Roger Kenyon

M, b. circa 1660, d. before 1687
     Roger was born circa 1660 in Peel Hall, Lancastershire, England. He was the son and heir of Roger Kenyon, Esquire of Peel Hall & Governor of the Isle of Man and M.P. for Clitheroe. Roger, when young, left his home at Peel Hall & emigrated to Barbados where he fell into difficulties and was sold for debt. Not long afterward he left and went to New York and thence to Block Island where he met Mary. Roger married Mary Ray, daughter of Simon Ray III and Mary Thomas, before 1685 in Block Island, Washington County, Rhode Island. After their marriage, they traveled to Peele Hall & "she was the first American lady introduced to the King, and kissed his hand". Roger & Mary went to Ireland.1 Roger departed this life before 1687 in Ireland.

Family

Mary Ray b. c 1667, d. b 11 Dec 1713

Citations

  1. [S506] Note: It was one of these two kings that Mary was introduced to - Charles II [1649-1685] or James II King of England & James Vii King of Scotland [1685-1701].