Kennedy Jr., John Fitzgerald b. November 25, 1960 d. July 16, 1999 Son of US president John F. Kennedy. Born at Washington, D.C. John F. Kennedy Jr. was the second child of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier, and brother to Caroline Schlossberg. Known as John-John to the American public, the not-quite-three-year-old boy, Kennedy is famously remembered for saluting the casket of his assassinated father. Kennedy spent most of his growing-up years and adult life in Manhattan, New York City. He was an alumni of the prestigious boys preparatory...[Read More] (Bio by: Kathy Riley Williams) Cause of death: Plane crash Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Cremated remains scattered off the coast of Martha's Vineyard from the US Navy Ship USS Briscoe
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald b. May 29, 1917 d. November 22, 1963 35th US President. Born into a wealthy Irish-Catholic family, Kennedy, son of Joseph Kennedy, was wounded in the Pacific during World War II. Kennedy was first a congressman (House of Representatives 1947-1953; Senate 1953-1960) and was elected president in 1960. His presidency will be remembered above all for a commitment to the space program, the Cuban missile crisis, the Bay of Pigs, and deeper...[Read More] Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Plot: Section 45 Grid U-35
Fitzgerald, John Francis b. February 11, 1863 d. October 3, 1950 Controversial Boston politician, known as "Fitzie" in his youth and "Honey Fitz" in later years, best known as the maternal grandfather of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. He was born John Francis Fitzgerald in Boston, Massachusetts on February 11, 1863. He grew up in Boston's North End, attending Eliot Grammar School and Boston Latin School, and finally Harvard Medical School, although he left the latter to take care of his family after the death of his father...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons) Saint Josephs Cemetery, West Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA Plot: St. Anthony, Sec. 1-near the top of the hill
Fitzgerald, John b. March 17, 1873 d. April 19, 1948 Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Limerick, Ireland, he served in the United States Marine Corp during the War with Spain with the rank of Private. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Cuzco, Cuba, on June 14, 1898. His citation reads simply "For heroism and gallantry in action". His Medal was awarded to him on December 8, 1910. (Bio by: K) Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Lawford (Kennedy), Patricia b. May 6, 1924 d. September 17, 2006 Kennedy Family Member and Socialite. Sister of US President John F. Kennedy and wife of British actor Peter Lawford. The sixth of nine children (and fourth of five daughters) born to Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Patricia was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, into a world of politics, power and privilege. Her father would be US Ambassador to Great Britain and she grew up having traveled extensively. As early as 1946, she joined the political campaign for her brother, John...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Kennedy, John Thomas b. July 22, 1885 d. September 26, 1969 Philippine Insurrection Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as a Second Lieutenant, 6th United States Cavalry, at Patian Island, Philippines, on July 4, 1909, when he earned his Medal. His citation reads: While in action against hostile Moros, he entered with a few enlisted men the mouth of a cave occupied by a desperate enemy, this act having been ordered after he had volunteered several times. In this action 2d Lt. Kennedy was severely wounded. He later rose to the rank of...[Read More] (Bio by: Ugaalltheway) Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Plot: Section 7 Lot 10076
Kennedy, Rose b. July 22, 1890 d. January 22, 1995 American socialite, best known as the matriarch of the politically prominent Kennedy family and mother of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. She was born Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, the eldest child of John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald, a prominent figure in Boston politics who served one term in Congress and later became the city's mayor. The Fitzgerald family lived for a time at 39 Welles Avenue, in the...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons) Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Kennedy, Martin John b. August 29, 1892 d. October 27, 1955 US Congressman. Elected to represent New York's 18th District in the United States House of Representatives, he served from 1930 to 1945. He also served as a Member of the New York State Senate in 1924. (Bio by: K) Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York, USA
Kennedy, John b. May 14, 1834 d. September 28, 1910 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company M, 2nd US Artillery. At Trevilian Station, Virginia, June 11, 1864, he remained at his gun, resisting the advancing Confederate cavalry, until the retreat of his detachment was secured. For courage in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 19, 1892. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA Plot: Willow Lot 298 GPS coordinates: 34.4373093, -92.1546478 (hddd.dddd)
Fitzgerald, Gerald b. 1513 d. 1534 Earl of Kildare. The son of Gerald Garret Mor Fitzgerald, 8th Earl of Kildare and Alison FitzEustace. He was appointed Lord High Treasurer of Ireland in 1504 and served three terms as Lord Deputy. Suspected of disloyalty and corruption, he was made a prisoner in the Tower of London. Rumors of his execution led his son 'Silken Thomas' Fitzgerald to initiate the Kildare Uprising. Although the rumors of execution were unfounded, the 9th Earl died while still a prisoner in the Tower. (Bio by: Iola) Chapel of Saint Peter-ad-Vincula, Tower of London, London, Greater London, England
Kennedy, John Pendleton b. October 25, 1795 d. August 18, 1870 US Congressman. Elected to represent Maryland's 4th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1838 to 1839. Also served as a Member of the Maryland State House of Delegates from 1820 to 1822, Speaker of the Maryland State House of Delegates in 1846, and United States Secretary of the Navy from 1852 to 1853. (Bio by: K) Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore city, Maryland, USA
FitzGerald, Edward b. March 31, 1809 d. June 14, 1883 Edward FitzGerald was born at the White House, between Woodbridge and Bredfield, in Suffolk, England. His parents were Irish. FitzGerald was his mother's name which his father, John Purcell, assumed in 1818 on the death of his wife's father. Edward, who was the seventh of eight children, was educated at King Edward VI's School in Bury St. Edmunds and at Trinity College in Cambridge. In 1856, he married Lucy Barton, the daughter of Bernard Barton but the marriage was not a success and the pair...[Read More] (Bio by: Iain MacFarlaine) St Michael Churchyard, Boulge, Suffolk, England
Kennedy Sr., Joseph Patrick b. September 6, 1888 d. November 18, 1969 Businessman, US Political Figure. Best known as Patriarch of the Kennedy Family and the father of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of a saloonkeeper, he was a hardworking, ambitious boy who got into Harvard, was popular and did well academically, but was shut out the more prestigious social clubs because of his Irish Catholic heritage. He graduated with...[Read More] (Bio by: Edward Parsons) Cause of death: Complications from stroke Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Fitzgerald, Richard b. December, 1831 d. 1884 (circa) Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Very little is known about him, other than that he was most likely born in St. Finbars, County Cork, Ireland, and was serving as a gunner with the Bengal Horse Artillery, Indian Army, when he performed the deeds for which he was awarded the VC. From his citation: “On 28th September, 1857 at Bolandshahr, India, Gunner Fitzgerald and a sergeant [Bernard Diamond, who was also...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul F. Wilson) Body lost or destroyed, Unknown burial site, body believed to be lost in India
Doyle, David Fitzgerald b. December 1, 1929 d. February 26, 1997 American motion picture and television actor. Played 'John Bosley' on the hit 1970s TV series "Charlie's Angels." He was also a semi-regular panelist on Match Game. (Bio by: Kenneth McNeil) Cause of death: Heart attack Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend