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Phillip Kearney 1735–1794

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Phillip Kearney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 1 Jun 1735 · Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Died 28 Oct 1794 · Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Father Thomas Kearney Ii
Mother Sarah Alston
Siblings Arthur Kearney, Edward Edmond Kearney, William Williams

Researchers connected through Phillip Kearney 1735–1794

and 3 more tree owners connected with Phillip Kearney 1735–1794

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Phillip Kearney was born in 1735 in Halifax, North Carolina, United States, the child of thomas kearney ii and sarah alston. Phillip Kearney passed away in 1794 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Phillip Kearney in Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1794
Death of Phillip Kearney in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phillip Kearney

This ancestor line traces from Essex, England (1400) to Halifax, North Carolina, United States (1735) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Phillip Kearney (1735–1794) was born in Halifax, North Carolina, United States and died in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. 4 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Phillip 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 10 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.

Phillip Kearney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Phillip Kearney PTP
1735–1794
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Phillip Kearney's Descendants

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Phillip Kearney PTP 1735–1794