About William Kennedy
Lived 1854 – 1918 (aged 63). William Kennedy was an American politician and lawyer.
William Kennedy (December 19, 1854 – June 19, 1918) was a U.S. representative from Connecticut.
Early life William Kennedy was born on December 19, 1854, in Naugatuck, Connecticut. He attended public schools and later studied law. He was admitted to the bar in September 1879.
Career Kennedy commenced a law practice in Naugatuck, Connecticut. He was attorney for the town and borough of Naugatuck from 1893 to 1918. He had a summer home in Woodmont.
Kennedy died on June 19, 1918, in Naugatuck, Connecticut. He was interred in St. James' Cemetery.
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Who was William Kennedy?
American politician from Connecticut (1854-1918)
When was William Kennedy born?
William Kennedy was born on 19 December 1854 in Naugatuck.
When did William Kennedy die?
William Kennedy died on 19 June 1918 in Naugatuck.
What was William Kennedy's occupation?
William Kennedy was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was William Kennedy?
William Kennedy was American.
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· DBpedia: William Kennedy (Connecticut politician)
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