Kenney began in 1840 in Gaspereau, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Edward Elias Kenney married alpharetta may ward, sarah emily schofield, and had children including margaret scholfield, milford allen kenney. Edward Elias Kenney passed away in 1929 in Gaspereau, Kings Co., NS.

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Life Timeline

1840

Birth of Edward Elias Kenney in Gaspereau, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Birth

1929

Death of Edward Elias Kenney in Gaspereau, Kings Co., NS

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Kenney

This ancestor line traces from Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden (1001) to Gaspereau, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada (1840) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Kenney (1840–1929) was born in Gaspereau, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Gaspereau, Kings Co., NS. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 29 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.