Born - 1763/4 Maryland

Married - 1789 - Mary Favers

Died - January 12, 1819 Age 55

Contents from Chadwick's History of Shelby County Indiana

Following is reference to Samuel A. Kennedy (Andrew Jr.'s son):

His great grandfather, James Kennedy, was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to this country, locating in Maryland, before the Revolutionary war, where his grandfather, Andrew Kennedy, was born and grew to maturity, and remained until 1792, when he moved to Northumberland county, Pennsylvania

Contents from: Biographical Records of Prominent Republican Men

Andrew Kennedy, son of James, was born in Maryland in 1764. He received his education at Allentown, Pa., and in 1781 was apprenticed to Mr. John Dunlap, of Philadelphia, to learn the printer's trade. With him he served his time, and afterward worked for him several years.

Andrew Kennedy was married in 1789, by Bishop White, to Miss Mary Favers, who was born in Philadelphia in 1768. Her father came from Wales, and was a firm supporter of the American cause during the Revolution, and was killed at Yorktown. Her only brother, James Favers, volunteered on board the Privateer commanded by Capt. Wilson, and was either killed in action or he died aboard the prison ship "Jersey."

The mother of Mrs. Kennedy had a brother, Col. Wylie, who served in the Revolution, and was killed at what was known as Harmar's defeat, in the western country, while commanding the regulars. Thus all the male relatives of Mrs. Kennedy gave up their lives in the defense of their adopted country.

After working several years in New York and Philadelphia, Andrew Kennedy purchased a printing plant, and in April, 1792, in company with Rev. John Taylor located at Sunbury, Pa., and established the Sunbury and Northumberland Gazette. Soon after at the solicitation of Dr. Priestly, he removed to Northumberland, where he published the Doctor's works, although he continued to publish his paper until 1812, when he sold a half-interest to George Sweeney, who had served his apprenticeship with Mr. Kennedy. The partnership was dissolved in 1814, Mr. Sweeney going to Danville to establish the "Watchman".

The "Gazett" was one of the foremost Federal papers in the State of Pennsylvania; had a wide circulation; was edited with ability and strict regard for the truth. Mr. Kennedy would never permit anything to be inserted in this paper which would defame private character or assail it in any way whatever. In advocating his political principles he was often severe on his adversaries, but always absolutely truthful.

In his private life he was affable, warm hearted and honest in all his dealing with men. After Mr. Sweeney sold out in 1814, Mr. Kennedy conducted the "Gazette" by himself until 1817, when his health failed, and he retired to Sunbury, where his death occurred January 12, 1819. He was buried with Masonic honors and was laid to rest in the Episcopal burying ground at Northumberland. Simon Cameron was the last apprentice to serve in the printing office of Mr. Kennedy.

Six children were born to Andrew Kennedy and wife, all of whom are now deceased: John Y.; Andrew; Maria; Samuel; Edmund and Eliza

John Kennedy, a brother of Andrew, served on board the "Hyderally," commanded by Com. Barney, at the capture of the "General Monk," after a hard fought battle in the war of the Revolution.

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