Elsie Leah McKeown: McKeown Genealogy

1901 - 1975 (73 years)

Generation: 1

Elsie Leah McKeown was born on 28 May 1901 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of James Alexander McKeown and Eva Laura Bandy); died on 25 Apr 1975; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.

Notes:

Morning Sun News-Herald, Morning Sun, Iowa, 1 May 1975, page 8.
Elsie L. Casten, 73, died Friday, April 25, 1975 at her home. She was the. daughter of James A. and Eva Bandy McKeown and was born near Mediapolis, Iowa on May28, 1901. On December 14, 1922 she was united in marriage to Conrad Casten. She was preceded in death by an infant son in 1926 and her husband in 1966. She is survived by one son, Herman J. Casten of Cedar Rapids, two grandchildren and one brother, Ralph McKeown of Morning Sun. Mrs. Casten was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Morning Sun. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wendell Wright, Monday April 28, 1975 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church of Morning Sun. Interment was in Elm wood cemetery.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7477840/elsie-leah-casten

Township Trustees-1, Lot 60

Elsie married Conrad Casten on 14 Dec 1922 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Conrad (son of Samuel Casten and Charlotte Lind) was born on 13 May 1882 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died in May 1966 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Johnnie Casten was born on 28 Jun 1926 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 28 Jun 1926 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
Herman James Casten was born on 14 Oct 1927 in Iowa; died on 22 May 2004 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa; was cremated in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.

Generation: 2

James Alexander McKeown was born on 15 May 1851 in Iowa (son of John Glasgow McKeown and Annie Parker); died on 25 Aug 1928 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Aug 1928 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1885, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1900, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1910, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
Census: 1920, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
Census: 1925, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa

Notes:

McKeown Family Bible record: Births.
James A. Thurs. May 13th 1851 12-PM.

McKeown Family Bible record: Deaths.
James A. McKeown died Aug 25 1928. Buried Aug 27 Kossuth Cemetery.

Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa, 22 December 1892, Page 4. James McKeown has bought some lots in the northwest part of town.

Morning Sun News-Herald, Morning Sun, Iowa, 16 October 1902, page 8. Charlie Waite has resigned as carrier on mail route No. 2, and James McKeown has been appointed his successor.

Morning Sun News-Herald, Morning Sun, Iowa, 3 January 1907, page 1. James McKeown was painfully injured by being thrown out from a buggy.

Mr. and Mrs. James McKeown and son, Ralph, are en route to Winnipeg, Can., for a visit with friends. Mr. an Mrs. Conrad Casten expect to move over to the McKeown farm and look after things during their absence.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Tuesday, 24 August 1926, page 2.

Morning Sun, la., Aug. 28.-James A. McKeown, aged 77 years, who passed away at his home one mile northwest of town Saturday afternoon, was the eldest :son of John Glasgow and Anna Parker McKeown and was born May 15, 1851, near Lynn Grove, Ia. He was married to Miss Eva L. Bandy in Mediapolis, la., December 14, 1880. To this union were born five children, who with the wife and mother mourn the passing of a kind and loving husband and father. He also leaves to mourn his loss six grandchildren, one great grandchild and three sisters, Miss Samantha McKeown, Miss Sarah McKeown and Mrs. Emma Brewster of Mediapolis and three brothers, M. P of Muscatine, Albert of St Joe, Mo., and John of Oklahoma. Private funeral services were held at the home on Monday and burial was in Kossuth cemetery. Those present from a distance for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. M. P. McKeown and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lord and granddaughter from Muscatine:; Mr. and Mrs. Albert McKeown and daughter of St. Joe, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. James Pritchard, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Watson from near Mt. Pleasant; Frank Bandy and daughter of Washington; Stanley McKeown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKelvey of Wapello and a number of relative from Mediapolis and Winfield.
Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. 29 August 1928, page 8.

Census info.
1885 Iowa state census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. James McKeown age 32; Eva age 25; and Roy B. age 1.

1900 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. James E. McKeown age 49; Eva E. age 37; Roy B. age 16; Alice I. age 14; and Alma E. age 14.

1910 US census, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. James C. McKeown, age 58; Eva L., age 46; Alma, age 24; Elsie, age 8; and Ralph, age 4.

