Philip Kearny

Philip Kearny, Jr., (June 2, 1815 – September 1, 1862) was a United States Army officer, notably in the Mexican and Civil wars.

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Kearny, who pronounced his name "CAR-nee", was born in New York City to a wealthy family. His maternal grandfather was John Watts, one of New York's wealthiest residents who had vast holdings in ships, mills, factories, banks, and investment houses. Kearny's father, also named Philip, was a Harvard educated New York City financier who owned his own brokerage firm and was also a founder of the New York Stock Exchange. Early in life, Kearny desired a career in the military. His parents died when he was young, and he was consequently raised by his grandfather, who insisted against the younger Kearny's wishes that he pursue a law career. Kearny attended Columbia College, attaining a law degree in 1833.

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