Biographical notes

Last recorded child of Ann and John. Christening record not traced but place of birth and age deduced from 1841 and 1851 Census returns. Parents are thought to be John Kennedy and Ann Wilson.

1841 Census living with his parents, brother and sister at Knockshoggle Holm, Coylton; John Kennedy Male 16 Coal Miner [born in] Ayrshire.

Married Elizabeth in about 1846 - no marriage record traced.

Family in 1851 Census at 166 Craigmark Village, Dalmellington; John Kennedy Head M M 26 Coal Miner Ayrshire - Newton, Elizabeth Kennedy Wife M F 23 Ayrshire - Newton, John Kennedy Son M 4 Ayrshire - Newton, Margt Cuthbertson Sislaw M F 28 Ayrshire - Newton

No attempt has been made to trace the family in later census records or statutary documents.