Who was Ernest Kennedy?

Ernest Kennedy (1928–2008) was born in Palestine, Anderson, Texas and died in Lake Jackson (Brazoria) TX. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ernest Emmett "Buddy" Kennedy 1928–2008

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Aug 1928 · Palestine, Anderson, Texas

Died 21 Feb 2008 · Lake Jackson (Brazoria) TX

Father John Boyd Kennedy Junior

Mother Ruby Joe Morris

Siblings Annette Kennedy, David Hunter Kennedy, Diana Louise Kennedy, John Boyd Kennedy Jr, Linda Lou Kennedy

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Boyd Kennedy Junior

Ruby Joe Morris

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ernest Emmett "Buddy" Kennedy began in 1928 in Palestine, Anderson, Texas. Ernest Emmett "Buddy" Kennedy passed away in 2008 in Lake Jackson (Brazoria) TX.

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Life Timeline

1928

Birth of Ernest Emmett "Buddy" Kennedy in Palestine, Anderson, Texas

Birth

2008

Death of Ernest Emmett "Buddy" Kennedy in Lake Jackson (Brazoria) TX

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ernest Kennedy

This ancestor line traces from Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, United States of America (1903) to Palestine, Anderson, Texas (1928) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ernest Kennedy (1928–2008) was born in Palestine, Anderson, Texas and died in Lake Jackson (Brazoria) TX. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernest in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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