Annie Parker: McKeown Genealogy

1829 - 1892 (62 years)

Generation: 1

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-mckeown

Annie married John Glasgow McKeown on 27 Feb 1849 in Des Moines County, Iowa. John (son of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

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.
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.

Generation: 2

John Parker was born on 6 Jun 1791 in Rathfriland, County Of Down, Ireland (son of Moses Parker and Sarah Hooks); died on 25 Mar 1870 in Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1856, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1860, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa

Notes:

Census info.
1850 US census, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. John Parker age 59; Margaret age 58; Sarah age 30; Mary age 18; Robert age 16 John age 8; Margret age 57 and Moses age 23.

1856 Iowa state census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. John Parker age 65; Margaret age 64; Sarah age35; Moses age 29; Mary age 24; Robert age 22; John age 13; and Margaret age 63.

1860 US census, Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. John Parker age 69; Margaret age 68; Sarah age 44; Mary age 28; John age 17; and Margaret age 67.

1870 Census Mortality Schedule.
John Parker
Yellow Spring Township, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Born in Ireland
Died March 1870
Cause - Paralysis

Died:
US Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885. John Parker, age 78, Died March 1870. Cause of death: Paralysis.

Buried:
Headstone photos used with permission from findagrave contributor pmfrench.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21760204/john-parker

John married Margarett McBride on 11 Apr 1815 in Ireland. Margarett was born on 9 Jun 1792 in County Down, Ireland; died on 2 Dec 1884; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margarett McBride was born on 9 Jun 1792 in County Down, Ireland; died on 2 Dec 1884; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Other Events:

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

Notes:

McKeown Family Bible record, written on back of page for family portraits From Dale Thompson.
There is a listing of births, it states that John G. McKeown 2nd son of Alexander and Rose Glasgow McKeown was married to Annie Parker daughter of John and Margaret Brown Parker Feb 27th 1849.

From the Parker Book by Wayne Parker, page 72: Margaret McBride was the daughter of John McBride and Dorothea (Dollie) Brown. ... The following remarks made by John Brown Parker (1818-1904) and William Parker (1821-1905) "The McBrides were rather below medium size, while the Browns were large and robust and stood in the front in all manly sports requiring strength and agility." Dolly Brown McBride had one brother John Brown who settled in Guernsey County, Ohio about 1828, had three sons, William Brown, Robert Brown and John Brown. William settled in Philadelphia, Robert in Des Moines County, Iowa and John remained on the Guernsey County farm. David Martin and Mary McBride Martin, emigrated to America about 1841 and went to Zanesville, Ohio (John Parker and Margaret McBride Parker living there at that time). They left after a few months and went to Troy, New York. All trace of family has been lost.

Census info.
1870 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Margaret Parker age 77; Sarah Parker age 40; and Mary Parker age 30.

1880 US census, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Margaret Parker, age 88, widowed; Sarah Parker age 55, single; and Mary Parker age 45, single.

Buried:
Headstone photos used with permission from findagrave contributor pmfrench.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21760189/margaret-parker

Children:

Sarah Parker was born on 22 Apr 1816 in Ireland; died on 14 Feb 1893 in Washington, Iowa; was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Iowa.
John Brown Parker was born on 29 May 1818 in County Down, Ireland; died on 5 Feb 1904 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
Rev William Parker was born on 12 Jul 1821 in Ireland; died on 26 Jan 1905 in Valley Center, Sedgwick County, Kansas; was buried in Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Moses Parker was born on 27 May 1827 in Ireland; died on 25 May 1918; was buried in Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
1. Annie Parker 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.
Mary Parker was born on 10 Jan 1832 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York; died on 12 Mar 1924 in Washington, Washington County, Iowa; was buried on 14 Mar 1924 in Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Iowa.
Robert Parker was born on 11 May 1834 in Ohio; died on 24 May 1922 in Cadott, Chippewa County, Wisconsin; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Generation: 3

4. Moses Parker was born about 1770 in County Down, Ireland.
Moses married Sarah Hooks. Sarah was born about 1770 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah Hooks was born about 1770 in Ireland.

Children:

2. John Parker was born on 6 Jun 1791 in Rathfriland, County Of Down, Ireland; died on 25 Mar 1870 in Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Margaret Parker was born about 1794 in Ireland; died on 6 Jan 1869; was buried in Old Stone Church Cemetery, Dodgeville, Des Moines County, Iowa.

McKeown and Shields Families

Annie Parker