Genealogy

First Generation

1Richard Kennon: 

Born in England or Virginia (research currently underway for his origins).  In Virginia by 1670.  Married Elizabeth Worsham about 1675 in Henrico County.  Purchased “The Neck”, aka Conjurer’s Neck in 1677.  Died in 1696 in Henrico County (present day Colonial Heights).  Will proved 20 August 1696 in Henrico County Court.

Elizabeth Worsham

Daughter of William Worsham and Elizabeth Littlebury Worsham.

Still living in 1719 at Conjurer’s Neck.

Children of Richard Kennon and Elizabeth Worsham:

  1. 2Mary Kennon
  2. 3Elizabeth Kennon
  3. 4Richard Kennon
  4. 5William Kennon
  5. 6Richard Kennon II
  6. 7Martha Kennon
  7. 8Judith Kennon
  8. 9Sarah Kennon

 

Second Generation

2Mary Kennon:

Born about 1679 at Conjurer’s Neck, Henrico County, Virginia.  Married John Bolling (great grandson of John Rolfe and Pocahontas), 29 December 1697 in Henrico County, likely at the Kennon family home at Conjurer’s Neck.  It was common practice that weddings in colonial Virginia occurred at the home of the bride to be.  She died in 1727 and is buried at Cobbs Cemetery in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Children of Mary Kennon and John Bolling:

  1. John Bolling:  Born 20 Jan 1700.  Married Elizabeth Blair, 24 August 1728.  Died 6 September 1757.
  2. Jane Bolling: Born in 1703.  Married Richard Randolph of “Curles” in 1720 in Henrico County.  Died in 1767.
  3. Mary Bolling: Born in 1711.  Married Colonel John Fleming of Goochland County, 20 January 1727.  Died 10 August 1744.
  4. Elizabeth Bolling: Born about 1709.  She married Dr. William Gay.  Died about 1766.
  5. Martha Bolling: Born about 1713.  She married Thomas Eldridge in 1727.  Died 23 October 1749.
  6. Anne Bolling: Born about 1718.  Married James Murray of “Athol Braes” of Amelia County.  Died in 1800.

 

3Elizabeth Kennon:

Born about 1680 at Conjurer’s Neck, Henrico County.  She married Joseph Royall Jr., 1 Dec 1698.  She died about 1735.

Children of Elizabeth Kennon and Joseph Royall Jr:

  1. Mary Royall: She married, first, Josiah Woodson and second, Joseph Farrar.
  2. Elizabeth Royall: She married John Archer.
  3. William Royall: He married an unknown wife and had a daughter, Elizabeth.  He died in 1737.
  4. John Royall: He married Elizabeth Worsham, daughter of Daniel Worsham and Judith Archer, 31 December 1750.  His will was recorded in Amelia County in 1785.
  5. Richard Royall: He married Elizabeth _________.  He died in 1744.
  6. Littleberry Royall: He married Mary Eppes, daughter of Llewellen Eppes.

 

4Richard Kennon:

He was born 5 December 1684 at Conjurer’s Neck and died 8 March 1688 at Conjurer’s Neck.  His grave marker is located at Old Brick House.

 

5Colonel William Kennon:

He was born about 1685 at Conjurer’s Neck.  He married Anne Eppes, daughter of Colonel Francis Eppes.  He died about 1751.

Children of Colonel William Kennon and Anne Eppes:

  1. 10Colonel Richard Kennon.
  2. 11Colonel William Kennon.
  3. 12Francis Kennon.
  4. 13Henry Isham Kennon.
  5. 14John Kennon.

 

6Richard Kennon II/Jr.:

He was born at Conjurer’s Neck.  He married Agnes Bolling, daughter of Colonel Robert Bolling and Anne Stith.

Children of Richard Kennon Jr. and Agnes Bolling:

  1. 15Elizabeth Kennon.
  2. 16Robert Kennon.
  3. 17Anne Kennon.
  4. 18Mary Kennon.
  5. 19Martha Kennon.

