Kearney, Dyre, c. 1722-1791

KEARNEY, Dyre, a Delegate from Delaware; born in Kent County, Del., birth date unknown; studied law; was admitted to the bar of New Castle County, 1784, and commenced practice in Dover, Del.; Member of the Continental Congress, 1787-1788; resumed the practice of his profession in Dover, Del., where he died about November 1, 1791.

<p>Dyre Kearney (born ~ 1722, died November 1, 1791) was an American lawyer from Dover, Delaware. He served as a delegate for Delaware to the Continental Congress in 1787 and 1788.</p>

<p>Very little is known about Kearney. He was born in Kent County, Delaware, around 1722. His exact date of birth is not known. He was admitted to the bar of New Castle County in 1784, and practiced law in Dover until his death there in 1791.</p>

<p>According to a genealogy site, he was the son of Edward Kearney and Rebecca Dyre (or Dyer)(d. abt. 1795). The same site notes that Rebecca was a great granddaughter of the Quaker martyr Mary Dyer.</p>

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<li>12/31/1787 DE Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li>12/31/1786 DE Continental Congress Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
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