Jean Ann Kennedy Smith 1928–1990
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jean Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Jean Smith 1928–1990
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1928, Jean Ann Kennedy Smith entered the world in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, born to joseph patrick kennedy sr and rose elizabeth fitzgerald. In 1935, Jean Ann Kennedy Smith resided in Eastchester, Westchester, New York. In 1940, Jean Ann Kennedy Smith resided in Eastchester Town, Eastchester, Westchester, New Yo. Jean Ann Kennedy Smith married stephen edward smith, and had children including stephen edward jr smith, william kennedy smith. Jean Ann Kennedy Smith passed away in 1990 in Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York.
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1Census 1940 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jean Smith
This ancestor line traces from Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland (1515) to Boston, Suffolk Co., MA (1928) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jean Smith (1928–1990) was born in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died in Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York. 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.
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Jean Smith's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record