He was residing in Arkansas in 1900 and also in 1910. He may have been visiting one of their children in Maryland where it is indicated he died.
Here’s about all I could find.
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KENNEDY, JOHN
Rank and organization: Private, Company M, 2d U.S. Artillery. Place and date: At Trevilian Station, Va., 11 June 1864. Entered service at: ------. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 19 August 1892. Citation: Remained at his gun, res1sting with its implements the advancing cavalry, and thus secured the retreat of his detachment.
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John Kennedy
Enlisted at New York City, NY as a Private (date unknown).
Promotions:
* Sergt
He also had service in:
"Batty M" Co. US Army 2nd Light Artillery
Other Information:
born 5/14/1834 in Caven, County Caven, Ireland
died 9/28/1910
Buried: Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, AR
Medal of Honor Information:
He was awarded the Medal of Honor
for action on 6/11/1864 at Trevilian Station, VA.
(Remained at his gun and secured retreat of his detachment)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Deeds of Valor. How our Soldier-heroes won the Medal of Honor
- Medal of Honor Recipients 1863-1994
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Ordnance Sergeant, Company M, 2nd Regiment, U. S. Artillery, enlisted December 15, 1857, discharged June 1, 1879
Filed for Invalid class pension May 17, 1879
He died Sept. 28, 1910
His widow filed for pension Oct. 13, 1910
T289: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900.
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John Kennedy in the U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: John Kennedy
Residence: New York City, New York
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: New York City, New York
State Served: Regular Army
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company Batty M, Regular Army 2nd LA Batty M Light Artillery Battery.Promoted to Full Sergeant.
Birth Date: 14 May 1834
Death Date: 28 Sep 1910
Sources: Deeds of Valor. How our Soldier-heroes won the Medal of HonorMedal of Honor Recipients 1863-1994
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John Kennedy in the 1880 United States Federal Census
John Kennedy
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1880: Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret Kennedy
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Occupation: Sergeant
Household Members:
Name Age
John Kennedy 45
Margaret Kennedy 34
Victoria Kennedy 6m
John Woodlock 4
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John Kennedy in the 1910 United States Federal Census
Note - They were located in Ward 2 in 1900 also
Name: John Kennedy
Age in 1910: 70
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Canada
[Canada English]
Home in 1910: Little Rock Ward 2, Pulaski, Arkansas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret Kennedy
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Household Members:
Name Age
John Kennedy 70
Margaret Kennedy 62
Lillie Kennedy 25
Joseph J Kennedy 23
Harry Kennedy 19
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John Kennedy
Birth: May 14, 1834
Cavan
County Cavan, Ireland
Death: Sep. 28, 1910
Laurel
Prince George's County
Maryland, USA
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in Company M, 2nd US Artillery. At Trevilian Station, Virginia, June 11, 1864, he remained at his gun, resisting the advancing Confederate cavalry, until the retreat of his detachment was secured. For courage in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 19, 1892. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Burial:
Oakland Cemetery
Little Rock
Pulaski County
Arkansas, USA
Plot: Willow Lot 298
GPS (lat/lon): 34.43731, -92.15465
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jun 04, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 9823
Margaret, born July 26, 1846 Ireland, died Jan 11, 1916
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