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3. THOMAS2 KENNEDY (WILLIAM1) was born November 29, 1776 in Paisly, Scotland, and died October 18, 1832. He married ROSAMOND HARRIS THOMAS, daughter of WILLIAM THOMAS and AMELIA SELBY. She was born May 10, 1774, and died March 30, 1837.

Notes for THOMAS KENNEDY:
Thomas Kennedy came to America in 1777 and settled near the Great Falls of the Potomac River. Reportedly, the first person he saw on leaving the boat was his brother, Matthew.

After his marriage to Rosamond, they moved to Williamsport, MD where he became a leading merchant. His merchandise was shipped to Fort Cumberland on pack horse.

Thomas moved his family several times in the years to come. In 1807, they moved to their farm, "Wooburn", which was five miles from Williamsport. They moved back to "Mount Liberty" at Williamsport in 1809. The Kennedy family moved one mile away in 1812 to "Roslin Castle" and the next year moved to thier farm "Elllerslie".

The Hagerstown "MAIL" was established by Thomas Kennedy in 1828. He served as editor until his death in 1832. His son, Howard, and William Weber then bought it.

Thomas Kennedy was a famous poet and a Maryland State senator and delegate. His poems were often patriotic and one, "Impressed Seaman", was sung on American ships during the War of 1812. He also wrote love sonnets and satirical poems.

In the Maryland legislature, he wrote a bill giving Jews the same rights in voting and owning property. The bill took seven years to pass and became known as "Kennedy's Jew Baby".[Miracle,Kennedy,Bloxom,1.FBK.FTW]

Thomas Kennedy came to America in 1777 and settled near the Great Falls of the Potomac River. Reportedly, the first person he saw on leving the boat was his brother, Matthew.
After his marrige to Rosamond, they moved to Williamsport, MD where he becaame a leading merchant. His merchandise was shipped to Fort Cumberland on pack horse.
Thomas moved his family several times in the years to come. In 1807, they moved to their farm, Wooburn, which was five miles from Williamsport. They moved back to "Mount Liberty" at Williamsport in 1809. The kennedy familly moved one mile aaway in 1812 to "Roslin Castle" and the next year moved to their farm "Ellerslie".
The Hagerstown "MAIL" was established by Thomas Kennedy in 1828. He served as editor until his death in 1832. His son, Howard, and William Weber then bought it.
Thomas Kennedy was a famous poet and a Maryland State Senator and delegate. His poems were ofter patriotic and one, "Impressed Seaman", was sung on American ships during the War of 1812. He olso wrote love sonnets and satirical poems.
In the Maryland legistlature, he wrote a bull giving Jews the same rights in voting and owning property. The bill took seven years to pass and became known as" Kennedy's Jew Baby".

More About THOMAS KENNEDY:
Baptism: December 31, 1776
Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, Washington Co, MD
Cause of Death: Cholera
MISC.: Baptised December 31, 1776
OCCUPATION: Poet, MD State Representative

More About ROSAMOND HARRIS THOMAS:
Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, Washington Co, MD
     
Children of THOMAS KENNEDY and ROSAMOND THOMAS are:
  i.   HOWARD3 KENNEDY.
  More About HOWARD KENNEDY:
OCCUPATION: Merchant at Hagerstown, MD
  ii.   JOHN FRANCIS KENNEDY, d. May 19, 1837, Charleston, SC.
  More About JOHN FRANCIS KENNEDY:
Cause of Death: Exposure suffered in the Florida War
OCCUPATION: Lieutenant, US Army in the Florida War
  iii.   AMELIA KENNEDY, b. November 14, 1799, Williamsport, MD; m. WILLIAM NEILL, 1833; d. March 18, 1862.
  More About WILLIAM NEILL and AMELIA KENNEDY:
Marriage: 1833
  iv.   AMELIA THOMAS KENNEDY, b. Abt. 1800; d. September 26, 1800.
  More About AMELIA THOMAS KENNEDY:
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Washington Co, MD
MISC.: Died At 45 Days
  v.   WILLIAM THOMAS KENNEDY, b. Abt. 1802; d. November 12, 1803.
  More About WILLIAM THOMAS KENNEDY:
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Washington Co, MD
MISC.: Died At 13 Months, 12 Days
  vi.   WILLIAM THOMAS KENNEDY, b. Abt. 1804; d. August 08, 1805.
  More About WILLIAM THOMAS KENNEDY:
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Washington Co, MD
MISC.: Died At 10 Months, 27 Days
  vii.   CATHARINE S. KENNEDY, b. January 01, 1811; d. July 25, 1849.
  More About CATHARINE S. KENNEDY:
Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, Washington Co, MD
  viii.   LAWRENCE LUDLOW KENNEDY, b. August 27, 1813; d. August 10, 1816.
  More About LAWRENCE LUDLOW KENNEDY:
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Washington Co, MD
  ix.   AMELIA KENNEDY, b. November 14, 1799, Williamsport, Maryland; d. March 18, 1862; m. WILLIAM NEILL, 1833; d. March 18, 1862.
  More About AMELIA KENNEDY:
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Washington County, Maryland
MISC.: Died at 45 days

  More About WILLIAM NEILL and AMELIA KENNEDY:
Marriage: 1833
  x.   WILLIAM THOMAS KENNEDY, b. Abt. 1802; d. November 12, 1803.
  More About WILLIAM THOMAS KENNEDY:
Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Washington County, Maryland
MISC.: Died at 13 Months 12 days


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