(february 16, 1823 – november 22, 1858) was an irish farmer, businessman, and politician who moved to east boston, massachusetts from county wexford, ireland. he was born in new ross, ireland. he was the father of businessman/politician p. j. kennedy (1858-1929), the grandfather of businessman/politician joseph p. kennedy, sr. (1888-1969), and the great-grandfather of president john f. kennedy (1917-1963).