David S. Kennedy
Son of Hugh Johnson and Jane (Delaney) Kennedy
Contributed by
Sharon (Kennedy) Canan
Generations 1 - 3
Generation 1
1. David S (twin) Kennedy was born on 31 Jul 1824 in Greene, TN. He
died on 17 Feb 1891 in Henderson, TN. He married Gilley Kent on 1851 in
TN. She was born on 15 Nov 1823 in TN. She died on 15 Feb 1881 in TN
Children of David S (twin) Kennedy and Gilley Kent are:
2. i. John William Summerfield Kennedy, B: 19 May 1852 in TN, D: 09 Aug 1933 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA, M: 02 Jan 1873 in
Henderson TN
ii. Margaret M Kennedy, B: Abt. 1854 in Tennessee,
iii. Tennessee A Kennedy, B: Abt. 1856 in Tennessee,
iv. Rebecca A Kennedy, B: Abt. 1858 in Tennessee, , D: 23 Jun 1937 in Campbell, Hunt, Texas, .
Generation 2
2. John William Summerfield Kennedy was born on 19 May 1852 in
Tennessee. He died on 09 Aug 1933 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma. He
married Martha Alizabeth White on 02 Jan 1873 in Henderson County Tennessee, daughter of
Henry White and Mary J.. She was born on 20 Jun 1853 in West Tennessee. She
died on 28 Apr 1935 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, . He married Martha Alizabeth White on
1874, daughter of Henry White and Mary J.. She was born on 20 Jun 1853 in West
Tennessee . She died on 28 Apr 1935 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma,
Children of John William Summerfield Kennedy and Martha Alizabeth White are:
i. First Boy Kennedy, B: 13 Sep 1873 in Sardis, Henderson, Tennessee, D: 14 Sep 1873.
3. ii. Semantha Isabell Kennedy, B: 06 Dec 1874 in Sardis, Henderson, Tn, D: Jul 1966.
iii. David Henry Kennedy, B: 20 Dec 1876 in Sardis, Henderson, Tennessee, D: 27 Apr 1931.
iv. Second Boy Kennedy, B: 21 Sep 1877 in Sardis, Henderson, TN D: 21 Sep 1877.
v. Third Boy Kennedy, B: 22 Sep 1878 in Sardis, Henderson, Tennessee, 22 Sep 1878.
vi. Fourth Boy Kennedy, B: 30 Jul 1879 in Sardis, Henderson, Tn 06 Aug 1879.
vii. James Holland Kennedy, B: 10 Jun 1880 in Sardis, Henderson, Tn D: 1951.
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AGED CADDO COUPLE ARE NOTED FOR EXPERIENCES
Living on nearly ten years borrowed time passed the allotted three score and ten years, Mr. and Mrs. J.W.S. Kennedy are an interesting couple. They have been married almost sixty years. In that time they did their share of obeying the Biblical injunction to go forth and replenish the earth. One hundred and four children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are descended from this Caddo couple. Twelve children were born to them. Four of these died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were both raised in west Tennessee. He was 9 years old when the battle of Shiloh was fought within thirty miles of his home--and with his father visited that battlefield the day after. He tells of finding a relative dead, and another captured whom Gen. Grant personally paroled; of his short visit with the great general who afterward received the surrender of Gen. Robt. E. Lee. He describes Grant as a kindly unassuming man who seemed to know his business, but who was approachable and unspoiled.
It is worth a visit to their home to listen to their reminiscences. Not all knowledge is in book--and memories of people such as these, who are living well in the evening of life are quite vivid.
Mr Kennedy has had quite a variety of experiences. He was not always as poor in this world's goods as now, once having served as county judge in Tennessee. He has been a successful farmer in his time, was a Baptist preacher, and a speaker of note in days of the Grange and other farmers organizations.
One time for several years he espoused the cause of socialism but of late years came back to the party of his young manhood and nativity. He was an avid supporter of “Alfalfa” Bill Murray for governor last year and now has lived long enough to see him run for president.
They live alone in Caddo, but a son and other relatives are nearby to give them aid as needed. Neighbors too from time to time visit at this home to which both are confined by infirmities of age. In the span of a long life together this couple have become used to each other. Always they are glad when friends make a call upon them. The toll of time and toil has not been so heavy upon this pair who have labored hard to bring into the world a large family and to contribute their mite to the well-being of humanity.
*Note: “Alfalfa” Bill Murray was inaugurated as the ninth Governor of Oklahoma on January 12, 1931.
In 1932, Gov. Murray sought the Democratic nomination for President
Newspaper article: Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma, September 25, 1931.
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Generation 2
viii. Mary Elize Kennedy, B: 30 May 1882 in Sardis, Henderson, Tn D:
Nov 1960.
