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Edward M. Kennedy Jr.

Member of the Kennedy Dynasty

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Married to Katherine Anne Gershman · Parent of 2 · 2 recorded parents

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Biography

Connecticut State Senator & disability rights advocate (1961-)

Edward M. Kennedy Jr. occupies generation 4 of this recorded lineage and is remembered as one of the children of Ted Kennedy and Joan Bennett Kennedy, partner to Katherine Anne Gershman, parent of Edward M. Kennedy III, Kiley Elizabeth Kennedy. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.

Within the wider Kennedy Dynasty, this life forms part of a network spanning 4 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.

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  1. Family

    Married Katherine Anne Gershman

    A partnership that connects two branches of the Kennedy family.

  2. Next generation

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    2 children are recorded in this branch: Edward M. Kennedy III, Kiley Elizabeth Kennedy.

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Frequently asked questions

Who were Edward M. Kennedy Jr.'s parents?

Edward M. Kennedy Jr.'s parents were father Ted Kennedy and mother Joan Bennett Kennedy.

Who were Edward M. Kennedy Jr.'s children?

Edward M. Kennedy Jr. had 2 children: Edward M. Kennedy III and Kiley Elizabeth Kennedy.

Who did Edward M. Kennedy Jr. marry?

Edward M. Kennedy Jr. was married to Katherine Anne Gershman.

What family tree does Edward M. Kennedy Jr. belong to?

Edward M. Kennedy Jr. appears in the Kennedy Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.

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