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Female 1927 - 2015  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  Gwendolyn C. Adams was born on 16 Aug 1927 in Perkins County, Nebraska (daughter of Andrew Calvin Adams and Wilma Fay Blair); died on 16 Jun 2015 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; was buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Gwendolyn Clare Cooper was born in Madrid, Nebraska to Andrew and Wilma Adams on August 16, 1927. She graduated from Madrid High School. She went on to Nebraska Wesleyan University where she graduated with a degree in Business Education in 1948.

    She met the love of her life, William Gerald Cooper, at Nebraska Wesleyan when she was a senior. They married in Madrid in 1949. She worked as a Typing Teacher and a secretary until the couple moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where Bill had a teaching position. The couple moved many more times during their life together due to Bill's career as a Methodist minister - Gering, Nebraska, Worland, Wyoming, Pecatonica, Illinois, many towns and cities in Colorado Walden, Broomfield, Littleton, Pueblo, Lakewood, back to Cheyenne and back to Pueblo and, finally retiring in Colorado Springs.

    When Bill retired, Gwen and he traveled around the US in their 5th wheel trailer and overseas. Bill died in 2010.

    Gwen is survived by her younger sister, Lynelle (William) Brown, three children and their spouses - Connie and Gilbert Vigil, Gerry and Kerry Cooper and Rich and Barb Cooper. She is also the proud grandparent of 5 - Amy (Scott) Kruse, Bill (Pam) Vigil, Kristin (Josh) Cooper, Cory (Dan) Cooper and Andy Cooper and two great granddaughters - Tara and Solana.

    Gwen was loving and giving. She devoted her life to her family and to being the consummate minister's wife and partner in ministry. She loved being a part of the church and felt that it gave back to her more than she ever gave

    Memorial service, June 27, 2pm at Good Shepherd UMC, 201 Leta Dr., Security, Colorado 80911. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Good Shepherd UMC.

    Published by The Gazette on Jun. 25, 2015.
    https://obits.gazette.com/us/obituaries/gazette/name/gwendolyn-cooper-obituary?id=16018596


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182900181/gwendolyn-c.-cooper

    Gwendolyn married William Gerald Cooper on 1 Jun 1949 in Madrid, Perkins County, Nebraska. William was born on 20 Aug 1926 in Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska; died on 6 Dec 2010 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; was buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Andrew Calvin AdamsAndrew Calvin Adams was born on 23 Mar 1897 in Nebraska (son of James Moore Adams and Rachael McKeown); died on 13 Feb 1990 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; was buried in Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Madrid, Perkins County, Nebraska

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58837986/andrew-calvin-adams

    Andrew married Wilma Fay Blair on 22 Jun 1926. Wilma was born on 21 Nov 1896 in Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas; died in Mar 1978 in Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado; was buried in Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Wilma Fay Blair was born on 21 Nov 1896 in Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas; died in Mar 1978 in Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado; was buried in Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado.

    Notes:

    note on Find a Grave:
    "The Means Family of America" Genealogy Book. Published in 1972. Elizabeth Cissel Foglesong.

    Page 634
    Maggie Evelyn McIntyre, b 3 July 1870; died 30 April 1903. She married 21 March 1894, JOHN ROBINSON BLAIR, born 5 October 1870, Page County, Iowa; died 25 November 1954, Nampa, Idaho. He was the son of Joseph Blair and Sarah Wright.

    The following are the children for Maggie and John:
    1 - Lyman Wylie, b 24 Jan 1895
    2 - Wilbur Ray (twin) b 21 Nov 1896
    3 - Wilma Fay (twin), b 21 Nov 1896
    4 - Lewis McIntyre, b 16 Apr 1903, d 10 Aug 1910


    Name:
    daughter of John Robertson Blair and Evelyn Margaret McIntrye

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58837994/wilma-fay-adams

    Children:
    1. 1. Gwendolyn C. Adams was born on 16 Aug 1927 in Perkins County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jun 2015 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; was buried in West Lawn Cemetery, Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Moore AdamsJames Moore Adams was born on 1 Jan 1849 in Oakdale, Washington County, Illinois; died on 12 Mar 1932 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1900, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
    • Census: 1910, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas
    • Census: 1920, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas
    • Census: 1930, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas

    Notes:

    Death Calls Settler Closing Useful Life
    J.M. Adams Dies at Sterling, Kan. – Helped in Organization of Beulah Covenanter Congregation

    J.M. Adams, who homesteaded in Nuckolls county in 1880, died at his home in Sterling, Kan., March 12, at the age of 83 years. He lived, with his family, on the old homestead near Bostwick until 1906, when they moved to Sterling, to enable the children to enter the college there.

