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Mary Kennedy 1779–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1779

Birth Location: Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina

Death Date: 5 November 1869

Death Location: Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Edmond Kennady

Mother: Jane Boggs

Spouse(s): Elijah Ragsdale

Children(s): Lucindarilla Ragsdale, William Ragsdale, Mason Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Vincent Ragsdale, Francis Ragsdale, Betsy Ragsdale, Sarah Ragsdale, Sanders Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, Amelia Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, George Ragsdale, Vincent Ragsdale, Elijah Ragsdale, James Ragsdale

Mary Kennedy was born in 1779 in Spartinburg Laurens South Carolina, the child of Edmond Kennady And Jane Boggs. In 1850, Mary Kennedy resided in District 4, Williamson, Tennessee. Mary Kennedy married Elijah Ragsdale, and had children including Amelia A Ragsdale, Betsy Ragsdale, Elijah Newton Ragsdale, Francis Asbury Berry Ragsdale, George Washington Ragsdale, James Armstrong Ragsdale, John Clarence Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, Lucindarilla Ragsdale, Mason Mosely Ragsdale, Sanders Walker Ragsdale, Sarah Charlton Ragsdale, Vincent Ragsdale, William Mayfield Ragsdale. Mary Kennedy/ passed away in 1869 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Mary Kennedy was born in 1779 in Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina, the child of Edmond Kennady And Jane Boggs.
  • In 1850, Mary Kennedy resided in District 4, Williamson, Tennessee.
  • Mary Kennedy married Elijah Ragsdale, and had children including Amelia A Ragsdale, Betsy Ragsdale, Elijah Newton Ragsdale, Francis Asbury Berry Ragsdale, George Washington Ragsdale, James Armstrong Ragsdale, John Clarence Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, Lucindarilla Ragsdale, Mason Mosely Ragsdale, Sanders Walker Ragsdale, Sarah Charlton Ragsdale, Vincent Ragsdale, William Mayfield Ragsdale.
  • Mary Kennedy passed away in 1869 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edmond Kennady
1745–1805
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
EK
Jane Boggs
1768–1827
Birth Location: , , Ontario, Canada
JB

Spouses(s)

Elijah Ragsdale
1778–1858
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
ER

Children(s)

Lucindarilla Ragsdale
1799–1885
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
LR
William Ragsdale
1815–1891
Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
WR
Mason Ragsdale
1806–1872
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
MR
John Ragsdale
1813–1877
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
JR
Vincent Ragsdale
1799–1835
Birth Location: The Grove, 96th Dist.,S. Carolina
VR
Francis Ragsdale
1803–1887
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
FR
Betsy Ragsdale
1806–1902
Birth Location: of, Newton, Georgia, United States
BR
Sarah Ragsdale
1808–1902
Birth Location: Walton, South Carolina, United States
SR
Sanders Ragsdale
1809–1896
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
SR
Joseph Ragsdale
1811–1890
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
JR
Amelia Ragsdale
1813–
Birth Location: of, Newton, Georgia, United States
AR
Joseph Ragsdale
1815–1872
Birth Location: Walton, Georgia, United States
JR
George Ragsdale
1822–1866
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
GR
Vincent Ragsdale
1824–1835
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
VR
Elijah Ragsdale
1814–1909
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
ER
James Ragsdale
1820–1886
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JR

Mary Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Mary Kennedy
1779–1869
Birth Place: Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina
Parents
Edmond Kennady
1745–1805
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Jane Boggs
1768–1827
, , Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Francis (John) Boggs
1742–1826
, , , Scotland
Jane (Campbell) Morrison
1746–1826
Inverary Castle, , , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Kennedy's Descendants

