Who was Hugh Kennedy?

Hugh Kennedy (1786–1843) was born in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States and died in Dallas, Alabama, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hugh in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Hugh E Kennedy 1786–1843

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 May 1786 · Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States

Died 25 Oct 1843 · Dallas, Alabama, United States

Father John B Rev Kennedy

Mother Jane Mcafee

Siblings Charles Breckenridge Kennedy, Clinton Harvey Kennedy, Jane Kennedy, Jane Mcafee Kennedy, Joshua Stubbs Kennedy, William Everett Kennedy

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Immediate Family

Parents

John B Rev Kennedy

Jane Mcafee

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Hugh E Kennedy was born in 1786 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States, the child of john b rev kennedy and jane mcafee. Hugh E Kennedy passed away in 1843 in Dallas, Alabama, United States.

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1786

Birth of Hugh E Kennedy in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States

Birth

1843

Death of Hugh E Kennedy in Dallas, Alabama, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hugh Kennedy

This ancestor line traces from Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, England (1435) to Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States (1786) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hugh Kennedy (1786–1843) was born in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, United States and died in Dallas, Alabama, United States. 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 Hugh 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 11 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.
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