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Joseph Theophilus Kennedy 1814–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 17, 1814

Birth Location: frome, mendip, summerset, England

Death Date: 29 May 1871

Death Location: Delaware, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Father: John Connady

Mother: Ann Connady

Spouse(s): Sarah Sumner

Children(s): Joseph Kennedy, John Kennedy, Henry Kennedy, Bengermain Renedy, Thomas Kennedy, Elizabeth Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy, Margaret Kennedy, Frederick Kennedy, Daniel Kennedy, Ida Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy

In 1814, Joseph Theophilus Kennedy entered the world in frome, mendip, summerset, England, born to John Connady And Ann Connady. In 1851, Joseph Theophilus Kennedy resided in Middlesex, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. Joseph Theophilus Kennedy married Sarah Almira Sumner, and had children including Bengermain Renedy, Daniel Theophilus Kennedy, Elizabeth Ann Kennedy, Frederick Arthur Kennedy, Henry Wentworth Kennedy, Ida May Kennedy, John A Kennedy, Joseph Francis Kennedy, Margaret Ann Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy, Thomas Hunter Kennedy. Joseph Theophilus Kennedy passed away in 1871 in Delaware, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1814, Joseph Theophilus Kennedy entered the world in frome, mendip, summerset, England, born to John Connady And Ann Connady.
  • In 1851, Joseph Theophilus Kennedy resided in Middlesex, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • Joseph Theophilus Kennedy married Sarah Almira Sumner, and had children including Bengermain Renedy, Daniel Theophilus Kennedy, Elizabeth Ann Kennedy, Frederick Arthur Kennedy, Henry Wentworth Kennedy, Ida May Kennedy, John A Kennedy, Joseph Francis Kennedy, Margaret Ann Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy, Thomas Hunter Kennedy.
  • Joseph Theophilus Kennedy passed away in 1871 in Delaware, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Joseph Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Kennedy
1814–1871
Birth Place: frome, mendip, summerset, England
Parents
John Connady
1792–
Frome, Somerset, England
Ann Connady
1795–
Frome, Somerset, England
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Kennedy's Descendants

