John Everett "Everett" Bedford
1890 - 1933 (42 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. John Everett "Everett" Bedford was born on 16 Oct 1890 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas (son of George S. Bedford and Magaret Andrews); died on 25 Feb 1933 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. Notes:
On his draft registration card, his name is given as Samuel John Everett Bedford. On all other reference he is listed as John Everett Bedford.
Everett Bedford Dies on Saturday
Everett Bedford, 62 years old, since 1900 a resident of Colorado, died at about 1:15 Saturday morning at the Greeley hospital, following a major operation Tuesday at the hospital.
Mr. Bedford, a native of Quinter Kan., was born Oct. 16, 1890. I came to Colorado in 1900 and had lived in the vicinity of Greeley most of the time since. He had been engaged in construction work in Wyoming and Colorado, the past year in Wyoming. He was associated in business with H.J. Woodman.
Mr. Bedford was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rose Bell Bedford of 1321 Eleventh avenue, and by five children, Jack 15, Stewart 12, Marjorie 9, Donald 7 and Richard 6. He is survived also by two sisters, Mrs. Rose Bedford Gish of Kingman, Kan.; Bessie Bedford of Blanchard, Ia.; and be a brother, Merton Bedford, of Santa Barbara, Calif.
Funeral service will be at 2 o’clock Monday at Macy’s drawing room. Interment in Linn Grove.
Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, Colorado. Saturday, 25 February 1933.
Buried:
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Block 4, lot22, space 3John married Rose Isabel Bell on 16 Dec 1914 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. Rose was born on 30 Aug 1889 in Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died on 14 Apr 1975 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- John Everett "Jack" Bedford was born on 24 Mar 1918 in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado; died on 29 Jun 1994 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California.
- George Stewart Bedford was born on 19 Dec 1921 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; died on 3 Jul 2014 in Chico, Butte County, California; was buried in burial details unknown.
- Donald Duncan Bedford was born on 23 Sep 1925 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; died on 11 Jul 1989 in Lodi, San Joaquin County, California; was cremated in Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California.
- Richard Carson Bedford was born on 3 Nov 1926 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; died on 8 Feb 1992 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado; was cremated in ashes scattered; North Sterling Reservoir, Colorado.
2. George S. Bedford was born in Mar 1862 in Ohio; died on 27 Dec 1920 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Big Creek, Ellis County, Kansas
- Census: 1910, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado
- Census: 1920, Pleasant Valley, Weld County, Colorado
Notes:
George S. Bedford, prominent stockman and farmer of the Greeley district, died in Denver Friday afternoon. He had lived near Greeley for almost twenty years and was a leader in church work, having been a charter member of the Reformed Presbyterian church.
Windsor Beacon, Windsor, Colorado. Thursday, 30 December 1920.
Buried:
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Block 7, lot 109, space 3George married Magaret Andrews on 14 Jan 1886 in Page County, Iowa. Magaret (daughter of Samuel Andrews and Mary Jane McKeown) was born in Jan 1862 in Iowa; died on 31 Dec 1930 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Magaret Andrews was born in Jan 1862 in Iowa (daughter of Samuel Andrews and Mary Jane McKeown); died on 31 Dec 1930 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado
Notes:
Mrs. Margaret Bedford Dies Here Wednesday
Mrs. Margaret A. Bedford, 68 years old, died at her home, 1226 Fourth street, at 9:35 Wednesday morning. Mrs. Bedford had been ill for some time, but her death was unexpected.
She is survived by four children, Everett and Bessie Bedford of Greeley; Mrs. Lee Gish, Little River, Ran.; and Merton Bedford, Santa Barbara, Calif. She was the wife of the late George S. Bedford.
Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, Colorado. Wednesday, 31 December 1930.
Deaths and Funerals
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret A. Bedford will be held at the Reformed Presbyterian church at 10 o’clock [missing text in copy] will be in [missing text in copy]
Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, Colorado. Thursday, 1 January 1931.
Buried:
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Block 7, lot 109, space 2Children:
- Merton Irving Bedford was born on 31 Jan 1888 in Kansas; died on 19 Oct 1963 in Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California.
- 1. John Everett "Everett" Bedford was born on 16 Oct 1890 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; died on 25 Feb 1933 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
- Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Bedford was born on 19 May 1893 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; died on 8 Jun 1966 in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
- Rosa Eleanor Bedford was born on 1 Nov 1899 in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas; died on 14 Aug 1990 in Baldwin, Douglas County, Kansas; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, Butler County, Kansas.
