William Theodore "Billy" Kennedy
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, taken on 22/23 Jun 1880; Page 341A;
Family #73.
Listed as William Canada, age 9, born in WV; in household of father, Elexious Canada.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 249A; Family #179.
Listed as William Kennedy; age 28; born in WV in Jan 1872; married 4 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 73B;
Family #140.
Listed as William F. Kennedy; age 40; born in WV; married twice; last time for 2 yrs; farm laborer;
head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12 Feb 1920; Page 232A;
Family #323.
Listed as William Kennedy; age 52; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 220B; Family #319.
Listed as William F. Kennedy; age 61; born in WV; married at 27; farmer; head of household.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 73B;
Family #140.
Listed as Mary Kennedy; age 29; born in NC; married once for 2 yrs; no children; in household of
husband, William F. Kennedy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12 Feb 1920; Page 232A;
Family #323.
Listed as Mary Kennedy; age 38; born in NC; in household of husband, William F. Kennedy.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 220B; Family #319.
Listed as Mary Kennedy; age 50; born in NC; married at 14 (sic); in household of husband, William F.
Kennedy.
William Theodore "Billy" Kennedy
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, taken on 22/23 Jun 1880; Page 341A;
Family #73.
Listed as William Canada, age 9, born in WV; in household of father, Elexious Canada.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 249A; Family #179.
Listed as William Kennedy; age 28; born in WV in Jan 1872; married 4 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 73B;
Family #140.
Listed as William F. Kennedy; age 40; born in WV; married twice; last time for 2 yrs; farm laborer;
head of household.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12 Feb 1920; Page 232A;
Family #323.
Listed as William Kennedy; age 52; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 220B; Family #319.
Listed as William F. Kennedy; age 61; born in WV; married at 27; farmer; head of household.
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, Vol 9, page 758.
Sandy River Township, page 002.
Listed as Sarah Asberry, age 2, in household of father, James H.
Asberry.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1999", Vol II, page 159, Asbury Family
article, submitted by Marjorie and Beral Asbury, Box 242, Jolo, WV, 24850.
Sally married William "Bill" Kennedy.
3. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 20 Jun 1900; Page 249A; Family #179.
Listed as Sally Kennedy; age 22; born in WV in Jan 1878; married 4 yrs; 2 children, both living;
in household of husband, William F. Kennedy.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 73B;
Family #140.
Listed as Mary Kennedy; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, William F. Kennedy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12 Feb 1920; Page 232A;
Family #323.
Listed as Mary E. Kennedy; age 14; born in WV; in household of father, William F. Kennedy.
1. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Earnest Vanover
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1938
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1959
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Jess Vanover
Mother: Millie Munsey
Spouse: Violet Kennedy
Certificate Number: 1959025705"
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Earnest Vanover
SSN: 234642265
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 13 May 1940
Birth Place: Iager McCdow, West Virginia
Death Date: 2 May 1990
Father: Jesse Vanover
Mother: Mealy Muncey
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Nov 1957: Name listed as EARNEST VANOVER"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 220B; Family #318.
Listed as Violet Kennedy; age 1 mon; born in WV; in household of grandfather, William F. Kennedy,
with parents.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Violet Kennedy
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 29
Birth Date: abt 1930
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 10 Aug 1959
Marriage Place: Lebanon, Virginia, USA
Father: Walter Kennedy
Mother: Maggie Collins
Spouse: Earnest Vanover
Certificate Number: 1959025705"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 367; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Lee Collins; age 23; born 19 Apr 1946 in Jolo, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box
234, Jolo, WV; son of Edison and Florence (Payne) Collins; married on 7 Jun 1969 at Paynesville,
WV; Della Jane Kennedy; age 18; born 15 Jun 1950 at Rockridge, WV; single; no previos marriage;
living at Box 67, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Walter and Maggie (Collins) Kennedy.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1969); Page 367; WV Archives Web Site.
Roger Lee Collins; age 23; born 19 Apr 1946 in Jolo, WV; single; no previous marriage; living at Box
234, Jolo, WV; son of Edison and Florence (Payne) Collins; married on 7 Jun 1969 at Paynesville,
WV; Della Jane Kennedy; age 18; born 15 Jun 1950 at Rockridge, WV; single; no previos marriage;
living at Box 67, Paynesville, WV; daughter of Walter and Maggie (Collins) Kennedy.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 30 Apr 1930; Page 220B; Family #318.
