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Joseph Kennedy 1916 – 1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1916

Birth Location: Philippi, West Virginia

Death Date: Aug 1976

Death Location: Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States

Father: Benjamin Kennedy

Mother: Elsina Kennedy

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Joseph Kennedy began in 1916 in Philippi, West Virginia. In 1920, Joseph Kennedy resided in Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA. Joseph Kennedy passed away in 1976 in Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Kennedy began in 1916 in Philippi, West Virginia.
  • In 1920, Joseph Kennedy resided in Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Kennedy passed away in 1976 in Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Kennedy
1916 – 1976
Birth Place: Philippi, West Virginia
Parents
Benjamin Harrison Kennedy
1889 – 1953
Barbour, West Virginia
Elsina Kennedy
1890 – 1980
West Virginia
Grandparents
Josiah (S Kennedy) *
1852 – 1929
West Virginia
Ruth (Ann) Minard
1852 – 1900
Taylor County, West Virginia, USA
Melker (Martin) Mayle
1865 – 1945
Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
Alcinda Mayle
1869 – 1934
Maple Run, Proctor, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Jefferson Kennedy
1825 – 1930
Lacy Male
1828 –
Jacob Miner
1816 – 1907
Ruth Adams
1817 – 1887
Melvina Mayle
1832 – 1909
Aaron Male
1871 –
Catherine Male
1836 – 1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Male
1807 – 1857
Jacob Minerd
1780 – 1842

Joseph Kennedy's Timeline

6 Records

1916
13 May 1916
Birth of Joseph Kennedy in West Virginia
West Virginia
1916
13 May 1916
Birth of Joseph Kennedy in Philippi, West Virginia
Philippi, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 4
Joseph Kennedy resided here in Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Joseph Kennedy resided here in Philippi, Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Philippi, Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 24
Joseph Kennedy resided here in Morning Side Township, Lyman, West Virginia, USA
Morning Side Township, Lyman, West Virginia, USA
1976
Aug 1976
Age 60
Death of Joseph Kennedy in Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States
Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1916
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1916
    Event Place: Philippi, West Virginia
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philippi, Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Morning Side Township, Lyman, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1976
    Event Place: Arnettsville, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Joseph Kennedy 29 Aug 1976

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1976
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States

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