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Joseph (Theophilus) Kennedy (September 17, 1814–29 May 1871) m. Sarah (Almira) Sumner (January 8, 1820–19 Jan 1900)
  1. 1. Joseph (Francis) Kennedy 1859–1925 m. Ellen (A) Goderich 1870–1929
    1. 1. Henry kennedy 1891–1964 m. Jeannett (Susana) Willoughby 1895–1954
      1. 1. Nellie (Margaret) Kennedy 1922–2002 m. Melvin (Edwin) Budreau 1923–1945 m. William (Gerald Richard) Filson 1914–1999
      2. 2. John Kennedy 1920–2005 m. Yvonne (Catharine Louise) Rutten 1923–2007
        1. 1. Jacqueline Kennedy 1947–2015 m. Sebastiano ((Sam)) Runza 1946–2016
      3. 3. Eric (lewis) kennedy 1926–1992 m. gloria kennedy 1932–1969
    2. 2. George (Francis) Kennedy 1891– m. Nellie Cattley 1897–1985
      1. 1. Raymond (William) Kennedy 1920–1947 m. Helen (Isabel) Crozier 1919–2011
      2. 2. Frank Kennedy 1919–1983
    3. 3. Byron (Morris) Kennedy 1900– m. Violet (Isabella) Patchett 1907–2001 m. Marjorie (Rubina) Everett 1916–1999
      1. 1. James (Hubert) Kennedy 1946–2011
    4. 4. Berta (H) Kennedy 1889–1987 m. Alonzo (Luievally) Ray 1875–1955
      1. 1. Noble Ray 1910–1984
      2. 2. Keith Ray 1926–
      3. 3. Vera (May) Ray 1911–1993
  2. 2. John (A) Kennedy 1847–1908 m. Mary McArthur 1859–1941
    1. 1. Daniel (Robert) Kennedy 1896–1899
    2. 2. Joseph (John) Kennedy 1880–1946 m. Mary (Elizabeth (Mamie) McCormick) McCommick 1888–1941
      1. 1. Kennedy 1909–1909
      2. 2. Joan Kennedy 1910–1968
      3. 3. David (Richard) Kennedy 1920–1969 m. Beverly (J) Kennedy 1923–2017
        1. 1. Timothy (Robert) Kennedy 1948–2020
        2. 2. Dennis (P) Kennedy 1909–
      4. 4. John (Joseph) Kennedy 1917–1917
      5. 5. Dorothy Kennedy 1915–1915
      6. 6. Richard Kennedy 1920–
    3. 3. Flora (A) Kennedy 1882–1921
    4. 4. Johne ((Joan?)) Kennedy 1885–2002
    5. 5. Dougall ((Douglas) A.) Kennedy 1888–2002
    6. 6. Norman (James) Kennedy 1889–1969 m. Nettie (J) Pierce 1894–1961
      1. 1. Dougal (J) Kennedy 1917–2008
      2. 2. Alice (M) Kennedy 1920–2012 m. Collie (J) Daley 1918–2013
      3. 3. Mary (V) Kennedy 1917–1918
    7. 7. Sarah (May) Kennedy 1879–1899
    8. 8. Joanne Kennedy 1885–1969
    9. 9. Jenny (E) Kennedy 1885–1969
  3. 3. Henry (Wentworth) Kennedy 1866–1941 m. Lida (Mae Lossing) Fountain 1878–1949
    1. 1. Henry (Elwood) Kennedy 1906–1917
    2. 2. George (Washington) Kennedy 1907–1991 m. Mae (Florence) Rothaermel 1916–2000 m. Bernice (Eileen) Sharrard 1913–1980
      1. 1. Walter (Leroy) Kennedy 1931–1988 m. Lavina (Anna) Emmick 1893–1958
    3. 3. Luella (Mae) Kennedy 1909–1994 m. Eldon (Eugene) Allen 1905–1984
      1. 1. Virgil (Leroy) Allen 1931–2005 m. Vivian (L.) Carlstedt 1930–2011
      2. 2. Dorothy (June Allen) (McCready) 1927–2022 m. Donald McCready 1926–2005
    4. 4. Joseph (Lansing) Kennedy 1911–1989 m. Stella (M.) Cymbalski 1913–1969
      1. 1. Nancy (L.) Kennedy 1938–1999
    5. 5. Earl (Roy) Kennedy 1913–1915
    6. 6. Elizabeth (A.) Kennedy 1916–1976 m. Justin (Van) Wormer 1906–
      1. 1. Chester (Leroy Van) Wormer 1934–1986
      2. 2. John (W Van) Wormer 1936–1992
      3. 3. Luella (Irene Van) Wormer 1938–2001
    7. 7. Mary (Irene) Kennedy 1918–1944 m. David (Raybert) Doan 1914–
    8. 8. Nettie (Pearl) Anglebrandt 1902–1945
