YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sarah Jane Kennedy 1781–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1781

Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Sep 1850

Death Location: Angelina, Texas, USA

Father: John Jr.

Mother: Elizabeth Sparrow

Spouse(s): Henry Goodwin

Children(s): George Goodwin

In 1781, Sarah Jane Kennedy entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Kennedy Jr And Elizabeth Sparrow. In 1820, Sarah Jane Kennedy resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Sarah Jane Kennedy resided in Western Division, Wake, North Carolina, USA. Sarah Jane Kennedy married Henry M Goodwin, and had children including George H Goodwin. Sarah Jane Kennedy passed away in 1850 in Angelina, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Sarah Kennedy
SK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1781, Sarah Jane Kennedy entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to John Kennedy Jr And Elizabeth Sparrow.
  • In 1820, Sarah Jane Kennedy resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Sarah Jane Kennedy resided in Western Division, Wake, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sarah Jane Kennedy married Henry M Goodwin, and had children including George H Goodwin.
  • Sarah Jane Kennedy passed away in 1850 in Angelina, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr.
1755–1825
Birth Location: Halifax, Virginia
JJ
Elizabeth Sparrow
1757–1836
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia
ES

Spouses(s)

Henry Goodwin
1779–1850
Birth Location: Chatham, Franklin, North Carolina, USA
HG

Children(s)

George Goodwin
1818–1886
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
GG

Sarah Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Kennedy
1781–1850
Birth Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Kennedy Jr.
1755–1825
Halifax, Virginia
Elizabeth Sparrow
1757–1836
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia
Grandparents
John ((Kinnadie ) Kennedy) Sr
1715–1782
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Sarah (Wardlaw Devlin) Morris
1720–1793
, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Benjamin (Baetty) Sparrow
1735–1810
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Amey Brinson
1738–1798
Halifax, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Kinadie(Kennedy)
1674–1717
Jane Johnstone
1680–1726
Mary Chandler
1692–1739
Cason Brinson
1693–1765
Frances Marsh
1693–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Laurence Johnston
1642–
Josiah Chandler
1660–1700
Hannah Cox
1663–1719
Mathew Brinson
1640–1703
Mary *
1673–1700
George Jr.
1660–1718
Alice Dennis(DeNice)
1660–

Sarah Kennedy's Descendants

1.
SK
Sarah (Jane) Kennedy (1781–Sep 1850) m. Henry (M) Goodwin (1779–1850)
  1. 1. George (H.) Goodwin 1818–1886 m. Elizabeth (Nancy) Watson 1818–1879
    1. 1. Martha (Ann) Goodwin 1839–1923 m. James (T) Thompson 1828–1878
      1. 1. William (Henry) Thompson 1862–1907 m. Mary (Ann Lee) Gann 1870–1948
        1. 1. Bessie (Buelah) Thompson 1889–1975 m. Green (Christopher) Bynum 1882–1967
        2. 2. Mamie (Ella) Thompson 1903–1962 m. Robert (Elmer) Maddox 1903–1986
        3. 3. Bert (Byron) Thompson 1900–1963 m. Emma (Elizabeth) Gann 1898–1994 m. Alva (Ovado) Lowery 1902–1933
        4. 4. Wilson (Nathan) Thompson 1897–1955 m. Ruby (Pearl) Calhoun 1902–1980
        5. 5. Berttie Thompson 1901–
        6. 6. Henrietta ('Etta') Thompson 1894–1963 m. James (Sion) Gann 1895–1934
        7. 7. Hester (Pauline) Thompson 1886–1967 m. Daniel Mcrary 1885–1955
        8. 8. Gladys (Eula) Thompson 1907–1974
        9. 9. Aletha (Jane) Thompson 1890–1969 m. James (Riley) Mayes 1873–1948
      2. 2. Andrew Thompson 1868–
      3. 3. George (Washington) Thompson 1853–
      4. 4. Lucelle Thompson 1857–1951
      5. 5. Wenfred Thompson 1857–
      6. 6. John (C) Thompson 1859–
      7. 7. Marie Thompson 1860–
      8. 8. Caroline Thompson 1865–
    2. 2. George (C.) Goodwin 1849–1900
    3. 3. Burrell (G.) Goodwin 1850–1941
    4. 4. William (A.) Goodwin 1836–1920
    5. 5. Cerilda ((Rainey)) Goodwin 1857–
    6. 6. Tabitha Goodwin 1841–1923
    7. 7. Mary (Ann (West)) Goodwin 1846–1940
    8. 8. Willis (Henry) Goodwin 1845–
    9. 9. Sarah (Jane (Vickers)) Goodwin 1844–

Sarah Kennedy's Timeline

4 Records

1781
1781
Birth of Sarah Jane Kennedy in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 39
Sarah Jane Kennedy resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 69
Sarah Jane Kennedy resided here in Western Division, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Western Division, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1850
Sep 1850
Age 69
Death of Sarah Jane Kennedy in Angelina, Texas, USA
Angelina, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Chatham, North Carolina; Page: 205; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western Division, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Western Division, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 647; Page: 207b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1850
    Event Place: Angelina, Texas, USA
Find more search results for Sarah Kennedy

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE