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John Kennedy (1782 - 1843)

John Kennedy
Born in Bermondsey, Surrey, Englandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of and
Brother of , , and
Husband of — married 30 Aug 1813 in Windsor, New South Wales, Australiamap
Descendants descendants
Father of and
Died at age 61 in Gunning, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Biography

John Kennedy (1782-1843) was the son of James Raworth Kennedy and Elizabeth / Lydia (Pearce) Kennedy.

John Kennedy was born on 2 February 1782, and was baptised on 26 February 1782 at St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England, his parents recorded as James (draftsman) and Elizabeth Kennedy of "Bermondsey New Rd".[1]

John Kennedy, when 12 years old, travelled to New South Wales on the Surprize in 1794 with his [Uncle?] Matthew Pearce and family. (See death notice below)

John Kennedy married Caroline Best on 30 August 1813 at St Mathew's, Church of England, Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. It was noted in the register that they were both of the District of Appin.[2][3]

John and Caroline Kennedy had 12 children:

  1. Eliza Matilda Kennedy born 19 March 1816 NSW
  2. John Kennedy born 07 December 1817 NSW
  3. Ellen Kennedy born 1819 NSW married Thomas Broughton Carne died 1898 NSW
  4. James Thomas Kennedy born 1821 died 1881 NSW no BDM see death notice below
  5. Caroline Amelia Kennedy born 1825 NSW married John Brougham 1846 died 1878
  6. Robert Henry Kennedy born 03 September 1826 NSW
  7. Mary Kennedy born 21 June 1828 NSW
  8. William Kennedy born 09 May 1830 NSW
  9. Emma Jane Kennedy born 23 September1833 NSW
  10. Edward Kennedy born 1836 died 07 September 1900 St Kilda VIC see death notice below
  11. Blanche Kennedy born 09 May 1838 NSW died 27 March 1839 NSW
  12. Grace Kennedy born 07 December 1840 NSW

Death: John Kennedy age 62 passed away on 19 March 1843 at Gunning, New South Wales, Australia. [4]

Death Notices & Obituary for John Kennedy

The Sydney Morning Herald 1 April 1843: [5]

DEATHS.
At Keswicke, Gunning, on the 19th instant, John Kennedy, Esq., after a lingering illness.

The Colonial Observer 1 April 1843: [6]

DIED.
On the 19th ultimo, after a protracted and painful illness, which he bore with the utmost fortitude, John Kennedy, Esq.. of Keswycke, county of King, aged 61 years. His widow and eleven children are left to deplore the loss of a valued husband and father. His retired habits and domestic virtues had gained for him the love and esteem of a large circle of relations and friends.
Mr. Kennedy accompanied his father and sisters to this country in the year 1794, and has since struggled through colonial changes with industry and perseverance.

The Sydney Morning Herald 3 April 1843:[7]

DEATHS.
On Sunday, the 19th of March instant, about eight o'clock in the evening, Mr. John Kennedy, of Gunning, in Argyle, leaving a widow and large family to deplore his loss.
Mr. Kennedy arrived with part of his family, by the Surprise, in 1795, and was one of the first who emigrated to New South Wales, then in its infancy.
Mr. Kennedy was the first European who entered the now county of Argyle by the Bargo Brush, in the early part of the present century (if not before.)

Research Notes

More information about the children of John Kennedy and Caroline (Catapodi/Best) Kennedy
Death of Blanche Kennedy
"Family Notices" The Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842) 1 April 1839: Page 2 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12858440>.
Deaths.
On Wednesday, the 27th instant, at Keswycke, Blanche, youngest daughter of John Kennedy, after a short illness, aged eleven months.
Death of James Thomas Kennedy
"Family Notices" The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) 17 February 1881: Page 1 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5958837>.
KENNEDY.—On the 15th inst., at the residence of W. A. Brodribb, Esq., Buckhurst, Sydney, :James Thomas Kennedy, of Narrawa, New South Wales, aged 59.
Deeply regretted.
Death of Edward Kennedy
"Family Notices" The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 - 1909) 12 September 1900: Page 1 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article230640300>.
Death.
KENNEDY.— September 7, at St. Kilda, Victoria, Edward Kennedy, youngest son of the late John Kennedy, of Keswicke, Gunning N.S. Wales, aged 64 years.
Death VIC BDM Index KENNEDY Edwd Clayton (parents) Unknown & Unknown (Unknown) Reg. year1900 Reg. no1052 (age 64, died Prn Hosp, Victoria)
Death of Caroline Amelia (Kennedy) Brougham
"Family Notices" The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) 11 April 1878: Page 1 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5928443>.
BROUGHAM.—On the 10th inst., at 14 Hoddle street, Caroline Amelia, wife of Mr. John Brougham, sen., aged 54 years.
Death VIC BDM Index BROUGHAM Caroline Amelia (parents) Kennedy John & Caroline (Catapodi) Reg. year1878 Reg. no5912 (age 54, born NSW, Spouse: John Brougham

Sources

  1. ↑ London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 for John Kennedy, Southwark St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey 1763-1782 Ancestry.com sharing link
  2. ↑ Marriage: NSW, Australia BDM Index 1544/1813 V18131544 3A KENNEDY JOHN married BEST CAROLINE (CC=St Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, New South Wales)
  3. ↑ John Kennedy, Residence: District of Appin; Caroline Best, Residence: District of Appin; Married: 30 Aug 1813; Registered at St Matthews Church of England, Windsor; by Special Licence by Rev Cartwright, Witnesses: Jas Kennedy, Eliz Broughton, John Holden, St Matthew's Church of England, Windsor NSW: Church Register - Marriages; ML ref: Reel SAG 53, published in St Matthews Church of England Windsor NSW: Parish Registers 1810 to 1856 'A Complete Transcription', by Lake Macquarie Family History Group Inc, 2003, quoted in Biographical report for John KENNEDY, Person ID: L#30211014601, Biographical Database of Australia (BDA)
  4. ↑ Death: NSW, Australia BDM Index 723/1843 V1843723 27B KENNEDY JOHN AGE 62
  5. ↑ "Family Notices" The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 1 April 1843: Page 3 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12424378
  6. ↑ "Family Notices" The Colonial Observer (Sydney, NSW : 1841 - 1844) 1 April 1843: Page 4 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226361863
  7. ↑ "Family Notices" The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 3 April 1843: Page 3 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12413592

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