Evelyn Grace McKeown
1920 - 2014 (93 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Evelyn Grace McKeown was born on 1 Dec 1920 in Newport Township, Louisa County, Iowa (daughter of Chester Alan McKeown and Minnie Clara Wunnenberg); died on 23 Feb 2014 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. 25 February 2014.
Evelyn Grace Thompson, 93, of Burlington died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington. Born Dec. 1, 1920, at home near Newport, she was the daughter of Chester Alan and Minnie Clara Wunnenberg McKeown. On Jan. 1, 1941, she married Kenneth "Ken" Thompson in Northfield, and he died Sept. 30, 2003.
Mrs. Thompson and her husband farmed and raised their family in Northfield. They sold the farm and traveled and volunteered with group homes for youth in Iowa and Texas.
She graduated in Mediapolis High School and Burlington Business College, was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Mediapolis and attended Heritage Baptist Church in Burlington. She was a member of several Bible study groups.
Survivors include one son, Lee Thompson of Burlington; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and two nieces.
Besides her husband, she was precede in death by one son and one sister.
The funeral for Mrs. Thompson will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hagele and Honts Funeral Home in Mediapolis, with the Rev. Deb Kinney officiating, and family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service. Burial will be in Kossuth Cemetery, rural Mediapolis, and a lunch gathering will follow at Apron Strings in Mediapolis.
A memorial has been established for Mediapolis Public Library.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125537421/evelyn-grace-thompson
Mehaffy Section S, Lot 088Evelyn married Robert Kenneth Thompson on 1 Jan 1941 in Northfield, Des Moines County, Iowa. Robert (son of Robert Knox Thompson and Blanche Verona Baird) was born on 22 Sep 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 30 Sep 2003 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Alan Thompson was born on 7 Aug 1943 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 2012 in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansa; was buried in Cogbill Cemetery, Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas.
2. 
Chester Alan McKeown was born on 9 Nov 1898 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma (son of John Love McKeown and Sarah A. Shields); died on 25 Nov 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Nov 1952 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War I. US Navy.
- Census: 1920, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Huron Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1950, San Pedro, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
Notes:
US WWII draft registration card, 16 Feb 1942.
Chester Alan McKeown
age 43
birth date 9 Nov 1898, Noble County, Oklahoma
residence: Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa
telephone: Mediapolis 866
employer: self
weight: 170
complexion: ruddy
eye color: blue
hair color: brown
height 5'8"
other obvious physical characteristics: tattoo on both arms
next of kin: Minnie McKeown
Chester A. McKeown.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2p.m. from Mediapolis Methodist church for Chester A. McKeown, 53, who died Sunday in Burlington hospital. The body will be taken from the Wallen funeral home to the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be Kossuth cemetery.
McKeown was born at Perry, Okla., Nov. 9 1898, and farmed for many years near Mediapolis. About five years ago he moved to Espanola, N. Mex., and operated a trailer sales agency there. He returned to Burlington a few days ago for surgery.
He married Minnie Wunnenberg at Sperry Jan. 14, 1920. He was a member of Mediapolis Methodist church, the Burlington Moose and the Valley masonic chapter at Espanola. He served in the navy during World war one.
Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Mediapolis, and Mrs. Lucille Hedges, Darien, Wis.; two grandchildren; a brother, Stanley, Washington, Ia.; a sister, Mrs. Avis Daniels, Perry, Okla., and a stepmother, Mrs. Norah McKeown, Mediapolis.
Burlington Hawk Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa, 27 October 1952.
1920 US census, enumerated 8 January 1920
Mediapolis, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Sarah McKeown age 69
Samantha McKeown age 55, nurse
Chester McKeown, age 21, nephew, farm laborer
1925 Iowa state census
Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
C.A. McKeown, age 26, farmer, renting
Minnie, age 26
Evelyn G., age 4
Lucille, age 2
1930 US census, enumerated 21 April 1930
Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Chester A. McKeown, age 31, farmer, rented
Mary C. [Minnie], age 31
Evelyn G., age 9, attended school
Lucille I. age 7, attended school
The household has a radio.
Chester is a veteran of the world war.
