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     Margaret B. Kennedy was born in 1842 at District of Columbia.¹ She married William Madison Gresham in 1869. Margaret B. Kennedy died in 1900.

     Marguerite Kennedy was also known as "Meg". She was born on 9 November 1911 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA. She was the daughter of Matthew Daniel Kennedy and Maribel Race.¹ Marguerite Kennedy married James Richard Boyd, son of James Craig Boyd and Mabel May Shirer, on 26 October 1935 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Marguerite Kennedy died on 28 March 1994 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 82 Dates per SSDI. Body donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

     Marie H. Kennedy was born in 1908. She married Orrin W. Judd. Marie H. Kennedy died on 12 August 1985. She was buried in August 1985 at Springdale Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, Findagrave #6269772.

     Mary E. Kennedy was born in 1927. She married Edward Lyle Root in 1950 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Mary E. Kennedy died on 18 December 2014

Obituary -- The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, Sunday, 21 DEC 2014, p.A25 (Newspapers.com):

ROOT, Mary Kennedy
On Thursday, December 18, 2014 Mary (nee Kennedy) Root, age 87, formerly of Towson, died after a lengthy illness at the Oak Crest Village in Parkville. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lyle Root, loving mother of Elizabeth A. Root, James Eric Root and his wife Joanna, and Craig Root and his wife Gloria; sisiter of Jeanne Donohoe.

All services are private. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.peacefulalternatives.com.

     Mary Etta Kennedy was born in January 1892 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Kennedy and Virginia C. Tobias.¹ Mary Etta Kennedy married McAtie Heminger, son of Charles Heminger and Susannah Fisher, on 5 October 1911 at Champaign Co., OH. Mary Etta Kennedy lived on 24 April 1930 at 55 High Street, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH.² She died on 2 January 1939 at Champaign Co., OH.

     Mary Jane Kennedy was also known as "Jennie". She was born on 11 September 1873 at Joplin, Jasper and Newton Co., MO.¹ She married William E. Holmes circa 1890.¹ Mary Jane Kennedy died on 18 March 1948 at Baker City, Baker Co., OR, at age 74.

     Mary Louise Kennedy was born on 11 May 1906 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI. She was the daughter of Joseph Kennedy and Mary Louisa Burgderfer. Mary Louise Kennedy married Keith H. Redner on 25 April 1931. Mary Louise Kennedy died on 11 June 2005 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, at age 99 obit:
"Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek, MI (Jun 12, 2005)
MARY LOUISE REDNER, 99, of Battle Creek, died June 11, 2005 at Heritage Assisted Living, Battle Creek. She was born May 11, 1906 to Joseph Hamilton and Mary Louise (Burgderfer) Kennedy in Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1922 and received her bachelor's degree from Albion College in 1929. Mary married Keith H. Redner on April 25, 1931. He died Febrary 7, 1988. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Martha L. Rader in 2001. Mary lives on in her son, Keith H. (Jane) Redner II of Montague, Michigan; grandchildren, Keith H. Redner III of Kirkland, Washington, Kevin J. Redner of Truckee, California, Kurt S. Redner of Arlington, Tennessee and W. Scott Rader III of Charlottesville, Virginia; and five great granddaughters. Mary was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Battle Creek Country Club and the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She was past president of several organizations in Battle Creek including AAUW, Women's Fellowship at First Congregational Church, the PTA at Fremont School and W. K. Kellogg unior High School, the Campfire board and the local chapters of the Cerebral Palsy board and American Cancer Society. She was also active in Pagans and the Civic Players. She enjoyed playing bridge and baking her specialty, cherry pies. The time and date of a memorial service to take place in August at the Miller Chapel at First Congregational Church will be announced later. Memorial donations may be made to First Congregational Church or Albion College. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com."

     Matthew Daniel Kennedy was born on 15 April 1868 at Ripon, Fond du Lac Co., WI.¹ He married Maribel Race circa 1909.¹ Matthew Daniel Kennedy died on 31 October 1942 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, at age 74.

     Maybell Kennedy was born in November 1893 at Floyd Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of George R. Kennedy and Anna E. (?)¹ Maybell Kennedy married Amos Steward Brandenburg, son of William Reader Brandenburg and Delilah Ellen Davis, circa 1913.¹

     Nancy Kennedy was born on 14 April 1814 at Kentucky.¹ She married James Hughes Letcher.¹ Nancy Kennedy died on 23 April 1881 at Henderson Co., KY, at age 67.

     Ollie Edward Kennedy was born on 12 March 1894 at Underwood, Clark Co., IN.¹ He married Ada May McNeal, daughter of Roger Clarence McNeal and Stella G. Moore, on 28 February 1925. Ollie Edward Kennedy died on 11 May 1977 at Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 83 Dates per SSDI, last residence Phoenix. He was buried in May 1977 at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Find A Grave Memorial# 65116771.

     Paul Roger Kennedy was born on 12 November 1928 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of William Robert Kennedy and Besse Blanche Wilkins.¹ Paul Roger Kennedy married Betty Jane Middleton, daughter of Harold V. Middleton and Myrtle E. Gordon, on 17 July 1954 at Indiana, license date. Paul Roger Kennedy died on 10 September 2002 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 73 dates per SSDI. He was buried in September 2002 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #104661523.

     Peter D. Kennedy was born on 24 June 1850 at Ireland Headstone and obituary show 1847 birth year.¹ He married Mary Agnes Schenk on 16 May 1878. Peter D. Kennedy died on 12 May 1919 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, at age 68. He was buried in May 1919 at Oakland Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #130378458.

