Background
Kennedy, William Pierce was born on October 8, 1877 in Lake City, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Andrew and Mary Eleanor (Quinn) Kennedy.
Kennedy, William Pierce was born on October 8, 1877 in Lake City, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Andrew and Mary Eleanor (Quinn) Kennedy.
Bachelor of Arts, Holy Cross College, 1900. Doctor of Letters, Holy Cross College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1925.
Began newspaper work on Springfield (Massachusetts) Union, 1895 and has since been identified with newspapers of principal cities of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and other states. Settled in Washington, District of Columbia, 1911. Political writer on Washington Star.
Member Capitol Press Galleries nearly 35 years. Retired January 1, 1947. History Washington Society Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.
Member American-Irish History Society (vice president for District of Columbia).
Member Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree. Club: Eve. Star. Originated You and Uncle Sam” newspaper articles descriptive of the United States Government activities.
Married Cora East. Sweeney, September 2, 1908. Married second, Nancy East. Hanks, June 15, 1938. Children: Mary Augusta Jahn and John Rochford.