Generation: 3
6. Samuel Andrews was born on 23 Oct 1827 in Chester County, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Apr 1898 in Blanchard, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1856, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1880, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1885, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64359030/samuel-andrewsSamuel married Mary Jane McKeown on 24 Nov 1853 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow) was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio; died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary Jane McKeown was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio (daughter of Alexander McKeown and Rosanna Glasgow); died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Pleasant Valley, Weld County, Colorado
- Census: 1920, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado
Notes:
Mary J. is included in the list of siblings in her brother Alexander's biography in Biographical History of Page County, Iowa [Lewis & Dunbar Publishers, 1890). "Mary J., wife of Samuel Andress" [Andrews]
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114421113/mary-jane-andrewsChildren:
- Nancy Eleanor Andrews was born on 24 Sep 1854 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Oct 1919 in Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma; was buried in Billings Union Cemetery, Billings, Noble County, Oklahoma.
- Rose Ann Andrews was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Iowa; died on 18 Nov 1898 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, College Springs, Page County, Iowa.
- Alexander McKeown Andrews was born on 29 Dec 1857 in Iowa; died on 23 Dec 1958; was buried in Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Winchester, Jefferson County, Kansas.
- Mary Andrews was born on 19 Feb 1860 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Jul 1960 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 5 Jul 1960 in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- 3. Magaret Andrews was born in Jan 1862 in Iowa; died on 31 Dec 1930 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
- Rachel Andrews was born in 1868 in Iowa; died in 1943; was buried in Quinter Cemetery, Quinter, Gove County, Kansas.
- Rebecca Andrews was born on 7 Nov 1868 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Jul 1950 in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.
- Charlotte Andrews was born in Mar 1875 in Iowa.
Generation: 4
14. 
Alexander McKeown was born in 1790 in County Antrim, Ireland; died on 8 Feb 1852 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Residence: 1827, Ohio farm of Alexander McKeown, Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio containing about one hundred and fifty one acres.
- Census: 1830, Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
- Census: 1850, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio
Notes:
Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998 for Alexander McKeown. Harrison County, Ohio, Will Record, Vo1. A-C, 1813-1878
The Last Will and Testament of Alexander McKeown, deceased.
In the name of the Benevolent father of All, I, Alexander McKeown of the County of Harrison to make and publish this my last will and testament. Item First. I give and devise to my beloved wife [in turn?] of her downer this farm on which we now reside situated in Freeport Township, Harrison County, State of Ohio containing about one hundred and fifty one acres during her natural life and all the stock, household goods furniture and provisions and the goods and chattels which may be there at the time of my decease, during her natural life as foresaid. At the death of my said wife the real estate as foresaid and such part of the said personal property as my remain be sold and the proceeds to be equally divided betwixt the following children my heirs, viz: Alexander McKeown, Arthur McKeown, Adam McKeown, William McKeown, Mary Jan McKeown, Lavina Margaret McKeown and Rosana McKeown. Share and share alike. Item Second: I give and bequeath to my son Alexander McKeown one hundred dollars to be paid him at my decease if needed extra. Item third: I give and bequeath to my son Arthur McKeown one hundred dollars to be paid at my decease if needed. Item Fourth I give to my daughter Mary Jane McKeown fifty dollars to be paid at my decease if needed. The three last items are over and above the division of the real estate. Item Fifth. And I do hereby nominate my beloved wife to be my executor of this my last will and testament revoking all former _____ by me made. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of February in the year 1851.
Alexander McKeown (seal)
Signed seal and acknowledged by said Alexander McKeown as his last will and testament in our presence and signed by us in his presence. Lewis B. Kingsbury, William L. Packer
The State of Ohio Harrison County
We Lewis B. Kingsbury and William L. Packer being duly sworn in open court this 1st day of June A.D. 1852 dispose and say we were present at the execution of the last will and testament of Alexander McKeown here to annexed, that we severally saw the said testator subscribe said will; heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will and testament and that the said testator Alexander McKeown at the time of executing the said will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint, and that we severally signed said will as witness, at said testators request and in his presence. William L. Packer, Lewis B. Kingsbury
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of June A.D. 1852
B. W. Weirs, Probate Judge.
US General Land Office Records
Name: Alexander McKeown
Issue Date: 6 Mar 1827
Place: Harrison, Ohio, USA
Land Office: Steubenville
Meridian: Ohio River Survey
Township: 11-N
Range: 7-W
Section: 35
Accession Number: OH0090__.459
Document Number: 1502
Township 011N - Range 007W - NW¼ - Section 35
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1850 US census, enumerated 1 August 1850
Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Alexander McKeown, age 60, farmer, real estate 1800
Rosana, age 50
Alexander, age 18, farmer
Mary J., age 19, attending school
Arthur, age 16, attending school
Levina, age 15, attending school
Rosann, age 13, attending school
Adam, age 11, attending school
William age 8, attending school
Schedule 4 – Production of agriculture in Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio.
