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Franklin Kennedy

Photograph of Franklin Kennedy Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Franklin
Surname
Kennedy
Occupation
Lieutenant, U.S.A.

The Name Franklin

Origin
Old English, Medieval English
Meaning
Free landowner or a man of free but not noble birth.
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The Kennedy Surname

Origin
Irish/Scottish
Meaning
Descendant of Cennétig, meaning ugly head or misshapen head.
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