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Robert Francis Kennedy 1925–1968

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Kennedy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Nov 1925 · Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 6 Jun 1968 · Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Father Joseph Kennedy (1888–1969)
Mother (1890–1995)
Spouse
Children ,
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Robert Kennedy 1925–1968

and 4 more tree owners connected with Robert Kennedy 1925–1968

Immediate Family

Parents
Joseph Kennedy
1888–1969
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

In 1925, Robert Francis Kennedy entered the world in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph patrick kennedy and rose elizabeth fitzgerald. In 1935, Robert Francis Kennedy resided in Palm Beach, Florida. Robert Francis Kennedy married ethel skakel, and had children including david anthony kennedy, michael lemoyne kennedy. Robert Francis Kennedy passed away in 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.

  3. 3
    Record One World Tree (sm)

  4. 4
    Census Florida State Census

Life Timeline

1925
Birth of Robert Francis Kennedy in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1935
Robert Francis Kennedy resided here in Palm Beach, Florida
Residence
1968
Death of Robert Francis Kennedy in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Kennedy

This ancestor line traces from Westmoreland, England (1519) to Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1925) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Kennedy (1925–1968) was born in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 13 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.

Robert Kennedy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Francis Kennedy PTP
1925–1968
Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Patrick Kennedy PTP
1888–1969
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
PTP
1890–1995
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
PTP
1858–1929
East Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Unknown
PTP
1863–1950
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
PTP
1865–1964
Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Robert Kennedy's Descendants

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Robert Francis Kennedy PTP 1925–1968