James Kennedy

1798–1859 (age 61)

Biography

James Kennedy (1798–1859) pursued letters with a keen mind, contributing essays and stories that reflected the concerns of his times.

His calm yet incisive voice in print helped readers grapple with rapid social change, and his memory is preserved among the monuments at Kensal Green Cemetery.

Also buried at Kensal Green Cemetery

Karl Dietrich Eberhard König
1774–1851 (age 77)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Karl Dietrich Eberhard König was a naturalist whose work advanced natural history in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Lord Granville Somerset
1792–1848 (age 56)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Lord Granville Somerset was a politician known for his steadfast service and measured leadership.
John Edward Errington
1804–1862 (age 58)
Kensal Green Cemetery
John Edward Errington's bridges and rail networks strengthened an expanding nation.
Letitia Byrne
1779–1849 (age 70)
Kensal Green Cemetery
An engraver whose delicate topographical views preserved Britain's landscapes.
Henry Manisty
1808–1890 (age 82)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Henry Manisty was a respected judge known for his careful reasoning and steady temper.
Thomas Henry Lister
1800–1842 (age 42)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Thomas Henry Lister was a writer whose novels contributed to the literary landscape of the early 19th century.