Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1810, Chazy, Clinton, NY
• Census: 7 Aug 1820, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Note: 11 Oct 1823, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Note: 14 Jan 1826, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 1830, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 1840, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 7 Aug 1850, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Census: 11 Jul 1860, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY

Notes:

Note:
David Kennon was born in Massachusetts about 1786. His father was Isaac Kennon also born in Massachusetts. David's mother may have been Ruth Burnham. By 1830, David Kennon was living in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. He appears to have been married twice. His first wife may have been SophiaTowsley/Tousley. Together they may have had at least 5 children: Elvira, Elizabeth, Sophia, Julia and Caroline. In the 1830 census for Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York, David Kennon is the head of household for a family of 14. By 1830, David Kennon had remarried to Fanny Fillmore. She had two daughters from an earlier marriage and David and Fanny had one son, Albert, about 1830. By 1840, Isaac Kennon, David's father is mentioned in the family as a pensioner for the Revolutionary War. May 26, 1845, David Kennon was appointed administrator of Isaac Kennon's estate by the Clinton County court as Isaac Kennon had died intestate. By 1850, all five of David and Fanny's children are mentioned:Albert, Septa (after Fanny's father), Frances, Sophia and Helen. In 1860, David and Fanny are living by themselves in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. Albert, however, is living next door with his wife Betsey Garrett and their two children, Frederick and Clara. The three daughters are all unmarried at this point and are living with other relatives. David Kennon probably passed away between 1860 and 1870. David Kennon was a tanner and currier by trade.

DNA:
MKM



Note:
"Boston Transcript Query" of January 31, 1934.
Kennon, Kennan, Tousley, Towsley: I am interested to know the parents, line of descent, dates and all available information of the following: David Kennon (or Kennan), who married Sophia Tousley and was living in Plattsburg, New York in 1819. Their children were Elvira; Elizabeth who married George F. Buck; Sophia, who married George Ransom; Julia; and Caroline, born 1819, Plattsburg, New York and married Lorenzo Dow Brady at Cincinatti, Ohio 20 Feb 1845. David Kennon married second Sara or Fannie Fillmore (widow) of Chazee, New York, a niece of former president Fillmore. Sophia Tousley first wife of the above David Kennon. HBP

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

This David Kennon and household does not fit any scenario I can discern. In 1810 David and Sophia are newly wed and have no children, David is about 24 years old and Sophia about 18.

1810 census at Chazy, NY shows David Cannon:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 3
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

David is now 34 and Sophia about 28, they have 5 daughters ranging in age from 1 - 8. There are two daughters for whom I have no death dates, if they are already dead then females under 10 fits.

The 1820 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows David Kenan:

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 19 thru 25: 1 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 (David)
Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 (unknown)

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3 (Elvira, Elizabeth and Caroline.
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 2 (Fanny and unknown)
Total Free White Persons: 9

Note:
David Kennan is listed as a member of a general committee for the town of Plattsburgh to support the republican candidates at the approaching election.

Note:
David Kennan is listed as having letters being held at the Post Office since January 1.

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

This census appears to now be a blend of Luther and Kennon children.

The 1830 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows David Kennon:

Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 (Albert Luther)
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 (Frederick Kennon)
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 2 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 (unknown)
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 (David Kennon)

Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2 (Mary E. Luther and unknown)
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 3 (Caroline Kennon and 2 unknowns)
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2 (Elizabeth and Elvira Kennon)
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 (Fanny)
Free White Persons - Under 20: 11
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 14
Total - All Persons : 14

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

1840 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows:

Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 2 (Albert and Septa)
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 (Frederick)
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 (David)
Free White Persons - Males - 80 thru 89: 1 (Isaac)
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 (Francis)
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 (Mary E. Luther)
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 ( Either Elvira (although I suspect she is already married) or an error listing Fanny who is now 39)
Total All Persons : 8

Isaac Kennon, age 84 is included as a Revolutionary War pensioner.

Census:
1850 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY lists: David Kennon, tanner, age 62, b. MA; Fanny, 49, b. NY; Albert, 19, b. NY, tanner; Septa, m, 16, b. NY, tanner; Frances, f, 15, b. NY; Sophia, 9, b. NY; Helen, 6, b. NY.

Census:
1860 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: David Kennon, age 74, farmer and currier, b. MA; Frances H., 59, b. NY. They live next to Albert G. and his wife "Betsey" and their two children, Fredrick, 3 and Clara 1.
In 1860 census Fanny has $800. in real estate and $375.00 in personal estate seperate from her husband. It's possible she may have inherited something from her mother.

