Most likely the members of the group are related. They have not all been individually identified. This has caused much confusion especially since the names were recorded in various versions. The name has been recorded as Canady, Cannady, Canada, Canaday, and variations of Kennedy. John married Elizabeth in Baldwin County, Georgia, in 1812 where his name was recorded as John Kennedy.
Further investigation is required before any definite conclusions can be made.
John and his family moved to Alabama between 1834 and 1837. They settled in Macon County sometime between June 1834 when a child was born in Georgia and August 1837 when their next child was born in Alabama. The Canady's were faithful members of the Methodist Church and were ready to support any and all worthwhile things in their community. They attended and encouraged camp meetings which were held near their home. According to Franklin Shackleford Moseley, a Canady descendant, the Canady's lived near Little Texas Campground which occupied an important place in community life.