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David Kenyon 1724–1781 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1724

Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 1781

Death Location: Greenwich, Washington County, New York, United States of America

Father: David Kenyon

Mother: Mary Sanford

Spouse(s): Lydia Sheffield, Mary Potter, Mary Potter

Children(s): Lydia Kenyon, Lydia Kenyon, Deborah Kenyon, Martha Kenyon, Mary Kenyon, Potter Kenyon, Sarah Kenyon, Thurston Kenyon, William Kenyon

David Kenyon was born in 1724 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, the child of David Kenyon And Mary Sanford. David Kenyon married Lydia Sheffield, Mary Potter, and had children including Deborah Kenyon, Lydia Kenyon, Martha Kenyon, Mary Kenyon, Potter Kenyon, Sarah Kenyon, Thurston Kenyon, William Kenyon. David Kenyon passed away in 1781 in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • David Kenyon was born in 1724 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA, the child of David Kenyon And Mary Sanford.
  • David Kenyon married Lydia Sheffield, Mary Potter, and had children including Deborah Kenyon, Lydia Kenyon, Martha Kenyon, Mary Kenyon, Potter Kenyon, Sarah Kenyon, Thurston Kenyon, William Kenyon.
  • David Kenyon passed away in 1781 in Greenwich, Washington County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Kenyon's Ancestors

Self
David Kenyon
1724–1781
Birth Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
David Kenyon
1693–1772
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Sanford
1703–1739
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
John (Kenyon (Mumforde)) I
1655–1732
Glodwick, Oldham, Lancashire, England
Hannah (Annie Mumforde) Kenyon
1660–1712
Oldham, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
William Sanford
1676–1760
Portsmouth, Newport, RI, America
Great-Grandparents
James Kenyon
1633–
Ester Smith
1633–
Samuel Sanford
1635–1713
Sarah Wodell
1642–1680
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sanford
1605–1653
Elizabeth SANFORD
1585–1635
William Wodell
1617–1693
Mary Lawton
1611–1676

David Kenyon's Descendants

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David Kenyon (7 Jan 1724–1781) m. Lydia Sheffield (1725–) m. Mary Potter (22 August 1726–22 September 1774) m. Mary Potter (22 Aug 1726–22 Sep 1774)
  1. 1. Lydia Kenyon 1752–1820
    1. 1. Solomon Baker 1790–1858 m. Lydia Kenyon 1752–1820
  2. 2. Lydia Kenyon 1752–1820 m. Solomon Baker 1790–1858
    1. 1. William (L) Baker 1820–1896 m. Mary (Ann) Wilhite 1825–1893
      1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Baker 1842–1896 m. James (Carrington) Prater 1843–1902
        1. 1. Wm. (H.) Prater 1863–
        2. 2. Lou Prater 1868–
        3. 3. Patty Prater 1871–
        4. 4. George Prater 1875–
        5. 5. Joesph Prater 1877–
        6. 6. Amanda Prater 1880–
        7. 7. John Prater 1872–1960 m. Fannie (Mae) Stephens 1889–1970
      2. 2. Easter (S.) Willhite 1847–1924
      3. 3. William (Claude) Baker 1859–1946 m. Mary (E) Martin 1869–1967
        1. 1. Dovie Baker 1908–1909
        2. 2. Dovie Baker 1908–1909
        3. 3. Emily Baker 1883–1968
        4. 4. Emma (Lou) Baker 1883–1968
        5. 5. Gusta (Rebecca) Baker 1904–1990
        6. 6. Gusta Baker 1904–1990
        7. 7. Lillie (Mae) Baker 1897–1975
        8. 8. Lola (Mae) Baker 1897–1989
        9. 9. Maggie (Ann) Baker 1894–1977
        10. 10. Maggie (Ann) Baker 1894–1977
        11. 11. Maria (A) Baker 1890–1975
        12. 12. Mary Baker 1887–1887
        13. 13. Nannie (Lee) Baker 1893–1898
        14. 14. Sarah (J) Baker 1891–1922
        15. 15. Zeta (Frances) Baker 1896–1966
      4. 4. Rebecca McBride 1866–1940 m. Sam (S) Lance 1852–1928
        1. 1. Frank Lance 1889–1961 m. Willie Abney 1920–1996
      5. 5. Green (Harrison) Baker 1869–1952
      6. 6. Amanda Baker 1857–1859
      7. 7. Elijah (Mack) Baker 1858–1859
  3. 3. Deborah Kenyon 1763–1840
  4. 4. Martha Kenyon 1746–
  5. 5. Mary Kenyon 1755–
  6. 6. Potter Kenyon 1768–1790
  7. 7. Sarah Kenyon 1774–
  8. 8. Thurston Kenyon 1755–1838
  9. 9. William Kenyon 1758–1837

David Kenyon's Timeline

3 Records

1724
7 Jan 1724
Birth of David Kenyon in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1751
21 April 1751
Age 27
David Kenyon was married in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
1781
1781
Age 57
Death of David Kenyon in Washington County, New York, USA
Washington County, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1724
    Event Place: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 April 1751
    Event Place: Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Washington County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenwich, Washington County, New York, United States of America

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