Kennedy, William National Historic Person

St. Andrews, Manitoba
William Kennedy, date unknown. (© Archives of Manitoba | Archives du Manitoba, Kennedy, William 1, Personalities, P1273)
William Kennedy, date unknown.
(© Archives of Manitoba | Archives du Manitoba, Kennedy, William 1, Personalities, P1273)
Address : Captain William Kennedy House, provincial heritage site at 417 River Road, St. Andrews, Manitoba

Recognition Statute: Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date: 2022-06-23
Life Date: 1814 to 1890

Other Name(s):
  • William Kennedy (1814-1890)  (Designation Name)
Research Report Number: 2021-04; 2021-04-A, 2021-38, 2021-38-A

Importance: Indigenous leader who participated in search for Franklin and Artic exploration, contributed to Manitoba politics prior to and after the creation of the province