1940 US census, enumerated 9 & 10 April 1940
Huron Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Chester McKeown, age 41, farmer, owned farm, value $2000
Minnie, age 41
Evelyn, age 19
Lucille, age 18, attended school
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115335181/chester-alan-mckeown
Cartwright addition, Lot 086Chester married Minnie Clara Wunnenberg on 14 Jan 1920 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. Minnie (daughter of Frederick Chris Wunnenberg and Anna Mary Riemann) was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Oct 1972 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. 
Minnie Clara Wunnenberg was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Frederick Chris Wunnenberg and Anna Mary Riemann); died on 30 Oct 1972 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. 30 October 1972.
Minnie C. McKoewn, 74, Darien, Wis., died at 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Beloit Memorial Hospital, Beloit, Wis.
She was born Oct. 14, 1898, in Sperry, the daughter of Fred and Anna Reihman Wunnenberg. She married Chester A. McKeown in Sperry in January, 1920. She was of the Lutheran faith.
Surviving: Two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Hedges, Sharon, Wis., and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Mediapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Anderson, Sperry, and Mrs. Mary May Ruschill, Burlington; three brothers, Vernon, Ralph and Alfred Wunnenberg, all of Burlington; four grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Prugh's chapel, Rev. W.O. Talley; Kossuth cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Gideon Memorial Bible fund.
Janesville Gazette, Janesville, Wisconsin. 30 October 1972.
Mrs. Minnie McKeown.
Darien - Mrs. Minnie C. McKeown, 74, a resident here since 1952, died early today in Beloit Memorial Hospital shortly after admittance after a brief illness at home.
The former Minnie Wunnenberg was born Oct. 14, 1989, at Sperry, Iowa, and was married there in 1920 to Chester A. McKeown. They lived in Mediapolis, Iowa, and in New Mexico, and Mrs. McKoewn came to Darien after the death of her husband in New Mexico in 1952.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Hedges, Sharon, and Mrs. Evelyn Thompson, Mediapolis; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two sisters and four brothers, all in Iowa.
Name:
Learn more about Minnie Clara Wunnenberg's family at https://hiltner.com/wunnenberg/index.php and see her personal page at https://hiltner.com/wunnenberg/getperson.php?personID=I88&tree=tree1
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115335338/minnie-clara-mckeown
Carthwright Addition, Lot 086Children:
- 1. Evelyn Grace McKeown was born on 1 Dec 1920 in Newport Township, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 23 Feb 2014 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Lucille Irene McKeown was born on 19 Mar 1922 in Iowa; died on 30 Mar 2013 in Dousman, Waukesha County, Wisconsin; was buried in Darien Cemetery, Darien, Walworth County, Wisconsin.
Generation: 3
4. 
John Love McKeown was born on 29 Dec 1858 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa (son of John Glasgow McKeown and Annie Parker); died on 6 May 1944 in Agra, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; was buried on 10 May 1944 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1910, Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
- Residence: 1912, J.L. McKeown Oklahoma farm
- Census: 1920, Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1930, Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Notes:
McKeown Family Bible record: Births.
John L. Wed. Dec 29th 1858 5:30 AM.
McKeown Family Bible record: Deaths.
John L died at Agra Okla May 1944. Buried May 10 in Kossuth.
Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa, 22 January 1891, page 4: John L. McKeown has returned from Pipestone, Minn., where he purchased a farm.
Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa, 25 November 1886, page 8: John L. McKeown has purchased the Talbott lots on the west side of the railroad.
Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa, 23 January 1915, page 3. John McKeown and son Chester of Agra, Oklahoma, are here for the summer. They both have accepted positions on farms in this vicinity.
DOUBLE CELEBRATION
AT McKEOWN HOME. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gibb and son William of Biggsville spent Sunday at the John McKeown home on Hageman avenue, the occasion being the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gibb and the twentieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Mc Keown. Mr. and Mrs. William Gibb and son Dale called on the couples Sunday evening. Daily Hawk Eye Gazette. Burlington, Iowa. 27 September 1933.
Correct dates for John L. and Norah McKeown's 12th anniversary.
Ralph McKeown and Mrs. Conrad Casten and son, Herman, visited with relatives, Albert McKeown of St. Joseph, Mo., John McKeown of Agra, Okla., and his daughter, Mrs. Avis Daniels of Perry, Okla., who are visiting at the home of the Misses McKeown at Mediapolis. Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. 6 December 1929.