1910 US census, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. James C. McKeown, age 58; Eva L., age 46; Alma, age 24; Elsie, age 8; and Ralph, age 4.

1925 Iowa state census, Morning Sun, Des Moines County, Iowa. James A. McKeown age 73; Eva L. age 61; and Ralph E. age 18.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16971880/james-alexander-mckeown

Harper Addition, Lot 128

James married Eva Laura Bandy on 14 Dec 1880 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Eva (daughter of Isaac Bandy and Lucy Middleton) was born on 23 Jan 1863 in Red Wing, Minnesota; died on 14 May 1931 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 16 May 1931 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eva Laura Bandy was born on 23 Jan 1863 in Red Wing, Minnesota (daughter of Isaac Bandy and Lucy Middleton); died on 14 May 1931 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 16 May 1931 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa

Notes:

McKeown Family Bible record: Marriages.
Their son James A. and Eva L. Bandy were united in marriage by Reb C. F. Williams Dec 14th 1880.

Des Moines County, Iowa Marriage Book #11, page 42. MeKeown, James A. 30; b. D.M.Co., Ia; f. McKeown Jno. D.; m. Parker, Ann; br: Bandy, Eva Laura, 19; b. Minn; f. Bandy, Isaac; m. Middleton, Lucy, D.; marr 1 Jan 1881 at Mediapolis, Ia; by C. F. Williams, V.D. M.

Morning Sun News-Herald, Morning Sun, Iowa, 21 May 1931, page 1.
LAST RITES FOR LOCAL RESIDENT. Burial of Mrs. Eva L. McKeown at Kossuth. The funeral services of Mrs. Eva L. McKeown, whose death occurred at Burlington hospital on Thursday, May 14th following a two-weeks illness were held from her late home northwest of Morning Sun on Saturday afternoon last at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. J. Griffin of the Union church. The remains were then taken to Kossuth cemetery east of Mediapolis where they were laid to rest beside those of her husband. The relatives and friends called here for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Karl Fladt, Owen Bandy, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Piper, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mehaffy and Miss Samantha McKeown of Mediapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKeown and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Pritchard, Mrs. Scheagren and son, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fladt, Mrs. Nettie Kaiser and Mrs. Martindale of Burlington; Frank Bandy of Washington; Claude and Ed Pierce of Winfield; Stanley McKeown of Wapello; Mr. and Mrs. M. P. McKeown, Miss Knarr and Mr. Knarr of Conesville. Eva L. Bandy was born at Red Wing, Minnesota, January 23, 1863. At the age of ten years she came with her parents to Kossuth, Iowa, where she spent the years of young womanhood. On December 14, 1880, she was united in marriage to James A. McKeown, who preceded her in death, passing away on August 25, 1928. More than 20 years of married life were spent in the vicinity of Morning Sun. Mrs. McKeown was a home maker and was devoted to her home and family. Early in life she united with the Methodist church. Upon coming to Morning Sun she transferred her membership to the local Presbyterian church, of which she remained a member until the time of her death. The following members of her family survive

Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune, Muscatine, Iowa, 18 May 1931, page 2.
McKeown Funeral Is Held Saturday Morning Sun - Private funeral services for Mrs. Eva Bandy McKeown, age 67, who died at the Burlington hospital Thursday following an operation for appendicitis, was held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. W. J. Giffin, pastor of the Union church, officiating. Burial was in the Kossuth cemetery beside her husband who preceded her in death two years ago. The pallbearers were Claude and Edward Pierce of Winfield, Sam Mehaffy and Mr. Piper of Mediapolis, Fred Rurz of Morning Sun. Relatives from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Fladlt and daughter, of Burlington; Stanley McKeown of Wapello; Frank Bandy of Washington: Mr. and Mrs. M. P. McKeown of Letts; Edward and Pauline Knurr and Richie Freehand daughter of Burlington; Poncella McKeown of Seattle, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy McKeown and family, of Burlington; Owen Bandy and Mr. and Mrs. Piper and Miss Samantha McKeown and Mrs. Alma fladt of Mediapolis; Claude and Edward Pierce of Winfield.