  4. 4. Bengermain Renedy 1853–1934 m. Catharine (Ann) Darrach 1881–1969
    1. 1. Dorothy (Gwendolyn Darrach) Kennedy 1904–1976 m. John (Wesley "Jack") Davis 1898–1969
      1. 1. Donald (Melvin Kennedy) Davis 1924–1990
      2. 2. Sybil Davis 1926–1926
      3. 3. Doris (Yvonne) Davis 1927–1965 m. Eric (Lloyd) French 1924–1989
      4. 4. Sherman (Harold) Davis 1929–1975
    2. 2. Daniel (Allen) Kennedy 1907–1994 m. Laurine (May) Pettibone 1917–1996
      1. 1. Brian Kennedy 1951–2020
    3. 3. Melvin (Oakley) Kennedy 1909–1988
    4. 4. Gladys (Marguerite) Kennedy 1911–1978 m. David (Alfred) Boyes 1906–1992
    5. 5. Lillian (May) Kennedy 1913–2001 m. David (Schneider) Sr. 1909–1990
      1. 1. Donalda (Emily) Schneider 1939–2010 m. William (Wallace) Brown 1939–2017
    6. 6. Joseph (Francis) Kennedy 1919–1972
  5. 5. Thomas (Hunter) Kennedy 1849–1927 m. Julia (Ann) Patrick 1855–1940
    1. 1. Christina (May) Kennedy 1897–1979 m. Malcolm McRae 1883–1942
    2. 2. Benjamin (Edwin) Kennedy 1887–1978 m. Elsie (M.) Frampton 1900–1975
      1. 1. Edna (Alice) Kennedy 1927–2010 m. Lawrence ((Larry) Albert) Dorman 1930–1996
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Kennedy 1876–1956 m. James (Colins) Foreman 1872–1943
      1. 1. James (William) Foreman 1901–
      2. 2. Augustus (COLLINS Emanuel) Foreman 1903–1995 m. Barbara (Wilson Wylie) Lamb 1911–1997
    4. 4. William (John) Kennedy 1878–1897
    5. 5. Nellie (Olive) Kennedy 1896–1896
    6. 6. Joseph (Peter) Kennedy 1879–1965 m. Martha (Ellen) Young 1879–1955
      1. 1. Olive (Adeline) Kennedy 1908–1987
    7. 7. Josiah (Francis) Kennedy 1881–1960 m. Mary Walton 1894–1965
    8. 8. David (Wentworth) Kennedy 1890–1960
    9. 9. Frederick (Albert) Kennedy 1892–1992 m. Margaret (Myrtle) Paisley 1896–1972
    10. 10. Julia (Grace) Kennedy 1893–1953 m. Thomas (John) English 1889–1953
      1. 1. Baby English 1934–1934
    11. 11. Laura (Anne) Kennedy 1884–1930 m. James (Herbert) Sweet 1883–1935
      1. 1. Cora Sweet 1925–2019 m. George (Wesley) Hayward 1918–2002
      2. 2. Arthur Sweet 1921–2017
      3. 3. Roy (Fredrick) Sweet 1915–2010
      4. 4. Benjamin (Herbert) Sweet 1919–1995
      5. 5. Viola (May) Sweet 1910–2006
      6. 6. Alice (Elizabeth) Sweet 1917–1947 m. Albert (Charles Henry) Davis 1914–1998
        1. 1. Patricia Davis 1944–2016
        2. 2. Diane (Alice) Davis 1939–2011
      7. 7. Frances Sweet 1914–1918
      8. 8. Unnamed (Male) Sweet 1908–1908
      9. 9. Maime Sweet 1929–2022
    12. 12. Sarah (Elizabeth) Kennedy 1885–1920 m. Frederick (IVAN) Scott 1889–1964
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Kennedy 1845–1889 m. John (E) Simpson 1821–1912
    1. 1. Joseph (Byron (Barney) Simpson) Sr. 1873–1953 m. Flora McKay 1893–1958
      1. 1. Loren (Chester) Simpson –1958
      2. 2. Joseph (Byron Simpson) Jr. 1911–1994
      3. 3. Flora (Belle) Simpson 1913–1997 m. Jacob (Jack) Schultz 1914–1989
        1. 1. John (Byron Barney) Schultz 1938–1996
        2. 2. Morley (Simpson) Schultz 1944–2014
      4. 4. Ora (May) Simpson 1921–1930
      5. 5. Milton (Arthur) Simpson 1922–1942
      6. 6. Donald Simpson 1923–1923
      7. 7. Homer (Irwin) Simpson 1929–1951
    2. 2. Arthur (Emanuel) Simpson 1866–1929
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane (Jennie)) Simpson 1871–1960 m. John (Milne) Sumner 1863–1935 m. Benson (John) Hughson 1855–1902
