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Archibald McMichael Kennedy

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Birth	:	25 Aug 1818 Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	3 Jun 1897 Indiana, USA
Burial	:	East Hill Cemetery, Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6055100, -85.4328900
Plot	:	Section 4
Description	:	Carpenter and bridge builder. Patriarch of the three-generation firm of Indiana covered bridge builders. Also served in the Indiana State Legislature as Representative and Senator. Biography from "History of Rush County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to Present," Brant and Fuller, 1888; Page 714: Hon. Archibald M. Kennedy was born in Guilford County, N. C., August 25, 1818. His father, John Kennedy, was a native of the same State, born in 1780 and died in Missouri in 1863. The mother was born in 1788 and died in 1870. In 1825 the Kennedy family emigrated to Indiana, locating in Fayette County,... Read More	Carpenter and bridge builder. Patriarch of the three-generation firm of Indiana covered bridge builders. Also served in the Indiana State Legislature as Representative and Senator. Biography from "History of Rush County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to Present," Brant and Fuller, 1888; Page 714: Hon. Archibald M. Kennedy was born in Guilford County, N. C., August 25, 1818. His father, John Kennedy, was a native of the same State, born in 1780 and died in Missouri in 1863. The mother was born in 1788 and died in 1870. In 1825 the Kennedy family emigrated to Indiana, locating in Fayette County, where they remained until 1834, when they came to Rush County. Nine years later the parents moved to Missouri. Our subject was the sixth in a family of ten children, of whom but three are now living. In 1839 he returned to Fayette County, whence, in 1853, he went to Wabash County and resided for four years. He then came back to his old home, and in 1864 moved to Rush County where he has continued to reside ever since. His home farm near the city of Rushville consists of 247 acres of fine land. In 1841 he began working at the carpenter's trade, which he followed for a period of twelve years. At the end of that time he began bridge-building, a business he carried on extensively in this State and Ohio. He is self-educated man, and well informed. His good fortune in life has been his untiring energy and close application to business. He was reared in the old Democratic school of politics, but since the inception of the Republican party has been one of its ardent supporters, and was for years a leader in local politics. During his residence in Jennings Township, Fayette County, he was three times Trustee. In 1870 he was chosen to represent Rush County in the General Assembly, and in 1876 was Joint Representative for the Counties of Rush, Ripley and Decatur. In 1886 he was elected Senator from the Counties of Rush and Hancock. He was strongly advocated for Member of Congress before the convention of his party, held in North Vernon in 1874. His marriage with Henrietta Langston took place in 1841. She was born in Union County, Ind., October 10, 1820, and died February 24, 1883. To this union were born these children: Mary J., 1842; John B., 1844; Emmett, 1848; Emily F., 1850; Charles F., 1853. In 1885 he was married to Miss Laura M. Riley of Boone County, Ky., who was born May 25, 1848. Mr. Kennedy is one of the representative men of Rush County, a recognized leader in public enterprises and a citizen of high character. His likeness, which can be seen on another page, is a portrayal of many of those sterling qualities so requisite to eminent success in life. He is a member of the Baptist Church, of the old school.

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Archibald McMichael Kennedy death on 3 Jun 1897 in Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 39.6055100
Longitude: -85.4328900

Family Members:

Parent

John Kennedy

(1782 - 1863)

Charity McMichael Kennedy

(1790 - 1870)

Spouse

Siblings

William S. Kennedy

(1813 - 1889)

Sarah Jane Kennedy Cain

(1823 - 1889)

Judge Samuel Thomas Kennedy

(1830 - 1909)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Hill Cemetery
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6055100, -85.4328900

2. East Hill Shrine Mausoleum
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6080856, -85.4301605

3. Upper Cemetery
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6164000, -85.4348130

4. Calvary Cemetery
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6178180, -85.4311790

5. Laughlin Cemetery
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6064470, -85.4496140

6. County Farm Cemetery
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6124140, -85.4160080

7. Matlock Cemetery
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5835991, -85.4589005

8. Kelly Cemetery
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5705986, -85.4644012

9. Concord Cemetery
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6329770, -85.4839700

10. Armstrong Burial Plot
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6526280, -85.4559310

11. John Looney Farm Cemetery
Gings, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6415000, -85.3732000

12. Bebout Cemetery
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5938870, -85.5083620

13. Bebout Cemetery North
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5976000, -85.5099000

14. Green Cemetery
Rushville Township, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6151353, -85.5119732

15. Duke Cemetery
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5544940, -85.4791960

16. Hinchman Cemetery
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6432991, -85.3681030

17. Little Flat Rock Christian Church Cemetery
New Salem, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5776367, -85.3592529

18. Alger Cemetery
Mauzy, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6193010, -85.3489980

19. Pleasant Run Cemetery
Noble Township, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5427430, -85.3999420

20. Applegate Cemetery
Noble Township, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5892290, -85.3371450

21. Ormes Cemetery
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5631380, -85.5143540

22. Pleas Miller Farm Burial Plot
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5552000, -85.5140000

23. Mull Cemetery
Rushville, Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5533570, -85.5124440

24. Gregg Cemetery
Rush County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5855120, -85.3314220