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Descendants of William Kennedy


Generation No. 2


2. MATTHEW2 KENNEDY (WILLIAM1) was born October 20, 1764 in Paisley Low, Scotland, and died February 18, 1847 in Rush, Tuscarawas, OH. He married (1) ELIZABETH G. (KENNEDY). She was born Aft. 1836, and died Aft. 1847. He married (2) CHRISTINA ELIZABETH HINES February 02, 1794 in Georgetown, DC, daughter of JOHANNES HINES and GERTRUDE DEITCH. She was born 1776 in Frederick Co, MD, and died 1836 in Harrison Co, OH. He married (3) CHRISTINA ELIZABETH HINES February 02, 1794 in Georgetown, D.C., daughter of JOHANNES HINES and GERTRUDE DEITCH. She was born 1776 in Frederick County, Maryland, and died 1836 in Cadiz, Ohio. He married (4) ELIZABETH G. (KENNEDY) Aft. 1836. She died Aft. 1847.

Notes for MATTHEW KENNEDY:
Matthew came to America about 1785, settling in Georgetown, DC, where he was a hotel keeper. He brought his family to Jefferson County, OH in 1806 where he rented land and built his first cabin.

Before leaving Georgetown, he sold some of his belongings to his father-in-law. The Bill of Sale was witnessed by Philip B. Key, uncle to Francis Scott Key. The document was dated March 23, 1806 and was recorded by the Recorder Of Deeds, Washington, DC. The following is a transcription of that Bill Of Sale.

"Know all men by these presents that I Matthew Kennedy of Georgetown and District of Columbia have for and in consideration of one hundred dollars to me
in hand paid and for the payment of five hundred dollars which I owe to John Hines the father of my wife have granted, bargain and sell to the said John Hines his executors administrators and assigns, one waggon and fory horses and set of traces compleat and three feather beds all of which I have this day delivered to him as his property in presence of Elisha Crown and Daniel Hines; To have and to hold the said waggon, horses, gears and feather beds to the said John Hines forever as his own absolute property."

In 1811, the family moved to Moorefield Township, Harrison County, OH where Matthew obtained 160 acres of land on section 31and again built a cabin. Matthew stayed on that land until 1814 when he moved to section 13 of Moorefield Township and obtained 320 acres. He built his third cabin there. His grandson, Salathiel,was to farm this last acreage in later years.

It's interesting to note that Matthew's will is dated February 13, 1847; Five days before his death.[Miracle,Kennedy,Bloxom,1.FBK.FTW]

Matthew came to America about 1785, settling in Georgetown, DC, where he was a hotel keeper. He brought his family to Jefferson County, Ohio in 1806 where he rented land and built his first cabin.
Before leaving Georgetown, he sold some of his belongings to his father-in-law. The bill of sale was wittnessed by Philip B. Key, uncle to Francis Scott Key. The document was dated March 23, 1806 and was recorded by the Recorder Of Deeds, Washington, DC. The following is a tracscription of that Bill Of Sale.

"Know all men by these apresents that I Matthew Kennedy of Georgetown and District of Columbia have for and in consideration of one hundred dollars to me in hand paid and for the payment of five hundred dollars which I owe to John Hines the father of wife have granted, bargain and sell to the said hahn Hines his executors admenistrators and assigns, one wagon and fourty horses and set of traces compleat and three feather beds oll of which I have this day deliverded to him as his property in presence of Elisha Crown and Daniel Hines; To have and to hold the said waggonn, harses, gears and feather beds to the said John Hines forever as his own absolute property."

In 1811, the family moved to Moorefield Township, Harrison County, Ohio where Matthew obtained 160 acres of land on section 31 and again built a cabin. Matthew stayed on that land until 1814 when he moved to section 13 of Moorefield Township and obtained 320 acres. He built his third cabin there. His grandson, Salathiel, was to farm this last acreage in later years.
It
s interesting to note that Matthew's will is dated February 13, 1847; Five days before his death.

Matthew was the first generation in America. He and Christina were married in Georgetown D.C. Febuary 2, 1794. She was a sister of Dr. P.J. Hines of Georgetown. Matthew came to America around 1785 with his parents.

More About MATTHEW KENNEDY:
Baptism: October 21, 1764
Burial: Kennedy Church Cemetery,
Fact 8 (2): Tuscarawas Co, OH
Fact 10 (2): Baptised October 21, 1764

Notes for ELIZABETH G. (KENNEDY):
[Miracle,Kennedy,Bloxom,1.FBK.FTW]

The existence of Elizabeth G. is recorded in the will of Matthew Kennedy. The date of the will was 1847, eleven years after the death of Christina Elizabeth Hines Kennedy. Elizabeth is not mentioned in the published biohraphies of Matthew, David, Jackson, of Burton Foster Kennedy.
A special court was held on March 10, 1847 in which Elizabeth G. Kennedy, widow of Matthew, appeared and elected to take under the will of her deceased husband in lieu of dower.

Notes for CHRISTINA ELIZABETH HINES:
Christina's middle name, Elizabeth, is known by a deed her and Matthew signed in 1833. The deed was for the sale of land to Thomas J. Kennedy for sisty dollars. She apparently could not write as she made her mark.




More About CHRISTINA ELIZABETH HINES:
Burial: Harrison Co, OH

More About MATTHEW KENNEDY and CHRISTINA HINES:
Marriage: February 02, 1794, Georgetown, DC

Notes for CHRISTINA ELIZABETH HINES:
[Miracle,Kennedy,Bloxom,1.FBK.FTW]

Christina's middle anme, Elizabeth, is known by a deed her and Matthew signed in 1833. The deed was for the sale of land to Thomas J. Kennedy for sixty dollars. She apparently could not write as she made her mark.