    Mr. Adams was one of the organizers of Beulah Covenanter congregation.

    Funeral services were held in Sterling and burial was in the Sterling Cemetery.

    Obituary

    James Moore Adams, the eldest son of William and Mary Adams, was born at Oakdale, Ill., Jan. 1, 1849 and departed this life at his home in Sterling, Kan., March 12, 1932, at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 11 days.

    At the age of 22 he moved to Wahoo, Nebr., where he taught school one year. The next year, 1872, he took a homestead in Platte county, Nebraska where he lived for eight years.

    On September 30, 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Rachel McKeown near Mediapolis, Iowa. To this union were born nine children, four sons and five daughters.

    After marriage Mr. Adams and his bride settled on a farm near Bostwick where they endured all the privations and hardships of early pioneers. Drought and grasshopper plague were met with characteristic stoicism and fortitude. For 25 years he worked to improve his farm home and became a progressive stock farmer. Here all his nine children were born. He helped to organized the Beulah congregation of which he was an elder and active member.

    Mr. Adams having himself been deprived of a good education, resolved that all his children should have the opportunity of thorough college training. All the children with the exception of the eldest son have graduated from Sterling College. For three years Mr. Adams served on the College Board.

    Mr. Adams was a life long member of the Covenanter church and has always taken an active interest in church work. He served in the capacity of elder and teach for fifty years. It was his greatest disappointment in his declining years that he was unable to attend church services.

    Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Adams celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Adams death is the first break to occur in the family circle as all the children and grand children are living.

    Besides a host of friends Mr. Adams leaves to mourn his loss his wife, Mary, a missionary of Wan Fau, China; Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Adams and three children of Grant, Nebraska; Pearl, a teacher in Wichita, Kansas; J.P., a farmer at Sterling, Kansas; Rev. and Mrs. R.C. Adams and five children of Apache, Oklahoma; Rev. and Mrs. J.A. Heasty and two children of Doleib Hill, Sudan; Ella, in the home; Mr. and Mrs. Warnock Patton on a farm northeast of Sterling; Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Adams and daughter of Madrid, Nebraska; also two sisters, Mrs. Mary McClurkin of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Beaver Falls, Pa.

    The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 17 March 1932.


    Name:
    son of William A. Adams and Mary A. Getty

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104784366/james-moore-adams

    Plot: 637 G

    James married Rachael McKeown on 30 Sep 1880 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Rachael (daughter of Henry McKeown and Rebecca Paxton) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Rachael McKeownRachael McKeown was born on 20 Feb 1853 in Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Henry McKeown and Rebecca Paxton); died on 12 Jun 1934 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.

    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.


    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.


    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.


    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.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83571386/ella-rachael-adams

    Plot: 637 E

    Children:
    1. Mary Rebecca Adams was born on 1 Sep 1881 in Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 13 Dec 1974 in Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.
    2. William Henry Adams was born on 2 Oct 1882 in Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died in 1975; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska.
    3. Ida Pearl Adams was born on 14 Dec 1883 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jan 1933 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.
    4. James Renwick Adams was born on 17 Apr 1886 in Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 10 Mar 1967 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.
    5. Richard Cameron Adams was born on 9 Apr 1888 in Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 22 Mar 1948 in Mount Clare, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
    6. Hannah Moore Adams was born on 14 Jul 1890 in Nebraska; died on 17 Jun 1961 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.
    7. Ella Rachael Adams was born on 8 Mar 1892 in Nebraska; died on 5 Oct 1967 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.
    8. Clara Viola Adams was born in Jun 1893 in Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 29 Jun 1971 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas; was buried in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.
    9. 2. Andrew Calvin Adams was born on 23 Mar 1897 in Nebraska; died on 13 Feb 1990 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado; was buried in Haxtun Cemetery, Haxtun, Phillips County, Colorado.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Henry McKeownHenry 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.

    Other Events:

    • 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]


  2. 11.  Rebecca PaxtonRebecca 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:
    1. Robert McKeown was born about 1848 in Iowa; died before 1900.
    2. 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.
    3. David McKeown was born about 1852 in Des Moines County, Iowa.
    4. 5. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. Alexander McKeown was born in Apr 1858 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in 1922; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas.
    7. 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.


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