1.
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Mary Kennedy (abt 1779–5 November 1869) m. Elijah Ragsdale (1 Nov 1778–1858)
  1. 1. Lucindarilla Ragsdale 1799–1885 m. Thompson Reeves 1799–1877
    1. 1. Ellen (Elizabeth) Reeves 1829–1881
    2. 2. Martha (Ann) Reeves 1843–1920
    3. 3. Sarah Reeves 1824–1912
    4. 4. David (C.) Reeves 1839–1863
    5. 5. Frances ("Fannie" Elizabeth) Reeves 1821–1884
    6. 6. Lucinda (Tabitha) Reeves 1818–1902
    7. 7. James (Marion) Reeves 1823–1883
    8. 8. Alphalene (Paralee) Reeves 1839–1920
    9. 9. James (Marion) Reeves 1823–1883
    10. 10. Elijah (Wallace) Reeves 1830–1863
    11. 11. William (Lofton) Reeves 1824–1885
    12. 12. Nancy (Jane) Reeves 1837–1837
    13. 13. Andrew (Jackson) Reeves 1832–1915
    14. 14. Elijah (Wallace) Reeves 1830–1863
    15. 15. William (Lofton) Reeves 1824–1885
    16. 16. Nancy (Jane) Reeves 1837–1837
    17. 17. Andrew (Jackson) Reeves 1832–1915
  2. 2. William (Mayfield) Ragsdale 1815–1891
  3. 3. Mason (Mosely) Ragsdale 1806–1872
  4. 4. John (Clarence) Ragsdale 1813–1877 m. Nancy (Ann) Lucas 1820–1896
    1. 1. Francis (Asbury) Ragsdale 1845–1933
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Ragsdale 1846–1933
    3. 3. Charles (E) Ragsdale 1840–
    4. 4. Frances (Emmius) Ragsdale 1857– m. James (J) Phillips 1852–
      1. 1. Lottie (May) Phillips 1879–
      2. 2. J (E) Phillips 1881–
    5. 5. Bartow (Davis) Ragsdale 1861–1941 m. Lois (M) Ragsdale 1860–1934
      1. 1. Eunice (E) Ragsdale 1896–1975
      2. 2. Cary (E) Ragsdale 1890–
    6. 6. Benjamin (F) Ragsdale 1842–
    7. 7. Zepporah (Ann) Ragsdale 1854–1922 m. R (H) Cannon 1849–
      1. 1. Annie (Lou) Cannon 1875–
      2. 2. John Cannon 1877–
      3. 3. Thomas Cannon 1879–
      4. 4. Mary (B) Cannon 1884–
      5. 5. Allen (B) Cannon 1886–
      6. 6. Henry (Grady) Cannon 1889–
      7. 7. Chester (R) Cannon 1891–
      8. 8. Sarah Cannon 1894–
      9. 9. Charles Cannon 1897–
    8. 8. Eugenia (Capitola (Cappie)) Ragsdale 1859–1924 m. William (G.) Carter 1859–1947
      1. 1. Seleta Carter 1891–1975
      2. 2. Hellen Carter 1892–1987
      3. 3. Clarance (G) Carter 1894–1963
      4. 4. Ruth Carter 1896–
      5. 5. Inis Carter 1898–1996
      6. 6. Mary Carter 1902–1994
      7. 7. Cordie Caster 1883–
      8. 8. Ollis Carter 1900–
    9. 9. Arabella Ragsdale 1865–1910 m. George Ragsdale 1865–1945
      1. 1. Belle Yarbrough 1902–1986
      2. 2. Blanche Ragsdale 1889–1979
      3. 3. Charles Ragsdale 1891–
      4. 4. Bartie (Babe) Ragsdale 1899–1993
    10. 10. William (W) Ragsdale 1837–1919 m. Elizabeth (Ann) McGaughey 1849–1880 m. Sophonia Baker 1862–1941
      1. 1. Katie (May) Ragsdale 1901–1902
      2. 2. William Ragsdale 1880–1946 m. Leona (Armenta) Hair 1879–1961
        1. 1. Ara (B) Ragsdale 1921–2006
        2. 2. baby Ragsdale 1918–1919
        3. 3. Glady (Ione) Ragsdale 1912–1913
        4. 4. Althea (Irene) Ragsdale 1902–1988
        5. 5. Georgia (Karin) Ragsdale 1904–1999
        6. 6. Leta (Laverne) Ragsdale 1908–2005
        7. 7. William (Willard) Ragsdale 1915–1991
        8. 8. Armenta Ragsdale 1917–2005
        9. 9. Willyne (Elizabeth) Ragsdale 1923–1955
      3. 3. Jesse (Clyde) Ragsdale 1895–1918
      4. 4. Aaron (L) Ragsdale 1897–1970 m. Jewell Frazier 1906–1971
        1. 1. Chester (Carroll) Ragsdale 1926–1947
        2. 2. Milton (Clyde) Ragsdale 1938–1997
        3. 3. Aubrey (Leo) Ragsdale 1922–2001
        4. 4. Billy (Gene) Ragsdale 1928–1977
      5. 5. Ulysses (Eugene) Ragsdale 1898–1956 m. Irma (Eugena) Lamar 1903–1996
