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Edward William Kenney^1,2

Edward William (Bill) Kenney 1928-2009
Photo courtesy: Brittany Reyes

• Father: James Lester Kenney¹ b. 1898, d. 19 Dec 1971
• Mother: Margaret Houlihan¹ b. 1902, d. 22 Mar 1976

• Birth*: Edward William Kenney was born on 19 November 1928.²
• Name Variation: Edward William Kenney was also known as William Kenney.²
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Jean Cleary.²
• Death*: Edward William Kenney died on 6 November 2009 at age 80.²

Elizabeth Ann Kenney^1,2

• Father: Robert Emmett Kenney¹ b. 16 Jun 1900, d. c 3 Apr 1958
• Mother: Helen Lewis² b. c 1901

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ann Kenney was born on 13 November 1927 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.^3,2
• (Witness) Census 1930: She appeared on the 1930 census of 14 April 1930 in the household of Benjamin Lewis and Anna (?) at 6949 Peroria Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁴
• Occupation*: Elizabeth Ann Kenney was an accountant.²
• Residence: She lived before 1997 at Dublin, Alameda County, California, USA.²
• Residence*: She lived in 1998 at Lifecare Center, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA.²
• Death*: She died on 16 June 1998 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA, at age 70. Biography on Find-A-Grave:
  Elizabeth Anne Kenney passed away at the Lifecare Center at the age of 70. She was born to Robert and Helen Lewis Kenney. She had lived in Reno area for the past 1 1/2 years, coming from Dublin, CA. She had worked as an accountant. There are no known survivors. Cremation is under the direction of Reno Memorial Cremation and Burial Society.
  Burial: Cremated, location of ashes is unknown.^2,5
• Burial*: She was buried after 16 June 1998. Elizabeth was cremated, it is not known the location of her ashes.²

George J. Kenney^1,2

• Father: Edward Kenneth Kenney³ b. c 1842
• Mother: Julia Cosgrove³ b. c 1856

• Birth*: George J. Kenney was born on 22 July 1883 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^4,5,3
• Marriage*: He married Katie Kenney, daughter of Patrick Kenney and Mary Hickey.^1,6
• Occupation: George J. Kenney was a shipping and stock clerk with Indiana Rubber and Insulated Wire Company located at 210 S. DesPlaines Street, Chicago, Illinois on 12 September 1918.⁷
• Milit-Draft Reg: He registered for the draft on on 12 September 1918 at 140 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. His wife, Catherine Kenney, was listed as his nearest relative.⁷
• Description*: He was described as five feet, nine inches tall with a stout build, brown hair and eyes. on 12 September 1918.⁷
• Residence*: He and Katie Kenney lived between 1920 and 1929 at 1000 Gunderson Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^1,6
• Census 1930*: George J. Kenney appeared on the 1930 census of 4 April 1930 at Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois. George owned his home valued at $10,000. He is noted as widowed. Owns a radio. Also living with him is a servant, Camille Bowler, age 57, from Belfort, France.⁸
• Census 1940*: He appeared on the 1940 census of 2 April 1940 at Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois. He is listed as widowed. He owns his home and it is valued at $6,500. Additionally, it is noted he finished 5th grade. Also, living with him as his housekeepter is Camille Bowler who was born in France, age 67, also widowed.⁹
• Occupation*: He was a cartage contractor on 2 April 1940.⁹
• Milit-Draft Reg*: He registered for the draft on in 1942 at 1000 S. Gunderson Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁵
• Employment*: He was employed in 1942 at 2410 W. 18th Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁵
• Residence*: He lived on 30 December 1942 at Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰
• Marriage*: He married Emily Coats on 30 December 1942 at Austin Baptist Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^2,10
• Employment: George J. Kenney was employed on 1 February 1952 by Kenney Cartage Company, i.e., he was self-employed.³
• Residence: He lived on 1 February 1952 at Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.³
• Marriage*: He married Rose F. Faigle.¹¹
• Death*: George J. Kenney died in August 1969 at Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, at age 86;
  George C. Kenney of Oak park, husband of the late Rose (Hondlik) Kenney, father of Robert J. (Marie); grandfather of three. Services Tuesday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m., at Parkwyn Funeral Home, 6901 W. Roosevelt road. Interment Oakridge, Member of Oark Park lodge, No. 540, A. F. & A. M., and Medinah temple of Chicago. visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. 788-0904.
  Chicago Tribune, September 1, 1969, page B5.^12,4
• Burial*: He was buried on 2 September 1969 at Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹²

