Herbert Lee "Bert" McKeown: McKeown Genealogy

1889 - 1965 (75 years)

Generation: 1

Herbert Lee "Bert" McKeown was born on 13 Apr 1889 in Jewell County, Kansas (son of Alexander McKeown and Elizabeth J. Barclay); died on 9 Mar 1965 in Oberlin, Decatur County, Kansas; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas.

Other Events:

Occupation: grain elevator, grocery and lumber merchant
Census: 1920, Highland, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Census: 1940, Nora, Nuckolls County, Nebaska

Notes:

Service at Webber For Bert McKeown
Funeral services will be held in the Webber Methodist Church at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 11, for Herbert (Bert) McKeown, 75, of Danbury, Neb., who died in an Oberlin, Kan., hospital Tuesday March 9.
Mr. McKeown was born and spent the early years of his life in Jewell County. He left this area about 20 years ago. He was in the lumber business at Danbury until his retirement.
Surviving are one daughter, and two sons, Mrs. Veda Pew of Danbury, Wendell of Los Angeles and Dwight of Kenniwick, Wash.; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Edith Smith of Lincoln; four brothers, Waldo, Irvin, Clifford and Tom, all of Superior. His wife died several years ago.
Rev. Loren Silaby will officiate at the Tuesday service and the Megrue Funeral Home will be in charge. Interment will be in the Webber cemetery.
The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 11 March 1965.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55683045/herbert-lee-mckeown

Herbert married Floy Ann Kirkpatrick on 7 Feb 1912. Floy was born on 20 Mar 1889 in Jewell County, Kansas; died on 17 Feb 1957 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

Alexander McKeown was born in Apr 1858 in Des Moines County, Iowa (son of Henry McKeown and Rebecca Paxton); died in 1922; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas.

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Census: 1900, Montana, Jewell County, Kansas
Census: 1910, Montana, Jewell County, Kansas
Census: 1920, Montana, Jewell County, Kansas

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55683042/alexander-h-mckeown

photo of stone on Find a Grave shows that it reads: A. H. McKeown 1858-1922 Elizabeth J. His wife 1863-1933 McKEOWN

Alexander married Elizabeth J. Barclay on 10 Feb 1881. Elizabeth was born on 5 Nov 1863 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 17 Dec 1933 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth J. Barclay was born on 5 Nov 1863 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 17 Dec 1933 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Montana, Jewell County, Kansas

Notes:

Death Overtakes Mrs. McKeown After Illness
Mrs. Elizabeth McKeown died Sunday at the age of 70. She had been ill for a short time with pneumonia. Six sons and a daughter survive her.
With her husband, Mrs. McKeown came to this community more than 52 years ago. They homesteaded the farm in Jewell county southeast of Superior where she died.
A funeral service was conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon by C.O. Olson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Superior. Burial was in the Webber Cemetery.
Elizabeth J. Barclay was born Nov. 5, 1863 in Des Moines county, Iowa and died near Superior, Nebr., Dec. 17, 1933 aged 70 years, 1 month, 12 days. In early life she united with the Methodist church at Mediapolis, Iowa.
She was married to Alexander McKeown Feb 10, 1881 who preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1922. In the spring of 1881 they came west, and homesteaded the farm on which she died. To this union were born six sons and one daughter, who were all present when the mother passed away: Irwin of Webber, Kan.; Ross, Waldo and Tom of Superior; Herbert of Cadams; Clifford of Kansas City, Mo.; and Mrs. Edith Smith of McCook. Also surviving are eight brothers and one sister; John of Bellingham, Wash., Alex of Manchester, Kans., Tom of Superior, Wilse of Abilene, Kan., Jesse of Kansas City, Mo., Guy of Topeka, Kan., and Hettie Nicholson of Superior, Nebr.
Mrs. McKeown was a woman with a mind thoughtful for the comfort and welfare of others, with a tongue ever kind of say the cheering and loving words, with hands ever busy to bring material aid to all. She was most active in the Auxiliary and untiring worker in the Valley View club, but most of all hers was a mother heart, always looking forward to times when her family could be united again, planning for their pleasure.
The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 21 December 1933.

Name:
daughter of Francis Barclay and Rachael Kent

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55683043/elizabeth-j.-mckeown

Children:

Irvin Clayton McKeown was born on 26 May 1882 in Jewell County, Kansas; died on 11 May 1970 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Ross Arnold McKeown was born on 6 Jun 1884 in Kansas; died on 29 Sep 1937 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Waldo Emerson McKeown was born on 16 Nov 1886 in Jewell County, Kansas; died on 6 Apr 1975 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
1. Herbert Lee "Bert" McKeown was born on 13 Apr 1889 in Jewell County, Kansas; died on 9 Mar 1965 in Oberlin, Decatur County, Kansas; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas.
Clifford Alexander McKeown was born on 10 Mar 1892 in Jewell County, Kansas; died on 26 Nov 1988 in Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Thomas Paxton McKeown was born on 30 Jul 1895 in Jewell County, Kansas; died on 20 Nov 1986 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
Edith Elizabeth McKeown was born on 3 Jun 1901 in Kansas; died on 25 Mar 1974; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.

