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Lester A. Kennedy 1900–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1900

Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan

Death Date: 29 May 1971

Death Location: Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: Peter Kennedy

Mother: Ada Tower

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Lillie

Children(s): Bruce Kennedy

In 1900, Lester A. Kennedy entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, born to Peter J Kennedy And Ada Matilda Tower. In 1900, Lester A. Kennedy resided in Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Lester A. Kennedy resided in Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA. Lester A. Kennedy married Elizabeth B Lillie, and had children including Bruce Paul Kennedy, James Robert Kennedy, Lila Mae Kennedy, Mary Jane Kernedy. Lester A. Kennedy passed away in 1971 in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Lester A. Kennedy entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, born to Peter J Kennedy And Ada Matilda Tower.
  • In 1900, Lester A. Kennedy resided in Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Lester A. Kennedy resided in Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Lester A. Kennedy married Elizabeth B Lillie, and had children including Bruce Paul Kennedy, James Robert Kennedy, Lila Mae Kennedy, Mary Jane Kernedy.
  • Lester A. Kennedy passed away in 1971 in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Kennedy
1859–1914
Birth Location: Bleuhour (Blenheim?), Oxford City (County?), Ontario, Canada
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Ada Tower
1861–1945
Birth Location: Avon, Oakland Cty, Mich.
AT

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Lillie
1903–1996
Birth Location: Coopersville, Ottowa, Michigan
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Children(s)

Bruce Kennedy
1930–2011
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
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Lester Kennedy's Ancestors

Self
Lester Kennedy
1900–1971
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Parents
Peter J. Kennedy
1859–1914
Bleuhour (Blenheim?), Oxford City (County?), Ontario, Canada
Ada (Matilda) Tower
1861–1945
Avon, Oakland Cty, Mich.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lester Kennedy's Descendants

1.
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Lester (A.) Kennedy (5 Feb 1900–29 May 1971) m. Elizabeth (B.) Lillie (17 Jul 1903–25 Apr 1996)
  1. 1. Bruce (Paul) Kennedy 1930–2011

Lester Kennedy's Timeline

10 Records

1900
5 Feb 1900
Birth of Lester A. Kennedy in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1900
1900
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA
Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 35
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
1939
1939
Age 39
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 40
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Lester A. Kennedy resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1971
29 May 1971
Age 71
Death of Lester A. Kennedy in Covina, California
Covina, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01899; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 86-50B
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-22-4386; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1971-05-29
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 1004; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 556.0; FHL microfilm: 2340739
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kent; Roll: 1675657; Draft Board: 3
    [7] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1924
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 723; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240723
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cascade, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374668
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [11] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 10, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 723; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240723

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cascade, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cascade, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1374668

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 October 1924
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1924

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 1004; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 556.0; FHL microfilm: 2340739

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01899; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 86-50B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01899; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 86-50B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-22-4386; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kent; Roll: 1675657; Draft Board: 3

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1971
    Event Place: Covina, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-22-4386; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1971-05-29
    [3] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011
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