Who was John Kennedy?

John Kennedy (1775–1861) was born in Pawtucket Creek, Allegheny, Penn. and died in Hamersville, Brown County, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Jonata Kennedy 1775–1861

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 16 Jun 1775 · Pawtucket Creek, Allegheny, Penn.

Died 12 Mar 1861 · Hamersville, Brown County, Ohio, USA

Father William Hugh Kennedy Jr

Mother Sarah Canada

Children Andrew Jackson Kennedy, John Wesley Kennedy, Johnathan C Kennedy

Siblings Catherine Kennedy, Hugh Kennedy, James Kennedy, Jane Kennedy, Michael B Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Sally Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy, William Kennedy

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Hugh Kennedy Jr

Sarah Canada

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Andrew Jackson Kennedy

John Wesley Kennedy

Johnathan C Kennedy

Biography

The story of John Jonata Kennedy began in 1775 in Pawtucket Creek, Allegheny, Penn.. John Jonata Kennedy had children including andrew jackson kennedy, john wesley kennedy, johnathan c kennedy. John Jonata Kennedy passed away in 1861 in Hamersville, Brown County, Ohio, USA.

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1775

Birth of John Jonata Kennedy in Pawtucket Creek, Allegheny, Penn.

Birth

1861

Death of John Jonata Kennedy in Hamersville, Brown County, Ohio, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Kennedy

This ancestor line traces from Pennsylvania, United States (1720) to Lancaster, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States (1750) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Kennedy (1775–1861) was born in Pawtucket Creek, Allegheny, Penn. and died in Hamersville, Brown County, Ohio, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 2 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.