William Kennedy (New York politician)

William Kennedy (August 2, 1851 – September 7, 1913) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

Kennedy was born on August 2, 1851 in Pompey, New York. He was the son of building contractor Thomas B. Kennedy and Mary Burns, both Irish immigrants. His younger brother James K. would become a successful lawyer in his own right.[1]

After attending Pompey Academy, Kennedy began studying law in the law office of William Sanders and Charles G. Baldwin of Syracuse. He was admitted to the bar in 1876 and joined Sanders and Baldwin's law firm. He later worked with Walter W. Magee in a law firm called Baldwin, Kennedy & Magee. He eventually became a prominent lawyer in Syracuse.[1]

In 1890, Kennedy was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Onondaga County 2nd District. He served in the Assembly in 1891 and 1892.[2]

In 1888, Kennedy married Ellen S. Ward. He was a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Independent Order of Foresters, and the Citizens' Club of Syracuse.[1]

Kennedy died at home on September 7, 1913.[3] He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery.[4]

References
  1. Chase, Franklin Henry (1924). "Biographical". Syracuse and Its Environs: A History. Volume II. Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc. pp. 5–6.
  2. Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. pp. 138–139.
  3. "Prominent Attorney, Leader in Republican Party, Ex-Assemblyman". Syracuse Herald. Vol. 37 (No. 11379). September 8, 1913. p. 3.
  4. "William Kennedy (1851-1913)". Find a Grave. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Willis B. Burns		 New York State Assembly
Onondaga County, 2nd District
1891-1892		 Succeeded by
Jonathan Wyckoff


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