Generation: 3

Henry McKeown was born on 7 Dec 1819 in Ireland (son of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow); died on 21 Feb 1891 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.

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Census: 1850, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1856, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1860, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1870, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1880, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1885, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa

Notes:

McKeown Family Bible record, written on back of page for family portraits.

There is a listing of births, it states John G. McKeown is the second son of Alexander and Rose Glasgow McKeown.

Strayed - From the subscriber's premises three miles west of Mediapolis, May 9th, a two year old Gray Mare Colt, dark mixed mane and tail, one white hind foot, and callous blemish over one nostril. Information by mail or otherwise honorably rewarded.
may28w2t Henry McKeown

Burlington Weekly Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa. Thursday, 4 June 1874

Morning Sun Herald, 25 August 1887.
I would say most of the settlers here are from the vicinity of Morning Sun and all are well excepting Mr. Henry McKeown who came here a little over a year ago, from Linn Grove. Mr. McKeown received a paralytic stroke on last Monday, as he was rising from a chair to give to his son as he entered his house, he fell in the arms of his son Robert McKeown. Mr. McKeown immediately lost his speech and the power of his right side. At this writing he is some better, but can only speak. It is hoped that he will recover his speech.

NOTE: Henry did not move to Superior, Nebraska. All census records show him and his family in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa.

From Yellow Spring and Huron: A local history. By J. W. Merrill. Published by author in 1897. Book in Wisconsin Historical Society Library. Pages 133-134. May 12, 1848, two young men, Henry and John McKeown, landed in Burlington and came directly to Yellow Spring township, and entered land. Henry entered the land on which he lived for many years. After securing his home he returned to Ohio and married. His wife came with him to his western home, but she lived only a short time. Later he made another trip to Ohio, and married Rebecca Paxton. He lived on his farm and raised his family of seven children, all of whom went to Superior, Nebraska as they became of age. The parents moved there later, where the father died in a few years. This branch of the family are all in the west.

John married Ann Parker, daughter of John and Margaret Parker, in 1848. He lived on this original farm till 1865, when he sold to R. M. Wilson, and bought 240 acres of Wm. Lyon, on the Wapello road, where he lived till after the death of his wife which occurred March 7th, 1892. There were twelve children born to these parents; three died in childhood. Those living are Sarah J., James A., Mary L., Moses P. lives at Myrtle, Iowa, John L., Perry, Ok. , Samantha, Burlington, Emma, Ira, Eau Claire, Wis., Albert, Burlington. The father now has his home with his son James.

Census info.
1850 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Henry Mckowen [McKeown] age 29; Rebecca age 32; Robert age 32 and Mathew age 1.
Next door in the census listing is brother John McKeown's household.

1856 Iowa State Census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Henry Mccune [McKeown} age 34; Rebecca age 36; Robt age 7; Mathew age 6; David age 4; Rachel age 3; Hannah age 2; and Wm McKinley age 23.

1860 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Henry McKeown age 40; Rebecca age 41; Robert age 11; Martha age 10; David age 8; Rachael age 7; Hannah age 5; and Alexander age 2.
nest door in census listing is brother John McKeown's household.

1880 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Henry McKeown age 60; Rebecca age 61; Rachael age 27; Alexander age 22; and Knox age 19.

1885 Iowa state census,
SW 1/4 NW 1/4
Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Henry McKeown age 65; and Rebecca age 66.
Next door to brother John G. McKeown

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27922844/henry-mckeown

Lot 51, Grave 2

Henry married Rebecca Paxton in Ohio. Rebecca was born on 7 May 1817 in Pennsylvania; died on 24 May 1897 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca Paxton was born on 7 May 1817 in Pennsylvania; died on 24 May 1897 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.

Notes:

Mt. Clare.
Wednesday at Beulah churchyard was laid to rest the remains of aged Grandma McKeown – 80 years and 17 days old. Mrs. McKeown died Monday evening at the home of her son-in-law J. Crawford. She was also mother of Mrs. J. Adams and Robert McKeown. A large concourse of friends followed the funeral cortege to the cemetery. Rev. Smith had charge of the services.
The Nelson Gazette, Ruskin, Nebraska. Thursday, 3 Jun 1897.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27922877/rebecca-mckeown

Lot 51, Grave 3

Children:

Robert McKeown was born about 1848 in Iowa; died before 1900.
Mathew Henry McKeown was born on 20 Jan 1850 in Iowa; died on 17 Mar 1941; was buried in Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado.
David McKeown was born about 1852 in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Rachael McKeown was born on 20 Feb 1853 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 12 Jun 1934 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.
Hannah McKeown was born in May 1854 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in Jun 1918 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
2. Alexander McKeown was born in Apr 1858 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in 1922; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas.
Knox McKeown was born on 7 May 1861 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 7 Oct 1889; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.

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:

4. 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.
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.

McKeown and Shields Families

Herbert Lee "Bert" McKeown