• Aaron Canady, Sr.

Aaron Canady, Sr.
of Wilkes & Surry Co., NC

Aaron Canady (Kennedy), Sr., possibly the son of William CANADY, Sr., of Wilkes & Surry Co., NC, was born bet. 1760-1770 and died bef. May 1845 in Surry Co., NC. He married (1) unknown; (2) Temperance, last name unknown (some sources say MARSHALL).

Children of Aaron Canady, Sr.:

  1. Jane Canady, m. __ ROBERTS. Aaron Canady's will leaves a Negro woman to daughter Jane ROBERTS. Possibly the Jane ROBERTS, age 80, listed in the 1850 Census of Surry Co., NC, N. Div., Hotel Dist., p.330. If so, she was probably one of the older daughters, b. abt. 1780.
  2. Possibly Alie Canady, b. bet. 1785-1794, m. Abraham HAINES. In Aaron Canady's 1844 will, he leaves $100 to a grandson Harrison HAINES. The only possibility from marriage records is Alie CANADAY who m. Abraham HAINES on Nov. 3, 1800, Wilkes Co., NC, with bondsman William CANADAY. Abraham Haines appears on the 1810 Census of Surry Co., NC, p.699 (1 w/m and 1 w/f aged 16-25), then no further records. According to published family trees, Abraham Haines & his family moved to Greene Co., GA, in the 1820's, but did not have son named Harrison. There is a Harrison HAINES (or HAYNES) b. abt. 1824 in Wilkes Co. who m. Rebecca CARTER, Dec. 27, 1845. Further research is needed to determine if he was the son of Abraham Haines & Alie Canady.
  3. Aaron H. Kanaday, b. bet. 1790-1800, Wilkes Co., NC; d. Aug. 20, 1882, White Co., GA; m. Mary "Polly" CAUDILL, Nov. 7, 1821, Wilkes Co., NC (b. Aug. 2, 1800; d. Mar. 25, 1888). Children: Shadrack H. Kanaday (1824), Louisa Kanaday (1828), Eliza Kanaday (1829), Myra B. Kanaday (1831), William C. Kanaday (1834), Aaron Gold Kanaday (1838).
  4. Larkin Kennedy, b. abt. 1798, Wilkes Co., NC; d. aft. 1850, Forsyth Co., NC; m. Elizabeth RIGGS, Mar. 24, 1817, Surry Co., NC (b. abt. 1799; d. aft. 1850). Children: Cynthia Kennedy (c.1823), Sarah Kennedy (c.1827), Joel Kennedy (c.1829), Samuel Kennedy (c.1838), Elizabeth J. Kennedy (c.1843).
  5. +Wililam B. Kennedy, b. May 13, 1798, Wilkes Co., NC; d. 1874, Wilkes Co., NC; m. Rachel THOMPSON, daughter of James THOMPSON & Rachel JOHNSON, May 15, 1819, Surry Co., NC (b. abt. 1799; d. 1860-1870).
  6. John Kennedy, b. abt. 1800, Wilkes Co., NC; d. 1883; m. (1) Sarah THOMPSON, daughter of James THOMPSON & Rachel JOHNSON, abt. 1824 (probably b. 1800-1805; d. bet. 1830-1832); m. (2) Elizabeth, last name unk., bef. 1833 (b. abt. 1812; d. aft. 1880).  Children: Churchwell (Churchill) H. Kennedy (c.1825), Tennessee Kennedy (1826), Pleasant B. Kennedy (c.1829), Aaron Williamson Kennedy (1830), Thurza Emma "Thursy" Kennedy (1833), Columbus Kennedy (c.1841).
  7. Elizabeth Canady, b. abt. 1787; m. (1) Job WINFREY, Jan. 30, 1807, Surry Co., NC; bondsman Jesse CANADY; (2) William BOZEWELL, Dec. 24, 1816, Wilkes Co., NC.  Aaron CANADAY deeded property to Job WINFREY in 1807, perhaps as a wedding gift. (Surry Co., NC, DB L, p.263)  In 1815, Aaron Canady was the executor of Job WINFREY's estate (Wilkes WB 3, p.99).  In Aaron's 1844 will, he left $1 to Elizabeth "BASSWILL."
  8. Sally Canady, m. __ SEATON(?). Aaron Canady's will leaves $1 to a grandson Daniel SEATON (or perhaps SEXTON, LEATON, or LAXTON) "son of my Daughter SALLY".
  9. Phebe Canady, m. __ DOUGLAS. Aaron Canady's will leaves a Negro woman to daughter Febee DOUGLASS. There is a Phebe Kennedy who m. William DOUGLAS, Nov. 18, 1824, Surry Co., NC. If this is her, she was probably the youngest daughter maybe b. bet. 1800-1805.
  10. Unknown daughter, m. __ POOR. Aaron Canady's will leaves $100 to granddaughter Sephinia (Sophronia?) POOR.

