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Benjamin Franklin Kennedy 1847 – 1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1847

Birth Location: Harris, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 12 May 1924

Death Location: Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama

Father: William Canaday)

Mother: Nancy Foster

Spouse(s): Idona McInish

Children(s): McDuff Canada, Duff Kennedy, Jennie Canada, nancy kennedy, Jabe Kennedy

In 1847, Benjamin Franklin Kennedy entered the world in Harris, Georgia, United States, born to William Edward Kennedy (Kanaday, Canaday) and Nancy Foster. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Kennedy resided in Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Kennedy resided in Channahatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA. Benjamin Franklin Kennedy married Idona Hazeltine "Hassie" McInish, and had children including McDuff Canada, Duff Kennedy, Jennie Canada, nancy kennedy, Jabe Kennedy. Benjamin Franklin Kennedy passed away in 1924 in Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Benjamin Franklin Kennedy entered the world in Harris, Georgia, United States, born to William Edward Kennedy (Kanaday, Canaday) and Nancy Foster.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Kennedy resided in Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Kennedy resided in Channahatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Kennedy married Idona Hazeltine "Hassie" McInish, and had children including McDuff Canada, Duff Kennedy, Jennie Canada, nancy kennedy, Jabe Kennedy.
  • Benjamin Franklin Kennedy passed away in 1924 in Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Canaday)
1797 – 1865
Birth Location: Putnam Co Georgia
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Nancy Foster
1804 – 1875
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Idona McInish
1855 – 1905
Birth Location: Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

McDuff Canada
1877 –
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Duff Kennedy
1878 – 1948
Birth Location: Alabama
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Jennie Canada
1879 –
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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nancy kennedy
1882 – 1958
Birth Location: Alabama
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Jabe Kennedy
1883 – 1951
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Benjamin Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Kennedy
1847 – 1924
Birth Place: Harris, Georgia, United States
Parents
William Edward Kennedy (Kanaday, Canaday)
1797 – 1865
Putnam Co Georgia
Nancy Foster
1804 – 1875
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
(John) (Caleb) CANADY
1770 – 1853
Virginia, Colonial America
Mary (Polly) Evans
1780 – 1860
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Canady
1726 – 1801
Sarah Witt
1716 – 1788
William Evans
1762 – 1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lt. Revolution
1740 – 1819
Hannah Evans
1745 – 1817

Benjamin Kennedy's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Kennedy (18 Dec 1847 – 12 May 1924) m. Idona (Hazeltine "Hassie") McInish (1855 – 1905)
  1. 1. McDuff Canada (Jul 1877 – )
  2. 2. Duff Kennedy (July 1878 – 17 October 1948)
  3. 3. Jennie Canada (Jun 1879 – )
  4. 4. nancy kennedy (abt 1882 – 13 March 1958) m. tom HALL (abt 1872 – 5 March 1963)
    1. 1. William (Lucus) Hall (abt 1904 – ) m. Montey Hall (abt 1908 – )
      1. 1. Lois Hall (abt 1931 – ) m. Bobby Mulder (abt 1926 – )
      2. 2. Vivian Hall (abt 1934 – )
    2. 2. Johnie (Loyd) Hall (abt 1906 – )
    3. 3. Verna (May) Hall (03/17/01907 – 28 October 1993) m. newton neighbors (2 October 1906 – 2 February 1944)
      1. 1. William (H) Nabors (abt 1930 – 17 January 2000) m. Margie (Ruth) Nabors (29 December 1931 – 26 May 2012)
        1. 1. Betty (Lynn) Jones (26 March 1955 – 8 April 2006)
      2. 2. JACK nabors (17 Feb 1933 – 1 Jun 2006) m. Doris (Opel) Nabors (11 April 1935 – 26 June 2004)
        1. 1. Mike Nabors (15 Jul 1956 – ) m. Cynthia (Lavelle) Taylor (30 June 1955 – 27 July 2006)
        2. 2. gail nabors (10/29/1958 – )
        3. 3. Butch Nabors (21 Aug 1963 – )
        4. 4. chester nabors
    4. 4. Mary (Lou) Hall (abt 1910 – ) m. George Nabers (abt 1898 – )
      1. 1. Cluez Nabers (abt 1927 – )
      2. 2. Mary (C) Nabers (abt 1932 – )
      3. 3. Tomie Nabers (abt 1937 – )
    5. 5. Mattie (Lou) Hall (abt 1912 – ) m. Walter (G) Smith (abt 1904 – )
      1. 1. Aranah (C) Smith (abt 1938 – )
      2. 2. Cannie Smith (abt 1938 – )
      3. 3. Anna (W) Smith (abt 1940 – )
      4. 4. Virginia Smith (abt 1947 – )
    6. 6. Thomas (H) Hall (abt 1916 – ) m. Ophilia Hall (abt 1917 – )
      1. 1. Betty Hill (abt 1935 – )
      2. 2. Thomas (Lewis) Hall (abt 1939 – )
      3. 3. Helen Hill (abt 1939 – )
      4. 4. J (W) Hill (abt 1941 – )
      5. 5. Robert Hill (abt 1944 – )
      6. 6. Truman Hill (abt 1946 – )
    7. 7. Haseltine Hall (abt 1918 – )
    8. 8. Nicy (Jean Houtina) Hall (abt 1919 – )
  5. 5. Jabe Kennedy (30 October 1883 – 16 May 1951)

Benjamin Kennedy's Timeline

7 Records

1847
18 Dec 1847
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Kennedy in Harris, Georgia, United States
Harris, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Kennedy resided here in Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Benjamin Franklin Kennedy resided here in Channahatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Channahatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
Benjamin Franklin Kennedy resided here in Channahachee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Channahachee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1924
19 Jul 1924
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Franklin Kennedy in Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama
Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama
1924
12 May 1924
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Franklin Kennedy in Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama
Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama
1924
12 May 1924
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Franklin Kennedy in Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama
Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1847
    Event Place: Harris, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Channahachee, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: T625_14; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 72
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 067
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 067

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Channahatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Channahachee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Channahachee, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: T625_14; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 72

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chanahatchee, Elmore, Alabama, USA,
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chana Hatchee, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 067

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1924
    Event Place: Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1924
    Event Place: Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1924
    Event Place: Eclectic, Elmore, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Red Hill, Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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