hmtl5 Waldo Emerson McKeown b. 16 Nov 1886 Jewell County, Kansas d. 6 Apr 1975 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska: McKeown Genealogy

Waldo Emerson McKeown

Male 1886 - 1975  (88 years)


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  • Name Waldo Emerson McKeown 
    Born 16 Nov 1886  Jewell County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Census 1930  Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation manager, oil company 
    _MILT World War I. 
    Died 6 Apr 1975  Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Buried Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I603  McKeown
    Last Modified 29 Jul 2023 

    Father Alexander McKeown,   b. Apr 1858, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1922  (Age 63 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth J. Barclay,   b. 5 Nov 1863, Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Dec 1933, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Married 10 Feb 1881  [1, 4
    Family ID F103  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Maxine B. Berry,   b. 1886, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jun 1963, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 2- Jul 1924  Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 18 Nov 2021 
    Family ID F234  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 Nov 1886 - Jewell County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 2- Jul 1924 - Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Apr 1975 - Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Funeral services for Waldo E. McKeown, 88, formerly of Superior, were Wednesday, April 9, 1975, at 11:00 a.m. at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. John Watson officiated and burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery.

      McKeown was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Superior Masonic Lodge and formerly served as Clerk of Nuckolls County.

      He is survived by three daughters, Maxine McGaffery of Sparks, Nevada, Lucille Bell of Afton, Oklahoma and Isabel Jones of Omaha; two brothers, Clifford of Superior and Thomas of Webber, Kansas; 7 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

      The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, April 10, 1975; pg. 3

      Waldo Emerson McKeown, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Barclay) McKeown, was born on November 16, 1886 in Jewell County, Kansas. He passed away April 6, 1975 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 88 years and 5 months.

      He married Dr. Maxine Berry on July 13, 1924 at Belleville, Kansas. He was a veteran of World War I, an early member of American Legion Post 103, a charter member of World War I Barracks Organization and of the Masonic Lodge in Superior.

      Wally was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine; his parents; 3 brothers, Ross, Bert and Irvin and a sister, Edith.

      To treasure and cherish his memory are 2 brothers, Cliff and Tom; 3 step-daughters, Isabel Jones, Omaha, Lucille Bell, Afton, Oklahoma and Maxine McGaffey, Sparks, Nevada; 7 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

      Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 9, 1975, at 11:00 a.m. at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. John Watson officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery of Superior with Military and Masonic Rites.

      The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, April 17, 1975; pg. 10
      [3, 4]

  • Sources 
    1. [S14] 1900 US census.

    2. [S29] US Draft Registration, World War I.

    3. [S8] Find a Grave.

    4. [S3] Obituary.