Notes

Aaron CANADY, Sr., is one of several men named Canady, Kanaday, or Kennedy who appear in the early records of Surry and Wilkes Counties, NC.  It's believed (largely due to their geographic proximity) that Aaron was the son of William CANADY, Sr., who lived on Big Elkin Creek and Mitchells River, near the Wilkes and Surry County line.

According to Wilkes County Heritage, Vol. 1, p.306 (article by Bill and Betty Kanaday), "Aaron Kennaday Sr. born about 1760 is listed on the 1790 census in Wilkes County.  He purchased 100 acres on Mitchells River in Surry County, February 26, 1805.  He lived until 1845.  Aaron Sr. had four sons, William, John, Aaron, Jr., and Larkin and at least four daughters.  It is believed Aaron, Sr., was a son of the William Canady listed on the first census."

Records

1790 Census, Wilkes Co., NC, 7th Co., p.122: ARON KENNEDY
1 white male over 16
3 white females

Jan. 25, 1791. Wilkes Co., NC. Aaron CANNADAY served on a jury. (Wilkes County Court Minutes.)

Dec. 6, 1791. Wilkes Co., NC. Aaron CANADY witnessed a deed between Timothy EZELL & Spencer ADAMS, 100 acres on Big Elkin. Other wits: James GOUGE, James MANER. (Wilkes DB D, p.94.)

Dec. 31, 1791. Wilkes Co., NC. Aaron CANADY witnessed a deed between John BURROUGH & Braxton MCQUEEN, 200 acres on Big Elkin Creek. Other wits: Spencer ADAMS, John ADAMS. (Wilkes DB B-1, p.237.)

July 30, 1792. Wilkes Co., NC. Aaron CANADY was bondsman for the marriage of SAMUEL CANADY (wife's name not given). Wit: Chs GORDON. (Wilkes Marriage Bonds.)

Oct. 30, 1792. Wilkes Co., NC. Aaron KENADY served on a jury. (Wilkes County Court Minutes.)

May 10, 1798. Wilkes Co., NC. Deed from James GOUGE to Aaron CANADY, for £150, 200 acres both sides Big Elkin, part of a 250 acre tract. Wits: Hiram ROUSSAU, William CANADY. (Wilkes DB D, p.633.)

1800 Census, Wilkes Co., NC, p.34: AARON CANNADY
1 w/m 16-251 w/f under 10
1 w/m over 451 w/f 10-15
No slaves1 w/f 16-25
 1 w/f over 45

1802. Wilkes Co., NC. Aaron CANADAY entered 200 acres on Big Elkin Creek adj. John POE. (Wilkes Land Entries.)

Oct. 1, 1805. Wilkes Co., NC. Aaron CANADY & William CANADY witnessed a deed from James FRANKLIN to Noel WADDLE, 250 acres on the waters of Big Elkin, near Headings Creek. (Wilkes DB G-H, p.56.)

1810 Census, Surry Co., NC, p.180: AARON KANADY
1 w/m under 101 w/f under 10
1 w/m 10-151 w/f 16-25
1 w/m 16-251 w/f over 45
1 w/m 26-45 
No slaves 

May 1811. Ashe Co., NC. A deed from Nathan MASINGALE to Aaron CANEDY proven by John Allen WOODRUFF. (Ashe Court Minutes)

1812 Tax List, Surry Co., NC, Capt. Witcher's Dist.:
• William KENNADAY, Sr., 250 acres, 0 polls
• Aaron KENADAY, 499 acres, 1 poll

Apr. 1815. Wilkes Co., NC Aaron CANADY was executor of Job WINFREY's will. (Wilkes WB 3, p.99).

