Elisha Reynolds Potter Kenyon, son of Gardner and Susannah (Boss) Kenyon, was born April 29, 1799, and died in August, 1839, in the prime of life. He resided at South Kingstown, and was engaged in farming at Point Judith. A man of sterling character he enjoyed the high regard of his fellow citizens and was elected by to the Rhode Island State Senate in 1836 and 1837. He married Mary Ann Knowles, daughter of Hazard Knowles, and they were the parents of the following children: William Gardner, mentioned below; Elisha, born Aug. 9, 1826, and died Jan. 13, 1903; Edward, born Oct. 27, 18-- , and afterwards removed to California; Mary Elizabeth, born May 7, 1830, and died Dec. 11, 1903; Abby F., born in the year 18-- , and died June 15, 1884; Giles E., born Jan. 20, 1834, and died May 28, 1879; Sarah Stanton, born April 27, 1836, and died Feb. 15, 1877.
