Genealogy
Dr. John Drought Kenny
John Drought Kenny, son of gentleman farmer, Henry Kenny, was born about 1862 in Ireland. He lived at Ballylina, Ballingarry, North Tipperary and was educated at Ballinasloe Academy. His further education was at Queen's College, Galway, Ledwich School and the Adelaide Hospital, Dublin.
He entered Queens College,aged 17, on October 17, 1878, graduated in 1884 and came to Yorkshire in 1887, eventually settling with a practice in Treeton.
He was living at Treeton House in 1891 with his aunt Margaret Davis (42) also from Ireland.
After the death of the Wheat family, Treeton House was for sale. Dr. Kenny outbid his rivals - F. J. Jones and the Duke of Norfolk's Agent and became established in Treeton.
After Dr. Kenny left the village, in 1912, the house was occupied by NCB officials.
He founded The Order of Druids (Rotherham Equalised District) 30th June, 1888.
He married Gertrude Mary Mason on April 30, 1901. She was once described: a woman of elegance; an impressive figure as one observed her walking up Church Lane to the service on Sunday mornings, the rustle of her silk garments compelling notice as she passed.
Gertrude was born on Jan. 18, 1874 in Thorne, Yorkshire, where her father, Joseph, was a printer and publisher. Two of Gertrude's brothers were also surgeons. Dr. Kenny was one of the witnesses of Dr. Frank Mason's marriage in 1896 to Kate Firth Shaw in London
He was in practice with Dr. Frank Mason, his wife's brother, as Kenny and Mason,Physicians and Surgeons, they had a practice at Handsworth and Treeton.
He was in Treeton about twenty five years, and built up a large practice, he gained the esteem and affection of all, by his good-nature and devotion to his work. It is said that the poor and needy found him a generous friend, especially during the miners strike, when he provided them with money and provisions.
He decided to leave Treeton in 1912 and the partnership was dissolved. Both patients and friends presented him with a motor car on his departure.
Dr. Kenny was a member of the Yorkshire Coalowners' Indemnity Company and various colliery companies. He also took much interest in ambulance work. A staunch and sincere churchman, he also gave his time to the Church of England.
After leaving Treeton he began a practice in Wickersley, living at Wickersley Grange. The practice covered Thurcroft and surrounding area.
He became ill with pneumonia early in 1921, and died on 9th March of that year.
He was survived by his wife Gertrude.
It is not known if they had children.