May 14, 1816. Surry Co., NC. Letters of administration granted to Aaron KENNEDY, adm'r of the estate of Joel KENNEDY, dec'd, with Shadrack FRANKLIN & Raleigh POE, securities in the sum of £150. (Surry Court Minutes.)

1820 Census, Surry Co., NC, p.772: AARON KENNADY
1 w/m under 101 w/f 16-25
1 w/m 16-251 w/f over 45
1 w/m over 45 
2 slaves 

Feb. 10, 1824. Surry Co., NC. Aaron KANADAY appointed guardian of Nancy LEWIS & Elcanah LEWIS, with Raleigh POE & Wm. THOMPSON his securities. (Surry Court Minutes.)

Feb. 16, 1825. Surry Co., NC. Larkin CANADAY appointed constable with Aaron KENADAY & Raleigh POE, securities. (Surry Court Minutes.)

Feb. 1826. Surry Co., NC. Aaron KENNEDY, William KENNEDY, John KENNEDY & others ordered to provide hands to cut "the road leading from Jonesville to the intersection of said road with the Main State Road leading to Gap Civil". (Surry Court Minutes.)

1830 Census: not listed

1840 Census, Surry Co., NC, p.70: AARON CANADA SR., 1 w/m 70-79

Will of Aaron Kennedy

Dated Feb. 15, 1844; Proved May 1845
Surry Co., NC, Will Book B, p.228
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Aaron KANNEDY Last Will proven at May term 1845

In the name of God amen. I AARON KANNEDY of NC Surry County being of sound and perfect mind and memory thanks be God do this fifteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four make and publish this my last Will and Testament in the manner following &c.

After all my just debts is paid First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife TEMPERANCE KANNEDY one hundred dollars out of my Estate for her support after my death to be paid over to her as soon as the money can be collected according to law which is to be her part of my Estate left in the hands of my Executor to be hereafter appointed

Second I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter JANE ROBERTS and the heirs of her body one Negro Woman named Ferebee at four hundred dollars it being part of my estate belonging to her

Third I give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter FEBEE DOUGLASS and to the heirs of her body one Negro woman by the name of Tenissee at four hundred dollars it being part of my Estate coming to her

Fourth I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter SEPHINIA[?] POOR one hundred dollars out of my Estate to be paid by my Executor and that is to be her part of my Estate

Fourth [sic] I give and bequeath unto HARRISON HAINES my grandson one hundred dollars out of my Estate and that is to be his part of my Estate

Fifth I give and bequeath unto my grandson DANIEL SEATON[?] the son of my Daughter SALLY one dollar and no more

Sixth I give and bequeath unto ELIZABETH BASSWILL and the Heirs of her body one dollar and no more

The balance of my property viz. Lands with the exception of one hundred acres more or less that I give unto RUFFIN KANNEDY with all my Negroes that is not given off in my Will with all my loose property household and kitchen furniture to be sold on a credit of twelve months as soon as the money can be collected and the several sums paid to the different persons as specified in my Will the money to be paid over unto JANE ROBERTS & FEBEE DOUGLASS or the heirs of their body untill they have received as much as my son JOHN KANNEDY who has received eight hundred and sixty five dollars for which I have his receipt for this

JANE ROBERTS & FEBEE DOUGLASS and JOHN KANNEDY is to be made equal to my son WILLIAM KANNEDY who has received nine hundred and sixty five dollars for which I hold his receipt for this

The balance of the money if any to [be] equally divided between JANE ROBERTS, FEBEE DOUGLASS, JOHN KANNEDY & WILLIAM KANNEDY

and I hereby make and ordain my worthy friend ELIJAH THOMPSON Executor of this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal the day and year above written

AARON KANNEDY {Seal}

Signed sealed & delivered in
presence of
RUFFIN KANNEDY
ALFRED JACKSON

R. KANNEDY & A. JACKSON appeared in open court and duly proved the due execution of the last Will and Testament of A. KANNEDY and it was ordered to be recorded.

F.K. ARMSTRONG Clk.

 

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