Kennedy Cemetery

Hwy 627       Paris, KY

 

Transcribed by: Sheila Kline

August 16, 2003

 

Francis Thornton                                   Died                       10-26-1857

‘Aged about 60 years’        ‘Native of Ireland’

 

Jesse Washington Kennedy                     9-17-1847              4-2-1862

‘Son of J B & M M Kennedy’

 

James Bowin Kennedy                            4-5-1820                10-15-1830

‘Son of Jesse & Polly Kennedy

 

Rachel Kennedy                                    12-20-1791            -?-

‘Daughter of Thos & Rachel Kennedy’

‘She was a tender flowering in the bud’    ‘She died young’

 

Jesse Kennedy                                      8-11-1787              4-3-1863

‘He was born, resided and died on this farm, valued life and lamented in death. He was the founder and first member of Concord Church and firm believer in the cheering and beautiful faith that God will have all men to be saved.’

 

Rachel Kennedy                                    12-7-1750              6-17-1826

‘Born in North Carolina, migrated to KY’   ‘Wife of Thomas Kennedy’

 

Thomas Kennedy                                  -0- dates

‘VA MIL REV WAR’

 

Thomas Kennedy                                  1-22-1744              8-14-1827

‘Born in Maryland, resided 7 years in Virginia, visited KY in 1776, migrated with his family in 1779, resided at Strodes Station till 1785, then located on this place and died. Without a struggle or a groan. His last words were “I never felt better in all my life”.’

 

John Kennedy                                                6-27-1785              12-2-1838

‘Son of Thomas & Rachel Kennedy’

 

Note: There was 1 grave marked with a creek rock