Ben F. Kennedy

Male 1934 - 1967  (32 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ben F. Kennedy was born 05 Nov 1934, McDowell Co. WV (son of Walter Kennedy and Maggie Collins); died 09 Jan 1967, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Kennedy Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Ben Kennedy
    Age: 5
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Household Members:
    Walter Kennedy 40
    Maggie Kennedy 31
    Clyde Kennedy 15
    Lee Kennedy 10
    Violet Kennedy 10
    Ben Kennedy 5
    Lily Kennedy 3
    Earl Kennedy 10 months

    Died:
    West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    Name: Ben F. Kennedy
    Birth Date: 5 Nov 1934
    Birth Place: West Virginia
    Death Date: 9 Jan 1967
    Death Place: Iaeger, McDowell, West Virginia
    Burial Date: 11 Jan 1967
    Burial Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
    Cemetery Name: Family Cem.
    Death Age: 32
    Occupation: Miner
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Single
    Gender: Male
    Residence: Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia
    Father Name: Walter Kennedy
    Mother Name: Maggie Collins
    FHL Film Number: 800216


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter Kennedy was born Oct 1899, McDowell Co. WV (son of William Kennedy and Sarah (Sally) Asbury).

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Walter Kenedy [Walter Kennedy]
    Age: 7 months
    Birth Date: Oct 1899
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: William Kenedy
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Sally Kenedy
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Walter Kennedy
    Age in 1910: 11
    Birth Year: abt 1899
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: William Kennedy
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Mary Kennedy [stepmother]
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Walter Kennedy
    Age: 20
    Birth Year: abt 1900
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: William Kennedy
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Mary Kennedy [stepmother]
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Walter Kennedy
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1900
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father's Name: William F Kennedy
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Name: Mary Kennedy
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    William F Kennedy 61
    Mary Kennedy 50
    Walter Kennedy 30
    Maggie Kennedy 22
    Clyde Kennedy 5
    Violet Kennedy 1 month
    Lee E Kennedy 10 months
    Polly Blevins 60 [boarder]

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Walter Kennedy
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 40
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Occupation: Farmer
    Industry: Farm
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $300
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income: $18
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Walter Kennedy 40
    Maggie Kennedy 31
    Clyde Kennedy 15
    Lee Kennedy 10
    Violet Kennedy 10
    Ben Kennedy 5
    Lily Kennedy 3
    Earl Kennedy 10 months

    Walter married Maggie Collins 19 Apr 1923, McDowell Co. WV. Maggie was born ca 1909, West Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Maggie Collins was born ca 1909, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Maggie Kennedy
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1908
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Sandy River, Mcdowell, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter-In-Law
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    William F Kennedy 61
    Mary Kennedy 50
    Walter Kennedy 30
    Maggie Kennedy 22
    Clyde Kennedy 5
    Violet Kennedy 1 month
    Lee E Kennedy 10 months
    Polly Blevins 60 [boarder]

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Maggie Kennedy
    Age: 31
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Residence in 1935: Same House
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Walter Kennedy 40
    Maggie Kennedy 31
    Clyde Kennedy 15
    Lee Kennedy 10
    Violet Kennedy 10
    Ben Kennedy 5
    Lily Kennedy 3
    Earl Kennedy 10 months

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11407764&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. Clyde Kennedy was born 22 Feb 1925, McDowell Co. WV; died 07 Mar 1965, Welch, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Smith Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Lee Kennedy was born ca 1929, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Violet Kennedy was born ca 1930, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. 1. Ben F. Kennedy was born 05 Nov 1934, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Jan 1967, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Kennedy Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Lilly Kennedy was born ca 1937, McDowell Co. WV.
    6. Earl Kennedy was born ca 1939, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Kennedy was born Jan 1872, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: William Kenedy [William Kennedy]
    Age: 28
    Birth Date: Jan 1872
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Sally Kenedy
    Marriage Year: 1896
    Years Married: 4
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    William Kenedy 28
    Sally Kenedy 22
    Hanah Kenedy 3
    Walter Kenedy 7 months

    William married Sarah (Sally) Asbury. Sarah (daughter of James Harvey Asbury and Levicie CHRISTIAN) was born Jan 1878, McDowell Co. WV; died Bef 1907, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah (Sally) Asbury was born Jan 1878, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of James Harvey Asbury and Levicie CHRISTIAN); died Bef 1907, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Asberry [Sarah Asbury]
    Age: 2
    Birth Year: abt 1878
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: James H. Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Lovice Asberry
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sally Kenedy [Sally Kennedy]
    Age: 22
    Birth Date: Jan 1878
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: William Kenedy
    Marriage Year: 1896
    Years Married: 4
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 2
    Mother: How many children: 2
    Household Members:
    William Kenedy 28
    Sally Kenedy 22
    Hanah Kenedy 3
    Walter Kenedy 7 months

