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George Kennedy
b.27 Apr 1788 Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
d.Est 1865 Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, United States
Family tree▼ (edit) m. 7 Jul 1787
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m. 6 Feb 1813
Facts and Events
George was enumerated as laborer, age 72 during 1861 census Haldimand twp, Northumberland co, Ontario, Canada...attending Free Church...apparently widowed as no wife was listed. It is possible that George remarried to a Margarie WALKER (acc to transcription of Bethesda Cem tombstones: b 15 Jul 1797 & d 9 Jun 1888...bur besides George's dau, Jane & that mysterious other George KENNEDY...b 1822 who must be a relative)...after Mary MORRISON passed away. notes from Ellen Heskitt: George came to Canada with son, Keith and daughters, Barbara and Marianne in 1857 from Ellon...by boat. Have gold watch presented by neighbors for 55 years of service at the boat at Ardelethen, Ellon on Ythan River upon his coming to America. Baptised 27 apr 1788 at Raxton, Tarves, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Occup: Ferry Boat Tender, Ardlethen, Ellon...for 55 years. |