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Rebecca J Kennedy 1838–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1838

Birth Location: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Jul 1920

Death Location: Wana, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: George Wilson

Mother: Anna Varner

Spouse(s): Samuel Kennedy

Children(s): Belle Kennedy, Spencer Kennedy, Mary Tennant, Louisa Kennedy, Emaline Kennedy, Margaret Kennedy, Eliza Kennedy, Sarah Anderson, Serena Kennedy, George Kennedy, James Kennedy, Xzantippy Kennedy

In 1838, Rebecca J Kennedy entered the world in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA, born to George Wilson And Anna Annie Varner. In 1850, Rebecca J Kennedy resided in District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA. Rebecca J Kennedy married Samuel Kennedy, and had children including Belle B Kennedy, Eliza A Kennedy, Emaline Kennedy, George F Kennedy, James Nelson Kennedy, Louisa J Kennedy, Margaret E Kennedy, Mary E Tennant, Sarah H Anderson, Serena J Kennedy, Spencer Morris Kennedy, Xzantippy T Kennedy. Rebecca J Kennedy passed away in 1920 in Wana, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Rebecca J Kennedy entered the world in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA, born to George Wilson And Anna Annie Varner.
  • In 1850, Rebecca J Kennedy resided in District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA.
  • Rebecca J Kennedy married Samuel Kennedy, and had children including Belle B Kennedy, Eliza A Kennedy, Emaline Kennedy, George F Kennedy, James Nelson Kennedy, Louisa J Kennedy, Margaret E Kennedy, Mary E Tennant, Sarah H Anderson, Serena J Kennedy, Spencer Morris Kennedy, Xzantippy T Kennedy.
  • Rebecca J Kennedy passed away in 1920 in Wana, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Wilson
1818–1890
Birth Location: Clay, Monongalia, Virginia, United States
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Anna Varner
1813–1866
Birth Location: Monongalia Co., Virginia. USA
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Spouses(s)

Samuel Kennedy
1834–1907
Birth Location: Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Belle Kennedy
1883–1957
Birth Location: –
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Spencer Kennedy
1886–1959
Birth Location: W Virgnina
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Mary Tennant
1861–1928
Birth Location: Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Louisa Kennedy
1863–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Emaline Kennedy
1865–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Margaret Kennedy
1868–1876
Birth Location: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia
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Eliza Kennedy
1863–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sarah Anderson
1872–1950
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Serena Kennedy
1875–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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George Kennedy
1876–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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James Kennedy
1880–1964
Birth Location: Monogalia County, West Virginia
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Xzantippy Kennedy
1867–1947
Birth Location: Rivesville, West Virginia
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Rebecca Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Kennedy
1838–1920
Birth Place: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
George Wilson
1818–1890
Clay, Monongalia, Virginia, United States
Anna (Annie) Varner
1813–1866
Monongalia Co., Virginia. USA
Grandparents
Nancy (Agness) Snider
1792–1876
Virginia, United States
Margaret (Ann) Tennant
1788–1857
Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Tennant
1744–1822
Elizabeth Haught
1748–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Kennedy's Descendants