Listed as Clyde Kennedy; age 5; born in WV; in household of grandfather, William F. Kennedy, with
parents.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Clyde Kennedy"; Article; Page
183; submitted by Delila Kennedy Atwell, Paynesville, WV 24873.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mark and Melissa Kennedy"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Sherry Lynn
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 8 Apr 1930, Page 229A, Family #93.
Listed as Lyly M. Smith, age 5, born in WV, in household of father, Caleb Smith.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
3. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; E.D. 24-51; taken on 15 May 1940; Page
1179B; Image 60 of 64; Household #509.
Listed as Delila Smith; age 15; born in WV; 8th grade education; not attending school; lived in
same place on 1 Apr 1935; in household of father, Caleb J. Smith.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Clyde Kennedy"; Article; Page
183; submitted by Delila Kennedy Atwell, Paynesville, WV 24873.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mark and Melissa Kennedy"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Sherry Lynn
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995; Pages 184.
"Paul Everett Kennedy" article by sister, Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun, Bradshaw, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Clyde Kennedy"; Article; Page
183; submitted by Delila Kennedy Atwell, Paynesville, WV 24873.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mark and Melissa Kennedy"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Sherry Lynn
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
1. "Hertiage of McDowell Co, WV 1858-1995", Vol I, "Paul and Sharon Dawson Kennedy" article, Page
135, submited by Sharon Kennedy, PO Box 654, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
Sharon Lynn Dawson; born on 11 Aug 1952; daughter of Everett C. and Victoria Blankenship Dawson;
married Paul Ray Kennedy, son of Clyde and Delilia Smith Kennedy, on 14 Aug 1971; lived on
Rockridge.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co Historical Society; 1995; Pages 184.
"Paul Everett Kennedy" article by sister, Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun, Bradshaw, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
4. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Mark and Melissa Kennedy"; Article; Page 206; submitted by Sherry Lynn
Calhoun, PO Box 122, Bradshaw, WV 24817.
5. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Jim and Gaynell Dawson Nash"; Article; Page 220; submitted by Gaynell Dawson,
199 Skyline Drive, Scott Depot, WV 25560.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
2. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; 1995; Edited by Dr, Thomas C.
Hatcher; Geneva Steele; Sandra Long and Christine Carr McGuire; "Clyde Kennedy"; Article; Page
183; submitted by Delila Kennedy Atwell, Paynesville, WV 24873.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV...", McDowell Co Historical Society, 1995
"Delila Mae Smith Kennedy Lester" article, page 188; submitted by Sherry Lynn Kennedy Calhoun,
Bradshaw, WV.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 253A, Family #255.
Listed as Marion Kenaday, age 15, born in Apr 1865 in WV, in household of father, William Kenaday.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 149B; Family #214.
Listed as Marion Kennedy; age 24; born in WV; married 2 yrs; farmer; head of household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #1444; Welch, WV Draft Board; no date.
Marion Kennedy; age 33; born on 1 Jan 1886; living at Paynesville, WV; farmer; nearest relative,
Linna Kennedy; no other information listed.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 214A;
Family #1.
Listed as Marion Kennedy; age 34; born in WV; farmer; head of household.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Marion Kennedy; age 43; born in WV; married at 22; farmer; head of household.
6. "The Heritage of McDowell County, WV, 1858-1995"; "Ellen and Bill Kennedy" article, Page 183.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elisha Lester search, 15 Mar 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
Linnie Jane Horn; born on 10 Oct 1891 at Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV;
died on 4 Feb 1939 at Welch, WV; married Marion Francis Kennedy on 3 Feb
1908 at Paynesville, WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 255A, Family 280.
Listed as Linna J. Horn, age 9, born in Nov 1890, in WV, in household of father, James Henry Horn.
3. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 149B; Family #214.
Listed as Lina Kennedy; age 18; born in WV; married 2 yrs; 1 child, 1 living; in household of
husband, Francis M. Kennedy.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page
214A; Family #1.
Listed as Linnie Kennedy; age 29; born in WV; in household of husband, Francis M. Kennedy.
5. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Linnie Kennedy; age 37; born in WV; married at 16; in household of husband, Francis M.
Kennedy.
6. McDowell Co, WV Death Certificate #1939; WV Archives Web Site.
Linie Jane Kennedy; age 47 yrs, 3 mons, 25 days; born on 10 Oct 1891in McDowell Co, WV;
married; wife of Marion Kennedy; living at Paynesville; daughter of James H. (born at Whitewood,
VA) and Mary Lester Horn; died on 4 Feb 1939 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, McDowell Co, WV of
chronic myocarditis: buried on 6 feb 1939 in Lester Cemetery; informant, Marion Kennedy,
Paynesville, WV.
1. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 3 May 1910; Page 149B; Family #214.
Listed as Francis Kennedy; age 1yr, 4 mons; born in VA; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 214A;
Family #1.
Listed as James F. Kennedy; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
3. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Francis Kennedy; age 21; born in VA; teacher; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 214A;
Family #1.
Listed as Inas Kennedy; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Inez Kennedy; age 18; born in VA; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 214A;
Family #1.
Listed as Elsie Kennedy; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Elsie Kennedy; age 16; born in VA; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 214A;
Family #1.
Listed as Hazel Kennedy; age 3; born in WV; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Hazel Kennedy; age 13; born in WV; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 8/9 Jan 1920; Page 214A;
Family #1.
Listed as William E. Kennedy; age 7 mons; born in WV; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Edward Kennedy; age 11; born in WV; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 2 Apr 1930; Page 241A;
Family #1.
Listed as Cecil Kennedy; age 8; born in WV; in household of father, Francis M. Kennedy.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 253A, Family #255.
Listed as Daniel Kenaday, age 8, born in Sep 1891 in WV, in household of
father, William Kenaday.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 68A;
Family #51.
Listed as Daniel Kenaday, age 18, born in WV, in household of father, William Kenaday.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, WV, 1858-1995"; LC #95-61262; "Ellen and Bill Kennedy" article,
Page 183.; by Gladys Wood, Bradshaw, WV.
"Ellen Christian Kennedy was born to John Christian on 04/27/1864 and died 05/07/1948.
"Ellen married William "Bill" Kennedy who was born 07/11/1859 and died 04/11/1949. Both are buried
in the Collins Family Cemetery on Rockridge.
"The couple had ten children. There are Marion m/t Linnie Horn; Daniel m/t Sarah Horn (both Linnie and Sarah
are the duaughters of Jim Horn); ..."
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, Bradshaw-Grundy Road; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 2 Aug 1940; Page 1139A; Image 37 of 60; Household #271.
Listed as Dan Kennedy; age 47; born in WV; married; 2 yrs HS education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; school bus driver; head of household.
1. Ancestry.com Web Site, Elisha Lester search, 15 Mar 2002, submitted by
Jacquelyn J. Sorby, dsorby@worldnet.att.net.
Sarah Margaret Horn; born on 7 Jul 1894 at Paynesville, McDowell Co, WV;
died on 13 May 1990 at Paynesville, WV; married Daniel L. Kennedy on 1 Aug
1910 at Paynesville, WV.
2. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River Township, page 255A, Family 280.
Listed as Sarah M. Horn, age 5, born in Jul 1894, in WV, in household of
father, James Henry Horn.
3. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Bradshaw, taken on 5 May 1910, Page 74B, Family #153.
Listed as Sarah M. Horn, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, James H. Horn.
4. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, Bradshaw-Grundy Road; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 2 Aug 1940; Page 1139A; Image 37 of 60; Household #271.
Listed as Sarah M. Kennedy; age 45; born in WV; married; 8th grade education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; in household of husband, Daniel Kennedy.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, Bradshaw-Grundy Road; E.D. 24-58;
taken on 2 Aug 1940; Page 1139A; Image 37 of 60; Household #271.
Listed as Austin Kennedy; age 17; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same house on 1 Apr
1935; in household of father, Daniel Kennedy.
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville, Bradshaw-Grundy Road; E.D.
24-58; taken on 2 Aug 1940; Page 1139A; Image 37 of 60; Household #271.
Listed as Jame D. Kennedy; age 12; born in WV; 5th grade education; attending school; lived in
same house on 1 Apr1935; in household of father, Daniel Kennedy.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 NKJV"James Daniel Kennedy, otherwise known as J.D. or simply "Jay", entered Paradise on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Paynesville, WV. He was the last of Dan and Sarah Kennedy's children. He was a machinist and piano tuner by trade, but the thing of which he was the most proud was the fact that he was a Christian. He loved talking about the Lord and His Holy Word, the Bible. He was known for his sense of humor and delighted many with it and his outgoing personality. He would always attend Church whenever he was able, sometimes filling in for pastors when they were away. He also worked on several church buildings in his lifetime. He was a veteran of the Korean war and was proud to have served his country. He will be missed by many family and friends, who look forward to meeting him in Heaven one day.
"Funeral services will be conducted for J.D. Kennedy, Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11 o’clock with Reverend Roger Pete Woods and Reverend Chester Ball officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger. Burial will follow in the Tom Sparks Cemetery on Rockridge near Paynesville. J.D.’s friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, Thursday evening, June 27, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the Kennedy family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"