Burlington Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 19 May 1931, page 2. Mrs. Eva McKeown Rites Held From Home - Interment in Kossuth Cemetery To The Hawk-Eye. Morning Sun, la., May 18-Funeral Services for Mrs. Eva McKeown, who passed away Thursday were held Saturday afternoon at the home north west of Morning Sun, conducted by Rev. W. J. Giffin. The following were the pall bearers: Claude and Ed Pierce of Winfield, Sam McHaffy and Charles Piper of Mediapolis, Stanley McKeown of Wapello and Fred Kura of this place. The following were present from a distance: Owen Bandy. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Fladt. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Piper. Mr. and Mrs. Sam McHaffy, Mrs. Emma Brewster and Miss S. A. McKeown of Mediapolis, Stanley McKeown of Wapello, Mr. and Mrs. James Pritchard and daughter, Mrs. Sheagren and son. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fladt and daughter. Mrs. Nettit Vieser and others from Burlington, Frank Bandy of Washington. Ed and Claude Piper, Winfield. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. McKeown and Mr. and Mrs. Knarr and Miss Priscilla McKeown of Conesville. Burial was in Kossuth cemetery.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16971887/eva-laura-mckeown

Harper Addition, Lot 128

Children:

Roy Bruce McKeown was born on 27 Aug 1883 in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 7 Jul 1955 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.
Alma McKeown was born on 28 Jun 1885 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 12 Mar 1970; was buried on 16 Mar 1970 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Alice Ella McKeown was born on 28 Jun 1885 in Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 6 Aug 1949 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington; was buried in unknown.
1. Elsie Leah McKeown was born on 28 May 1901 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Apr 1975; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
Ralph Edward McKeown was born on 22 Feb 1905 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 5 Dec 1983 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.

Generation: 3

John Glasgow McKeown was born on 17 Apr 1821 in County Londonderry, Ireland (son of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow); died on 9 Feb 1889 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1860, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1870, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1880, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1885, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

Notes:

US 1880 agricultural census, enumerated 10 June 1880
Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
John G. McKeown, line 5
Owner
tilled acres – 159
woodland – 32
value of land & buildings - $6000
value of farm implements - $100
value of livestock - $600
value of farm production - $900
Grassland acres mown – 25
grassland acres not mown – 26
Hay, tons of – 20
horses – 6
Milch cows – 4
other cattle – 17
calves dropped – 7
cattle purchased – 1
cattle sold – 2
butter , pounds – 500
cheese, pounds - 8
sheep – 8
lambs dropped – 16
sheep sold – 16
sheep killed by dogs – 5
swine – 2
poultry, barnyard – 175
other – 5
eggs produced - 1000
Indian corn, acres – 40
Indian corn, bushels – 1800
Oats, acres – 7
Oats, bushels – 313
wheat – acres – 14
wheat – bushels – 174
Molasses – gallons - 18
Potatoes, Irish, acres - 1
Potatoes, Irish, bushels - 40
apple trees, acres - 2
apple bearing tress - 20

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278319/john-glasgow-mckeown

John married Annie Parker on 27 Feb 1849 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Annie (daughter of John Parker and Margarett McBride) was born on 21 May 1829 in Rathfriland, County Of Down, Ireland; died on 6 Mar 1892 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie Parker was born on 21 May 1829 in Rathfriland, County Of Down, Ireland (daughter of John Parker and Margarett McBride); died on 6 Mar 1892 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Notes:

McKeown Family Bible record: Marriages.

Hand written on the marriage page.
Anna Parker born 1829 in co. Autrim Ireland. Came across when 6 wks old.

In a different handwriting - died Mch 6 1892

McKeown Family Bible record: Deaths.
Mrs. Anna McKeown Mch 6 1892 Sab 12:55 PM. Mother was born May 21st 1829.

From published records for the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Page 13. McKeown, Anna P. B 21 May 1829. D 7 Mar 1892 wife of J. G. McKeown.

LKH note:
There are four head stones in a row. Small headstone on left is from 3 of the children who died young. It is difficult to read. Next stone to the right is for Mother Anna P, wife of J. G. McKeown. Next stone to the right is for Father John G. McKeown. Stone on the farthest right is for Mary L. dau of J. G. & Ann P. McKeown.

Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery is located in the center of the western side of Section 8W, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, North of Mediapolis.

Morning Sun Herald, 5 July 1888. Page 8.
Mrs. J. G. McKeown started today to visit her son in Muscatine county.

Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa, 11 February 1892, page 4: Mrs. John G. McKeown in the vicinity of Mediapolis is on the sick list. Her feet and lower limbs are paralyzed and her recovery seems to be slow.

Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa, 10 March 1892, page 4: Mrs. John McKeown died on Sabbath afternoon and was buried Tuesday. Rev. T. P. Robb of Sharon, conducted the services at the house, assisted by Rev. Wm. Littlejohn. Her children living were all present at the funeral except her son John from Pipestone. Miss Parker from Washington was in town attending the funeral of her sister, Mrs. McKeown.

Memoir of Mrs. John G. McKeown. Mrs. Annie Parker McKeown died at her house north of Mediapolis, Iowa, March 6, 1892, at 12:55 P.M. She was born near Rathfriland, County of Down, Ireland, May 21, 1829, and come with her parents, John and Margaret Parker, to Rochester, New York and then to Zanesville, Ohio, where they resided until 1847, when they came to Des Moines County. She made a profession of faith and was received in Sharon (Reformed Presbyterian) congregation in 1848 and remained a consistent member until her death. She was united in marriage to John G. McKeown, Feb. 27, 1849, and was a devoted wife and mother. Twelve children were born to them. Three preceded her to the Realm of Light, and nine remain to mourn the loss of a loving, faithful mother. She had been a sufferer with creeping paralysis for some time. It had weakened her so much that she was not able to resist an attack of la grippe that seized her Jan 20, from which time she was unable to help herself, but in all her sufferings she was very patient, and able to say the Lord's will be done. She was conscious to the last, and peacefully passed away . She was ready and waiting for the summons, to enter into that Heavenly home, "an house not made with hand."
Copy of memorial courtesy of Dale Thompson.

Last Will and Testament of Anna McKeown.

I Anna McKeown of Yellow Springs township Des Moines County, State of Iowa, being of sound and disposing mind and memory though of feeble heath of body and being desirous of making proper disposition of my worldly estate while I have capacity to do so, do make and publish this my last will and testament as follows.
First, I give to my daughter Sarah J. McKeown, My large arm chair and our bedstead and bedding.
Second, I give to my daughter Mary L. McKeown our bedstead and bedding and my pocket Bible.
Third, I give to my daughter M. Emma McKeown my upholstered red armchair and our bedstead and bedding.
Fourth I give to my daughter Samantha A. McKeown my parlor organ, my bureau, and our bedstead and bedding.
Fifth I give to my son Albert A. McKeown my buggy, set double harness, and set of double heavy harness.
Sixth, I give to my son W. Ira McKeown, my working clock and lap robe.
Seventh, I give to my son John L. McKeown, “The Foot Prints of Time”.
Eighth, my Moneys and credits and all household goods not herein before named I give and bequeath to my nine children Sarah J.; Mary L.; M. Emma; Samantha A.; Albert R.; W. Ira; Moses P.; James A.; and John L.; the moneys and credits to be divided among them equally share and share alike and the household goods as they may agree.
Ninth: The property herein bequeathed being derived from the estate of my deceased father John Parker, who directed that the same should d_____ to my children at my death this distribution is made in accordance ______

In witness of all the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand this 16 day of February A.D.1892 and I request Sam. R. Heizer and Wm. Hewusbrigh [spelling?] to witness the same.

Anna McKeown
her X mark
Signed in presence of
Saml B. Higgin
William Herusbrigh [spelling?]

* * *

State of Iowa
Des Moines County
I, W. D. Inghram Clerk of District County within and for said County and State, hereby certify that on this day 12 April A.D. 1892 the foregoing last Will and Testament of Anna McKeown was duly proven before and allowed of said Court, and that the same has been recorded.
Witness my hand with the Seal of said Court offered done at Burlington this 12 day of April 1892.