James J. Kenney^1,2

• Father: James Lester Kenney¹ b. 1898, d. 19 Dec 1971
• Mother: Margaret Houlihan¹ b. 1902, d. 22 Mar 1976

• Birth*: James J. Kenney was born on 3 May 1924.²
• Marriage*: He married Helen Kathleen Fitzgerald.²
• Death*: James J. Kenney died on 3 May 1999 at age 75.²

James Lester Kenney¹

• Father: John Patrick Kenney b. 9 Sep 1874, d. 3 May 1944
• Mother: Elizabeth M. Hogan² b. 13 Mar 1874, d. c 17 Jun 1959

• Birth*: James Lester Kenney was born in 1898.³
• Nickname: James Lester Kenney also went by the name of Swede.²
• (Witness) Census 1910: He appeared on the 1910 census of 23 April 1910 in the household of John Patrick Kenney and Elizabeth M. Hogan at 2356 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁴
• Residence*: James Lester Kenney lived on 28 April 1910 at 2356 Harrison, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁵
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Houlihan.⁶
• Residence: James Lester Kenney lived on 22 June 1929 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁷
• Biography*: James was founder and president of Austin Lighting Co., located at 5837 W. Division, Chicago.⁸
• Residence: He lived in 1971 at 1223 N. Austin Boulevard, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁸
• Death*: He died on 19 December 1971;
  James L. Kenney -- Mass for James L. Kenney, 79, founder and president of Austin Lighting Co. 5837 W. Division St., will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Angela's Catholic Church, 5758 W. Potomac Av. Mr. Kenney of 1223 N. Austin Blvd., died Sunday. Surviving are three sons, James J., William and Robert; 19 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
  Chicago Tribune, December 20, 1971, page B9.⁸
• Funeral: He received the blessing of the church at the funeral on 22 December 1971 at St. Angela Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁸
• Burial*: His body was interred on 22 December 1977 at Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.⁸

John Kenney¹

• Birth*: John Kenney was born circa 1839 at Ireland.¹
• Biography*: John was married as he is listed as a widower on his death certificate.¹
• Death*: He died on 25 July 1917 at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹
• Burial*: He was buried on 27 July 1917 at Calvary Cemetery, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Gravesite: Lot N46, Block 11, section D.^1,2

John Eugene Kenney¹

• Father: James Lester Kenney¹ b. 1898, d. 19 Dec 1971
• Mother: Margaret Houlihan¹ b. 1902, d. 22 Mar 1976

• Birth*: John Eugene Kenney was born on 11 June 1926.¹
• Death*: He died on 1 July 1926.¹

John Patrick Kenney¹

• Father: Patrick Kenney² b. c May 1844, d. 23 Nov 1909
• Mother: Mary Hickey² b. 30 Jul 1840, d. 9 Feb 1898

• Birth*: John Patrick Kenney was born on 9 September 1874 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.³
• Baptism: He was baptized on 20 September 1874 at Holy Family Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Sponsors were Edmund Quinn and Ellen Gormon. Baptized by J. L. Setters, S. J.⁴
• Birth: He was born circa 1875 at Illinois, USA.⁵
• Birth: He was born on 13 September 1875.²
• (Witness) Census 1880: He appeared on the 1880 census of 1 April 1880 in the household of Patrick Kenney and Mary Hickey at 419 Robey, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁶
• Marriage*: John Patrick Kenney married Elizabeth M. Hogan on 27 October 1897 at St. Agatha Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Witnesses: William Moroney and Margaret Hogan. Priest: M. Bonfield.^5,7,8
• Residence: John Patrick Kenney lived on 24 November 1909 at 2356 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Chicago Daily News, November 24, 1909 page 12, death notice for father, Patrick Kenney.
• Occupation: He was clerk in the post office on 23 April 1910.⁹
• Census 1910*: He and Elizabeth M. Hogan appeared on the 1910 census of 23 April 1910 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁹
• Occupation*: John Patrick Kenney was Clerk, US Post Office on 28 April 1910.¹⁰
• Residence*: He and Elizabeth M. Hogan lived on 28 April 1910 at 2356 Harrison, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰
• Residence*: John Patrick Kenney lived on 22 June 1929 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹¹
• Occupation: He was assistant deputy of delivery for U. S. Post Office.²
• Residence: He and Elizabeth M. Hogan lived in 1944 at 4824 W. Monroe, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹²
• Death*: John Patrick Kenney died on 3 May 1944 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, at age 69.
  Kenney -- John P. Kenney, assistant superintendent of delivery U. S. P. O., of 4824 Monroe st., beloved husband of Elizabeth Hogan Kenney, dear father of J. Lester (Swede), Robert E. and Capt. Al Kenney, U. S. A. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m., from chapel 4817 Madison st., to Resurrection Church. Burial Mount Carmel Cemetery. Austin 1137.
  Chicago Daily News, May 5, 1944, page 33.^1,13,12,2
• Funeral*: He received the blessing of the church at the funeral on 6 May 1944 at Resurrection Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹²
• Burial: He was buried on 6 May 1944 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹²

