Ruby Kennedy
1888 - 1971 (83 years)
Generation: 1
1. Ruby Kennedy was born on 2 Nov 1888 in Iowa (daughter of James Kennedy and Martha Jane Creelman); died on 4 Nov 1971 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Ruby A. Baird, 82, died Thursday, November 4, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Robb, in Morning Sun.
She was born November 2, 1888, of Robert and Martha Creelman Kennedy. She married Merill W. Baird in Garland, Iowa, February 5, 1913. Mrs. Baird was a member of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Surviving: One daughter, Mrs. Robb; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Dr. G. M. Robb; at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church, Saturday November 6, at 2:00 p.m.. Burial was at the Sharon cemetery.
The Morning Sun Herald-Tribune, 11 Nov 1971
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278567/ruby-bairdRuby married Merrill Waldo Baird on 5 Feb 1913 in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Merrill (son of James Wallace Baird and Mary Ann Walkinshaw) was born on 25 Dec 1880 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Sep 1964 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. James Kennedy was born on 25 Nov 1840 in Ireland; died on 26 Feb 1923 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Morning sun Man Is Buried Today
Morning Sun, Ia., Feb. 27. – Funeral services for James Kennedy, who died yesterday morning at 4:20 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William McElhinney, were conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church by Rev. D.B. Martin. Burial was in the Sharon cemetery.
Mr. Kennedy was born in Ireland, Nov. 15, 1840. He came to new York City when a young man and later to Iowa, settling on a farm near Kossuth. They lived on a farm near Garland for many years, but after the death of his wife 11 years ago he made his home with his son, Robert, until about three years ago, when he went to live with his daughter. He was a member of the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church.
He leaves one brother in Ireland. The seven children, who were all present at his death are: Mrs. Frank Hays of Sterling, Kas.; Mrs. William McElhinney, Mrs. W.W. Caldwell, Renwick, Robert and George Kennedy and Mrs. Merle Baird, all of this community.
The Muscatine Journal, Muscatine, Iowa. Tuesday, 27 February 1923.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115614197/james-kennedyJames married Martha Jane Creelman. Martha was born on 3 Mar 1847 in County Derry, Ireland; died on 2 Nov 1911 in Garland, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Martha Jane Creelman was born on 3 Mar 1847 in County Derry, Ireland; died on 2 Nov 1911 in Garland, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Mrs. James Kennedy died suddenly at her home near Garland station, Iowa, Thursday morning, November 2d (1911), at 6 o'clock. She had been ill for two months, and about four weeks ago was taken to Chicago, where she underwent an operation. She was brought home Monday evening of last week, and appeared to be regaining her health. Her death was a great shock to all the friends, as it was entirely unexpected.
The funeral was held from the Kennedy home Friday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by her pastor Reverend E. L. McKnight, and interment was made in the Sharon cemetery. A very large gathering of friends attended the funeral exercises.
Mrs. Kennedy, née Martha Creelman, was born in Ireland, County Derry, March 3, 1847.
In company with a brother she immigrated to America, landing in New York October 20th, 1866.
Her marriage to James Kennedy took place January 3, 1867. To this union were born three sons, George, Robert and Renwick, and four daughters, Mrs. Frank Hays, Mrs. Will McElhinney, Mrs. W. W. Caldwell and Miss Ruby, all of whom are living, as is also Mr. Kennedy.
The Kennedy family removed from New York in 1870 and located near Kossuth, Iowa, where they lived until 1883. They have lived on the farm they now occupy for 15 years.
Mrs. Kennedy was a life member of the Covenanter church and had been for over 28 years connected with the Sharon congregation. She was of the kindest of neighbors, of the sincerest of friends, of the best of mothers, of the choicest of Christians. "She rests from her labours, and her works do follow her."
Morning Sun News-Herald, 4 Nov 1911
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118045886/martha-jane-kennedyChildren:
- Mary Eliza Kennedy was born on 29 Nov 1872 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in 1955; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 1. Ruby Kennedy was born on 2 Nov 1888 in Iowa; died on 4 Nov 1971 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.