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John Kearney 1911–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1911

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: Dec 1983

Death Location: Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, USA

Father: Sparks Kearney

Mother: Anna Grissom

Spouse(s): Frances Rogers

Children(s): Bertha Karney

In 1911, John Kearney entered the world in Texas, born to Sparks A Kearney And Anna Elizabeth Grissom. In 1920, John Kearney resided in Justice Precinct 8, Hopkins, Texas, USA. In 1930, John Kearney resided in Precinct 5, Hopkins, Texas, USA. John Kearney married Frances Oleta Rogers, and had children including Bertha Frankis Karney, Betty Kearney, David Henry Karney. John Kearney passed away in 1983 in Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1911, John Kearney entered the world in Texas, born to Sparks A Kearney And Anna Elizabeth Grissom.
  • In 1920, John Kearney resided in Justice Precinct 8, Hopkins, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, John Kearney resided in Precinct 5, Hopkins, Texas, USA.
  • John Kearney married Frances Oleta Rogers, and had children including Bertha Frankis Karney, Betty Kearney, David Henry Karney.
  • John Kearney passed away in 1983 in Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sparks Kearney
1875–1960
Birth Location: Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
SK
Anna Grissom
1883–1967
Birth Location: Mt. Pleasant, Titus County, Texas, USA
AG

Spouses(s)

Frances Rogers
1915–1988
Birth Location: Bonham, Fannin, Texas, USA
FR

Children(s)

Bertha Karney
1935–1935
Birth Location: Fannin, Texas
BK

John Kearney's Ancestors

Self
John Kearney
1911–1983
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Sparks A Kearney
1875–1960
Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
Anna (Elizabeth) Grissom
1883–1967
Mt. Pleasant, Titus County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (Acey) Grissom
1855–1935
Tennessee
Dora Fussel
1857–1929
Marion County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Willis Grissom
1834–1908
Margrett Cash
1835–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Asa Grissom
1790–1840
Mary Unverified
1790–1860

John Kearney's Descendants

1.
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John Kearney (2 Jun 1911–Dec 1983) m. Frances (Oleta) Rogers (15 Jul 1915–29 Aug 1988)
  1. 1. Bertha (Frankis) Karney 1935–1935

John Kearney's Timeline

7 Records

1911
2 Jun 1911
Birth of John Kearney in Texas
Texas
1920
1920
Age 9
John Kearney resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Hopkins, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Hopkins, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
John Kearney resided here in Precinct 5, Hopkins, Texas, USA
Precinct 5, Hopkins, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
John Kearney resided here in Rural, Hopkins, Texas
Rural, Hopkins, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
John Kearney resided here in Hopkins, Texas, USA
Hopkins, Texas, USA
1948
1948
Age 37
John Kearney resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1983
Dec 1983
Age 72
Death of John Kearney in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T627_4068; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 112-20
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 462-01-0171; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T625_1817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 541
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: 2358; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 473.0; FHL microfilm: 2342092
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T625_1817; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 83; Image: 541

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 5, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: 2358; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 473.0; FHL microfilm: 2342092

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Hopkins, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T627_4068; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 112-20

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T627_4068; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 112-20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1983
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 462-01-0171; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nelta, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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