      1. 1. John (Wentworth) Hughson 1891–1964 m. Frances Edith 1894–
      2. 2. Oscar (Hollis) Hughson 1893–1963 m. Josephina (Frances) Fontanes 1892–1980
      3. 3. Gladys (Marie Hughson Gladys Marie) Hughson 1894–1918 m. William (Gordon) Patrick 1891–1970
        1. 1. William ((Bill Byron)) Patrick 1918–1984
      4. 4. Myril ((Byron) Simpson) Hughson 1898–1966 m. Nancy (Ann) Puckett 1926–2010
    4. 4. Martha (Louise) Simpson 1870–1944 m. George (Frank) Depew 1867–1945 m. John (J) McLellan 1871–1901
      1. 1. Ruby (Lizze Bell) McLellan 1894–
    5. 5. Ernest (Josiah) Simpson 1876–1948 m. Emma (Rose) Sansaver 1885–1925
      1. 1. Patrick (Ernest) Simpson 1909–
      2. 2. Eugene (Michael) Simpson 1910–1971 m. Adeline (Dianna) Schoberg 1915–2004 m. Elizabeth Fisher 1917–
      3. 3. Elmer (Francis) Simpson 1912–1994 m. Olive (D) Shearer 1912–
      4. 4. Elizabeth ((Betty) Marie) Simpson 1914–2000 m. Merton (G.) Boyd 1909–1954 m. Philip (J) Bisnett 1923–2003
      5. 5. Edward (J) Simpson 1917–
      6. 6. Ella (Campbell) Simpson 1919– m. Alvin Ellery 1917– m. Melvin (H) Matson 1911–2001 m. Harley (W.) Barrows 1910–1979
        1. 1. Ed (Matson) Matson –2010
        2. 2. Melvin ((Hank)) Matson –2010
        3. 3. Gerald Matson 1941–2010
        4. 4. Edwin (Dale) Matson 1946–1976
      7. 7. John (Brenan Simpson) Simpson 1921–
    6. 6. Henry (F.) Simpson 1875–1879
    7. 7. Amelia ("Mary") Simpson 1882–1959 m. Frank Wellacher 1873–1940
  7. 7. Sarah Kennedy 1838–1858
  8. 8. Margaret (Ann) Kennedy 1861–1929 m. George (Wellington) Potter 1853–1922
    1. 1. Christena (Maude) Potter 1888–1968
    2. 2. Sarah (Almire) Potter 1882–1970 m. Artemus (Clifford) Lossing 1884–1953
      1. 1. Rena (Delila) Lossing 1902–1978 m. Edward (R) Hobson 1896–1986
      2. 2. Robert (Leroy) Lossing 1904–1975 m. Esther Puddock 1910–1991
      3. 3. Orville (Earl) Lossing 1906–1906
      4. 4. Laura (Margaret Lossing Laura Margaret) Lossing 1907–1990 m. James (R) Whipple 1902–1972 m. Gordon Neville 1906–1976 m. William Martin 1905– m. Mark (Moody) Jr. 1917–2001
      5. 5. Imogene (Hazel) Lossing 1910–1974 m. John ((Roy) Arly) Allen 1903–1969
      6. 6. Cordelia (Elizabeth) Lossing 1912–1944 m. Frank Shinn 1901–1976 m. Raymond (Oscar) Hoffman 1908–1957
      7. 7. Clayton (Hugh) Lossing 1914–1980 m. Jacklyn (Rose) Searle 1928–1994
      8. 8. Charles (Elmer) Lossing 1916–1965 m. Augusta (May) Litke 1921–
      9. 9. Evanelia (Rose) Lossing 1919–1988 m. Donald (Eugene) Watson 1931–1987 m. Leonard Burgett 1913–2008
      10. 10. Bernard (Everett) Lossing 1921–2002 m. Roselena (Marie) Elliott 1919–
      11. 11. Winnifred (Aileen Lossing Winnifred Aileen) Lossing 1925–2005 m. Archie (T) Tarzwell 1924–1987
    3. 3. George (Frederick) Potter 1884–1956 m. Ruth (Louise) Friends 1892–1972
    4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann) Potter 1886–1966
    5. 5. Velma (Mae) Potter 1892–1971
    6. 6. Henry (Francis) Potter 1894–1896
    7. 7. Mary (Almeda) Potter 1897–1972 m. Rhean (Durgin) Pike 1893–1955
      1. 1. Pauline Pike 1919–1919
      2. 2. Faye (Gertrude) Pike 1921–1990
      3. 3. Harold (Clare) Pike 1923–2009
      4. 4. Betty (Louise) Pike 1925–1927
      5. 5. James Pike 1930–2007
