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Stephen Kennedy 1773–1857 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1773

Birth Location: Meckllenburg, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1857

Death Location: Jackson, Alabama, United States

Father: Wagstaff Cannady

Mother: Betheliam None

Spouse(s): Sarah Reed, Mary Hendrix

Children(s): James Kennedy, Elijah Kennedy, John Kennedy, Stephen Jr, Solomon Kennedy, William Kennedy, Samuel Kennedy, Elias Kennedy

In 1773, Stephen Kennedy entered the world in Meckllenburg, North Carolina, United States, born to Wagstaff Cannady And Betheliam. In 1840, Stephen Kennedy resided in Jackson, Alabama, United States. In 1850, Stephen Kennedy resided in District 21, Jackson, Alabama. Stephen Kennedy married Mary Hendrix, Sarah Jane Reed, and had children including Elias Ezekial Kennedy, Elijah Kennedy, James Wagstaff Kennedy, John Betheland Kennedy, Samuel Kennedy, Solomon Kennedy, Stephen Kennedy Jr, William R Kennedy. Stephen Kennedy passed away in 1857 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1773, Stephen Kennedy entered the world in Meckllenburg, North Carolina, United States, born to Wagstaff Cannady And Betheliam.
  • In 1840, Stephen Kennedy resided in Jackson, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1850, Stephen Kennedy resided in District 21, Jackson, Alabama.
  • Stephen Kennedy married Mary Hendrix, Sarah Jane Reed, and had children including Elias Ezekial Kennedy, Elijah Kennedy, James Wagstaff Kennedy, John Betheland Kennedy, Samuel Kennedy, Solomon Kennedy, Stephen Kennedy Jr, William R Kennedy.
  • Stephen Kennedy passed away in 1857 in Jackson, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wagstaff Cannady
1745–1812
Birth Location: Stafford, VA, USA
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Betheliam None
1757–1795
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Reed
–1850
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Mary Hendrix
1791–1850
Birth Location: Carter, Washington, Tennessee, United States
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Children(s)

James Kennedy
1799–1876
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Elijah Kennedy
1804–1851
Birth Location: Virginia USA
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John Kennedy
1806–1849
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Stephen Jr
1811–1890
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
SJ
Solomon Kennedy
1817–1871
Birth Location: Bedford County, Tennessee, USA
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William Kennedy
1818–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Samuel Kennedy
1825–1864
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
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Elias Kennedy
1819–1895
Birth Location: Bedford County, Tennessee, USA
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Stephen Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Kennedy
1773–1857
Birth Place: Meckllenburg, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Wagstaff Cannady
1745–1812
Stafford, VA, USA
Betheliam
1757–1795
Grandparents
Hugh (Cannady) Jr
1715–1753
Stafford Co VA
Mildred Wagstaff
1707–1719
, York, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Cannady
1690–1723
Margaret
1690–1759
Basil Wagstaff
1690–1719
Mary Albritton
1671–1719
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cannaday
1670–
Richard Albrighton
1640–1683
Mary Wootan
1653–1695