W.D. Inghram
Clerk of District Court

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22941539/annie-mckeown

Children:

Sarah Jane McKeown was born on 13 Jan 1850 in Iowa; died on 6 Jan 1930 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
2. James Alexander McKeown was born on 15 May 1851 in Iowa; died on 25 Aug 1928 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 27 Aug 1928 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Moses Brown McKeown was born on 31 Aug 1852 in Iowa; died on 13 Oct 1852; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Mary Lavina McKeown was born on 14 Sep 1853 in Iowa; died on 6 Apr 1908 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Moses Parker McKeown was born on 1 Dec 1854 in Iowa; died on 25 May 1950 in Letts, Louisa County, Iowa; was cremated in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
William Arthur McKeown was born on 15 Oct 1856 in Iowa; died on 9 Feb 1863; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
John Love McKeown was born on 29 Dec 1858 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 6 May 1944 in Agra, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; was buried on 10 May 1944 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Margaret Emily McKeown was born on 16 Jul 1862 in Iowa; died on 9 Feb 1863 in Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Samantha Ann McKeown was born on 16 Apr 1865 in Iowa; died on 12 Jan 1948 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 14 Jan 1948 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Melinda Emily McKeown was born on 21 Apr 1867 in Iowa; died in May 1957 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
William Ira McKeown was born on 6 Feb 1869 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 28 Dec 1922 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota; was buried on 31 Dec 1922 in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
Albert Rutherford McKeown was born on 22 Jan 1871 in Iowa; died on 23 Jul 1954 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri.

Isaac Bandy was born on 20 Mar 1823 in Indiana; died on 30 Jun 1885; was buried on 1 Jul 1885 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1880, Kossuth, Des Moines County, Iowa

Notes:

The board having reconsidered their action 0:1 the recommendation for aid of he Isaac Bandy family to Yellow Springs Township, hereby appropriate 1O.OO per month until January 1, 1886,, to be drawn in the order of Utratn Leonard, Esq. Burlington Hawk Eye, 10 June 1885.

Name:
son of John Bandy and Mary Van Nice

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15890002/isaac-bandy

Fullenwider section, Lot 45

Headstone photos used with permission from pmfrench findagrave contributor

Isaac married Lucy Middleton. Lucy was born on 16 Nov 1830 in New York; died on 15 Dec 1900; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy Middleton was born on 16 Nov 1830 in New York; died on 15 Dec 1900; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Detroit, Becker County, Minnesota

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70786809/lucy-bandy

Plot: G, 14

Children:

3. Eva Laura Bandy was born on 23 Jan 1863 in Red Wing, Minnesota; died on 14 May 1931 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 16 May 1931 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Generation: 4

Alexander McKeown was born in 1790 in County Antrim, Ireland; died on 8 Feb 1852 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Residence: 1827, Ohio farm of Alexander McKeown, Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio containing about one hundred and fifty one acres.
Census: 1830, Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Census: 1850, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio

Notes:

Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998 for Alexander McKeown. Harrison County, Ohio, Will Record, Vo1. A-C, 1813-1878
The Last Will and Testament of Alexander McKeown, deceased.
In the name of the Benevolent father of All, I, Alexander McKeown of the County of Harrison to make and publish this my last will and testament. Item First. I give and devise to my beloved wife [in turn?] of her downer this farm on which we now reside situated in Freeport Township, Harrison County, State of Ohio containing about one hundred and fifty one acres during her natural life and all the stock, household goods furniture and provisions and the goods and chattels which may be there at the time of my decease, during her natural life as foresaid. At the death of my said wife the real estate as foresaid and such part of the said personal property as my remain be sold and the proceeds to be equally divided betwixt the following children my heirs, viz: Alexander McKeown, Arthur McKeown, Adam McKeown, William McKeown, Mary Jan McKeown, Lavina Margaret McKeown and Rosana McKeown. Share and share alike. Item Second: I give and bequeath to my son Alexander McKeown one hundred dollars to be paid him at my decease if needed extra. Item third: I give and bequeath to my son Arthur McKeown one hundred dollars to be paid at my decease if needed. Item Fourth I give to my daughter Mary Jane McKeown fifty dollars to be paid at my decease if needed. The three last items are over and above the division of the real estate. Item Fifth. And I do hereby nominate my beloved wife to be my executor of this my last will and testament revoking all former _____ by me made. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of February in the year 1851.
Alexander McKeown (seal)
Signed seal and acknowledged by said Alexander McKeown as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Lewis B. Kingsbury, William L. Packer
The State of Ohio Harrison County
We Lewis B. Kingsbury and William L. Packer being duly sworn in open court this 1st day of June A.D. 1852 dispose and say we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Alexander McKeown here to annexed, that we severally saw the said testator subscribe said will; heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator Alexander McKeown at the time of executing the said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we severally signed said will as witness, at said testators request and in his presence. William L. Packer, Lewis B. Kingsbury
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of June A.D. 1852
B. W. Weirs, Probate Judge.

