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 David
Kennedy, born 23 May 1805 in Darlington Dist, South Carolina; died 6 Jan
1878 in Wilcox Co., Alabama. He married (1) Sarah Warburton, born 3 May
1815 near Black River, Sumter Dist, South Carolina; died 11 Jul 1855 in
Wilcox Co., Alabama. After the death of his first wife, he married (2)
Sarah Isabella Scull, born 1830 in Darlington Dist, South Carolina; died
19 Apr 1874 in Wilcox Co., Alabama. David Kennedy and both of his wives,
Sarah (Warburton) & Sarah Isabella (Scull), are buried in the Capell
Cemetery, Wilcox Co., Alabama.The exact date David Kennedy moved his family to the Gravel Creek area of Wilcox County is unknown. But he arrived no later than November 1839 when he purchased 198 acres of land in the Gravel Creek area from Isaac Brittingham. On Feb 5, 1839 a Samuel Kennedy age 22 and single, also moved from Darlington District South Carolina to Wilcox County. It may be that David and Samuel Kennedy made the move at the same time. Samuel Kennedy is included in the household of David Kennedy on the 1840 Census. Due to age of Sarah (Warburton) Kennedy, it appears that Samuel Kennedy could not be her son. It is therefore assumed that Samuel Kennedy is a brother of David Kennedy or other close relative. Samuel Kennedy is buried with the David Kennedy family in the Capell Cemetery in Wilcox County. Apparently, shortly after the census in 1840, a daughter Sarah Frances Kennedy was born of this union. Another daughter, Elizabeth Carolina Kennedy was born in 1852. In the Wilcox County Probate Court Records, it is recorded that on 24th day of May, 1852, a Guardian Bond was issued to David Kennedy as he had been duly appointed by the Probate Court as Guardian of Sarah Isabella Scull, a minor [under age 21]. On July 11, 1855, Sarah (Warburton) Kennedy died. Sometime after her death, probably about 1856, David Kennedy and Sarah Isabella Scull were married. Later census reports indicate that Sarah Isabella would have been over age 21 at this time. In her Will, Sarah Isabella Kennedy indicated that Sarah Frances Kennedy and Elizabeth Carolina Kennedy were her daughters. However, it appears from the records that she was in fact their step-mother. No known children were born to David Kennedy and Sarah Isabella Scull. David Kennedy was a highly successful plantation owner and acquired significant wealth as indicated on the 1860 Census of Wilcox County [see below]. The 1860 Wilcox Co. Slave Census indicated David Kennedy owned 62 slaves at that time. He was also a partner in a Camden Mercantile Store with Henry Kaster. Notes for David Kennedy CENSUS: 1840 Wilcox Co., Alabama; Twp not stated; (Ancestry.com image 5 of 72) - David Kennedy 0-0-0-0-1-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 / 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Males 20-30 = 1 (Samuel Kennedy) 30-40 = 1 (David Kennedy) Females 20-30 = 1 (Sarah Warburton) Commment: Due to age of Sarah Warburton Kennedy, it appears that Samuel Kennedy could not be her son. Ages also indicate Samuel is not likely son of David Kennedy. It is therefore assumed that Samuel Kennedy is a brother of David Kennedy or other close relative. CENSUS: 1850 Wilcox Co., Alabama; Twp not stated; 2 Dec 1850; Pg 403A; (Ancestry.com image 117 of 132); Dwlg 871 - Fam 871 - David Kennedy 45 M Farmer 5000 South Carolina Sarah 35 M South Carolina Sarah J 10 F Alabama Bethel Pitman 25 M North Carolina Lemaid 25 M - CENSUS: 1860 Wilcox Co., Alabama; Western Division; P. O. Prairie Bluff; 13 Sept 1860; Pg 1169A; (Ancestry.com image 55 of 75); Dwlg 462 - Fam 459 - David Kennedy 55 M Farmer 19 19,200 74295 South Carolina Sarah I 30 F South Carolina Sarah F 19 F Alabama SOURCE: 1860 Wilcox Co., Alabama Slave Census; transcribed by Tom Blake Feb 2002; downloaded 10/26/2006 from web site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ajac/alwilcox.htm KENNEDY, David 62 slaves (Page 552B) CENSUS: 1870 Wilcox Co., Alabama; P. O. Camden; 30 Aug 1870; Pg 54; (Ancestry.com image 54 of 79); Dwlg 539 - Fam 539 - Kenedy, Dave 65 M W Farmer 1900 1600 South Carolina S. I. 46 F W Keep house South Carolina S. F. 30 F W Farm Lab Alabama E. C. 18 F W Farm Lab Alabama SOURCE: Old CAHABA Land Office Records & Military