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William Henry Kearney 1885–1965

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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Kearney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Dec 1885 · Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 17 Jun 1965 · Monticello, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Spouse Julia Murns
Children Bridget Kearney, John Joseph Kearney
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Headstone Applications for Military … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War II Draft … U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index New York State, Marriage Index U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and … Pennsylvania, U.S., World War i … Ancestry Family Tree New York State, U.S., Death … Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1917
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Researchers connected through William Kearney 1885–1965

Immediate Family

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Julia Murns

Biography

William Henry Kearney was born in 1885 in Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1886, William Henry Kearney resided in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, William Henry Kearney resided in Archbald Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA. William Henry Kearney married julia murns, and had children including bridget kearney, john joseph kearney. William Henry Kearney passed away in 1965 in Monticello, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America.

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Military U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

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    Birth Records U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index

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    Marriage Records New York State, Marriage Index

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    Military U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

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    Newspaper/Obituary Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

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    Military Pennsylvania, U.S., World War i Veterans Service and Compensation Files

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1972

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    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1917

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of William Henry Kearney in Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1886
William Henry Kearney resided here in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1900
William Henry Kearney resided here in Archbald Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1910
William Henry Kearney resided here in Archbald Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1920
William Henry Kearney resided here in Archbald Ward 2, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1934
William Henry Kearney resided here in Achibald, Pennsylvania
Residence
1950
William Henry Kearney resided here in Thompson, Sullivan, New York, USA
Residence
1951
William Henry Kearney resided here in New York
Residence
1965
Death of William Henry Kearney in Monticello, Sullivan, New York, United States of America
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Kearney (1885–1965) was born in Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Monticello, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America. 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 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 1 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

Self
William Henry Kearney PTP
1885–1965
Archbald, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Kearney's Descendants

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William Henry Kearney PTP 1885–1965