Mr. and Mrs. John McKeown who live a mile north of Agra, started up highway 18 Sunday about 1 o’clock, to visit a sick child who lived a mile and a half north of the McKeown home. As Mr. McKeown made the turn into the home of Verdie Scheonhorse, their destination, their car was struck by a pick-up driven by Mr. Isenberg, sexton at the Cushing cemetery. Both cars were considerably damaged. With the exception of scratches to his face and a slightly sprained wrist of the Cushing man who was riding with Mr. Isenberg, no one was hurt. The sick girl whom the McKeowns set out to visit was very ill with her second attack of the measles. Mrs. Scheonhorse is a niece of Mrs. McKeown.
The Chandler News Publicist. Thursday, 26 May 1942
John L. McKeown dies in Oklahoma.
Special to the Hawk-Eye Gazette.
Mediapolis , Ia. – Chester McKeown, with his brother, Stanley McKeown, of Washington, left Saturday for Agra, Okla., having been called by the death of their father, John L. McKeown, 85, who died that morning. He is survived by his wife, 2 sons and a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Percy, of Weleetka, Okla.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mediapolis Methodist church with Rev. O.B. Rogers in charge. Burial will be in Kossuth cemetery.
Hawk-Eye Gazette, Burlington, Iowa. May 1944
John L. McKeown rites yesterday. Funeral services for John L. McKeown, 85, former resident of this community who died at Agra, Oklahoma, Saturday, May 5, were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at Mediapolis Methodist church, Rev. O. B. Rogers officiating. Rev. Rogers and Inez Ferril, accompanied by Mrs. Paul Thayer at the piano, sang. Burial was at Kossuth cemetery. He was born 1 1/2 miles north of Mediapolis, Dec. 29, 1858, the son of John and Margaret Ann McKeown. He grew to manhood in this vicinity and was married to Sarah A. Shields, March 21, 1888, to which union were born three children, all surviving. Mr. and Mrs. McKeown lived at Mediapolis two years after their marriage, then moving to Oklahoma where they spent 18 years. They moved back to Mediapolis, where Mrs. McKeown died in 1916. On returning to Oklahoma, Mr. McKeown married Miss Nora Stanley, July 21, 1921, after which he made his home in Oklahoma until his death. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Stanley of Washington and Chester of Mediapolis; one daughter, Mrs. Perry Daniels of Weleetka, Okla.; two brothers, Parker McKeown of Letts and Albert McKeown of St. Joseph, Mo., and two sisters, Miss Samantha McKeown and Mrs. Emma Brewster of Mediapolis. Six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
US General Land Office Records
Name: John L McKeown
Issue Date: 17 Apr 1903
Place: Noble, Oklahoma, USA
Meridian: Indian
Township: 020n
Range: 002W
Aliquots: Lot/Trct 1
Section: 5
Accession Number: OK0930__.463
Document Number: 4022
Total acres - 155.12
Township 020N - Range 002W - Lot/Trct 1 - Section 5
Township 020N - Range 002W - Lot/Trct 2 - Section 5
Township 020N - Range 002W - S½NE¼ - Section 5
https://glorecords.blm.gov/details/patent/default.aspx?accession=OK0930__.463&docClass=STA&sid=xft1aptf.yx4
1900 US census, enumerated 18 June 1900
Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
John L. McKeown, age 41, farmer, owned farm from of mortgage
Sarah, age 41
Avis, age 10
Stanley, age 3
Chester, age 1
1910 US census, enumerated 2 May 1910
Lowe Township, Noble County, Oklahoma
John McKeown, age 51, farmer, owned farm
Sarah, age 51
Stanley age 13
Chester, age 11
1920 US census, enumerated 11-12 February 1920
Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Stanley McKeown, age 23, owned home
Reva, age 20
John L. McKeown, age 61, father, widower
1930 US census, enumerated 11 April 1930
Osage Township, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
John L. McKeown, age 72, farmer, owned farm
Nora, age 53
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115333612/john-love-mckeown
Cartwright Addition, Lot 086John married Sarah A. Shields on 21 Mar 1888 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Shields and Margaret McCollum) was born on 21 Nov 1858 in County Cork, Ireland; died on 12 Oct 1916 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Oct 1916 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. 
