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was a weaver by trade, and resided on East Sev- enth, near Holland street, Erie. Fmding the trade of weaving would furnish but little employment, he ob- tained a privilege of digging clay for making brick in the neighborhood of the old fort, Presque Isle, at the corner of Second and Parade streets, and to the east- ward. His enterprise and energy were rewarded with much success, and he continued the business in differ- ent localities for over forty years. He purchased the lot at the corner of Holland and Fifth streets, and erected four brick dwellings. He acquired property in different parts of the city and became an influential and respected citizen; was for a number of years a councilman of Erie. Mr. Kennedy had a large family, among whom were: Maria (wife of Gen. John
Kilpatrick, sheriff of Erie county), who died leaving one daughter, who also died; Matilda, wife of William C. Warren, a banker in Erie; Jeanette, wife of Hon.
Wilson Laird, mayor of Erie, and member of the Legisla- ture; Elizabeth, wife of Jacob Hubley(both deceased), and Robert (deceased). After Mrs. Kennedy's death, Mr. Kennedy married Miss Cummings, whose chil- dren were: John (deceased), served as a cavalryman in the war; David, who married Miss Hatch, and lives in Erie; Amelia, died young. Several of Mrs. Matilda Warren's children are living, among whom are Miss Jennie and William H., who survived their sister, Mrs. Josephine Justice, recently deceased. Several of Mrs. Laird's children are living, and one of John Kennedy's children. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were adherents of the United Presbyterian Church. Both have died within the last decade. Though subject to some mu- tations of fortune. Mr. Kenuedy for many years had a large property and influence. By his energy and in- tegrity he secured the respect and esteem of very many who were cognizant of his merits and shining qualities. Cheerful in disposition, industrious in habits, considerate of his duties to society and mind- ful of his obligations to church and State, Mr. Kennedy made his mark in the community. As adverse cir- cumstances shadowed his later years, those who knew him best remembered with the most satisfaction his record as a man and a citizen, which nearly half a century had made his surroundings so agreeable and his position in the community seem so secure.
Nelson's biographical dictionary and historical reference book of Erie County, Pennsylvania
Page 599
Naturalized 1833 in Erie
Erie Cemetery LOT 2 Section B - unidentified
James Kennedy d 26 Aug 1856
Marg J Kennedy d 2 Sep 1838
Mrs. E. I. Kennedy d 25 Jun 1886
Look for obit Erie Morning Dispatch ????
Note: David Kennedy and his wife came from the North of Ireland, it is believed, about 1828. Mr. K
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