Warrants - 1817-1853; by Marilyn D. Hahn - Chapter Seven, Cahaba Land Office Military Warrants Book 317 (Bk Pgs 184 & 185 - Date of Warrant In Whose Favor TSP RNG Date of Location By Whom Located Remarks 6/3/1853 James A. Marr 11 8 10/17/1853 David Kennedy Wilcox Co. 5/17/1853 Thos. C. Armstrong 11 7 2/17/1854 David Kennedy Wilcox Co. SOURCE: The Heritage of Wilcox County, Alabama, pub. by Heritage Publishing Consultants, Inc. P. O. Box 67, Clanton, Alabama 35046, Copyright 2002 - Pg 8 & 207 - David Kennedy and Henry Kaster, owned a Camden Mercantile Store. David Kennedy was a partner but Henry Kaster did the operation of the store. The business was in a brick building that is now [2002] occupied by Albritton's Flower Shop. Henry Kaster died 20 August 1878, the same year that David Kennedy died. Pg 185 - Isaac Brittingham sold 198 acres land to David Kennedy on 11-27-1839 [Article submitted by Euphemia Rowell Taylor, Montgomery, Alabama] SOURCE: Will Book 3 (Jan 1850-Sept 1858), Page 71, Wilcox County, Alabama Guardian Bond: The State of Alabama ) Wilcox County ) Know all men by these presents that we David Kennedy, John McDowell & David W. Sterrett are held and firmly bound unto John A. Jackson Judge of the Probate Court of said County and his Successors in office in the penal Sum of Four hundred dollars for the due and faithful payment of which Sum will and truly to be made We bind ourselves our heirs Executors and administrators Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this 24th day of May A.D. 1852. The condition of the above obligation is Such that whereas the above bound David Kennedy has been duly appointed Guardian for Sarah Isabella Kennedy formerly Isabella Scull a Minor. Now therefore Should the said David Kennedy well and truly do and perform all the duties which are or may be required of him by law as such Guardian, then this obligation to be void else to be and remain in full force and effect. David Kennedy /L.S./ John McDowell /L.S./ D. W. Sterrett /L.S./' SOURCE: Will Book #6 , Pages 95 & 96; Wilcox County, Alabama - LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF DAVID KENNEDY, DEC'D Know all men by these presents that I David Kennedy being of sound mind and Memory do Make publish and declare this to be my last will & testament; viz: I give & bequeath to my two daughters Sarah Francis and Elizabeth Caroline my entire Estate including everything I possess after all my just debts are paid. it is my will that they my said daughters shall have the right to select where they prefer Boarding or with whom they may wish to board, but further should they both die without leaving any heirs the residue of my estate to be divided as follows - to Emily Gregg one & a half share, Melvina Hess[?], Sarah Kennedy, & I Give Family of Caroline MacIntosh & Bell Brown if alive to be divided equally amongst. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set My hand this 12 of Nov. 1877 and further appoint D. McDaniel and J. R. McDowell my administrators or Executors to this my last will. Witnesses: David Kennedy J. M. Showalter Mary C. Croseland Proof of Will: The State of Alabama ) Wilcox County ) In the Probate Court of Said County In the Matter of the probate of the last will and testament of David Kennedy deceased. Before me William Henderson, Judge of the said Court personally appeared in open Court, John M. Showalter, and Mary C. Showalter who having been by Me first respectively and duly sworn and examined, did, and do, depose and say on oath, that they are each subscribing witnesses to the instrument of writing now shown to them, and which purports to be the last will and testament of David Kennedy, deceased, late an inhabitant of this County. That said Kennedy since deceased signed and executed said instrument on the day the same bears date and declared the same to be his last will and testament and that affiants set their signatures thereto, on the day the same bears date, as subscribing witnesses to the same, and in the presence of said testator. That said testator was of sound Mind and disposing Memory, and in the opinion of deponents fully capable of Making his will. At the time the same was so Made as aforesaid. Affiants further state that said testator was on the day of the date of said will of the full age of twenty one years and upwards. Sworn to and subscribed John M. Showalter Before Me this 28th day ) of January 1878 ) W. Henderson ) Judge of Probate ) SOURCE: Will Book 6, Wilcox County, Alabama - Page 98 - Estate of David Kennedy Dec'd Administrative Bond The State of Alabama ) Wilcox County ) Know all men by these presents, we J. R. McDowell, [other names left blank] _____________________ of the County and State aforesaid, are held and firmly bound unto W. Henderson Judge of the Court of Probate for said County, and his successors in office in the penal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars for which payment, will and truly to be Made and done, we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 4th day of February 1878 The Condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas, the above bound J. R. McDowell has been appointed Executor of the last will and testament of David Kennedy deceased. Now if the said J. R. McDowell shall will and truly perform all the duties which are or May be by law Required of him as such Executor, then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force. J. R. McDowell /L.S./ R. H. Dawson /L.S./ P. S. Burford /L.S./ D. A. K. McDowell /L.S./ D. McIntosh /L.S./ Taken, approved and ordered to be recorded this 6th day of February 1878. W. Henderson Judge of Probate Wilcox, County SOURCE: Tombstone inscriptions, Capell/Gravel Creek Cemetery, Wilcox Co., Alabama; [Downloaded 10/22/2006 from web site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~kithandkin2000/] KENNEDY, David b. May 23, 1805, d. Jan. 6, 1878. Born in Darlington Dist., SC KENNEDY, Mrs. Sarah Warburton b. May 3, 1815, d. July 11, 1855. Born near Black River, Sumter Dist., SC. Wife of David Kennedy KENNEDY, Samuel b. __ d. Oct 7, 1840 23 years old. He was born in Darlington Dist., SC. Emigrated to Wilcox Co., Alabama Feb 5, 1839. KENNEDY, Sarah Isabella b. ___, d. April 19, 1874. Wife of David Kennedy. Born in Darlington Dist., SC COMMENT BY EDR: In an effort to identify the father of subject David Kennedy, it appears that since David Kennedy is reported to be born in Darlington Dist of South Carolina in 1805, that the family of his parents family are probably listed on the 1810 Darlington Dist. Census. Two Kennedy families are found listed in Darlington Dist with male children that fit the age range for the subject David Kennedy. Therefore, it is appears that either James or Thomas Kennedy is the likely father of David Kennedy. 1810 Census, Darlington Dist., South Carolina; (Ancestry.com image 18 of 22) - James Kennedy 2-1-0-0-1 // 2-0-0-1-0 1810 Census, Darlington Dist., South Carolina: (Ancestry.com image 4 of 22) - Thos. Kennedy 2-0-0-1-1 // 2-0-0-2-0 Notes for Sarah Isabella (Scull) Kennedy SOURCE: Will Book 3 (Jan 1850-Sept 1858), Page 71, Wilcox County, Alabama Guardian Bond: The State of Alabama ) Wilcox County ) Know all men by these presents that we David Kennedy, John McDowell & David W. Sterrett are held and firmly bound unto John A. Jackson Judge of the Probate Court of said County and his Successors in office in the penal Sum of Four hundred dollars for the due and faithful payment of which Sum will and truly to be made We bind ourselves our heirs Executors and administrators Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our Seals and dated this 24th day of May A.D. 1852. The condition of the above obligation is Such that whereas the above bound David Kennedy has been duly appointed Guardian for Sarah Isabella Kennedy formerly Isabella Scull a Minor. Now therefore Should the said David Kennedy well and truly do and perform all the duties which are or may be required of him by law as such Guardian, then this obligation to be void else to be and remain in full force and effect. David Kennedy /L.S./ John McDowell /L.S./ D. W. Sterrett /L.S./' SOURCE: Will Book 5 (Dec 1862 - Nov 1875) - Page 364 & 365, Wilcox County, Alabama Will of Sarah Isabella Kenedy [Transcribed as written] State of Alabama ) Wilcox County ) Know all Men by these presents that I Sarah Isabella Kenedy of the County and state aforesaid being of sound and disposing Mind and Memory do make constitute and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking any other will and testament heretofore Made by Me. First I give and bequeath to My beloved husband David Kenedy all of My personal property of Every Kind and description whatsoever and also all of the proceeds of My real Estate or landed Estate Made by Rent or otherwise Made on it so long as he lives and after his death My Estate to be Equaly divided between My two children Sarah Francis and Caroline Elizabeth Kenedy but should they both die leaving no heirs then I wish my property divided as follows to Caroline McIntosh & Martha McDowell & Melvina Hous & Emily Gregg and Mrs. Sarah Isabella Brown so long as she lives. Secondly I hereby appoint My said husband David Kenedy Executor of this My last will and Testament and it is my will that he shall execute the trust as my Executor without giving any bond. Witness My hand & Seal this August 5th 1873 in presence of J. Eads Gullett Sarah I. Kenedy H. Kaster H. H. Andrews Proof of Will: State of Alabama ) Wilcox County ) Probate Court of said County In the Matter of the probate of the last will and testament of Mrs. Sarah Isabella Kenedy decd. Before Me John T. Cook Judge of the said Court personaly appeared in open Court J. Eads Gullet, H. Kaster and H. H. Andrews who having been by Me first respectively duly sworn and Examined did and do depose and say on oath that they are Each subscribing witnesses to the instrument of writing Now shown to them and which purports to be the last will and testament of Mrs. Sarah Isabella Kenedy deceased late an inhabitant of this County. that said Sarah Isabella Kenedy since deceased signed and Executed said instrument on the day the same bears date and declared the same to be her last will and testament and that affiants set their signatures thereto on the day the same bears date as subscribing witness to the same in the presence of said Testatrix. that said testatrix was of sound Mind and deposing Memory and in the opinion of deponents fully Capable of Making her will at the time the same was so Made as aforesaid. Affiants further state that said Testatrix was on the day of the date of said will of the full age of twenty one Years & upwards. Subscribed & sworn to J. Eads Gullett before Me this 11th day H. Kaster of May A.D. 1875 H. H. Andrews John T. Cook Judge of Probate Children of David Kennedy and Sarah Warburton were as follows: 2 i Sarah Frances Kennedy, born 1840 in Wilcox, Alabama. SOURCE: Will Book #6, Wilcox County, Alabama; Page 101 – Estate of Sarah Frances Kennedy and Isabella Caroline Kennedy Guardians Bond The State of Alabama ) Wilcox County ) Know all men by these presents, That we Daniel S. Pritchett, J. R. McDowell, R. H. Dawson and D. A. K. McDowell of the County and State aforesaid, are held and firmly bound unto W. Henderson Judge of the Court of Probate for said County and his successors in office in the penal sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000) Dollars for which payment will and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this 14th day of March 1878. The condition of the above obligation is such, That whereas the above bound Daniel S. Pritchett has been appointed Guardian of the Estates of Sarah Frances Kennedy and Isabella Caroline Kennedy. Now if the said Daniel S. Pritchett shall will and truly perform all the duties which are or may be by law required of him as such Guardian then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force. D. S. Pritchett J. R. McDowell R. H. Dawson D. A. K. McDowell Taken approved and ordered to be recorded this 14th day of March 1878. W. Henderson Judge Probate Court Wilcox County COMMENT: a. The Will of both David Kennedy and his wife Sarah Isabella Kennedy indicate names of the two daughters as (1) Sarah Frances and (2) Elizabeth Caroline. The above Guardian Bond indicates names as Sarah Frances and Isabella Caroline. Since both parents indicated the name to be Elizabeth Caroline it is concluded the showing of the name here as Isabella Caroline is in error. b. Daniel S. Pritchett was son of J. W. Pritchett and Harriett Sellers. 3 ii Elizabeth Caroline Kennedy, born 1852 in Wilcox, Alabama. Compiled by: Ernest D. Rayburn Date: October 27, 2006 |
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