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William Kennon Jr.

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William Kennon, Jr. (June 12, 1802 - October 19, 1867) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio, cousin of William Kennon, Sr.

Born in Carrickfergus, Ireland, KennonImmigrated to the United States in 1816 with his parents, who settled near Barnesville, Ohio. He attended the common schools. He was graduated from Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio, in 1826. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1830 and commenced practice in St. Clairsville, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney of Belmont County 1837-1841.

Kennon was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847-March 3, 1849). He was not a candidate for renomination. He resumed the practice of law. He served as judge of the court of common pleas of the fifteenth judicial district from 1865 to July 1, 1867, when he resigned. He died in St. Clairsville, Ohio, October 19, 1867. He was interred in Union Cemetery.

Source

  • United States Congress. "William Kennon Jr. (id: K000122)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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