Dyre Kearney

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Dyre Kearney (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.

Very little is known about Kearney. He was born in Kent County, Delaware, but his birthdate 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.

He was the son of Edward Kearney and Rebecca Dyre (or Dyer)(d. abt. 1795). Rebecca was a great granddaughter of the Quaker martyr Mary Dyer.

External links

Dyre Kearney at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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Name	Kearney, Dyre
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Short description	American politician
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Date of death	November 1, 1791
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