Thomas KENNEDY was b. 1764 in N.C. according to his Rev.pension file. I am looking for his parents and siblings. He was first m. to Sarah__? from this union 6 sons were borned. His oldest James was my ggggrandfather. The other sons were Joseph, John, David, Felix, and Daniel. After Sarahs death he m. Nancy Bishop whose father was Robert Bishop. They had 10 children Robert, Rhilly, Delia, Mary, Sarah, Catherine, Henry, Nancy, Susan and Rebecca. All of his children were borned in Duplin Co, N.C., where he died 2-05-1851. We have over 3500 of Thomas decendants. With 16 children there are many cousins out there to be found. One of his grandsons Married Martha Elizabeth COLLINS daughter of Lewis COLLINS b. 8-30-- 1797. Lewis was first m. to Margaret Casteen. Their C: James b. 12-26-1826,John b. 10-20-1828, Sarah Ann b. 2-13-1831 and Jeremiah b. 7-29-1832. I have a copy of Lewis Collins picture . From some of the pictures I have seen that was said to be Melungeon, he could be one. Lewis m. Elizabeth Ann 9-8-1846. They had 2 known children , Martha Elizabeth who m. James Kennedy 12-7-1870, and George Anna We will be glad to share info Ruby with