Download or read book Lawrence Kearny, Sailor Diplomat written by Carroll Storrs Alden and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography and family of Lawrence Kearny (1789-1868), whose ancestors immigrated to America and established their homes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey as early as 1720. Family has lived in Perth Amboy until 1921. Michael Kearny was the ancestor, who left Ireland in 1704 and settled in Perth Amboy, N.J. Before that he resided in various settlements between New York and Virginia.