Richard Rolland Kenney

Background

Kenney, Richard Rolland was born on September 9, 1856 in Sussex Company, Delaware, United States. Son of Samuel and Hettie (Short) Kenney.

Education

Graduate Laurel Academy, Delaware. Student Hobart College.

Career

2d. M. Walker, of Dover, Delaware, March 4, 1908. Admitted to bar, 1881. and began practice in Dover. State librarian. 1879-1883.

Adjutant general of Delaware, 1887-1891. Member Democratic National Committee, 1896-1908. United States senator, for an unexpired term, January 1897-March 3, 1901.

Membership

Member Democratic National Committee, 1896-1908.

Connections

Married Harriet Calley Pennewill, December 1881.

Father:

Samuel Kenney

Mother:

Hettie (Short) Kenney

Spouse:

Harriet Calley Pennewill