Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Addison Kennedy

Male 1871 - 1932  (61 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Addison Kennedy was born 15 Feb 1871, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Kennedy and Catherine "Katie" Grosz); died 26 Apr 1932, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207444
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brothers

    Notes:

    Addison Kennedy
    On Tuesday morning about ten o'clock, Addison Kennedy a resident of Elmira for the past fifteen years, passed away at his home on King Street after an illness of some weeks. Although ailing for some time he made no complaint, but about four weeks ago he was obliged to confine himself to the house.
    Mr. Kennedy, who was aged 61 years, 3 months and 11 days, was born at Bridgeport, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy, who then resided there. The family moved Peel Township some 45 years ago where they were engaged in farming. About fifteen years ago he came to Elmira and has since resided here with his brother Anthony and sisters. Surviving are two brothers and four sisters, namely, John of Kitchener, Anthony of Elmira, Mrs. C. W Schneider of Kitchener and Misses Catherine, Jemina and Margaret of Elmira.
    The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon from his late home at 57 King Street to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for service, after which interment takes place in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. F. Malinsky is conducting the services.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Kennedy was born Apr 1835, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Kennedy and Sarah Stevens); died 28 Feb 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39086
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brothers

    Notes:

    OLD PIONEER LAID TO REST

    WILLIAM KENNEDY DIES SUDDENLY N HIS NINETIETH YEAR

    Relatives and friends of William Kennedy received a severe shock when they were notified of his sudden death on Sunday. The late Mr. Kennedy enjoyed the best of health. He was born at Winterbourne in April 1835, and next month would have reached the age of 90 years. His parents arrived in this country from Aberdeen, Scotland. The late Mr. Kennedy was a farmer all his life, between Waterloo and Peel until about 18 years ago when he retired and with his family moved to Elmira.

    He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, three sons and four daughters: John, Kitchener; Anthony and Addison near Elmira; Kate near Elmira; Jamina and Maggie at home, and Mrs. William S. Schneider, Kitchener. One sister, Mrs. Reid, Kitchener, also survives.

    The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house to the Gale Presbyterian Church for services thence to the Union Cemetery for burial. Rev. M. Bartlett conducted the funeral services.

    William married Catherine "Katie" Grosz 5 Nov 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Adam Gross and Catherine Eberhard) was born 17 Jun 1841, , Germany; died 21 May 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine "Katie" Grosz was born 17 Jun 1841, , Germany (daughter of Adam Gross and Catherine Eberhard); died 21 May 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Kennedy
    • Name: Catherine Gross
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-31583
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Brothers
    • Residence: 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    WAS RESIDENT OF ELMIRA 30 YEARS
    Mrs. Catharine Kennedy, Aged 83, Succumbs to Short Illness; Funeral Held on Tuesday
    Following an illness of about three weeks there passed away at Elmira on Friday, May 21, Catharine Grosz, widow of the late William Kennedy, aged 85 years. The late Mrs. Kennedy was born in Germany in 1841 and came to this country at the age of five years. The family settled near Waterloo, and she attended school there. In 1861 she was married to William Kennedy and they remained at Waterloo for nine years then moving to Peel Township where they spent almost 30 years. In 1897 they came to Elmira where their remaining years were passed. Her husband predeceased her about a year ago.
    Of a family of nine children, seven survive. They are John of Kitchener, Anthony, Addison, Kate, Jemina, Maggie of Elmira and Emma (Mrs. C. W. Schreider) of Kitchener. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence, 57 King street to the Presbyterian church where services were conducted by Dr. McAvoy. Interment took place in the Elmira Union cemetery.

    Children:
    1. John Frederick Kennedy was born 30 Oct 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anthony Kennedy was born 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1948, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Caroline Kennedy was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Addison Kennedy was born 15 Feb 1871, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1932, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Kennedy was born 28 Feb 1875, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1937, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emma Kennedy was born 15 Sep 1876, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jemima Kennedy was born 18 Oct 1878, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Kennedy was born Abt 1807, of, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46152

    John — Sarah Stevens. Sarah was born 1809, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Stevens was born 1809, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Kennedy
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46153

    Children:
    1. 2. William Kennedy was born Apr 1835, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anthony Kennedy was born 26 Apr 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Adam Gross was born 1802, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Adam Grosz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257204
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Adam — Catherine Eberhard. Catherine was born 1812, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Eberhard was born 1812, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Gross
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257205
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Adam Grosz was born 1840, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Catherine "Katie" Grosz was born 17 Jun 1841, , Germany; died 21 May 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Grosz was born 1843, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. George Adam Gross was born 8 Jan 1845, Michelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 13 Nov 1928, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Caroline Grosz was born 1846, Atlantic Ocean; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Margaret Grosz was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. William Gross was born 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Frederick Gross was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Joseph Gross was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.