On July 23, 1785, two of my husband's 4th great-grandparents were married.
The bride, Eleanor Kenny (1762-1841), was the daughter of James and Jane Kenny, born in Pennsylvania. The groom, Brice Smith (1756-1828), was the son of William and Jean Smith, also born in Pennsylvania.
Brice married Eleanor in the First Presbyterian Church, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This church, established by Scots-Irish settlers in 1734, continues to welcome worshippers even today.
Eleanor and Brice had eight children together, two sons and six daughters. As their children grew up, got married, and some moved west to Ohio, Eleanor and Brice eventually left Pennsylvania to be closer to children and grandchildren. When the couple passed away, they were buried in Driver Cemetery, Bremen, Ohio.
My husband descends through this couple's daughter Rachel Smith, who married John Larimer. Rachel and John's first child was Brice S. Larimer, named in honor of his grandfather Brice Smith. Two generations later, Brice Larimer's grandson was named Brice Larimer McClure. Two generations after that, Brice Larimer McClure's grandson was named Brice. Who knows, maybe the Brice name will continue in the generations to come?
Remembering Brice Smith and Eleanor Kenny on the anniversary of their wedding in 1785.
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