Charles Crawford Moranville: McKeown Genealogy

1916 - 1968 (52 years)

Generation: 1

Charles Crawford Moranville was born on 7 Dec 1916 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska (son of Charles Edward Moranville and Emma Zella Crawford); died on 14 Dec 1968 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

Other Events:

_MILT: World War II. US Navy. Phm1.
Census: 1930, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Census: 1940, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska

Notes:

Moranville – Charles, age 52 years, Trailer City, Council Bluffs, Ia. Survived by his wife, Frances; stepdaughter, Mrs. Roger Teply, Imperial, Neb.; a brother Walter, Denver, Colo.; sister, Ruth Tjaden, Madrid, Neb.; an aunt, Celia Crawford, Loveland, Colo.; 3 grandchildren.
Funeral services Wednesday, 2 p.m. from the N.P. Swanson-Kenneth Golden Chapel. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery.
N. P. Swanson Kenneth Golden Mortuary, 3205 Marney St. 342-1606
Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska. Tuesday, 17 December 1968.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3362218/charles-crawford-moranville

P, 2447

Generation: 2

Charles Edward Moranville was born on 31 Oct 1855 in Salem, Orleans County, Vermont ; died on 12 Jan 1928 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; was buried on 14 Jan 1928 in Guide Rock Cemetery, Guide Rock, Webster County, Nebraska.

Other Events:

Census: 1920, Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska

Notes:

Charles E. Moranville was born October 30, 1855, at Salem, Vermont, and died January 1928, at his home at Hemingford. The body was brought to Guide Rock where the funeral service was held Monday, January 16, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. E.C. Moranville. Interment was made in the Guide Rock cemetery. The obituary of this former resident of Guide Rock will appear in the Signal next week.
The Guide Rock Signal, Guide Rock, Nebraska. Thursday, 19 January 1928, page 1.

Charles E. Moranville was born in Salem, Vermont, October 31, 1855, and died at Hemingford, Nebraska, January 12, 1928, after a short illness, aged 72 years, 2 months and 11 days. He was a member of a family of thirteen children, eight boys and five girls.
He came to Hemingford in 1913 and had made his home here ever since.
In 1914 he was united in marriage to Miss Zella Crawford at Ft. Morgan, Colorado. To this union were born two daughters and two sons.
He leaves his immediate family and a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Marie Mizer of Denver, also five brothers, one sister and other relatives.
A brother and nephew from Guide Rock, Ed and Marion Moranville, were present at the funeral which was held at the Congregational Church Saturday January 14, and they took the remains back to Guide Rock for burial. The funeral was conducted by Pastor A.E. Johnson of the S.D.A. Church. – Hemingford News.
The Guide Rock Signal, Guide Rock, Nebraska. Thursday, 2 February 1928, page 1.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60653558/charles-edward-moranville

Section 2, lot 128, row 25

Charles married Emma Zella Crawford on 10 Jun 1914 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado. Emma (daughter of William John Crawford and Hannah McKeown) was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 2 Sep 1948 in Clay County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma Zella Crawford was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa (daughter of William John Crawford and Hannah McKeown); died on 2 Sep 1948 in Clay County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.

Notes:

Former Resident Of Beulah Vicinity Dies
Services were held at the Beulah Reformed Presbyterian church Monday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m., for Mrs. Emma Zella Crawford. She was a former resident of the Beulah vicinity, and died at Fairfield, Nebr., Sept. 2. The services were conducted by Rev. J.E. McElroy. Interment taking place in the Beulah cemetery. The obituary:
Emma Zella, daughter of William J. and Hannah McKeown Crawford was born near Morning Sun, Iowa, Dec. 3, 1877, and departed this life Sept. 2, 1948, at the age of 70 years and 9 months.
When she was seven years old she moved with her parents to Nuckolls county, Nebraska. At an early age she united with Beulah Reformed Presbyterian church. She resided in the community until her marriage to Charles E. Moranville, June 10, 1914. They established their home in Hemingford, Nebr. To this union were born four children. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Esther.
Those who mourn here passing are Charles of Sterling, Colo., Walter of Denver Colo., and Ruth Tjaden of Madrid, Nebr., ; also two brothers, one sister and five grandchildren, and very many other relatives and friends.
As long as her health permitted, she was active in serving her Master and very faithful in the study of the Holy Bible. She loved music and inspired her family and others in its use.
The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 9 September 1948.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27922986/zella-emma-moranville

