John R. Kennaday

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John Robert Kennaday (September 12, 1830 - after 1877) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of Rev. John Kennaday DD (1800–1863). He graduated from Dickinson College. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar, practiced in New York City and resided in Brooklyn. He married Anna Martin (died 1884).

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 2nd D.) in 1875.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (2nd D.) in 1876 and 1877.

Sources

Life Sketches of Government Officers and Members of the Legislature of the State of New York in 1875 by W. H. McElroy and Alexander McBride (pg. 216ff)
DIED; ANNA MARTIN KENNADAY (his daughter), in NYT on December 1, 1865
DIED; ANNA M. KENNADAY (his wife) in NYT on March 15, 1884
PAUL KENNADAY DIED AT AGE OF 56 (his son), in NYT on May 5, 1929 (subscription required)

External links

Portrait at New York Public Library Digital Gallery

New York Assembly
Preceded by John J. Allen	New York State Assembly Kings County, 2nd District 1875	Succeeded by Jonathan Ogden
New York State Senate
Preceded by John W. Coe	New York State Senate 2nd District 1876–1877	Succeeded by James F. Pierce

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Name	Kennaday, John R
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	1830
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