     Peter Louis Kennedy was born on 19 March 1881 at Iowa WW I draft registration.^1,2 He was the son of Peter D. Kennedy and Mary Agnes Schenk.¹ Peter Louis Kennedy married Charlotte A. Walker, daughter of John S. Walker and Priscilla Davalt, on 16 May 1906. Peter Louis Kennedy lived on 25 April 1910 at 1007 Palean Street, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Cement worker.² He died in 1951. He was buried in 1951 at Oakland Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #117139328.

     Dr. Robert F. Kennedy was born in 1814. He married Susan Hershey, daughter of Christian Hershey and Mary Miller. Dr. Robert F. Kennedy died in 1859 at Sharpsburg District, Washington Co., MD.

     Ruby Catherine Kennedy was born on 7 March 1908 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of Webb Kennedy and Pearl S. Sigmon. Ruby Catherine Kennedy died on 3 November 1988 at Burke Co. (probably), NC, at age 80. She was buried in November 1988 at Pinnacle Methodist Cemetery, McDowell Co., NC.

     Thomas Kennedy was born circa 1842 at Sharpsburg District, Washington Co., MD.^1,2 He was the son of Dr. Robert F. Kennedy and Susan Hershey.¹

     Thomas J. Kennedy was born in April 1890 at Yolo Co. (probably), CA.¹ He was the son of John Kennedy and Jeanette E. Blackford.¹

     Vernon E. Kennedy was born on 26 June 1915 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Harold Samuel Kennedy and Anna Avis Harmison.¹ Vernon E. Kennedy died on 2 February 1990 at age 74 dates per SSDI.

     Webb Kennedy was born at South Carolina. He married Pearl S. Sigmon, daughter of Millard Columbus Sigmon and Catherine Ann Eliza DeVault. Webb Kennedy died before 16 April 1910.

     William Richard Kennedy was born on 16 July 1921 at Champaign Co., OH.¹ He was the son of William Robert Kennedy and Besse Blanche Wilkins.¹ William Richard Kennedy died on 8 February 2004 at age 82. He was buried in February 2004 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #20800514.
Note: Did not marry.

     William Robert Kennedy was born on 28 February 1895 at Champaign Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of John Kennedy and Virginia C. Tobias.¹ William Robert Kennedy began military service WW I service, U.S. Army, Private. He married Besse Blanche Wilkins, daughter of George Wilkins and Kertsa Otella Burchnell, before 24 January 1920. William Robert Kennedy was buried in January 1929 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #33032353. He died on 23 January 1929 at Mechanicsburg, Champaign Co., OH, at age 33.

     Sarah J. Kennemann was born in November 1837 at Ohio. She married Horace J. Brown. Sarah J. Kennemann died on 9 September 1916 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA, at age 78.

     Mary Kennerly married Thomas Penn.

     Gladys B. Kennett was born on 7 July 1891 at Indiana.¹ She married Clancy Lamont Cox circa 1911.¹ Gladys B. Kennett died on 10 December 1971 at Hamilton Co., IN, at age 80 Obituary (findagrave.com):

WESTFIELD____Mrs. Gladys Cox, 80-year-old resident of 320 E. Penn St., Westfield died Friday afternoon at Riverview Hospital.
Mrs. Cox was born in Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kennett. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church and the Westfield O.E.S. She also belonged to the Rebeka Lodge of Terhune.
Mrs. Cox had formerly worked as a telephone operator in Westfield for many years and had also been employed at the Westfield school cafeteria.
Surviving are her husband, Clancy Cox, a son, Raymond Cox, Anderson; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Strong, Anderson; Mrs. Estalouise Wise, Noblesville; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Helen Chance, Noblesville; Mrs. Audrey Smith, Lebanon; Mrs. Madge Spicher, Anderson.

She was buried in December 1971 at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield, Hamilton Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 45790315.

     Paul Rankin Kennett was born on 21 December 1926 at Monticello, Wayne Co., KY. He was the son of Polly J. Coffey. Paul Rankin Kennett began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy. He married Norma Elaine Priest, daughter of Eber Jared Priest and Phoeba Jesteene Gross, in 1954. Paul Rankin Kennett died on 30 May 2016 at Franklin, Johnson Co., IN, at age 89

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Paul Rankin Kennett, born Dec. 21, 1926, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016 at Franklin United Methodist Community. Born in Monticello, Kentucky, he resided in Indianapolis most of his adult life.

He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Detroit Diesel Allison after 43 years. From his childhood in the Depression, to well into his eighties, his vegetable gardens provided for family, friends and strangers alike.

He was a voracious reader with an impressive knowledge of history, geography and literature.

He is survived by his children: David Kennett (Florence), Rebecca Holm (Mark), Nathan Kennett, Stephen Kennett (Elana Floyd), and Mary Kennett (Janet Stackpole); 4 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Laura Toole. He is also preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ray Kennett and Elmo Ramsey; and sisters: Mary White, Lucille Turner and Ruth Conn.

     Elizabeth Kenney was the daughter of J. E. Kenney and Elizabeth (?)¹ Elizabeth Kenney began military service Served in U.S. Navy during World War.¹ She married F. Paul Anderson Jr., son of Prof. Frederick Paul Anderson and Josephine Fisher, on 15 October 1921, Ceremony by Rev. E. E. Lilley.¹

     J. E. Kenney married Elizabeth (?).¹

     Margaret Helena Kenney was born on 17 March 1871 at Wisconsin.¹ She married William Franklin Eckley on 9 May 1889 at Boone Co., IA. Margaret Helena Kenney died on 28 February 1945 at Boone Co., IA, at age 73.

     Pearl B. Kenney was born circa 1875 at Tennessee. She married Ernest L. White circa 1901.¹ Pearl B. Kenney died in May 1961.