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Gene Eliza Tierney 1920–1991

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Gene Tierney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Nov 1920 · Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA
Died 6 Nov 1991 · Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Father Howard Sherwood Tierney
Mother Belle Lavina Taylor
Siblings Howard Sherwood Tierney, Patricia Tierney

Researchers connected through Gene Tierney 1920–1991

and 1 more tree owner connected with Gene Tierney 1920–1991

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1920, Gene Eliza Tierney entered the world in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA, born to howard sherwood tierney and belle lavina taylor. In 1930, Gene Eliza Tierney resided in Westport, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Gene Eliza Tierney passed away in 1991 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  3. 3
    Immigration Passenger List

Life Timeline

1920
Birth of Gene Eliza Tierney in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA
Birth
1930
Gene Eliza Tierney resided here in Westport, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Residence
1991
Death of Gene Eliza Tierney in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gene Tierney

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire, England (1400) to Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA (1920) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gene Tierney (1920–1991) was born in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA and died in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gene in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Gene Tierney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gene Eliza Tierney PTP
1920–1991
Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Gene Tierney's Descendants

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Gene Eliza Tierney PTP 1920–1991