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George Lawson Kennedy 1884–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1884

Birth Location: Minnesota

Death Date: 19 November 1957

Death Location: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Kennedy None

Mother: Agnes Matheson

Spouse(s): Elma Harrison

Children(s): Lois Kennedy, Margarett Kennedy

The story of George Lawson Kennedy began in 1884 in Minnesota. In 1905, George Lawson Kennedy resided in Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. In 1917, George Lawson Kennedy resided in Santa Monica, California, USA. George Lawson Kennedy married Elma I Harrison, and had children including Lois J Kennedy, Margarett L Kennedy. George Lawson Kennedy passed away in 1957 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Lawson Kennedy began in 1884 in Minnesota.
  • In 1905, George Lawson Kennedy resided in Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1917, George Lawson Kennedy resided in Santa Monica, California, USA.
  • George Lawson Kennedy married Elma I Harrison, and had children including Lois J Kennedy, Margarett L Kennedy.
  • George Lawson Kennedy passed away in 1957 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Kennedy None
1858–
Birth Location: New York
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Agnes Matheson
1869–1944
Birth Location: Minnesota
AM

Spouses(s)

Elma Harrison
1896–1989
Birth Location: Whatcom County, Washington, United States of America
EH

Children(s)

Lois Kennedy
1913–1996
Birth Location: California
LK
Margarett Kennedy
1916–1998
Birth Location: Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
MK

George Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
George Kennedy
1884–1957
Birth Place: Minnesota
Parents
Kennedy
1858–
New York
Agnes Matheson
1869–1944
Minnesota
Grandparents
Patrick Kennedy
1818–1894
Northern Ireland
Mary (M.) Kennedy
1833–1920
Northern Ireland
Alex Matteson
1835–
Nova Scotia
Elizabath Matteson
1837–
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Kennedy's Descendants

1.
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George (Lawson) Kennedy (11 Jul 1884–19 November 1957) m. Elma (I) Harrison (28 June 1896–12 January 1989)
  1. 1. Lois (J) Kennedy 1913–1996 m. Leon (E) Jurras 1909– m. William (Elston) Maschal 1911–1987
  2. 2. Margarett (L) Kennedy 1916–1998 m. William (Wright) Athey 1912–1995
    1. 1. Linda (Irene) Athey 1940–2016 m. Roger (Keith) Lind 1932–1992

George Kennedy's Timeline

10 Records

1884
11 Jul 1884
Birth of George Lawson Kennedy in Minnesota
Minnesota
1905
29 Jun 1905
Age 21
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917
Age 33
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Santa Monica, California, USA
Santa Monica, California, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Los Angeles County, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 56
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 66
George Lawson Kennedy resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1957
19 November 1957
Age 73
Death of George Lawson Kennedy in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Minnesota
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00257; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 19-768
    [4] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 19 Nov 1957; Social Security: 546036522
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles County
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Minneapolis Ward 5, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Santa Monica, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00257; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 19-768

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00257; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 19-768

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Santa Monica, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 November 1957
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 19 Nov 1957; Social Security: 546036522
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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