World Biography: John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald:
Mayor of Boston, and Grandfather of President Kennedy and Senators Robert and Ted Kennedy
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World Biography:
John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald
John Francis "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald (Feb. 11, 1863-Oct. 2, 1950)-Mayor of Boston. Father of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and grandfather of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and Senators Robert and Edward Kennedy, and of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Great-Grandfather to Maria Shriver, and Congressman Patrick Kennedy.
Poltical Career/ConnectionsParty Affiliation: Democrat
Member of Boston Common Council1893-1894: State Senator (Massachusetts)
1895-1901 U.S. House of Representatives (Mass. 9th District)
1906-1907: Mayor of Boston
1907:
1910-1913: Mayor of Boston
1912: Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts
1916: Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (lost)
1919: U.S. House of Representatives (Mass. 10th District)
1922: Democratic Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, (lost)
1932: Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts
Links and Resources:
Mayor John Francis Fitzgerald--Celebrate Boston.comJohn F. Fitzgerald-Wikipedia article"The History Guy" is a Registered Trademark.
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Family
Thomas Fitzgerald of County Limerick, Ireland --Father
Rosanna Cox of County Cavan,, Ireland --Mother
Josephine Mary Hannon (1865-1964) --Wife (wed on September 18, 1889 )
Children
Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald (July 22, 1890-January 22, 1995)-Daughter, Married to Joseph P. KennedyMary Agnes Fitzgerald (November 1, 1892-September 17, 1936) -Daughter, Married to Joseph F. Gargan
Thomas Acton Fitzgerald (April 19, 1895-September 1968) -Son, Married to Marion D. Reardon (d. February 7, 1925). Married again to Margaret B. Fitzpatrick.
John Francis Fitzgerald, Jr. (December 7, 1897-April 1979)-Son, Married to Catherine O'Hearn.
Eunice Fitzgerald (January 26, 1900-September 25, 1923)-Daughter,
Frederick Harold Fitzgerald (December 3, 1904-February 1935)-Son, Married to Rosalind Miller.
Famous Grandchildren include:
Joseph Kennedy Jr., Presient John (Jack) Kennedy, Senator Robert (Bobby) Kennedy, Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy ShriverFamous Great-Grandchildren include:
California First Lady Maria Shriver, former Maryland Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Congressman Patrick KennedySiblings
12 siblingsReligion:
Roman Catholic
Education:
Boston Latin School (High School)1884-1885: Harvard Medical School-left after one year due to father's death.
Career/Occupation:
Clerk, Boston Customs HousePolitician (see below)
Political Career:
Party Affiliation: Democrat
1891-1892: Member of Boston Common Council (representing the 6th Ward)1893-1894: State Senator (Massachusetts)
1895-1901 U.S. House of Representatives (Mass. 9th District)
1906-1907: Mayor of Boston
1907: Lost Mayoral election
1910-1913: Mayor of Boston
1912: Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts
1916: Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (lost)
1919: U.S. House of Representatives (Mass. 10th District)
1922: Democratic Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, (lost)
1932: Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts
Clubs and Organizations (membership):
--member of the Royal Rooters, an fan club for Boston's baseball teams. Served as the Chairman, and got to throw out the first pitch at the 1912 World Series.Links and Resources on John F. Fitzgerald
Mayor John Francis Fitzgerald--Celebrate Boston.com
John F. Fitzgerald-Wikipedia article
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