Sarah A. Shields was born on 21 Nov 1858 in County Cork, Ireland (daughter of Isaac Shields and Margaret McCollum); died on 12 Oct 1916 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Oct 1916 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Residence: 1912, J.L. McKeown Oklahoma farm
Notes:
McKeown Family Bible record: Deaths.
Sara A. McKeown wife of John L. MK born Nov 1858. Married March 21, 1888. died Oct 12 1916.
McKeown Family Bible record: Marriages.
J.L. McKeown and Sa A. Shields were married by Rev. E. B. Miner. Mch 21st 1888.
Des Moines County Marriage Book #14, page 37: #157. McCUNE, John L., 30; b. Linn Grove, Ia; f. McKeon, John; m. PARKER, Ann; Br. SHIELDS, Sarah A., 30; b. Ireland; f. SHIELDS, Isaac; m. McCOLLMAN, Margaret; marr 21 Mar 1888 at Northfield, Ia. by E. B. Miner, M. G.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45409293/sarah-a-mckeown
Cartwright Addition, Lot 86
death from typhoid fever.Children:
- Avis Veda McKeown was born on 27 Nov 1889 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died in Jan 1974 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma.
- William Stanley McKeown was born on 11 Dec 1896 in Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma; died on 18 Feb 1964 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Iowa.
- 2. Chester Alan McKeown was born on 9 Nov 1898 in Perry, Noble County, Oklahoma; died on 25 Nov 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Nov 1952 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
6. Frederick Chris Wunnenberg was born on 17 Feb 1862 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Feb 1941 in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Name:
More info at the Wunnenberg site on https://hiltner.com/wunnenberg/index.php and Fred Chris Wunnenberg's individual page: https://hiltner.com/wunnenberg/getperson.php?personID=I6&tree=tree1
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584475/frederick-chris-wunnenbergFrederick married Anna Mary Riemann. Anna (daughter of Friedrich William Riemann and Dorothea Marie Bremer) was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Iowa; died on 17 Nov 1958; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Anna Mary Riemann was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Iowa (daughter of Friedrich William Riemann and Dorothea Marie Bremer); died on 17 Nov 1958; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Name:
More info at the Wunnenberg site on http://hiltner.com/wunnenberg/index.php and her individual page - http://hiltner.com/wunnenberg/getperson.php?personID=I80&tree=tree1
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20584450/anna-mary-wunnenbergChildren:
- 3. Minnie Clara Wunnenberg was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Oct 1972 in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Generation: 4
8. 
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-mckeownJohn 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]
9. 
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-mckeownChildren:
- 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.
- 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.
- 4. 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.
10. 
Isaac Shields was born on 20 Dec 1834 in Ireland; died on 20 Jun 1907 in Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Residence: 1860, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
- Census: 1870, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1880, Eliot Township, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1885, Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1895, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Residence: 17 Apr 1903, Oklahoma
Notes:
From Yellow Spirngs and Hruon: A local history. by J. W. Merrill. Published by author in 1897. Book located at Wisconsin Historical Society Library. Page 267. Isaac Shields lived in Benton township a number of years, then moved to the James Davis place and lived there six years; while there he received a stroke of paralysis, which partially disable him for life. He lived eleven years on the Paul farm at Northfield, and moved to Oklahoma in 1895. His children are Ellen, wife of J. L. Tull, and Lizzie, wife of W. S. Woodside, Mediaplis; Maggie, wife of J. Kirkright; Sarah, wife of J. McKeown; Jennie, wife of J. Watson; John and William of Oklahoma.
Isaac Shields
Naturalization record
Dist. Des Moines County, Burlington, Iowa
Country of birth or allegiance: Ireland
Date of naturalization: 8 Jan 1874
From US Presbyterian Church Records, Round Prairie Presbyterian Church, page 32, Kossuth, Iowa, May 15th, 1863. Session met at the call of the Mod & was opened with prayer. Members present, Mod Wall & Elders McClure & Rhea. Miss Mary Herron Chapman applied for admission into the Church, which after an examination was granted. Received as members of the Church on certificate Isaac Shields & Margaret his wife from the Aisquack St. Pres. Church, Baltimore, MD. Session took a recess until tomorrow after the regular service.