US General Land Office Records
Name: Alexander McKeown
Issue Date: 6 Mar 1827
Place: Harrison, Ohio, USA
Land Office: Steubenville
Meridian: Ohio River Survey
Township: 11-N
Range: 7-W
Section: 35
Accession Number: OH0090__.459
Document Number: 1502
Township 011N - Range 007W - NW¼ - Section 35
https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=OH0090__.459&docClass=STA&sid=e5y4snh4.gb1

1850 US census, enumerated 1 August 1850
Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Alexander McKeown, age 60, farmer, real estate 1800
Rosana, age 50
Alexander, age 18, farmer
Mary J., age 19, attending school
Arthur, age 16, attending school
Levina, age 15, attending school
Rosann, age 13, attending school
Adam, age 11, attending school
William age 8, attending school

Schedule 4 – Production of agriculture in Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio.
enumerated on 30 July 1850
Alexander McKeown, line 16
Improved acres – 60
Unimproved acres – 100
Cash value of farm 1800
value of farming implements 70
horses - 3
asses or mules 0
milch cows 0 6
working oxen – 0
other cattle - 3
sheep – 40
swine – 7
value of livestock 173
wheat, bushels of – 30
rye, bushels of – 0
Indian corn, bushels of – 150
oats, bushels of – 50
Ginned cotton – 0
wool, lbs of - 100
Peas & beans, bushels of - 1
Irish potatoes – bushels of - 20
Sweet potatoes – bushels of – 0
Barley – bushels of – 0
buckwheat, bushels of - 0
Value of orchard produce - 9
Wine, gallons of - 0
value of Market garden - 0
Butter, lbs of - 200
cheese, lbs of - 0
hay, tons of 3
clover seed, bushels of 5
other grass, bushels of 1
hops, lbs of -0
hemp, dew rotted -0
hemp, water rotted - 0
Flax, lbs of - 50
flaxseed, bushels of – 4
Silk cocoons, lbs of – 0
maple sugar, lbs of – 0
cane sugar – 0
molasses, gallons of – 0
beeswax and honey - 0
value of home-made manufacturing - 62
value of animals slaughtered - 41

EARLY YEARS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43524927/alexander-mckeown

Row 9

Alexander married Rosanna Glasgow. Rosanna (daughter of John Glasgow and Mary Arthur) was born on 4 Mar 1799 in Inisrush, Ireland; died in 1886; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosanna Glasgow was born on 4 Mar 1799 in Inisrush, Ireland (daughter of John Glasgow and Mary Arthur); died in 1886; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Residence: 1827, Ohio farm of Alexander McKeown, Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio containing about one hundred and fifty one acres.
Census: 1860, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio
Census: 1870, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio
Census: 1880, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio

Notes:

1860 US census, enumerated 14 June 1860
Freeport township, Harrison County, Ohio
Rosanna McKeown, age 60, real estate 3000, personal estate 805.
Arthur, age 25, farmer
Lovina, age 22, attended school
Rosanna, age 20
Adam, age 19, farm laborer, attended school
William, age 17, attended school

1870 US census, enumerated 28 June 1870
Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
William McKeown, age 28, farmer, personal estate 350
Nancy, age 26
Mary age, 2
Rosa Ann, age 71, real estate 3000, personal estate 850

1880 US census, enumerated 10 June 1880
Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Wm. McKeown, age 37, farmer
Nancie, age 36, keeping house
Mary age, 12, attended school
James G., age 9, attended school
Rosa, age 82, widowed mother

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43524957/rosanna-mckeown

Row 9

Children:

Henry McKeown was born on 7 Dec 1819 in Ireland; died on 21 Feb 1891 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
4. John Glasgow McKeown was born on 17 Apr 1821 in County Londonderry, Ireland; died on 9 Feb 1889 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
James McKeown was born in 1823; died on 7 Jul 1850 in Harrison County, Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
Mary Jane McKeown was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio; died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa.
Alexander McKeown was born on 12 Dec 1830 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 1 Jan 1916 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
Arthur Glasgow McKeown was born on 12 Oct 1833 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 18 May 1917 in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, Luna County, New Mexico.
Margaret Levina McKeown was born on 19 Apr 1835 in Ohio; died on 9 Feb 1917; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
Rose A. McKeown was born on 22 Dec 1837 in Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 15 Feb 1871 in Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
Adam McKeown was born in 1838 in Ohio; died in 1839; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
Adam McKeown was born about 1839 in Ohio; died on 3 Jun 1864 in Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
Glasgow McKeown was born about 1840; died before 1850.
William McKeown was born on 28 Aug 1842 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 21 May 1927 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio; was buried in Sunset View Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.