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Rebecca (J) Kennedy (12 Oct 1838–16 Jul 1920) m. Samuel Kennedy (5 October 1834–20 Jul 1907)
  1. 1. Belle (B.) Kennedy 1883–1957 m. Guy (Denham) Layman 1875–1942 m. Ralph (A) Eyer 1889–1953
    1. 1. Charles (Noble) Layman 1899–1960
  2. 2. Spencer (Morris) Kennedy 1886–1959
    1. 1. Mildred (Irene) Kennedy 1923–1997
  3. 3. Mary (E) Tennant 1861–1928 m. Enos Tennant 1860–
    1. 1. Clarah (M) Tennant 1880–
    2. 2. Reasan (E) Tennant 1882–
    3. 3. Pearlie (D) Tennant 1885–
    4. 4. Shoner (E) Tennant 1887–
    5. 5. Leslie (C) Tennant 1889–
    6. 6. Clyde (O) Tennant 1891–
    7. 7. Maggie (F) Tennant 1892–
    8. 8. Lillie (B) Tennant 1894–
    9. 9. Becie (J) Tennant 1897–
    10. 10. Aucker (C) Tennant 1890–
    11. 11. Rebecka (J) Tennant 1897–
  4. 4. Louisa (J) Kennedy 1863–
  5. 5. Emaline Kennedy 1865–
  6. 6. Margaret (E) Kennedy 1868–1876
  7. 7. Eliza (A.) Kennedy 1863–
  8. 8. Sarah (H.) Anderson 1872–1950
  9. 9. Serena (J.) Kennedy 1875–
  10. 10. George (F.) Kennedy 1876–
  11. 11. James (Nelson) Kennedy 1880–1964 m. Arilla (Mary) Kennedy 1880–1968
    1. 1. Alta (Madge) Ball 1910–2010
    2. 2. Leo (Sidney) Kennedy 1906–1963
  12. 12. Xzantippy (T) Kennedy 1867–1947 m. George (Washington) Morris 1862–
    1. 1. Minnie (Ethel) Morris 1909–1910
    2. 2. Lynn Morris 1890–1909
    3. 3. Arra Morris 1890–
    4. 4. Chas (C) Morris 1892–
    5. 5. Richard Morris 1899–1958 m. Elizabeth Williams 1904–1954
      1. 1. Charles Morris 1923–
      2. 2. Twila Morris 1925–
    6. 6. Pansy Morris 1904–
    7. 7. Mary Morris 1908– m. Leslie Pitcher 1902–
    8. 8. William Morris 1899–
    9. 9. Samuel (J) Morris 1895–1955 m. Lucy (B) Kelley 1895–1954
      1. 1. Samuel (Jackson Morris) Jr 1918–1918
      2. 2. Lynn (Livingston) Morris 1923–1980
      3. 3. William (T) Morris 1916–1970 m. Ruth (M) Morris 1915–1985
      4. 4. Margaret (Xzan) Morris 1926–2001 m. Lloyd (Taub) Sr 1925–1989
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Morris 1928–2021 m. Frank (J) Tybor 1927–1999 m. Roy (Angelo) Pisano 1924–2002
        1. 1. Roy (Pisano) Jr 1944–2003
      6. 6. Mildred (M) Womer 1921–2009 m. Clarence (Joseph Womer) Sr 1919–1991
        1. 1. Howard (Thomas) Womer 1940–1940
        2. 2. Jerry (Lynn) Womer 1945–2004 m. Janis (L) Zurawsky 1948–2022
        3. 3. Clarence (Joseph Womer) Jr 1941–2017 m. Donna (S) Underwood 1944–2021
    10. 10. Janette Morris 1894–
    11. 11. Lillian Ziringer 1888– m. George Ziringer 1882–

Rebecca Kennedy's Timeline

11 Records

1838
12 Oct 1838
Birth of Rebecca J Kennedy
None
1840
1 May 1840
Age 2
Birth of Rebecca J Kennedy in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Rebecca J Kennedy resided here in District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
Rebecca J Kennedy resided here in District 6, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
District 6, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
1868
1868
Age 30
Rebecca J Kennedy resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 32
Rebecca J Kennedy resided here in Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
1871
1871
Age 33
Rebecca J Kennedy resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 42
Rebecca J Kennedy resided here in Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1885
1885
Age 47
Rebecca J Kennedy resided here
None
1892
11 December 1892
Age 54
Death of Rebecca J Kennedy in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
1920
16 Jul 1920
Age 82
Death of Rebecca J Kennedy
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1840
    Event Place: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 044401-046950
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Page: 501D; Enumeration District: 092
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1694; Page: 296A; Family History Library Film: 553193
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M653_1364; Page: 254; Family History Library Film: 805364
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 331B; Image: 271
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1838

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M432_961; Page: 331B; Image: 271

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Monongalia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M653_1364; Page: 254; Family History Library Film: 805364

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1868
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clay, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1694; Page: 296A; Family History Library Film: 553193

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pawpaw, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 1407; Page: 501D; Enumeration District: 092

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 December 1892
    Event Place: Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1920

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wana, Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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