'William Kennedy was one of the first settlers of Truro, ... In the year 1768, he sold [his lots in Truro] and removed to Pictou. He built the first frame house that was in Pictou town. In 1776, he sold out in Pictou, and returned to Truro. In 1780, he removed and settled at Middle Stewiacke, ... He was there one year without any neighbour. ...[in old age] he went to South Branch to live, with his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, who was then the widow Dickey. When she married the second time, he removed to his son James', who then lived ... at Upper Stewiacke Village, where he died October, 1816.'