Katie Kenney¹

• Father: Patrick Kenney¹ b. c May 1844, d. 23 Nov 1909
• Mother: Mary Hickey¹ b. 30 Jul 1840, d. 9 Feb 1898

• Birth*: Katie Kenney was born on 5 April 1862 at Ballingarry, County Limerick, Ireland.^1,2,3
• Baptism: She was baptized on 10 April 1862 at Ballingarry, County Limerick; Sponsors: Chas. McCarthy and Cath. Ryan.⁴
• Name Variation: As of 10 April 1862, Katie Kenney was also known as Catherine.⁵
• Emigration*: She emigrated circa 1865 from Ireland.⁶
• Birth: She was born circa April 1865 at Ireland.⁶
• Birth: She was born on 8 April 1877 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Although her date of birth and place of birth are incorrect, her parents are listed correctly on her death certificate. My belief is when she married the second time, she made herself younger which is reflected in the information provided on her death certificate, probably by her husband.⁷
• (Witness) Census 1880: She appeared on the 1880 census of 1 April 1880 in the household of Patrick Kenney and Mary Hickey at 419 Robey, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁸
• Biography*: Kate Kiley states on the 1900 US Census she gave birth to two children but neither are living in 1900.⁶
• Married Name: As of 11 September 1882,her married name was Kiley.⁹
• Marriage*: Katie Kenney married Patrick J. Kiley on 11 September 1882 at St. Jarlath Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. No witnesses are named in the Church register.^10,11,12
• Residence*: They resided at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 1 March 1884, at Dearborn and Michigan.¹³
• Marriage*: Katie Kenney married George J. Kenney, son of Edward Kenneth Kenney and Julia Cosgrove.^7,14
• Census 1900*: Katie Kenney appeared on the 1900 census of 5 June 1900 at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁶
• (informant) Death: She was an informant on the death certificate of John Kenney on 25 July 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹⁵
• Occupation*: Katie Kenney was a nurse. on 27 July 1917 at Bridewell Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. The Bridewell Hospital was at the Chicago House of Corrections, also known as Bridewell Prison, located at West 26th Street and South California Avenue in the South Lawndale community area of Chicago, Illinois.¹⁵
• Residence*: She and George J. Kenney lived between 1920 and 1929 at 1000 Gunderson Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^7,14
• Will*: Katie Kenney signed her will on 24 November 1925 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.¹⁶
• Death*: She died on 22 June 1929 at West Suburban Hospital, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 67.
  KENNEY -- Mrs. George J. Kenney, nee Kiley, beloved wife of George J. Kenney. Funeral services at her late home, 1000 S. Gundry av., Oak Park, Tuesday, June 25, 2:30 p.m. Interment Oakridge.
  Chicago Daily Tribune, June 24, 1929.^7,14
• Burial*: She was buried on 25 June 1929 at Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^7,14

Luise Kenney¹

• Father: Edward Kenneth Kenney¹ b. c 1842
• Mother: Julia Cosgrove¹ b. c 1856

• Birth*: Luise Kenney was born on 22 April 1887 at 4725 Dreyer Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