William Kinchen Kearney 1785–1869
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Kearney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Kearney 1785–1869
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1785, William Kinchen Kearney entered the world in Halifax, North Carolina, USA, born to phillip kearney. William Kinchen Kearney passed away in 1869 in Warren, North Carolina, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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5Record U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Kearney
This ancestor line traces from Edgecombe, North Carolina (1732) to Halifax, North Carolina (1785) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Kearney (1785–1869) was born in Halifax, North Carolina, USA and died in Warren, North Carolina, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 2 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.
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William Kearney's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record