enumerated on 30 July 1850
Alexander McKeown, line 16
Improved acres – 60
Unimproved acres – 100
Cash value of farm 1800
value of farming implements 70
horses - 3
asses or mules 0
milch cows 0 6
working oxen – 0
other cattle - 3
sheep – 40
swine – 7
value of livestock 173
wheat, bushels of – 30
rye, bushels of – 0
Indian corn, bushels of – 150
oats, bushels of – 50
Ginned cotton – 0
wool, lbs of - 100
Peas & beans, bushels of - 1
Irish potatoes – bushels of - 20
Sweet potatoes – bushels of – 0
Barley – bushels of – 0
buckwheat, bushels of - 0
Value of orchard produce - 9
Wine, gallons of - 0
value of Market garden - 0
Butter, lbs of - 200
cheese, lbs of - 0
hay, tons of 3
clover seed, bushels of 5
other grass, bushels of 1
hops, lbs of -0
hemp, dew rotted -0
hemp, water rotted - 0
Flax, lbs of - 50
flaxseed, bushels of – 4
Silk cocoons, lbs of – 0
maple sugar, lbs of – 0
cane sugar – 0
molasses, gallons of – 0
beeswax and honey - 0
value of home-made manufacturing - 62
value of animals slaughtered - 41
EARLY YEARS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Buried:
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Row 9Alexander married Rosanna Glasgow. Rosanna (daughter of John Glasgow and Mary Arthur) was born on 4 Mar 1799 in Inisrush, Ireland; died in 1886; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. 
Rosanna Glasgow was born on 4 Mar 1799 in Inisrush, Ireland (daughter of John Glasgow and Mary Arthur); died in 1886; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Residence: 1827, Ohio farm of Alexander McKeown, Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio containing about one hundred and fifty one acres.
- Census: 1860, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio
- Census: 1870, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio
- Census: 1880, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio
Notes:
1860 US census, enumerated 14 June 1860
Freeport township, Harrison County, Ohio
Rosanna McKeown, age 60, real estate 3000, personal estate 805.
Arthur, age 25, farmer
Lovina, age 22, attended school
Rosanna, age 20
Adam, age 19, farm laborer, attended school
William, age 17, attended school
1870 US census, enumerated 28 June 1870
Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
William McKeown, age 28, farmer, personal estate 350
Nancy, age 26
Mary age, 2
Rosa Ann, age 71, real estate 3000, personal estate 850
1880 US census, enumerated 10 June 1880
Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio
Wm. McKeown, age 37, farmer
Nancie, age 36, keeping house
Mary age, 12, attended school
James G., age 9, attended school
Rosa, age 82, widowed mother
Buried:
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Row 9Children:
- Henry McKeown was born on 7 Dec 1819 in Ireland; died on 21 Feb 1891 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
- John Glasgow McKeown 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.
- James McKeown was born in 1823; died on 7 Jul 1850 in Harrison County, Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
- 7. Mary Jane McKeown was born on 9 Mar 1828 in Ohio; died on 18 Jan 1922 in Quinter, Gove County, Kansas; was buried in Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa.
- Alexander McKeown was born on 12 Dec 1830 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 1 Jan 1916 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Covenanter Cemetery, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa.
- Arthur Glasgow McKeown was born on 12 Oct 1833 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 18 May 1917 in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, Luna County, New Mexico.
- Margaret Levina McKeown was born on 19 Apr 1835 in Ohio; died on 9 Feb 1917; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Rose A. McKeown was born on 22 Dec 1837 in Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 15 Feb 1871 in Freeport Township, Harrison County, Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Adam McKeown was born in 1838 in Ohio; died in 1839; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Adam McKeown was born about 1839 in Ohio; died on 3 Jun 1864 in Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Glasgow McKeown was born about 1840; died before 1850.
- William McKeown was born on 28 Aug 1842 in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio; died on 21 May 1927 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio; was buried in Sunset View Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.