David married Sophia TOUSLEY about 1810. Sophia was born about 1792; died on 5 Jun 1829; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elvira KENNON was born about 1812; died on 21 Jul 1849 in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO; was buried in Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
2. Sophia KENNON was born about 1813.
3. Elizabeth B. KENNON was born in Aug 1815; died on 20 Dec 1889 in Chicago, Cook, IL; was buried in Spring Lake Cemetery, Aurora, Kane, IL.
4. Julia KENNON was born about 1817.
5. Caroline KENNON was born in 1819 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; died on 21 Jul 1883; was buried in Spring Lake Cemetery, Aurora, Kane, IL.
6. Huldah KENNON was born in Oct 1822; died on 9 Jan 1823; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.
7. Frederick Allen KENNON was born on 5 Aug 1823 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; died on 18 Nov 1873 in Carondelet, St. Louis, MO.
8. Mariah KENNON was born in 1824; died on 8 Sep 1826; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.

David married Francis Hough FILLMORE about 1830. Francis (daughter of Septa FILLMORE and Eunice EDGERTON) was born on 27 Jun 1801 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 9 Jul 1869; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Albert Gallatin KENNON was born on 20 Dec 1830 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; died on 10 Mar 1902 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA.
2. Septa F. KENNON was born on 12 Jan 1833 in NY; died on 23 Jan 1856; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY.
3. Francis KENNON was born in Jan 1835 in NY; died on 26 Apr 1918 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
4. Sophia A. KENNON was born in 1841 in NY; died on 13 Oct 1889 in Manhattan, New York, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY.
5. Helen KENNON was born in Nov 1844 in NY.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 6 Dec 1756, Rutland, Worcester, MA
• Military Note: 28 Nov 1776, Dorchester Heights, Boston, Suffolk, MA
• Land: 29 Mar 1781
• Census: 1790, Charlemont, Hampshire, MA
• Census: 1800, Stowe, Chittenden, VT
• Census: 1810, Newfane, Windham, VT
• Note: 1835
• Census: 1840, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Probate: 28 May 1845, Clinton Co., NY

Notes:

Land:
Isaac Kennan, Yeoman, in consideration of 50 Pounds Sterling, conveys to George Kennan of Charlemont, gentleman, 50 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River.

Military Note:
McKennen, Isaac, Charlemont. Private, Capt. Samuel Taylor's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's rett.; pay abstract for travel allowance, etc., from place of discharge home, dated Dorchester Heights, Nov. 28, 1776; said McKennen credited with allowance for 6 days (125 miles) travel.

Land:
Received a deed from his brother John of a piece of land.

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

1790 census at Charlemont, Hampshire, MA shows:
Isaac Kennan
Free White Persons - Males - Under 16: 3 (James, Erastus and David)
Free White Persons - Males - 16 and over: 1 (Isaac)
Free White Persons - Females: 2 (Ruth and Clarissa)
Number of Household Members: 6

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

1800 census at Stowe, VT shows: Isaac Kennan

Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 (Rhuel, Isaac and John are in this age range)
Free White Persons - Males -10 thru 15: 1 (David)
Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 2 (James and Erastus)
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 (Isaac)

Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 (Unknown)
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: 1 (Unknown)
Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over:1 (Ruth)

Clarissa appears to be missing, she does not marry until 1807 so I may have her year of birth wrong.

Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 9

Census:
Until 1850 the Federal Census lists only the head of household and after that the number of inhabitants by age and sex. There is no way of knowing whether the family is blended or if the household members are employees or not.

If this record is for "our" Isaac it seems to be missing several children and seems to not record the age of Ruth or Isaac correctly.

Free White Male 0 to 9 : 2 (Unknown)
Free White Male 16 to 25: 1 (James or Erastus)
Free White Male 26 to 45: 1 (Isaac?)

Free White Female 10 to 15: 1 (unknown)
Free White Female 26 to 45: 1 (Ruth?)

Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members 6

Note:
New York Pensioners of 1835 County: Clinton Co. Name: Isaac Kennan Rank: Private & sergeant Annual Allowance: 41 66 Sums Received: -Description of service: Massachusetts mil. When placed on the pension roll: October 24, 1832 Commencement of pension: March 4, 1831 Age: 75 Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks.:

Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution(17 Vols.)Volume 10 page 519 Mckennan, Isaac, Charlemont. Private, Capt. Sylvanus Rice's co.of militia, which marched April 22, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 6½ days; reported returned home April 25, 1775; also, Capt. Samuel Taylor's co., Col. Nicholas Dike's regt.; pay abstract for mileage, dated Roxbury,Sept. 17, 1776; mileage (125 miles) allowed said McKennan; also, Capt. Nahum Ward's co., Col. David Wells's (HampshireCo.) regt.; enlisted Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 18, 1777;service, 1 mo., at the time of taking Gen. Burgoyne, including travel (80 miles) home; company marched from Charlemont Sept. 22, 1777.2

Nov 1999 AT Source: NARA Order for Copies of Veteran's Records for Isaac Kennon NARA reported back that they had no Isaac Kennon in their records. Sent a request asking for Isaac McKennan 3 Nov 1999.6 Dec 1999 - NARA reported no military records for Isaac McKennan.Source: Bowman, FQ, 10,000 Vital Records of E. NY, p. 1414847.

Kennan, ____, 10 weeks, child of Isaac, d 2/3/23 inPlattsburgh (7-2/8)

Census:
1840 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: David Kennon; 2 males 5-10; 1 male 15-20; 1 male 50-60; 1 male 80-90; 1 female 5-10; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 20-30. Isaac Kennon, age 84 is included as a Revolutionary War pensioner.

Probate:
On May 28, 1845, David Kennon, a son of Isaac, was assigned as the administrator of his father's estate. Isaac died intestate.

Buried:
Find A Grave e-Memorial

Isaac married Ruth BURNHAM about 1778. Ruth (daughter of David BURNHAM) was christened on 13 Aug 1758 in East Hartford, CT; died on 10 Jul 1824; was buried in East Calais, Washington, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigratn: Abt 1743
• Residence: 3 Sep 1767, Paxton, Worcester, MA
• Note: Abt 1771, Charlemont, Franklin, MA

Notes:

Immigratn:
"James MacKennan appears to have been the American ancestor of the Northern branch of the Kennan family. Little is known of him, except that he married at Rutland, Mass., May 25, 1744, Margaret Smith, of the town of Holden. The Kennans were all of Scotch descent, and were Protestants, and some of them, or perhaps most of them, were driven out of Scotland with thousands of others by religious persecution, and fled into the North of Ireland where many Scotch refugees located, mostly in the province of Ulster. This class of Scotch emigrants filled up that province after it had been emptied of its half barbarous native inhabitants. They there founded Londonderry, which soon became famous as the home of Scotch Presbyterians. A century later more than three thousand of the decendants of those refugees emigrated to America. The first boat landed at Boston on the 4th of August, 1718. Many of them located in Worcester County.."

Residence:
The town of Paxton was set off from Rutland on this date.

Note:
The James Kennon family moved to Charlemont, MA where they owned a farm of 51 acres, the southern border being formed by the Deerfield River.

James married Margaret SMITH on 31 May 1744 in Holden, Worcester, MA. Margaret (daughter of James SMITH and Margaret UNKNOWN) was born about 1717 in SCOTLAND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Land: 13 Apr 1781, Charlemont, Franklin, MA
• Land: 5 Apr 1785

Notes:

Land:
Margaret Kennan (widow) and Andrew Kennan, yeoman, convey, in consideration of 400 Pounds Sterling to George Kennan, Gentleman, 158 acres of land on the bank of Deerfield River, Charlemot.

Land:
George Kennan, of Charlemont, Gentleman, in consideration of 100 Pounds Sterling, conveys to Margaret Kennan, of Charlemont, certain lands therein described and the deed recites that "said Margaret takes this for her third in a certain farm formerly owned by James Kennan, "my honored father" and Warren Booth.

Notes:

Married:
Apr. 13, 1744, James McKennan of Rutland entered his intention of marriage with Margaret Smith of Holden.

May 25th 1744, Then gave certificate that J. McKennan and Margaret Smith have been published in order to marriage as the law directs.

May 31, 1744 Arrangements had to be made for a 2nd preacher as the 1st was killed by Nipmuc Indians

Note: Thomas Lathrop Kennan in his book "Genealogy of the Kennan Family" states that James and Margaret had 4 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom eventually married and yet lists nine children (6 sons and 3 daughters).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigratn: Abt 1718, Ulster, IRELAND

James married Margaret UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigratn: Abt 1718, Ulster, IRELAND