Who was Joseph Kennedy?

Joseph Kennedy (1854–1935) was born in Monroe, Tennessee, United States and died in Abbott, Hill, Texas, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Marvin Kennedy 1854–1935

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 15 May 1854 · Monroe, Tennessee, United States

Died 12 Jan 1935 · Abbott, Hill, Texas, United States

Father William Marcus Kennedy

Mother Nancy Lorena Gray

Siblings Annis Alice Kennedy, Cicero Alexander Kennedy, John Gray Kennedy, Mary Kennedy, Rachel Kennedy, Sarah Sallie Kennedy, Sophia Caroline Kennedy, Susan Kennedy, William Marcus Kennedy Ii

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Marcus Kennedy

Nancy Lorena Gray

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1854, Joseph Marvin Kennedy entered the world in Monroe, Tennessee, United States, born to william marcus kennedy and nancy lorena gray. Joseph Marvin Kennedy passed away in 1935 in Abbott, Hill, Texas, United States.

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1854

Birth of Joseph Marvin Kennedy in Monroe, Tennessee, United States

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1935

Death of Joseph Marvin Kennedy in Abbott, Hill, Texas, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Kennedy

This ancestor line traces from Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA (1817) to Monroe, Tennessee, United States (1854) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Kennedy (1854–1935) was born in Monroe, Tennessee, United States and died in Abbott, Hill, Texas, United States. 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 Joseph 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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