Earl Enos Weaver: McKeown Genealogy

1892 - 1962 (69 years)

Generation: 1

Earl Enos Weaver was born on 27 Jun 1892 in Indiana (son of Jesse Weaver and Margaret McCollum); died on 10 May 1962 in Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan.

Other Events:

Occupation: osteopathic doctor
Census: 1930, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan
Census: 1940, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan

Notes:

Dr. Earl Weaver Dies
Sturgis (UPI) – Dr. Earl Weaver, 69, an osteopath who practiced medicine here for 46 years, died Thursday of a heart attack while shopping at a local grocery store.
The Holland Evening Sentinel, Holland, Michigan. Saturday, 12 May 1962.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123313484/earl-e-weaver

Earl married Edith Kerr on 18 Jan 1922 in Saint Joseph County, Michigan. Edith was born on 4 Sep 1894 in Indiana; died on 4 May 1965 in Centerville, Saint Joseph County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Earl Kerr Weaver was born on 31 Oct 1923 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died on 22 Jan 1994 in Polk County, Florida.
John Jacob Weaver was born on 10 May 1927 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died on 1 Jul 1932 in Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan; was buried on 3 Jul 1932 in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan.
Shirley Lourie Weaver was born on 26 Oct 1928 in Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan; died on 7 Jul 1968 in Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan.

Generation: 2

Jesse Weaver was born on 26 Jun 1860 in Elkhart County, Indiana; died on 26 Jun 1926 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana; was buried in 29 Jun 1926 in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Clinton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana
Census: 1910, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana
Census: 1920, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206308037/jesse-weaver

Plot NE 15

Jesse married Margaret McCollum on 22 Jan 1891 in Miami County, Kansas. Margaret (daughter of Hugh McCollum and Catherine McBride) was born on 24 Jan 1869 in Kossuth, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 11 Jun 1962 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Jun 1962 in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret McCollum was born on 24 Jan 1869 in Kossuth, Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Hugh McCollum and Catherine McBride); died on 11 Jun 1962 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Jun 1962 in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana

Notes:

Mrs. Margaret Weaver.
Goshen – Mrs. Margaret Weaver, 93, widow of Jesse Weaver, died just before noon Monday in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sunthimer, 614 S. 3rd St., with whom she had lived for 17 years. She was born Jan. 24, 1869, in Kossuth, Iowa, and was married to Jesse Weaver, Jan. 22, 1891. He died June 26, 1926. She was the oldest member of the First United Church of Christ and a member of the Chautauqua Club. Surviving are one other daughter, Mrs. Bert Vance, Goshen; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Hawkins, Trenton, Neb. Friends may call in the Hartzler-Gutermuth Funeral Home, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Gerald R. Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana. Tuesday, 12 Juen 1962.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206307957/margaret-weaver

Plot NE 15

Children:

1. Earl Enos Weaver was born on 27 Jun 1892 in Indiana; died on 10 May 1962 in Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan; was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Sturgis, Saint Joseph County, Michigan.
Ruth Weaver was born on 27 Sep 1897 in Clinton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana; died on 12 Dec 1985 in Sebastian County, Arkansas; was buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.
Florence Weaver was born on 6 Jul 1899 in Millersburg, Elkhart County, Indiana; died on 9 Jul 1987 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana; was buried in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.

Generation: 3

Hugh McCollum was born on 11 Apr 1843 in Port Stewart, Ireland (son of John McCollom and Sarah McHenry); died on 17 Sep 1913 in Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Other Events:

Census: 1870, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1880, Huron Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1885, Paola, Miami County, Kansas
Census: 1900, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska
Census: 1910, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska

Notes:

Hugh McCullum, a former resident of Arapahoe, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Watson, Englewood, Colo., Wednesday morning of last week. He had been in failing health since the death of his wife three years ago, and the end was not unexpected. The body was brought to Arapahoe for interment, accompanied by Mrs. Watson. Funeral services were held from the residence of J.L. Tull Friday forenoon, the services being conducted by Elders McGraw and Evans.
Deceased was a highly respected citizen of Arapahoe for a number of years, and wore the latter years of his life away caring for his wife, who was a hopeless invalid and bedfast eleven years. After her death he visited here and there with his children in the hope that a rest and change of scene and climate would bring back some of his former good health, but he gradually failed, his age being too great for recuperation.
Hugh McCullum was born at Port Stewart, Ireland, in 1843 and moved to Canada in 1861; came from Canada to the United States in 1864. Died at Englewood, Colo., Sept. 17, 1913, age 70 years. He leaves to mourn his loss, six children, Mrs. Sarah Watson, of Englewood, Colo.; John McCullum, of Arapahoe; Mrs. Maggie Weaver, of Goshen, Ind.; William McCullum, of Arapahoe; Mrs. Elvina Price, of Paola, Kans., and Mrs. Catherine Hawkins, of Fort Morgan, Colo.; 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The Public Mirror, Arapahoe, Nebraska. Thursday, 25 September 1913.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151407455/hugh-mccollum

Block 57, Lot 3, Space 7

Hugh married Catherine McBride. Catherine was born on 12 Aug 1836 in Colerian, Antrim County Ireland; died on 18 Jun 1911 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine McBride was born on 12 Aug 1836 in Colerian, Antrim County Ireland; died on 18 Jun 1911 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Notes:

Pass to Her Reward.
Died. – At her home in south Arapahoe, Sunday night at 11 o’clock, Mrs. C. McCollum, who for several years past as been sorely afflicted with Rheumatism. The funeral took place at the M.E. Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and was attended by many sorrowing relatives and friends.
Catherine McBride was born in 1835 in Colerain Ireland, Antrim county. She would have been 77 years 10 months old the 12 day of August. She was married to Hugh McCollum in 1863 in Colerain Ireland. From there they sailed for Canada. She was of Presbyterian parents and has been a member of thata church since 1864. There are 6 children alive and one dead. Mrs. P. Watson, of Littleton, Colo., Mrs. Jessie Weaver, of Goshen, Ind., and Mrs. A. Price, of Paola, Kan.; Mrs. C. Hawkins of Akron, Colo., and two sons, John and William, living near Gosper, Neb. Our people extend their sympathy to the bereaved husband and children in their hour of sadness.
Arapahoe Pioneer, Arapahoe, Nebraska. Thursday, 22 June 1911.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151407444/catherine-mccollum

Block 57, Lot 3, Space 8

Children:

Sarah McCollum was born about 1864 in Canada; died on 4 Feb 1949 in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California.
Hugh McCollum was born on 13 May 1866 in Des Moines County, Iowa.
John McCollum was born on 23 Dec 1866 in Iowa; died on 27 Jun 1949 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.
3. Margaret McCollum was born on 24 Jan 1869 in Kossuth, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 11 Jun 1962 in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Jun 1962 in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.
William McCollam was born on 17 Jan 1871 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in 1933 in Gosper County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.
Susan Elvina McCollum was born in Oct 1873 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in 1947; was buried in Paola Cemetery, Paola, Miami County, Kansas.
Catharine Ann "Cassie" McCollum was born on 27 Aug 1879 in Northfield, Des Moines County, Iowa; died in May 1964; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

Generation: 4

12.

John McCollom was born on 28 Mar 1816 in Ireland; died on 13 Jul 1893 in Paola, Miami County, Kansas; was buried on 15 Jul 1893 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

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

Notes:

From Yellow Springs and Huron: A local history. By J. W. Merrill. Published by author 1897. Book at Wisconsin Historical Society Library.
page266. John McCollum, a native of Ireland came to this township about 1870, and bought a farm two miles southwest of Northfield. He lived there some time then sold out and lived elsewhere in the township. His wife died in 1889. He went to the home of his sons William, and died there in 1895. Their children were Margaret, wife of Isaac Shields; Hugh lived here a short time, then moved to Kansas; William Married Lydia Sinclair, lives in Kansas.