From US Presbyterian Church Records, Round Prairie Presbyterian Church, page 43-44. Round Prairie Church, Sep. 5th, 1867. Mr. Isaac Shields having brought charges of Slander against Mr. Isaac Guy & Mrs. Guy, & the Session having taken cognizance of the matter, Mr. Isaac Guy was cited to appear to answer to the charges. The time appointed having arrived, Mr. Guy appeared, but stated that he was unprepared, at present, to defend himself, having failed to procure the witnesses whom he expected to testify in his favor. The Session therefore appointed a subsequent day, one which the parties with their witnesses were to present themselves, in order that the truth of the charges might be investigated. The time having arrived (the 5th of Sep.) the members of the Session all present, also the two parties with their witnesses, the Session proceeded to business. The meeting was opened with prayer. The witnesses were sworn in a body. Opportunity was given to ascertain the competency of the witnesses. Mr. Guy objected to two of the witnesses brought by Mr. Shields on account of near relationship to the prosecutor. The objection of Mr. Guy was sustained by the Session, & the names of the witnesses were stricken off the list. The charges were read & the witnesses called to bear testimony to substantiate them. The testimony of the witnesses of Mr. Shields, against Mr. & Mrs. Guy having been taken, & questions asked by Mr. Guy, of the same witnesses, for his defence, the Session decided that the testimony was not sufficient to sustain the charges. Mr. Guy expressed his willingness, in case the Session should acquit him, to refrain from taking further testimony from his witnesses (only one of them having been heard). & permit the matter to rest; providing the Session should deal with Mr. Shields according to his deserts, for bringing charges against him, & thus trying to do him an injury. The Session having decided that the charges of slander (a copy of which is retained by the Clerk, & which for particular reasons are not made part of this record,) brought against Mr. & Mrs. Guy were not sustained, the witnesses were dismissed, & the meeting was closed with prayer. Mr. C. Rhea, Clerk, Kossuth, Iowa, Sep 5th, 1867.
Page 45. Round Prairie Church, Sep. 21st, 1867/ The Session met, & the meeting was opened with prayer. The members present were Rev. H. A. Barclay Mod. & Elders Graham, Vannice & Rhea. Mrs. Margaret McMillan was received on certificate from the U. P. Church. Father Bergen & Mr. Bannice having visited Mr. Isaac Shields for the purposed of trying to induce him to make some acknowledgements in regart to his having brought charges against Mr. Guy, found him stubborn. (LKH Note: the word stubborn is underlined] After nature delibration he was suspended from Church privileges until he evince a better spirit. Mr. Baay preached Friday & Saturday. Communion on Sabbath. Closed with prayer. John C. Rhea, Clerk. Kossuth, Iowa.
US Presbyterian Church Records. First Presbyterian Church, Kossuth, Iowa. Page 220 Isaac Shields is listed among the members of the Church as restored..
US Presbyterian Church Records. First Presbyterian Church, Kossuth, Iowa
Page 1. 13 April 1870.
The following is a true copy of the minutes of the Presbytery of Iowa, in Session at Ft. Madison, Iowa, April 13, 1870, in relation to the ________ of Yellow Spring Church (N.S.) and its consolidation with Round Prairie Church (O.S.).
Mer. Frederick Weizer, an elder of the Yellow Spring Church, in the Presbytery of Keokuk, N.S. presented a petition to this Presbytery, asking of us in as much as their own Presbytery were unable to obtain a quorum at this time, to dismiss said church to our Presbytery; that their church should be received under the care of this Presbytery, and that then said church should be consolidated with the Round Prairie Church under the name of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Kossuth.
The request of the Petitioners was granted. The Yellow Spring Church was received under our care, and then the two churches at Kossuth were united under the above name.
Page 6, 30 Sept. 1870
Mr. Isaac Shields, through the moderator presented a paper stating that he (Shields) while a member of Round Prairie Presbyterian Church, was suspended from its privileges of the Church by the Session of said Church, on account of failure to sustain certain charges that he preferred against one Isaac Guy, also a member of the same Church, he also states further in said paper that he cherishes no ill will toward said Guy and humbly asks to be restored to the privileges of the Church, the further ________ of the paper were defied with next meeting of the Session.