10.

John Parker was born on 6 Jun 1791 in Rathfriland, County Of Down, Ireland (son of Moses Parker and Sarah Hooks); died on 25 Mar 1870 in Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1856, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1860, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

Notes:

Census info.
1850 US census, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. John Parker age 59; Margaret age 58; Sarah age 30; Mary age 18; Robert age 16 John age 8; Margret age 57 and Moses age 23.

1856 Iowa state census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. John Parker age 65; Margaret age 64; Sarah age35; Moses age 29; Mary age 24; Robert age 22; John age 13; and Margaret age 63.

1860 US census, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. John Parker age 69; Margaret age 68; Sarah age 44; Mary age 28; John age 17; and Margaret age 67.

1870 Census Mortality Schedule.
John Parker
Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Born in Ireland
Died March 1870
Cause - Paralysis

Died:
US Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885. John Parker, age 78, Died March 1870. Cause of death: Paralysis.

Buried:
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John married Margarett McBride on 11 Apr 1815 in Ireland. Margarett was born on 9 Jun 1792 in County Down, Ireland; died on 2 Dec 1884; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

11.

Margarett McBride was born on 9 Jun 1792 in County Down, Ireland; died on 2 Dec 1884; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1870, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1880, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa

Notes:

McKeown Family Bible record, written on back of page for family portraits From Dale Thompson.
There is a listing of births, it states that John G. McKeown 2nd son of Alexander and Rose Glasgow McKeown was married to Annie Parker daughter of John and Margaret Brown Parker Feb 27th 1849.

From the Parker Book by Wayne Parker, page 72: Margaret McBride was the daughter of John McBride and Dorothea (Dollie) Brown. ... The following remarks made by John Brown Parker (1818-1904) and William Parker (1821-1905) "The McBrides were rather below medium size, while the Browns were large and robust and stood in the front in all manly sports requiring strength and agility." Dolly Brown McBride had one brother John Brown who settled in Guernsey County, Ohio about 1828, had three sons, William Brown, Robert Brown and John Brown. William settled in Philadelphia, Robert in Des Moines County, Iowa and John remained on the Guernsey County farm. David Martin and Mary McBride Martin, emigrated to America about 1841 and went to Zanesville, Ohio (John Parker and Margaret McBride Parker living there at that time). They left after a few months and went to Troy, New York. All trace of family has been lost.

Census info.
1870 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Margaret Parker age 77; Sarah Parker age 40; and Mary Parker age 30.

1880 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Margaret Parker, age 88, widowed; Sarah Parker age 55, single; and Mary Parker age 45, single.

Buried:
Headstone photos used with permission from findagrave contributor pmfrench.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21760189/margaret-parker

Children:

Sarah Parker was born on 22 Apr 1816 in Ireland; died on 14 Feb 1893 in Washington, Iowa; was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Iowa.
John Brown Parker was born on 29 May 1818 in County Down, Ireland; died on 5 Feb 1904 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
Rev William Parker was born on 12 Jul 1821 in Ireland; died on 26 Jan 1905 in Valley Center, Sedgwick County, Kansas; was buried in Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Moses Parker was born on 27 May 1827 in Ireland; died on 25 May 1918; was buried in Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
5. Annie Parker was born on 21 May 1829 in Rathfriland, County Of Down, Ireland; died on 6 Mar 1892 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Mary Parker was born on 10 Jan 1832 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 12 Mar 1924 in Washington, Washington County, Iowa; was buried on 14 Mar 1924 in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Iowa.
Robert Parker was born on 11 May 1834 in Ohio; died on 24 May 1922 in Cadott, Chippewa County, Wisconsin; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

McKeown and Shields Families

Elsie Leah McKeown