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Richard Taliaferro Kennon 1824–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 1824

Birth Location: Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 9 Dec 1898

Death Location: Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, United States of America

Father: Robert (Cocke)

Mother: Elizabeth Wells

Spouse(s): Fannie Brown

Children(s):

In 1824, Richard Taliaferro Kennon entered the world in Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Robert W Kennon Cocke And Elizabeth Wells. In 1867, Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided in Deer Lodge City, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, US. In 1870, Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided in Pioneer and Pikes Peak, Deer Lodge, Montana Territ. Richard Taliaferro Kennon married Fannie Brown. Richard Taliaferro Kennon passed away in 1898 in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Richard Taliaferro Kennon entered the world in Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Robert W Kennon Cocke And Elizabeth Wells.
  • In 1867, Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided in Deer Lodge City, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, US.
  • In 1870, Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided in Pioneer and Pikes Peak, Deer Lodge, Montana Territ.
  • Richard Taliaferro Kennon married Fannie Brown.
  • Richard Taliaferro Kennon passed away in 1898 in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Kennon's Ancestors

Self
Richard Kennon
1824–1898
Birth Place: Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Robert W. Kennon (Cocke)
1796–1871
Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Wells
1802–1834
Grandparents
Richard Cocke
1761–1801
Va
Rebecca (“Becky” Short) (slave)
1765–1827
Surrey County, Virginia, USA
Lindsay (Eldridge) Reynolds
1775–1826
Albermarle County, Virginia, USA
Agatha Coghill
1777–1826
Essex County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Cocke
1730–1772
Ann Ruffin
1735–1795
Thomas Reynolds
1752–1801
Sarah Lindsay
1756–1812
Thomas Coghill
1740–1786
Sarah Atwell
1730–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard IV
1707–1772
Elizabeth Hartwell
1709–1735
John Ruffin
1706–1775
Martha Hamlin
1784–1773
Captain -**
1715–1791
Susannah Lindsay
1724–1754
Thomas Coghill
1715–1763
Elizabeth *
1721–1806

Richard Kennon's Timeline

10 Records

1824
September 1824
Birth of Richard Taliaferro Kennon in Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America
Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America
1867
1867
Age 43
Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided here in Deer Lodge City, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, USA
Deer Lodge City, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided here in Pioneer and Pikes Peak, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, USA
Pioneer and Pikes Peak, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, USA
1875
8 Jan 1875
Age 51
Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided here in Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided here in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
1894
23 Jun 1894
Age 70
Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided here in Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
1895
1 Jul 1895
Age 71
Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided here in Deerlodge, Montana, USA
Deerlodge, Montana, USA
1896
Abt 1896
Age 72
Richard Taliaferro Kennon resided here in Deer Lodge, Montana
Deer Lodge, Montana
1896
25 Jul 1896
Age 72
Richard Taliaferro Kennon - Probate in Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
1898
9 Dec 1898
Age 74
Death of Richard Taliaferro Kennon in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, United States of America
Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 1824
    Event Place: Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana; Roll: 742; Page: 176C; Enumeration District: 012
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pioneer and Pikes Peak, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory; Roll: M593_827; Page: 92B; Family History Library Film: 552326
    [3] Montana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1866-1965
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Butte Daily Post; Publication Date: 10 Dec 1898; Publication Place: Butte, Montana, USA; ,0.41216913,0.64256924,0.5602806&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Deer Lodge City, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, USA
    Record Source: Pacific Coast Directory, 1867

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pioneer and Pikes Peak, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pioneer and Pikes Peak, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory; Roll: M593_827; Page: 92B; Family History Library Film: 552326

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1875
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
    Record Source: Montana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The New North-West; Publication Date: 8 Jan 1875; Publication Place: Deer Lodge, Montana, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana; Roll: 742; Page: 176C; Enumeration District: 012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1894
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1895
    Event Place: Deerlodge, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1896
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Montana
    Record Source: Montana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1866-1965

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Deer Lodge
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Butte Daily Post; Publication Date: 10 Dec 1898; Publication Place: Butte, Montana, USA; ,0.41216913,0.64256924,0.5602806&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Montana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1866-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Butte Daily Post; Publication Date: 10 Dec 1898; Publication Place: Butte, Montana, USA; ,0.41216913,0.64256924,0.5602806&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1896
    Event Place: Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
    Record Source: Montana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1866-1965

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