US Presbyterian Church Records. Round Prairie Church, Kossuth, Iowa. Minutes of Session page 40. March 1st, 1867. The Session met & the meeting was opened with prayer. The members present were the Rev. H. A. Barclay & Elders McClure, Bergen, Graham, Bannice & Rhea. Selves S. King, Mary Ann Elston, Thomas A. Elston, Lizzie H. Ryker, & Mrs. Catharine McCollem were examined and received into the communion of the Church on profession of their faith. Closed with prayer.

Des Moines County Iowa. Filed 21 Aug 1893. W. D. Inghram, Clerk
Last Will and testament of John McCollam. Filed 28 Jul 1893. John McCollam died July 13, 1983 at Paola, Kansas and was buried at Kossuth Cemetery, Iowa, 15 July 1983.

Proof of Will published in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Proof of Will. State of Iowa, Des Moines County, ss. in the District Court, September term 1893, in the matter of the estate of John McCollam deceased. To all whom it may concern. Notice is hereby given, that an instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of John McCollam deceased, was this day produced, opened and read by the undersigned, and that I have fixed Monday the 11th day of September 1893 as the day for bearing proof in relation therein. Witness my official signature with the seal of said Court thereto affixed, this 28th day of July 1893. W. D. Inghram, Clerk District Court. Publish 3 weeks, once a week in New ERA. 1st publication Aug. 3, 1893. W. D. Inghram, Clerk.

I John McCollam of Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, State of Iowa being of sound and disposing mind and memory and desirous of directing the disposition to be made of my estate after my decease do hereby make and declare this to be my last will and testament as follows: First I direct that my executrix pay all my just debts and funeral expenses out of the first money that shall come into her hands from any portion of my estate. Second: I give and bequeath to my grand daughter Jennie Shields all the residue of my estate after satisfying the first item of this will. Third: I hereby nominate my said grand daughter Jennie Shields executrix of this my last will and testament and exempt here from giving bond as such executrix. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this 14 day of May 1892 and request Wm. Harper & Saul B. Heizer to witness the same. John McCollam. Wm. Harper. Saul B. Heizer.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16169519/john-mccollom

Seed section, Lot 029.

John married Sarah McHenry. Sarah was born on 1 Aug 1810 in Ireland; died on 28 Jun 1889 in Iowa; was buried on 29 Jun 1889 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

13.

Sarah McHenry was born on 1 Aug 1810 in Ireland; died on 28 Jun 1889 in Iowa; was buried on 29 Jun 1889 in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Notes:

US Presbyterian Church Records. Round Prairie Presbyterian Church, Kossuth, Iowa. Minutes of Session. Page 37. Round Prairie Church, July 7th, 1866. Session met & the meeting was opened with prayer. The members present were Rev. H. A. Barclay Mod, & Elders McClure, Graham, Vannice & Rhea. A certificate of Mrs. John McCollum from the Church of Port Stewart, Ireland, was read & she was received into the communion of the Church.

Page 38, Round Prairie Church Dec. 1st, 1866. The Session met & the meeting was opened with prayer. The members present were the Rev. M. A. Barclay Mod., & Elders McClure, Graham, Vannice & Rhea. Mrs. John McCollum presented herself for examination & having given satisfaction, as to her knowledge of experimmental religion was received into the communion of the Church.

US Presbyterian Church Records. First Presbyterian Church, Kossuth, Iowa. Page 210 Mrs. Sarah McCollum is listed among the members of the Church who were received from the Yellow Springs Church.

Page 20. April of 1872
Mrs. Sarah McCollum having received a letter of dismissal from this Church, about one year ago, with a view to removing to Kansas, having returned to our bounds without united with any other Church, returns her letter with request that she be continued in membership with this Church - her request was granted.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16169530/sarah-mccollom

Seeds Section, Lot 029, new part.

Children:

Margaret McCollum 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.
6. Hugh McCollum was born on 11 Apr 1843 in Port Stewart, Ireland; died on 17 Sep 1913 in Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.
William McCollum was born on 13 Jul 1846 in Bush Mills, Ireland; died on 21 Mar 1936; was buried in Paola Cemetery, Paola, Miami County, Kansas.

McKeown and Shields Families

Earl Enos Weaver