Page 8. Oct. 1st 1870
The Session met at 1 o'clock _______. Present Rev. Alex Scott Mod., with Elders Braden, Bergen, Vannice, F. Weizer, N. Weizer, ______. Absent Blair & Bandy. Opened with prayer by the moderator. The paper of Isaac Shields was taken up, and after some discussion on motion of brother Vannice, Mr. Schileds was restored to the privileges of the Church.
First published 6-21
Notice for Publication.
Land office at Perry, Okla., Jan. 17, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before register and receiver U.S. land office at Perry Okla., on July 26, 1901 viz:
Isaac Shields,
For the se 1/4 of sec 18 twp 21 range 2 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
John L. McKeown of Antrim, O.T.; Frank Macey, Christain H. Rice and Calvin Myers, of Perry, O.T.
Alfred H. Boles, Register.
The Perry Republican. Perry, Oklahoma. Friday 9 August 1901.
Obituary
Isaac Shields was born in Ireland December 20th 1833. He departed his life near Lucien, Okla. June the 20th, 1907.
He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret McCollum September 17th 1857. His beloved and devoted wife, passed to her reward May 9th 1903. This union of more than 45 years was a very happy one, and to them were born two sons and five daughters. All these together with thirty grandchildren, survive him.
Mr. Shields came to the United States in 1860, and settled in Baltimore, Md. In 1862 he removed to Des Moines Co., Iowa, and became a member of the Kossuth Presbyterian church. In about 1896 he came to Noble Co. Oklahoma, where he was living when he was called home.
Mr. Shields when a young man gave his heart to God, and identified himself with the Presbyterian church. He was a happy christian; he carried his religion with him in every day life and impressed all with the beauty of true living. He had a kind word for each one he would meet; young people delighted to associate with him, and children loved him. He was thoughtful concerning others, he forgot himself, had words of comfort and cheer for the discouraged, was helpful to his pastor, and in his religion he seemed not to grow old.
He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian church of Perry for a number of years, and will be greatly missed by the entire congregation. The funeral services were held the 21st of June, 1907, from the M.E. church of Lucien, Okla.; were conducted by his pastor, Rev. S.H. Parvin, assisted by Rev. Blackwell of the M.E. church; was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends, and he was laid to rest by the side of his beloved wife, in the McGuire cemetery.
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”
The Perry Republican, Perry, Oklahoma. Friday, 28 June 1907
1870 US census,
Benton Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Isaac Shields, age 35, farmer, real estate 550, personal estate 800
Margarite, age 34
Sarah, age 11
Ellen, age 9
Jane, age 7
John, age 5
Margarite, age 3
Elizabeth, age 9 months
1880 US census,
Elliot Township, Louisa County, Iowa
Isaac Shields, age 47, farmer
Margaret, age 43
Sarah, age 20
Ellen G., age 17
Jennie, age 16
John, age 15
Maggie, age 13
Lizzie, age 10
Willie S., age 8
1880 US agricultural census, enumerated 2 & 3 June, 1880.
Elliot Township, Louisa County, Iowa
Line 5
Isaac Shields
owner
tilled – 120 acres
permanent non-tilled - 8 acres
woodland – 32 acres
value of farm: land & buildings - $6000
value of farming implements - $100
value of livestock - $900
cost of buildings/repairs in 1879 - $20
value of farm production in 1879 - $600
Mown acres - 18
hay – 10
milch cows – 5
other cattle – 25
calves – 3
cattle purchased – 13
butter, lbs – 400
swine – 53
poultry - 75
Potatoes, Irish, acres - 1
Potatoes, Irish, bushels - 100
apples, acres - 4
apples, bearing trees - 200
apples, bushels - 100
Value of orchard produce - $75
wood, cut, cords - 31
value of wood products - $61
1885 Iowa state census, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Isaac is listed as 51, with wife and 5 children at home (Sarah, John, Margaret, Elizabeth, and William)
1895 Iowa state census, Eddyville, Wapello County, Iowa. Isaac is age 75.
1896 Iowa state census
Isaac Shields, age 60
Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29790638/isac-shieldsIsaac married Margaret McCollum on 17 Sep 1857 in Agherton, Derry, Ireland. Margaret (daughter of John McCollom and Sarah McHenry) was born on 4 Apr 1836 in County Antrim, Ireland; died on 9 May 1903 in Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Margaret McCollum was born on 4 Apr 1836 in County Antrim, Ireland (daughter of John McCollom and Sarah McHenry); died on 9 May 1903 in Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma. Notes:
US Presbyterian Church Records. First Presbyterian Church, Kossuth, Iowa. Page 210 Mrs. Margaret Shields is listed among the members of the Church who were received from the Yellow Springs Church.
