Notes:

. 1892 Mar 19, Sodus Willis Kennedy & wife of Benton harbor were the guests of Carrie Parks, Sunday.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald Press.

. Obituary:
W. E. Kennedy Flu Victim - Benton Harbor Jeweler Dies After Illness With Influenza & Pneumonia.

. 1920 Jan 31 - William E. Kennedy, for a number of years a jeweler in Benton Harbor, died this morning at 3:40 following a brief illness with pneumonia. Mr. Kennedy was taken ill one week ago with influenza. He had improved & was believed to be on the road to recovery when pneumonia developed on Thursday.
Mr. Kennedy was about 52 years old & had lived in Benton Harbor his entire life. He is survived by his widow & one sister. The funeral will be private and will be held from the residence Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Ref: St. Joseph Herald Press.

. 1920 Feb 3 - Kennedy Funeral Monday. Service for the late Willis, the city's first influenza victim were held from the home on broadway, Monday afternoon. Members of the Twin City Jewelers association, of which the deceased was a member, acted as bearers. Burial took place at Morton Hill Cemetery.
Ref: News Palladium newspaper, Benton Harbor, MI. - - -

Birth:
Age two months in 1860. Millburgh Post Office. Census 1860 & 1870.|

Died:

Family/Spouse: Jennie M HEATH. Jennie was born on 2 Sep 1861 in Allegan Co., Michigan; died on 25 May 1923 in Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan; was buried in Morton Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]