Stephen Kennedy's Descendants

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Stephen Kennedy (1773–1857) m. Sarah (Jane) Reed (–1850) m. Mary Hendrix (08 Aug 1791–1850)
  1. 1. James (Wagstaff) Kennedy 1799–1876
    1. 1. William (Geron) Cannaday 1852–
  2. 2. Elijah Kennedy 1804–1851
    1. 1. William (E) Kennedy 1829–
    2. 2. Stephen (S) Kennedy 1834–1897 m. Nancy (Sanford) Cooper 1833–1907
      1. 1. Stephen (Rufus) Kennedy 1860–1949
      2. 2. Erma (Nilda) Kennedy 1862–1928
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Greenwood) Kennedy 1872–1954
      4. 4. William (F) Kennedy 1855–1856
      5. 5. Mary (M.) Kennedy 1859–1865
      6. 6. Robert (Lee) Kennedy 1866–1925
      7. 7. Matthew Kennedy 1870–1870
      8. 8. Lafayette (B.) Kennedy 1873–1873
      9. 9. James (E) Kennedy –1867
    3. 3. Martha (( Mary)) Kennedy 1848–
  3. 3. John (Betheland) Kennedy 1806–1849 m. Elizabeth Tuttle 1802–1863
    1. 1. John (W) Kennedy 1832–
    2. 2. James (N) Kennedy 1833–1891
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Kennedy 1835–
    4. 4. Ezekiel Kennedy 1838–1904
    5. 5. Joseph (Emmanuel) Kennedy 1839–1880
    6. 6. John (Henry) Kennedy 1841–1863
    7. 7. Napoleon (Bonaparte) Kennedy 1844–1876 m. Sarah (M) Hutton 1849–
      1. 1. Hollis Kennedy 1875–1950 m. Sarah (F) Kennedy 1878– m. Claudia (Salome) Perkins 1873–1915
        1. 1. John (W) Kennedy 1897–
        2. 2. Lilli (V) Kennedy 1898–
        3. 3. Pearle (M) Kennedy 1899–
        4. 4. Hallie (S) Kennedy 1905–
        5. 5. Myrtle (C) Kennedy 1907–
        6. 6. Ruth (C) Kennedy 1910–
        7. 7. Robert (E) Kennedy 1913–
        8. 8. Margaret (L) Kennedy 1915–
  4. 4. Stephen (Kennedy) Jr 1811–1890 m. Mary ((Polly) Teal) Hodges 1816–1867 m. Margaret C 1842–1906
  5. 5. Solomon Kennedy 1817–1871 m. Syrena (Catherine) Smith –1913
  6. 6. William (R) Kennedy 1818–
    1. 1. J (J) Kennedy 1848–
    2. 2. William (B) Kennedy 1850–
    3. 3. Stephen (E) Kennedy 1852–
  7. 7. Samuel Kennedy 1825–1864 m. Tennessee (Leander) Wilson 1836–1915
    1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Kennedy 1857–1924
    2. 2. Elias (James Daniel) Kennedy 1858–1940
    3. 3. John (Henry) Kennedy 1860–1929
    4. 4. Simion (C) Kennedy 1863–1863
    5. 5. Susan (S) Kennedy 1864–1886
  8. 8. Elias (Ezekial) Kennedy 1819–1895 m. Martha Howard 1832–1888
    1. 1. William (Turner) Kennedy 1846–1930
    2. 2. Perlina (Elizabeth) Kennedy 1854–1890
    3. 3. James (D) Kennedy 1859–1894
    4. 4. Elias (Boldin) Kennedy 1863–1933 m. Zora (Ora) Damron 1868–1911
      1. 1. Houston (Stanton) Kennedy 1894–1942 m. Myrtle (Neal) Hodges 1896–1989
        1. 1. Roy (E) Kennedy 1914–1982
        2. 2. Leo (James) Kennedy 1920–1984
      2. 2. Estella Kennedy 1897–1963
      3. 3. Alvin Kennedy 1900– m. Virginia Kenedy 1905–
        1. 1. Robert (L) Kenedy 1926–
      4. 4. Cary Kennedy 1901–
      5. 5. Hattie Kennedy 1904–
      6. 6. Willie Kennedy 1909–
      7. 7. Celia Kennedy 1887–1971
      8. 8. Etta (S) Kennedy 1889–1966
      9. 9. John Kennedy 1899–1910
    5. 5. Martha (Ellis) Kennedy 1871–1953
    6. 6. Mary (Catherine) Kennedy 1852–1887 m. Lewis (Wilson) Bray 1846–1909
      1. 1. William (Thomas) BRAY 1869–1869
      2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") BRAY –1967 m. Marion (Francis) Lohn 1864–1941
        1. 1. Pearl (E) Lohn 1894–
        2. 2. Grace Lohn 1897–
        3. 3. Francis (W) Lohn 1899–
      3. 3. Martha (Custus "Mattie Jane") BRAY 1877–1956
      4. 4. Laura (Pearl) BRAY 1879–1971
      5. 5. Etta (Bula) BRAY 1882–1969
      6. 6. Lewis (Buford) BRAY 1884–
      7. 7. Ezekiel (Bolden) Bray 1871–1954 m. Nora (Dale) Wright 1878–1923
        1. 1. Edyth (Ann) Bray 1907–1995 m. Travis (Standlee) Hays 1898–1970 m. Carrol (K) Land 1909–
        2. 2. Inga Bray 1898–1898
        3. 3. Elmer (W) Bray 1896–1974 m. Marvel (Lorine) Wyatt 1901–1981

Stephen Kennedy's Timeline

4 Records

1773
1773
Birth of Stephen Kennedy in Meckllenburg, North Carolina, United States
Meckllenburg, North Carolina, United States
1840
1 June 1840
Age 67
Stephen Kennedy resided here in Jackson, Alabama, United States
Jackson, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 77
Stephen Kennedy resided here in District 21, Jackson, Alabama
District 21, Jackson, Alabama
1857
1857
Age 84
Death of Stephen Kennedy in Jackson, Alabama, United States
Jackson, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Meckllenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: M432_7; Page: 134B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Jackson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Jackson, Alabama; Roll: 7; Page: 68.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 21, Jackson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: M432_7; Page: 134B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Jackson, Alabama, United States
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