Who was Virginia Linney?

Virginia Linney (1874–1967) was born in Perryville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA and died in Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Virginia Polk Linney 1874–1967

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Mar 1874 · Perryville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA

Died 18 Aug 1967 · Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas, USA

Father John Madison Linney

Siblings Abagale Mariah Linney, Abigale Mariah Linney, Baby Linney, Bertha Linney, Bettie B Linney, Betty Blanche Linney, Cora Linney, Elizabeth Betty Blanche Linney, Elizabeth Linney, Frank J Linney, James Franklin Linney, John J Linney, John Linneys Babe, John Pate Linney, Lina Linney, Lucy Rebecca Lula Linney, Lula R Linney, Lula Rebecca Linney, Mary Ellen Mollie Linney, Mary Ellen Linney, Mattie Linney, Nannie L Linney, Nannie Lillian Linney, Nanny Lillian Linney, Retta J Linney, Retta Jackson Linney, Virginia P Linney, Virginia Polk Linney, William Linney

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Madison Linney

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Virginia Polk Linney began in 1874 in Perryville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA. Virginia Polk Linney passed away in 1967 in Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1874

Birth of Virginia Polk Linney in Perryville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA

Birth

1967

Death of Virginia Polk Linney in Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Virginia Linney

This ancestor line traces from Jamestown, James City, Virginia (1628) to Perryville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA (1874) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Virginia Linney (1874–1967) was born in Perryville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA and died in Ottawa, Franklin, Kansas, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Virginia 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 7 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.
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John Madison Linney

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Virginia Linney's Ancestors

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Virginia Polk Linney PTP

1874–1967

Perryville, Boyle, Kentucky, USA