Kearney Family History & Genealogy

Flora Elizabeth (Spriggs) Kearney of Toowoomba, toowoomba regional County, Queensland australia was born on January 26, 1916 in Benalla, benalla rural city County, Victoria to Elizabeth Albertha Hooper and Andrew John Phillip Spriggs. She had siblings Annie Maude Spriggs, Lila May Spriggs, Walter David Spriggs, Doris Jean Spriggs, Andrew John Edwin Spriggs, Ronald Victor Spriggs, and Alberta Margaret Spriggs. She married Andrew Kearney, and had children Lionel Andrew Kearney, Robyn Lorraine Kearney, and Meryl Dawn Kearney. Flora Kearney died at age 83 years old on June 5, 1999 in Toowoomba, toowoomba regional County, Qld, and was buried on June 11, 1999 in Toowoomba.

Kara D (Kearney) Elsik of TX was born on February 1, 1978 in Harris County to Kina D. (Johnson) Kearney and James Kearney. Kara Kearney married Alexander N. Elsik on May 14, 2005 in Harris County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kara D. (Kearney) Elsik.

Stephen Frank Kearney was born on August 21, 1954 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephen Frank Kearney.

Andrew Kearney of Stewarton, VIC Australia was born on February 22, 1861 in Kilmore, Mitchell Shire County, and died at age 68 years old on February 26, 1929 in Stewarton.

Esther (Kearney) Tulk of Australia was born in 1834 at Hobart, Tasmania, and died at age 83 years old in 1917.

Louis Paul Kearney of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, AR was born on November 23, 1925, and died at age 74 years old on April 14, 2000 in Fort Smith. Louis Kearney was buried at Ft. Smith National Cemetery Section 16 Site 820 Garland Avenue And South 6th St, in Fort Smith.

Ellen (Murphy) Kearney was born on March 2, 1919 in Drumbeg, Northern Ireland United Kingdom to Mary "Minnie" Murphy and Patrick Murphy, and had siblings Rose McGuinness, Annie McCay, Jimmy Murphy, Kathleen "Kitty" Fegan, Madge McAlarney, Oney Murphy, John Murphy, Eamonn Murphy, and Emma Devlin. Ellen Kearney died at age 62 years old on October 9, 1981 in Hilltown. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nellie Kearney.

John Edward Kearney of Box Hill, Whitehorse City County, VIC Australia was born on January 5, 1913, and died at age 60 years old in 1973 in Box Hill.

Kina D. (Johnson) Kearney was born on March 14, 1949 in Bonne Terre, At. Francois County, Missouri United States to Robert N. Johnson and Vernedda M. Pratte, and has a brother Peter D. Johnson. Kina Kearney was in a relationship with James Kearney, and has a child Kara D. (Kearney) Elsik. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kina D. (Johnson) Kearney.

