hmtl5 Rachael McKeown b. 20 Feb 1853 Des Moines County, Iowa d. 12 Jun 1934 Sterling, Rice County, Kansas: McKeown Genealogy
Rachael McKeown

Rachael McKeown

Female 1853 - 1934  (81 years)

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  • Name Rachael McKeown 
    Born 20 Feb 1853  Des Moines County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Died 12 Jun 1934  Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I93  McKeown
    Last Modified 29 Jul 2023 

    Father Henry McKeown,   b. 7 Dec 1819, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Feb 1891, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Rebecca Paxton,   b. 7 May 1817, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 May 1897, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Albums
    Rebecca Paxton booklet written by her granddaughter, Nellie McKeown
    Rebecca Paxton booklet written by her granddaughter, Nellie McKeown (6)
    Family ID F41  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family James Moore Adams,   b. 1 Jan 1849, Oakdale, Washington County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Mar 1932, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 30 Sep 1880  Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Mary Rebecca Adams,   b. 1 Sep 1881, Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 1974, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)
    +2. William Henry Adams,   b. 2 Oct 1882, Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1975  (Age 92 years)
     3. Ida Pearl Adams,   b. 14 Dec 1883, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jan 1933, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years)
     4. James Renwick Adams,   b. 17 Apr 1886, Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 1967, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
    +5. Richard Cameron Adams,   b. 9 Apr 1888, Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1948, Mount Clare, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years)
     6. Hannah Moore Adams,   b. 14 Jul 1890, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jun 1961, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)
     7. Ella Rachael Adams,   b. 8 Mar 1892, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Oct 1967, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     8. Clara Viola Adams,   b. Jun 1893, Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jun 1971, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
    +9. Andrew Calvin Adams,   b. 23 Mar 1897, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Feb 1990, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
    Last Modified 23 Oct 2017 
    Family ID F224  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Feb 1853 - Des Moines County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 30 Sep 1880 - Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Jun 1934 - Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Family of James M and Ella Adams
    Family of James M and Ella Adams
    Rachael McKeown Adams
    Rachael McKeown Adams

  • Notes 
    • Mrs. Rachel Adams and daughter Ella of Sterling, Kan., spent Tuesday night with the Crawford family. They were accompanied by her son Andrew who had been a visitor at the Chicago exposition. They went on to Grant to visit for a time.
      The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 7 September 1933.
      [3]
    • The William Adams family of Grant spent Wednesday night with Mrs. Adams’ mother, Mrs. Sarah Shaw near Mount Clare, on their way to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Rachel Adams at Sterling, Kan. The Adams family were among the early pioneers of the Beulah community.
      The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 21 June 1934.
      [3]
    • Mt. Clare News
      The Wm. Adams family of Grant, spent Wednesday night with Mrs. Sarah Shaw near Mt. Clare on their way to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Rachel Adams of Sterling, Kan. The Adams family were among the early pioneers of the Beulah community.
      Nuckolls County Herald, Nelson, Nebraska. Friday, 22 June 1934.
      [3]
    • Waldo McKeown, Irvin McKeown and Tom McKeown left his morning for Sterling, Kan., to attend the funeral of an aunt, Mrs. Rachel Adams, which will be held this afternoon.
      Superior Weekly Journal, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 14 June 1934.
      [3]

  • Sources 
    1. [S14] 1900 US census.

    2. [S8] Find a Grave.

    3. [S57] Newspaper article.