Background
John Francis Hennessy was born about 1853 in Leeds, England.
John Francis Hennessy was born about 1853 in Leeds, England.
A number of his buildings are now heritage-listed. He was an alderman and mayor of the Burwood City Council. He designed their council chambers.
Jack Hennessy retired in 1923 and died in November 1924 at his home in Belmore Street, Burwood.
He was buried in Rookwood Cemetery.