        1. 1. Julia (Rosemary) Ragsdale 1934–2022
        2. 2. Phronia (Ann) Ragsdale 1929–1929
        3. 3. James (Clifton) Ragsdale 1927–1984
      6. 6. Georgia (Ann) Ragsdale 1875–1968 m. Thomas (Herron) McGahey 1873–1918 m. J (B) Jones 1880–1930
        1. 1. Oma (Lucius) McGahey 1907–1991
        2. 2. Aura (Linton) McGahey 1898–1977
        3. 3. Herron (Jerome) McGahey 1901–1958
        4. 4. Tee (K) Mcgahey 1903–1918
        5. 5. Ruth (M.) McGahey 1914–1984
        6. 6. Sallie (Rebecca) McGahey 1870–1955
        7. 7. Eunice McGahey 1917–1966
        8. 8. Lloyd (B) McGahey 1899–1964
      7. 7. John (Sylvester) Ragsdale 1877–1940 m. Roxie (Mae) Seal 1883–1971
        1. 1. Ruth Ragsdale 1904–
        2. 2. Arnold (John) Ragsdale 1905–1977
        3. 3. Warren Ragsdale 1907–1936
        4. 4. Alice (Fern) Ragsdale 1904–1986
      8. 8. Ada Ragsdale 1893–1971 m. Marion (Tyler) Carter 1884–1957
        1. 1. Orville (R.) Carter 1930–1992
        2. 2. Georgia (Corene) Carter 1928–2020 m. Robert (Lee Stover) Sr 1921–2002
        3. 3. Jesse (Herbert) Carter 1925–1976
        4. 4. Gladys (Marion) Carter 1920–1974 m. Earl Camp 1920–2008
        5. 5. Pauline Fuller 1917–1987 m. Ray Fuller 1914–2005
        6. 6. Katie Carter 1915–1977 m. Harvey (William John) Herrington 1917–1998
        7. 7. Lela (Irene) Carter 1911–2005 m. James ((Jim) Thomas) Cabaniss 1909–1974
        8. 8. Loucille Carter 1912–2002 m. Acy Lancaster 1911–1979
  5. 5. Vincent Ragsdale 1799–1835
  6. 6. Francis (Asbury Berry) Ragsdale 1803–1887
  7. 7. Betsy Ragsdale 1806–1902
  8. 8. Sarah (Charlton) Ragsdale 1808–1902
  9. 9. Sanders (Walker) Ragsdale 1809–1896
  10. 10. Joseph Ragsdale 1811–1890
  11. 11. Amelia (A) Ragsdale 1813–
  12. 12. Joseph Ragsdale 1815–1872
  13. 13. George (Washington) Ragsdale 1822–1866
  14. 14. Vincent Ragsdale 1824–1835
  15. 15. Elijah (Newton) Ragsdale 1814–1909 m. J. (C.) Ragsdale 1818–
    1. 1. C. (A.) Ragsdale 1857–
    2. 2. J. (C.) Ragsdale 1860–
  16. 16. James (Armstrong) Ragsdale 1820–1886

Mary Kennedy's Timeline

5 Records

1779
abt 1779
Birth of Mary Kennedy in Georgia
Georgia
1779
abt 1779
Birth of Mary Kennedy in Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina
Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina
1850
1850
Age 71
Mary Kennedy resided here in District 4, Williamson, Tennessee
District 4, Williamson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 81
Mary Kennedy resided here in District 1043, Paulding, Georgia, USA
District 1043, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1869
5 November 1869
Age 90
Death of Mary Kennedy in of, Colburn, Georgia, United States
of, Colburn, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1779
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1043, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: M653_133; Page: 737; Family History Library Film: 803133
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_900; Page: 154A; Image: .
    [3] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1779
    Event Place: Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Williamson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_900; Page: 154A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1043, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1043, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: M653_133; Page: 737; Family History Library Film: 803133

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 November 1869
    Event Place: of, Colburn, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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