    Children:
    1. Hannah Kennedy was born Apr 1897, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. 2. Walter Kennedy was born Oct 1899, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Martha Kennedy was born ca 1901, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. Luther Kennedy was born ca 1904, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Mary E. Kennedy was born ca 1906, McDowell Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  James Harvey Asbury was born 12 Apr 1829, Tazewell Co. VA; died 21 Feb 1905, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Jos H Asberry [James H Asbury]
    Age: 20
    Birth Year: abt 1830
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 1166
    Household Members:
    Jas H Asberry 20
    Lovisa Asberry 18

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Henry Asbury [James Harvey Asbury]
    Age in 1860: 29
    Birth Year: abt 1831
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Baptist Valley
    Household Members:
    Henry Asbury 29
    Lancy Asbury 28
    Daniel Asbury 9
    Hanah Asbury 7
    Nancy Asbury 5
    David Asbury 4
    Mary Asbury 1

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: James H Asberry [James H Asbury]
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birth Year: abt 1830
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Tug River
    Household Members:
    James H Asberry 40
    Leuicie Asberry 38
    Daniel Asberry 20
    Hannah Asberry 18
    Nancy Asberry 16
    David Asberry 14
    Mary Asberry 12
    Margaret Asberry 10
    George W Asberry 7
    Amanda Asberry 6
    Elizabeth Asberry 3

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: James H. Asberry [James H. Asbury]
    Age: 54
    Birth Year: abt 1826
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Lovice Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    James H. Asberry 54
    Lovice Asberry 48
    Margaret Asberry 18
    George Asberry 15
    Amanda Asberry 14
    Elisabeth Asberry 12
    Angeline Asberry 10
    Henry Asberry 8
    Charlotte Asberry 6
    Rebecca Asberry 5
    Sarah Asberry 2
    Alas Asberry 2

    James married Levicie CHRISTIAN 06 Feb 1850, Tazewell Co. VA. Levicie (daughter of Daniel CHRISTIAN and Hannah Harrison) was born ca 1836, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, McDowell Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Levicie CHRISTIAN was born ca 1836, Tazewell Co. VA (daughter of Daniel CHRISTIAN and Hannah Harrison); died Aft 1880, McDowell Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Louisa Asberry [Lovice Asbury]
    Age: 18
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 1166
    Household Members:
    Jas H Asberry 20
    Louisa Asberry 18

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lancy Asbury [Lovice Asbury] [Levicie Christian]
    Age in 1860: 28
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Baptist Valley
    Household Members:
    Henry Asbury 29
    Lancy Asbury 28
    Daniel Asbury 9
    Hanah Asbury 7
    Nancy Asbury 5
    David Asbury 4
    Mary Asbury 1

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Leuicie Asberry [Lovice Asbury]
    Age in 1870: 38
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Tug River
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members:
    James H Asberry 40
    Leuicie Asberry 38
    Daniel Asberry 20
    Hannah Asberry 18
    Nancy Asberry 16
    David Asberry 14
    Mary Asberry 12
    Margaret Asberry 10
    George W Asberry 7
    Amanda Asberry 6
    Elizabeth Asberry 3

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Lovice Asberry [Lovice Asbury]
    Age: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: James H. Asberry
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    James H. Asberry 54
    Lovice Asberry 48
    Margaret Asberry 18
    George Asberry 15
    Amanda Asberry 14
    Elisabeth Asberry 12
    Angeline Asberry 10
    Henry Asberry 8
    Charlotte Asberry 6
    Rebecca Asberry 5
    Sarah Asberry 2
    Alas Asberry 2

    Children:
    1. Daniel Asbury was born 13 Jan 1850, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 Oct 1906, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , High Knob Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV.
    2. Hannah Asbury was born 06 Jun 1853, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 May 1926, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Keystone, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Nancy Asbury was born ca 1855, Tazewell Co. VA; died 14 Nov 1921, Wyoming Co. WV.
    4. David Asbury was born 23 May 1857, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 May 1926, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Reed Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    5. Mary Asbury was born Aug 1858, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1910, Tazewell Co. VA.
    6. Margaret Asbury was born ca 1860, Tazewell Co. VA.
    7. George Washington Asbury was born Sep 1863, Tazewell Co. VA; died 18 Nov 1930, McDowell Co. WV.
    8. Angeline Asbury was born 30 Jul 1869, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 Jan 1941, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Lex, McDowell Co. WV.
    9. Elizabeth Asbury was born 20 May 1867, McDowell Co. WV; died 02 Jan 1939, Iager, McDowell Co. VW; was buried , Powell Cemetery, Iaeger McDowell Co. WV.
    10. William Henry Asbury was born Apr 1872, McDowell Co. WV; died 01 Jul 1919, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Jewell-Mitchell Cemetery, McDowell Co. WV.
    11. Charlotte Asbury was born 06 Feb 1873, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 Aug 1943, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , High Knob Cemetery, Iaeger, McDowell Co. WV.
    12. Rebecca Asbury was born 10 Mar 1875, McDowell Co. WV; died 05 Mar 1933, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Asbury, Cemetery, Jolo, McDowell Co. WV.
    13. 5. Sarah (Sally) Asbury was born Jan 1878, McDowell Co. WV; died Bef 1907, McDowell Co. WV.