More About CHRISTINA ELIZABETH HINES:
Burial: Harrison County, Ohio

More About MATTHEW KENNEDY and CHRISTINA HINES:
Marriage: February 02, 1794, Georgetown, D.C.

Notes for ELIZABETH G. (KENNEDY):
The existence of Elizabeth G. Kennedy is recorded in the will of Matthew Kennedy. The date of the will was 1847, eleven years after the death of Christina Elizabeth Hines Kennedy. Elizabeth is not mentioned in the published biographies of Matthew, David, Jackson, or Burton Foster Kennedy.

A special court was held on March 10, 1847 in which Elizabeth G. Kennedy, widow of Matthew, appeared and elected to take under the will of her deceased husband in lieu of dower.

More About MATTHEW KENNEDY and ELIZABETH (KENNEDY):
Marriage: Aft. 1836
     
Children of MATTHEW KENNEDY and CHRISTINA HINES are:
  i.   INFANT1(135&136)3 KENNEDY.
  ii.   INFANT2(135&136) KENNEDY.
4. iii.   WILLIAM CARMICHAEL KENNEDY, b. October 25, 1794, Georgetown, DC; d. March 04, 1877, Tuscarawas Co, OH.
5. iv.   CITIZEN JAMES KENNEDY, b. June 27, 1796, Georgetown, DC; d. September 09, 1863, Near Deersville, Harrison, OH.
6. v.   JOHN LINDSEY KENNEDY, b. May 15, 1798, Georgetown, DC; d. March 30, 1877, OH.
  vi.   MARY ANN KENNEDY, b. November 17, 1799, Georgetown, DC; d. August 20, 1800, Georgetown, DC.
7. vii.   NAPOLEON BONAPARTE KENNEDY, b. November 30, 1801, Georgetown, DC; d. June 17, 1889, Cadiz, Harrison, OH.
8. viii.   RETURN MATTHEW KENNEDY, b. March 05, 1803, Georgetown, DC; d. June 08, 1887, Moorefield, Harrison, OH.
9. ix.   DAVID WASHINGTON KENNEDY, b. May 11, 1805, Georgetown, DC; d. March 11, 1884, Rush, Tuscarawas, OH.
10. x.   AHIO HINES KENNEDY, b. February 16, 1807, Harrison Co, OH; d. October 02, 1889, Plattsville, Taylor, IA.
11. xi.   THOMAS JEFFERSON KENNEDY, b. Abt. 1809; d. January 30, 1895.
  xii.   ELIZABETH KENNEDY, b. August 19, 1810, Harrison Co, OH.
  More About ELIZABETH KENNEDY:
Cause of Death: Died In Infancy
Died in: infancy
MISC.: Died In Infancy
12. xiii.   PHILLIP H. KENNEDY, b. Abt. 1813, Harrison Co, OH.
13. xiv.   JACOB JACKSON KENNEDY, b. October 30, 1814; d. Abt. 1870.
  xv.   ABRAHAM H. KENNEDY, b. July 16, 1816; d. July 01, 1845, Harrison Co, OH.
  More About ABRAHAM H. KENNEDY:
Burial: Moorefield Cemetery, Harrison Co, OH
Cause of Death: Died From Injuries In Burning
MISC.: Abraham T.M ? Never Married
14. xvi.   CHRISTIAN HINES KENNEDY, b. May 13, 1818, Harrison Co, OH; d. January 19, 1895, Trenton, Grundy, MO.
15. xvii.   DANIEL HINES KENNEDY, b. September 23, 1819, Harrison Co, OH; d. January 21, 1903.
     
Children of MATTHEW KENNEDY and CHRISTINA HINES are:
  xviii.   GIRL3 KENNEDY.
  More About GIRL KENNEDY:
Passed On: In infancy
  xix.   MARRY ANN KENNEDY, b. November 17, 1799, Georgetown DC; d. August 20, 1800, Georgetown DC.
  xx.   RETURN MATTHEW KENNEDY, b. May 05, 1803, Georgetown, District of Columbia; d. June 08, 1887, Moorefield Township, Harrison, Ohio; m. (1) JANE MOORE, February 19, 1824, Harrison County, Ohio; b. September 20, 1792, PA; d. September 25, 1866, OH; m. (2) MARTHA MCCULLOUGH, May 09, 1867, Harrison County, Ohio; b. December 13, 1825; d. May 01, 1891.
  Notes for RETURN MATTHEW KENNEDY:
[Miracle,Kennedy,Bloxom,1.FBK.FTW]

Return came with his parents to Ohio, where he grew to manhood and received his education at the common subscription schools of the early days. He was one fo the leading men of the Democratic party of Moorfield Township, also one of the most progressive farmers and businessmen and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him.

  More About RETURN MATTHEW KENNEDY:
Burial: Moorefield Cemetery, Harrison County, Ohio
Married By: Joseph Fry, JP
OCCUPATION: Farmer

  More About JANE MOORE:
Burial: Moorefield Cemetery, Harrison Co, OH

  More About RETURN KENNEDY and JANE MOORE:
Marriage: February 19, 1824, Harrison County, Ohio

  More About MARTHA MCCULLOUGH:
Burial: Nottingham Cemetery, Harrison Co, OH

  More About RETURN KENNEDY and MARTHA MCCULLOUGH:
Marriage: May 09, 1867, Harrison County, Ohio

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