4. ix. William Masters Kennedy, B: 07 Oct 1885 in Sardis, Henderson, Tn D: Sep 1953, M: 16 Sep 1914 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA.
x. Tennessee Rebecca Kennedy, B: Abt. 1887 in Sardis, Henderson, Tennessee,
xi. Milly Margaret Kennedy, B: 14 Jul 1887 in Sardis, Henderson, Tn. D: 14 Jul 1919.
5. xii. Jessie Thomas Kennedy, B: 29 Jul 1890 in Sardis, Henderson, TN, D: 16 Jan 1975 in Durant, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA[20, 21], M: 23 Dec
1919 in Belton, Bell, Texas
xiii. Ecter A. Kennedy, B: 06 Jun 1893 in Sardis, Henderson, TN D:
1984.
Generation 3
3. Semantha Isabell Kennedy was born on 06 Dec 1874 in Sardis, Henderson, Tennessee, USA[17]. She died on Jul 1966. She
married Toland. He was born in MS
Children of Semantha Isabell Kennedy and Toland are:
i. Weldon S Toland, B: 1895 in Texas
ii. Ora M Toland, B: Feb 1897 in Texas.
Children of Semantha Isabell Kennedy and James D Griffis are:
i. Weldon S Toland, B: 1895 in Texas
ii. Ora M Toland, B: Feb 1897 in Texas
iii. Bertha Griffis, B: 1904 in Texas
iv. Loyd T Griffis, B: 1906 in Texas
v. Vera A Griffis, B: 1909 in Texas
4. William Masters Kennedy was
born on 07 Oct 1885 in Sardis, Henderson, Tennessee. He died on Sep 1953. He
married Rose Holland on 16 Sep 1914 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, daughter of John W
Holland and Mary F Holland. She was born on Abt. 1884 in Tn.
Children of William Masters Kennedy and Rose Holland are:
i. Juanita Irene Kennedy, B: 16 Sep 1914 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, D: 06
Sep 2004 in Shreveport, LA
ii. Buford Kennedy, B: Abt. 1906 in Texas
iii. Leo Kennedy, B: Abt. 1913 in Oklahoma
iv. Martha Kennedy, B: Abt. 1910 in Texas
v. Doris Kennedy, B: Abt. 1907 in Texas[
vi. Billy Mac Kennedy.
5. Jessie Thomas Kennedy was born on 29 Jul 1890 in Sardis, Henderson, Tn, He died on 16 Jan
1975 in Durant, Bryan, OK. He married Vernie Veola McNabb on 23 Dec 1919 in
Belton, Bell, Texas, daughter of Steve William McNabb and Amie Katherine Strickland. She
was born on 19 Sep 1901 in Celeste, Hunt, Texas. She died on 16 Aug 1985 in Durant,
Bryan, OK
Children of Jessie Thomas Kennedy and Vernie Veola McNabb are:
6. i. Stella Pauline Kennedy, B: 31 Aug 1921 in Caddo, Bryan, OK D: 22
May 2009 in Calera, Bryan, Oklahoma, M: 05 Jul 1942 in Tishomingo,
Johnston, OK
7. ii. Chester Bill Kennedy, B: 01 May 1923 in Caddo, Bryan, OK D: 21
May 2000 in Mesquite, Dallas, Texas, USA[25], M: 30 Oct 1948 in Durant, Bryan,
Oklahoma.
iii. Boy still born Kennedy, B: 23 Dec 1924 in Caddo, Bryan, OK, D:
23 Dec 1924 in Caddo, Bryan, OK.
8. iv. Harold Eugene Kennedy, B: 29 Oct 1926 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, M:
22 May 1948 in Boswell, Choctaw Co, OK
9. v. Odis Ray Kennedy, B: 06 Oct 1928 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, D: 10
Nov 2006 in Durant, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA[26], M: 29 Nov 1959 in Sunray,
Moore, Texas
10. vi. Calvin Edward Kennedy, B: 13 Sep 1930 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma, M:
17 Aug 1956 in Muldrow, Sequoyah, Oklahoma,
11. vii. Charles Franklin Kennedy, B: 11 Mar 1933 in Caddo, Bryan, Oklahoma M:
02 Nov 1957 in Durant, Bryan, Oklahoma.
12. viii. James Howard Kennedy, B: 01 Jun 1937 in Caddo, Bryan, OK D:
18 Sep 2005 in Calera, Bryan, Oklahoma, USA, M: 01 Jan 1960 in Calera, Bryan,
Oklahoma
13. ix. Wendell Dean Kennedy, B: 07 Jun 1941 in Boswell, Choctaw Co, OK M: 19 Feb 1966 in Caddo, Bryan, OK
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