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- . JAMES HUDE KEARNY (Ensign)
He was born at Perth Amboy, N. J., Dec. 27, 1768, son of Ravaud & Ann (Hude) Kearny, & as a mere child was given a commission as Ensign in the Pennsylvania Loyalists, as compensation to his Loyalist relatives, which was a form of appreciation not unusual at the time. He was on half-pay until 1811. (Ind.: 5605-6).
He married Catherine Montgomery Parker, daughter of James Parker & Gertrude (Skinner) Parker, had 2 children & died of yellow fever at Perth. Amboy, b.Sept. 2, 1811-Jun 6, 1900.
Ref: Loyalist of NJ in the Revolution. - - -
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