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"
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, page 253A, Family #255.
Listed as John D. Kenaday, age 7, born in May 1892 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 John D. Kenaday, age 15, born in WV, in household of father, William Kenaday.
3. McDowell Co, WV; WW I Draft Registration Card #262; 5 Jun 1917; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John D. Kennedy; age 23; born on 30 May 1894 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Paynesville, WV;
farmer for his father; single; dependent father (crossed out) and mother; medium height and build;
blue eyes and light hair.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12/13 Feb 1920;
Page 232B; Family #326/328.
Listed as John D. Kenaday, age 24, born in WV, in household of father, William Kenaday.
5. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 61A; Family #118/118.
Listed as John D. Kennedy; age 36; born in WV; married at 27; farm laborer; head of household.
6. Buchanan Co, VA; WW II Draft Registration Card #U-0544; Grundy, VA Draft Board; 27 Apr 1942;
Ancestry.com Web Site.
John D. Kennedy; age 47; born on 30 May 1894 in McDowell Co, WV; living at Grundy, VA; farmer;
person who will always know address, Mr. A.H. Goff, Grundy, VA; 5' 8" tall; 148 lbs weight; blue eyes
gray hair; light complexion.
7. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
John Kennedy; born on 30 May 1894; died in Jun 1987; living at Grundy, Buchanan Co, VA at death.
8. "The Heritage of McDowell County, WV, 1858-1995"; "Ellen and Bill Kennedy" article, Page 183.
1. 1900 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 16 Jun 1900; Page 238B;
Family #182/182.
Listed as Mandy Elswick; age 1; born in VA in May 1899; in household of father, Henderson Elswick.
2. 1910 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 10 May 1910; Page 155A;
Family #312/312.
Listed as Mandy Elswick; age 10; born in VA; in household of father, Henderson Elswick.
3. 1920 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 16 Mar 1920; Page 75B; Family #229/230.
Listed as Mandy Elswick; age 21; born in VA; in household of father, Henderson Elswick.
4. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 61A; Family #118/118.
Listed as Maudie Kennedy; age 31; born in VA; married at 22; in household of husband, John D.
Kennedy.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 61A; Family #118/118.
Listed as Ovie Kennedy; age 9; born in VA; in household of father, John D. Kennedy.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 61A; Family #118/118.
Listed as Loria Kennedy; age 5; born in VA; in household of father, John D. Kennedy.
1. 1930 Census, Buchanan Co, VA; Grundy District; taken on 12 Apr 1930; Page 61A; Family #118/118.
Listed as Iline Kennedy; age 2 yrs, 11 mons; born in VA; in household of father, John D. Kennedy.
1. www.familytreemaker.com, Descendents of Charles Kennedy, 2 Feb 2000.
Harrison Kennedy born in 1906 in WV.
2. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Bradshaw; taken on 22 Apr 1910; Page 68A;
Family #51.
Listed as Harrison Kenaday, age 4, born in WV, in household of father, William Kenaday.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, WV, 1858-1995"; "Ellen and Bill Kennedy" article, Page 183.
4. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken on 12/13 Feb 1920;
Page 232B; Family #326/328.
Listed as Harison Kenaday, age 14, born in WV, in household of father, William Kenaday.