Andrew Kearney was born at Benalla in Victoria on 24 July 1911. He was the youngest of a family of nine children who survived to adulthood and his death marked the end of that family. He grew up on the home farm at Stewarton. Those were difficult times - it was a small farm and the family experienced a great deal of hardship and struggle but there must have been something special about his parents and family for they produced a gentleman of the highest order. For certain there was a great deal of love and care shared in that family circle. Andrew learned his farming skills from childhood being involved in the work of the farm during his schooldays. After his schooling he worked on the family farm - sons of farmers were not paid in those days but there were rabbits and in his spare time he made his own money from that source. There was some relaxation. Tennis was a popular sport and he developed a real ability with the racquet. There were social gatherings too and country dances and here he developed those social skills to widen in later life. Here too began the relationship with Flora. There was a certain frustration here as there was little prospect of being able to establish a home of their own. It became even more difficult when Flora moved to Melbourne to gain employment. Letters were the only means of communication and trips home were few and far between but the relationship was strengthened and at last the engagement could be announced and a ring (product of rabbit skins) could be proudly worn for all the years to follow. War clouds arose across the other side of the world and in 1941 Andy joined up and was allocated to the Fourth Field Ambulance. It was a most suitable posting for a man with such strong caring nature. War service provided an opportunity for marriage and on 17 January 1942 - Andy and Flora were able to establish their home together. It was not for long - Andy was posted to serve in New Guinea and he remained overseas until he was honourably discharged just prior to the end of the war. By this time farmers were needed to produce food for the armed forces and a hungry world. On his return to the farm Lionel was there to welcome him as well as Flora. The little fellow was a bit puzzled by this strange man to whom his mother gave such an important place. The farm again became the scene of his labours - Robyn and Meryl were added to the family. Times were still very difficult and finances were extremely tight. At length Andy took over the farm and the situation improved. He felt that there were greater opportunities in Queensland. And so in 1960, "Riverdale" , the farm at Stewarton was sold and the family arrived in Dalby on New Year's Day 1961. Eventually they were able to buy the property at Wandoan and engaged in sheep grazing and grain growing. The family named the farm "Tarwarri", an Australian Aboriginal word meaning "evening breeze" which was fitting due to the characteristic evening breeze which was always so welcome in the summer months. There were more bad seasons than good ones, dingoes were an increasing threat to the sheep but with hard work and a great deal of faith they began to prosper. Andy was active in community affairs, taking an interest in the concerns of men of the land. He was a Foundation member of the Wandoan Bowls Club and played his part in its establishment. In 1977 Andy suffered a heart attack and on his doctor's advice he and Flora moved to Toowoomba and established their home there at 6 Koenig Court, Wilsonton. Lionel followed his father's example and took over the farm. Despite his ill health, retirement provided an opportunity to travel. He found great enjoyment planning trips to see the parts of Australia unknown to him. He enjoyed contact with other travellers and established good friendships. He had a capacity for friendship and among his boyhood friends with whom he kept in touch was that great Australian, Sir "Weary" Dunlop. His health further deteriorated with the onset of Parkinson's Disease, but his spirit remained strong and hopeful. He was an active member of the Toowoomba Senior Citizens Club. Andy was a great family man. His marriage was particularly strong and happy relationship and all three of his children have great memories of an understanding and loving parent who had high ideals and shared them with his children. He will be remembered as a perfectionist . There was nothing shoddy about him. In Victoria, in earlier days with great effort he built a bridge to give regular access to the main road. It meant felling the trees - getting them to the site and adzing them to size. It was an heroic effort but that bridge has endured. He made no fuss about his achievements but quietly went about doing his work well. Andy died 04 January 1995 at Rangeview Nursing Home, Toowoomba.

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Robert Kearney of Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ was born on February 2, 1962, and died at age 37 years old on April 4, 1999.

Isham O Kearney of Louisburg, Franklin County, NC was born on January 8, 1939, and died at age 57 years old on January 15, 1996.

Robert J Kearney of Turlock, Stanislaus County, CA was born on November 3, 1922, and died at age 87 years old on June 26, 2010. Robert Kearney was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Section C-13 Site 171 32053 West Mccabe Road, in Santa Nella.

Married 1912. The Argus, Melbourne, January 1913. KEARNEY-CHOLERTON.- On the 23rd November, at St.Johns Church Melbourne, by the Rev. C. P. Thomas, Ernest Arthur Stringer, eldest son of the late Mr.A.J. Kearney and Mrs. Gertrude Alice Kearney, to Ethel Charlotte, only daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Edward Cholerton, 101 Williams road, Hawksburn.

Honorah Florence (Kearney) Lilburn of Amherst Australia was born on April 23, 1876 in QLD, and died at age 77 years old on September 21, 1953 in Brighton, City of Bayside County, VIC.

Daniel Kearney of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on February 22, 1913, and died at age 83 years old on May 11, 1996.

Theresa Elizabeth (Kearney) Waters was born on August 17, 1925 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 87 years old on June 11, 2013 in Hobe Sound, Martin County, FL. Theresa Waters was buried at Cremated. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theresa Elizabeth Waters.

Kathleen Loretta (Kearney) Hammond was born on August 27, 1929 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathleen Loretta Hammond.

Maisie Marie Kearney was born at Baltimore. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maisie Marie Kearney.