Mrs. Isaac Shields, living eight miles west of Perry, is very low and is not expected to live.
Daily Enterprise Times. Friday. 8 May 1903
Rev. Oglevee, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city, now in charge of a pastorate at Stroud, O.T. arrived in the city this morning in answer to a telephone message from Mr. Isaac Shields, informing him of the death of his wife and a wish that he take charge of the funeral services. Mr. and Mrs. Shields were earnest members of Rev. Oglevee’s church during his pastorate of over six years in this city, and the christian love existing between pastor and member only grew stronger as the years passed by, and no wonder that the last request of this saintly woman should be that her old pastor come to comfort her loved ones as her spirit, freed from earthly fetters, winged its way through space to the Father’s house where all was in waiting for the redeemed soul.
Daily Enterprise Times. Monday, 11 May 1903
Obituary.
Margaret McCullom was born in County Antrim, Ireland, on April 4, 1836. She was married to Isaac Shields September 17, 1857. They came to America in 1860, and located in Baltimore, Md. From Baltimore, they moved to Iowa. They came to Oklahoma seven years ago and located near Perry. She peacefully passed out of the present on Saturday May 9, 1903. She leaves her beloved husband, five daughters and two sons and twenty-seven grand children to mourn her loss. All the children and fifteen of her grand children were present at the last.
Mrs. Shields united with the Presbyterian church at the age of eighteen. Her life was spent in the service of her Master. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Presbyterian church to the end. Her life stands as a grand testimony for rightousness. Twenty-two years ago her husband was afflicted with partial paralysis, and for two years she had to feed him with a spoon and all these years she has faithfully ministered unto his wants. She is now at rest with her Lord; we are sometimes in doubt whether or not our friends have made a good exchange of worlds, but in Margaret Shields there is no room for doubt.
The funeral services on Monday were conducted by Rev. J.A. B. Oglevee who had been her pastor for six years at Perry.
A large number of sympathizing friends attended these last sad rites.
Daily Enterprise Times. Tuesday, 12 May 1903
With sadness we report the death of Mrs. Isaac Shields who lived 9 miles west of this city, last Monday. She was laid to rest in the Polo cemetery Tuesday evening.
Noble County Sentinel. Thursday, 14 May 1903
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29790641/margaret-shieldsChildren:
- 5. Sarah A. Shields was born on 21 Nov 1858 in County Cork, Ireland; died on 12 Oct 1916 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 15 Oct 1916 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Ellen Gay Shields was born in Jul 1861 in Maryland; died on 28 Jan 1935 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.
- Jane "Jennie" Shields was born about 1863 in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 21 May 1953 in Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma.
- John Shields was born on 23 Dec 1864 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 17 Apr 1925 in Paola, Miami County, Kansas; was buried in Paola Cemetery, Paola, Miami County, Kansas.
- Margaret "Maggie" Shields was born on 21 Mar 1867 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 9 Mar 1950 in Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma.
- Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shields was born in Sep 1869 in Iowa; died on 18 Sep 1950 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- William Scott Shields was born on 25 Feb 1872 in Kossuth, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 May 1956 in Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, Lucien, Noble County, Oklahoma.
14. Friedrich William Riemann was born on 22 Oct 1833 in Prussia; died on 7 Jul 1896; was buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92038537/friedrich-william-riemannFriedrich married Dorothea Marie Bremer. Dorothea was born on 19 Oct 1843 in Germany; died on 7 Mar 1936 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Dorothea Marie Bremer was born on 19 Oct 1843 in Germany; died on 7 Mar 1936 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92038551/dorothea-marie-riemannChildren:
- 7. Anna Mary Riemann was born on 22 Jun 1867 in Iowa; died on 17 Nov 1958; was buried in Latty Church Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- Mary Elizabeth Rieman was born on 9 Aug 1877 in Iowa; died on 18 May 1980 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried on 19 May 1980 in Wapello Cemetery, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa.