History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin,  O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882.  p. 564.
[Bourbon County]    [Hutchinson Precinct]

J. SMITH KENNEY, farmer, P. O. Paris; traces the genealogy of his family
back to his great-grandfather, Robert Kenney, who was a native of Ireland,
and emigrated to the United States and settled first in Pennsylvania, but
subsequently removed to Virginia, where his descendants remained until
Matthew Kenney, grandfather of J. S., in 1796, removed with his family to
Fayette County, Ky.  Wm. M. Kenney, then about two years old, was of that
family.  He was born in 1794 in Augusta County, Virginia, and died in
Fayette County in 1852.  He was a leading member of the community and a
prosperous and respected citizen.  His wife, the mother of J. S. was Miss
Anna Caldwell Smith, daughter of John Smith, of Rockingham, and who was a
Captain in the Revolutionary war; she died Jan. 28, 1869.  J. Smith
Kenney was born in Bourbon County, April 5, 1825.  His earlier years were
spent in acquiring an education and in assisting his father.  His first
marriage was to Miss Priscilla Wilmott, daughter of Jno. F. Wilmott.
Three children were born to them.  Mrs. Kenney died on Feb. 12, 1872. On
Dec. 18, 1878, he married Miss Kate Wilmott, sister of his first wife.
Three children also have been born of this union.  Mr. Kenney ranks among
the better class of farmers of Bourbon County, where his life has been
spent, excepting from 1848 till [sic] 1853, when he lived in Scott County.
For many years he was a breeder of fine short horns, but in 1861 sold
his herd.  His farm consists of 290 acres of fine land, known as "Stock
Place."  Both Mr. and Mrs. Kenney are members of the Methodist church,
and for many years he has held the office of Magistrate.  He is a
Democrat in politics, and well known as an honorable, enterprising and
respectable member of the community.

Kenney Smith Wilmott
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Scott-KY Fayette-KY Augusta-VA PA Ireland

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