Lot 46, grave 4

Children:

Esther Zella Moranville was born on 31 Mar 1915 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died on 19 Aug 1942 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
1. Charles Crawford Moranville was born on 7 Dec 1916 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died on 14 Dec 1968 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
Walter Calvin Moranville was born on 31 Jul 1918 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died in Feb 1987 in Arvada, Colorado; was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado.
Ruth Louise Moranville was born on 19 Sep 1920 in Hemingford, Box Butte County, Nebraska; died on 20 Feb 1999 in Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska; was buried in Madrid Cemetery, Madrid, Perkins County, Nebraska.

Generation: 3

William John Crawford was born on 14 Nov 1850 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 Sep 1931 in Bostwick, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.

Other Events:

Census: 1880, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1885, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Census: 1900, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Census: 1910, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Census: 1920, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Census: 1930, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska

Notes:

W.J. Crawford was born in Pittsburg, Penn., November 14, 1850, and passed away September 22, 1931 at his home near Bostwick, Nebr., at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 8 days. When just a small boy he with his parents moved to Des Moines county (sic), Iowa, where he lived until 1885.

On February 22, 1876, he was united in marriage to Hannah McKeown. Five children came into this home, four of whom are now living. The eldest, a son, died in infancy.

In 1885 Mr. and Mrs. Crawford and family came to Nebraska and located on the farm where he resided until the time of his death. Mrs. Crawford preceded him in death, on June 11, 1918.

At the age of 22 he became affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian church (sic) of Sharon, Iowa. Thirteen years later, when they moved to this community, he and Mrs. Crawford placed their names on the Beulah roll of membership. This was over 45 years ago. Mr. Crawford was a pioneer both in this community and in the life of the Beulah congregation. He was steadfast in his faith and for a number of years performed the duties of ruling elder in the Beulah congregation, the highest office the church can offer a layman. For many years Mr. Crawford was the Session's efficient clerk.

He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons and two daughters, Walter, Claude and Celia Crawford, and Mrs. Zella Moranville; four grandchildren: Esther, Charles, Water and Ruth Moranville, all of this place; two brothers and three sisters: Robert and Edd Crawford, Mrs. Cora White, Mrs. Eva Guy and Mrs. Ila Hill, all of southern California; besides other relatives and many close friends.

Funeral services were held in the Beulah church (sic) at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor Rev. A.J. McFarnland, assisted by a mixed quartet and interment was made in the Beulah cemetery (sic).

"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."

The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, September 24, 1931; pg. 8

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27921648/william-john-crawford

Lot 46, Grave 2

William married Hannah McKeown in 1877. Hannah (daughter of Henry McKeown and Rebecca Paxton) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah McKeown was born in May 1854 in Des Moines County, Iowa (daughter of Henry McKeown and Rebecca Paxton); died in Jun 1918 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.

Notes:

Mr. Matthew McKeown, who has been here attending the funeral of his sister, Mrs. W.J. Crawford returned to his home at Loveland, Colo. Saturday. Also Mrs. J.M. Adams a sister left Monday for her home at Sterling, Kansas.
The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 27 June 1918.

Mrs. Adams, of Sterling, Kans., spent a part of last week at the home of her brother A.H. McKeown, she was called here by the death of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Crawford of Mt. Clare.
The Superior Express, Superior, Nebraska. Thursday, 27 June 1918.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29577424/hannah-crawford

Lot 51, Grave 4.

Children:

3. Emma Zella Crawford was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 2 Sep 1948 in Clay County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
Walter Knox Crawford was born on 10 Sep 1880 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Aug 1957 in Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
Claudius Hill Crawford was born on 26 Jul 1882 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 4 Aug 1952 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
Celia L. Crawford was born on 24 Jul 1886 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 15 Jan 1992 in Grant, Perkins County, Nebraska; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.

Generation: 4

14.

Henry 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]

15.

Rebecca 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:

Robert McKeown was born about 1848 in Iowa; died before 1900.
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.
David McKeown was born about 1852 in Des Moines County, Iowa.
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.
7. 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.
Alexander McKeown was born in Apr 1858 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in 1922; was buried in Webber Cemetery, Webber, Jewell County, Kansas.
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.

McKeown and Shields Families

Charles Crawford Moranville