William Kennedy

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• 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

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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]

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. 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.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46152

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

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