391:, She believed in churches uniting to help others. Kennedy also believed friendship and love could unite people among all races and classes. In addition, she learned the native language and spent much of her time in India with the locals. All of these qualities enabled her to be a successful missionary, although she may not have left tangible accomplishments. Some of her lasting accomplishments include educating the Coorgi Princess, helping to superintend a school in Benares, starting schools for girls wherever she could, and helping her husband run the London Missionary Society’s orphanage in Benares.
298:. The Kennedys accepted no money nor gifts from the Raja in order to demonstrate good, Christian values. Margaret Kennedy taught the princess needlework, English, and the Bible alongside her own children. At the end of 1849, the Kennedys returned to England due to James Kennedy’s poor health. The princess stayed in Benares, and Margaret never saw her again. The princess was eventually taken to England under
358:, at the orders if the directors of the London Missionary Society. In Ranee Khet, Margaret started another Sunday school and devoted her time to converting unmarried, young native women. Kennedy and her husband worked with other missionaries who were members of the American Episcopal Methodist Church while stationed in Ranee Khet and encouraged other missionaries from differing denominations to cooperate.
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England at the end of March 1877, Margaret Kennedy spent some time in Edinburg to be near one of her sons until 1882. Margaret then spent the rest of her retired life helping the elderly, sick, poor, and mothers in Acton. During the harsh winters of 1890–91, Margaret Kennedy
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between the years 1850–1853. She was a devoted mother throughout her life and spent much time raising her children and was very intent on giving them a thorough
English and Biblical education. Kennedy was very close to her sister, Eliza Ann Buyers, with whom she worked with in Benares.
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and did not return until 1859. Upon returning, Kennedy continued her work, preaching and working with her day school, as she focused her work especially among native women. She is considered one of the first
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