Patrick Joseph Kennedy, Sr.

Emigrated from Ireland in 1849 on ship, the "Washington Irving." Met Bridget Murphy in Ireland before going to America.

The Cooperage and Brass Foundry he bought in Boston made beer, water barrels, and ship castings.

Kennedy Cousins, Mary Ann Ryan & Patrick Grennan run the Kennedy Homestead in Dunganstown (1960's).

Married at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross by Father John L. Williams (later became Bishop of Boston); witnesses were cousins of Bridget's: Patrick Barron and Ann McGowan.

Most notable ancestor was Brian Boru, Chieftain of the Clan, and the Sept - Dal g Cais, First Christian King of Ireland, the became High King