Philip Tinneny was the son of Philip Tinneny and Bridget Reilly.  He was born at Killahurk, Carrigallen, County Leitrem on August 25, 1865.  He was baptized at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Carrigallen.

Philip died of convulsions on February 1, 1868 when he was only 3 years old.  His mother was with him at the time of his death.  He was buried in the cemetery in Carrigallen.