 

7Martha Kennon:

She was born at Conjurer’s Neck.  She married Colonel Robert Munford in 1701.

Children of Martha Kennon and Robert Munford:

  1. Major James Munford: He married Elizabeth Bolling.
  2. Robert Munford: He married Anna Bland.
  3. Edward Munford: He was born 11 November 1726.  He married Elizabeth Hall, widow of Edward Broadnax.

 

8Judith Kennon:

She was born about 1692 at Conjurer’s Neck.  She married Thomas Eldridge.  She died 14 October 1759 in Sussex County, Virginia.  Her will was written 2 March 1754 and was proved in Surry County 15 February 1760.

Children of Judith Kennon and Thomas Eldridge:

  1. Thomas Eldridge: He married twice; (1) Martha Bolling (his 1st cousin) and (2) Elizabeth Jones.  He died 4 December 1754.
  2. Judith Eldridge.
  3. Elizabeth Eldridge.
  4. Ann Eldridge: She married Sterling Clack, clerk of Brunswick County.  She died 21 August 1752.
  5. Martha Eldridge.
  6. Captain William Eldridge: He married Ann, maiden name unknown.  He died 7 April 1772 in Sussex County, Virginia.  His will was dated 24 January 1772 and was proved 21 May 1772.
  7. Richard Eldridge.

 

9Sarah Kennon:

Little is known of Sarah Kennon.  She likely died in infancy.

 

Third Generation

10Colonel Richard Kennon:

Born 15 April 1712 at Conjurer’s Neck.  He married Anne Hunt, daughter of Captain William Hunt, in about 1735.  He died in 1761.  His will was proved in Chesterfield County 19 Jul 1761.

Children of Colonel Richard Kennon and Anne Hunt:

  1. 20John Kennon.
  2. 21Anne Kennon.
  3. 22Mary Kennon.
  4. 23William Kennon.

 

11Colonel William Kennon:

Born 9 February 1714 at Conjurer’s Neck.  He married Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Colonel Charles Lewis, 3 April 1744 in Goochland County.  He died in 1759.  His will was proved in Chesterfield County on 31 October 1759.

Children of Colonel William Kennon and Elizabeth Lewis:

  1. 24Richard Kennon.
  2. 25William Kennon.
  3. 26Charles Kennon.
  4. 27John Kennon.

 

12Francis Kennon:

Born 3 September 1715.  He died before his father.

 

13Henry Isham Kennon:

Born 22 April 1718 at Conjurer’s Neck.  He died unmarried 8 August 1747.  He was buried at Old Brick House.  His grave marker is located next to the house.

 

14John Kennon:

Born 20 December 1721 at Conjurer’s Neck.  It is believed he died young.

 

15Elizabeth Kennon:

Born 12 December 1720 at Conjurer’s Neck.

 

16Robert Kennon:

Born 14 April 1725 at Conjurer’s Neck.  He married Sarah Skipwith, daughter of Sir William Skipwith.

Children of Robert Kennon and Sarah Skipwith:

  1. 28Eliza Kennon.
  2. 29Richard Kennon.

 

17Anne Kennon:

Born 3 November 1721 at Conjurer’s Neck.  There must be some discrepancy in her date of birth (or her brothers) as she was born a month before her brother John.  She was baptized 20 October 1722.

 

18Mary Kennon:

Born 29 January 1728 at Conjurer’s Neck.  She married Colonel John Clack about 1743.  She died in 1794 in Brunswick County, Virginia.

Children of Mary Kennon and Colonel John Clack:

  1. John Sterling Clack: Born about 1758.  He married Ann Eppes Walker 13 September 1790 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
  2. Spencer Clack: Born 28 March 1746.  He married Mary Beavers.  He died 9 July 1832 in Tennessee.
  3. Anne Clack.
  4. Mary “Polly” Kennon Clack: It is believed she married Henry Robinson 30 September 1772 in Brunswick County, Virginia.

 

19Martha Kennon:

Born 13 August 1731 at Conjurer’s Neck.  She was baptized 17 October 1731.