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Owen Guyger Kearns 1888–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1888

Birth Location: Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 21 December 1960

Death Location: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: John Kearns

Mother: Amanda Kearns

Spouse(s): Cordelia Hardy

Children(s): Edna Kearns, Victor Kearns

In 1888, Owen Guyger Kearns entered the world in Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA, born to John Peter Kearns And Amanda Daisy Nethercutt Kearns. In 1900, Owen Guyger Kearns resided in Dover, Lafayette, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Owen Guyger Kearns resided in Davis, Lafayette, Missouri, USA. Owen Guyger Kearns married Cordelia Cora Hardy, and had children including Edna Marie Kearns, Victor Loyce Kearns. Owen Guyger Kearns passed away in 1960 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Owen Guyger Kearns entered the world in Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA, born to John Peter Kearns And Amanda Daisy Nethercutt Kearns.
  • In 1900, Owen Guyger Kearns resided in Dover, Lafayette, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Owen Guyger Kearns resided in Davis, Lafayette, Missouri, USA.
  • Owen Guyger Kearns married Cordelia Cora Hardy, and had children including Edna Marie Kearns, Victor Loyce Kearns.
  • Owen Guyger Kearns passed away in 1960 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Kearns
1861–1922
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
JK
Amanda Kearns
1862–1891
Birth Location: Carroll, Missouri, USA
AK

Spouses(s)

Cordelia Hardy
1888–1966
Birth Location: Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
CH

Children(s)

Edna Kearns
1906–1992
Birth Location: Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
EK
Victor Kearns
1908–1964
Birth Location: Higginsville, Lafayette County, Missouri, United States of America
VK

Owen Kearns's Ancestors

Self
Owen Kearns
1888–1960
Birth Place: Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
Parents
John Peter Kearns
1861–1922
Ohio, USA
Amanda (Daisy Nethercutt) Kearns
1862–1891
Carroll, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
John (William) Kearns
1830–1899
Galway, Ireland
Bridget Kearns
1832–1898
Galway County, Ireland
David Nethercutt
1825–1864
Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Sally Grizzel) Nethercutt
1831–1910
Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Owen Kearns's Descendants

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Owen (Guyger) Kearns (20 May 1888–21 December 1960) m. Cordelia ("Cora") Hardy (27 May 1888–14 September 1966)
  1. 1. Edna (Marie) Kearns 1906–1992 m. Lester (Edwin) Tinsley 1904–1975
    1. 1. Carl (William Tinsley) Sr 1931–2020 m. Ruth (Naomi) Sinnett 1932–2025
    2. 2. Floyd (Allen) Tinsley 1926–2018
    3. 3. Victor (Owen) Tinsley 1928–1993
    4. 4. Floyd Tinsley 1926–
    5. 5. David (C.) Tinsley 1933–2015
    6. 6. Lester (Edwin Tinsley) Junior 1930–1942
  2. 2. Victor (Loyce) Kearns 1908–1964

Owen Kearns's Timeline

10 Records

1888
20 May 1888
Birth of Owen Guyger Kearns in Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Dover, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
Dover, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Davis, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
Davis, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Kansas City Ward 16, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City Ward 16, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Washington, Jackson, Missouri
Washington, Jackson, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 52
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Washington Twp, Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Washington Twp, Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Owen Guyger Kearns resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1960
21 December 1960
Age 72
Death of Owen Guyger Kearns in Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1888
    Event Place: Higginsville, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-2003, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Birth Records [Microfilm]
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02116; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 48-58
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Lafayette County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dover, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: 869; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0152
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Kansas City Times; Publication Date: 22 Dec 1960; Publication Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ,0.7901528,0.62215143,0.86431485&xid=3355
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 5062; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 116-499
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dover, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dover, Lafayette, Missouri; Roll: 869; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0152

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Davis, Lafayette, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Lafayette County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Lafayette County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kansas City Ward 16, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Blue, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Jackson, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02116; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 48-58

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington Twp, Washington, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02116; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 48-58

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 5062; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 116-499

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 December 1960
    Event Place: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Kansas City Times; Publication Date: 22 Dec 1960; Publication Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA; ,0.7901528,0.62215143,0.86431485&xid=3355
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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