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Robert Kennon (14 April 1727 -1781) married Sarah Skipwith, daughter of Sir William Skipwith.
Robert left a will in Chesterfield County. He mentioned only his son Richard, leaving him his entire estate provided he free “Dilcy’s two children, Billy and Harry” (will dated 13 April 1781, recorded 3 Aug. 1781 ). Chesterfield Co. Will book 3, pg. 269; Chesterfield Co. Order Book 3, pg. 385.
Brunswick Co. Deed Book 3, Page 529. Indenture made 4 January 1748, between William Stroud of St. Andrew Parish, Brusnwick County and John STroud Junr. of same, £15, 100a, on South side of Sturgeon Run. Signed William Stroud (bhm). Witnesses: Drury Stith, Richard Stith, Robt. Kennon.
Court January 5, 1748, Indenture proved by oaths of Drury Stith, Richard Stith &; Robert Kennon.
He was a justice of the peace in Chesterfield County 1751, and was paid when he and his guards conducted drafted soldiers Fredericksburg to serve in the French and Indian War.
Chesterfield County taxed Kennon on ten tithes in 1762.
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