Background
Kennedy, Elijah Robinson was born on May 6, 1844 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Leonard and Parthenia (Robinson) Kennedy.
Kennedy, Elijah Robinson was born on May 6, 1844 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Leonard and Parthenia (Robinson) Kennedy.
Education high school, Milwaukee. Milwaukee U. (now defunct).
Elected Second lieutenant Company E, 5th California Infantry, April 1861. Declined to be mustered into federal service, and resigned. For many years in insurance business in New York, now president Weed & Kennedy, Inc.
Was Chairman of Commission that drew up standard fire insurance policy of New York. Twice president New York Board Fire Underwriters. Park commissioner Brooklyn, 2 terms.
Trustee Brooklyn Institute Arts and Sciences.
Married Lucy Grace Pratt, December 2, 1874. Children: Sidney R., Susan Pratt Marion, Frank W. Tully, Leonard.