      6. 6. Helen (Lucile) Pike 1934–2002
      7. 7. George (Clifton) Pike 1939–2007
    8. 8. Calvin Potter 1900–1903
    9. 9. Margaret (Pearl) Potter 1901–1988
    10. 10. Winnifred (Frances) Potter 1904–1988
  9. 9. Frederick (Arthur) Kennedy 1864–1946 m. Sarah (Mellissa) Mark 1873–1960
    1. 1. Fredrick (Orville Earl) Kennedy 1906–1956 m. Jennie (Marie) Rutherford 1905–
    2. 2. Thelma (Agatha Millicent) Kennedy 1910–1995 m. Chester (Winslow) Dunsmore 1911–1999
    3. 3. Freda (Margaret) Kennedy 1912–1991 m. George (Francis) Coulter 1896–1966
      1. 1. Stillborn Coulter 1933–1933
      2. 2. Audrey (June) Coulter 1934–2003 m. James (Douglas) Simmons 1936–2009
      3. 3. Sarah (Jane Viola) Coulter 1937–2007 m. Albert Pulis 1932–1992
      4. 4. Fredrick (Francis Donald) Coulter 1938–1975
    4. 4. Hilda (Beatrice Fern) Kennedy 1914–1962 m. Charles (Henry) Jacob 1906–1960
      1. 1. Charles (Fredrick (Freddie)) Jacob 1942–1943
    5. 5. Georgine Dsb 1895–
    6. 6. Rebecca (O) Kennedy 1907–
  10. 10. Daniel (Theophilus) Kennedy 1850–1934 m. Frances (I.) Bignall 1858–1941
    1. 1. Eli (Theophilus) Kennedy 1880–1946 m. Bertha (P. Graves) Thodey 1882–1973
  11. 11. Ida (May) Kennedy 1867–
  12. 12. Sarah Kennedy 1838–

Joseph Kennedy's Timeline

5 Records

1814
September 17, 1814
Birth of Joseph Theophilus Kennedy in frome, mendip, summerset, England
frome, mendip, summerset, England
1814
17 Sep 1814
Joseph Theophilus Kennedy was baptized in Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England
Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 37
Joseph Theophilus Kennedy resided here in Middlesex, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Middlesex, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 57
Joseph Theophilus Kennedy resided here in Delaware, Middlesex West, Ontario
Delaware, Middlesex West, Ontario
1871
29 May 1871
Age 57
Death of Joseph Theophilus Kennedy in Delaware, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Delaware, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 17, 1814
    Event Place: frome, mendip, summerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Middlesex, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11738; Page: 11; Line: 31
    [2] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1948, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 3
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1814
    Event Place: Holy Trinity, Frome, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Reference Number: D\P\fr.jo21/6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Middlesex, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Middlesex, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11738; Page: 11; Line: 31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Delaware, Middlesex West, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Delaware, Middlesex West, Ontario; Roll: C-9902; Page: 4; Family No: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1871
    Event Place: Delaware, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1948, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS935; Reel: 3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Delaware, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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