Who was John Kennedy?

John Kennedy (1854–1855) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 29 generations of this lineage.

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John Kennedy 1854–1855

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 JAN 1854 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 SEP 1855 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Patrick Kennedy

Mother Bridget Murphy

Siblings Joanna L Kennedy, Margaret M Kennedy, Mary L Kennedy, Patrick Joseph Kennedy

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Immediate Family

Parents

Patrick Kennedy

Bridget Murphy

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Children

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Biography

In 1854, John Kennedy entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to patrick kennedy and bridget murphy. John Kennedy passed away in 1855 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of John Kennedy in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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1855

Death of John Kennedy in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Kennedy

This ancestor line traces from Poland (1025) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1854) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Kennedy (1854–1855) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 29 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.