BIOGRAPHY

FRANK KENNEDY - OF DARIEN, NY

Kennedy, Frank, P.O. Fargo, N. Y., son of Jay and Margaret (Sofridge) Kennedy, was born in the north of Ireland, August 2, 1837. His education was obtained in the schools of his native country and at the age of eighteen he emigrated to this country and located in Rochester, N. Y., where he soon secured a position in a carriage factory, and where he was employed for three years. He then removed to Darien, where he has since resided with the exception of about two years, when he lived in Alden. On May 22, 1858, Mr. Kennedy was married to Jane. daughter of James and Eliza (Loughrige) Blair; they have nine children: Maggie, Charles C., Emmitt F., Colburn H., Eva, Alice M., Lila B., Myra L. and Jay E. Mr. Kennedy is a member of Alden Lodge No. 108, A. 0. U. W. Politically he is a Republican, and has always been more or less active in party affairs, but never held or aspired to public office. He is one of Darien's most respected citizens and his friends are legion.

Source:
Our County and it's people
A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890