James M. Kennedy

Transcribed by Debbie Woolard
Taken from "The Biographical Review of Johnson, Massac, Pope and Hardin Counties"
Published in 1893 by Chicago Biographical Publishing Co.

James M. Kennedy, a prosperous farmer living on section 14, township 15, range 4, east in Massac County, is a son of Levi Kennedy, who was a native of Ohio, where he was a farmer. He removed from his native State in 1847 and came to Illinois, settling in Massac County. He was a poor young man at the time of removal, and settled on a farm, which he immediately began to clear, making a home for himself and his future family. He was married in Massac County in 1852, to Mary Tosser, who is still living on the homestead. Levi Kennedy died in 1888, having been the father of twelve children, eight of whom are now living, viz: Mary, wife of Samuel Dailey, of Metropolis; Hannah, wife of Solomon Grace, a farmer; James M.; Agnes, living with her mother; Fannie, wife of J. Grace, a farmer; Levi, John and Aurora, all at home. The names of the four that have died were Charles, Victoria, Rachel and Robert D.

James M. Kennedy, was born in Massac County, August 30, 1858, and was brought up to hard work on a farm, attending common school sufficiently to secure a fair English education. He remained at home until his marriage in April, 1891, to Emma Weseman, who was from Cincinnati, her parents now living in Massac County. After his marriage Mr. Kennedy bought a farm of forty improved acres, upon which he has since lived. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy have one child, Blanche. Politically, our subject is a Republican, and is an Odd Fellow, and both he and his wife are well-known and highly appreciated members of society, and are industrious and honest people. Mr. Kennedy is a genial gentleman, whom it is a pleasure to meet, and has a fine little farm, a comfortable home, and commands the respect and confidence of the community in which he lives.

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