William McKeown
1842 - 1927 (84 years)
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Name William McKeown Born 28 Aug 1842 Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio 
[1, 2, 3] Gender Male Census 1870 Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census 1880 Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census 1900 Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census 1910 Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census 1920 Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Occupation farmer [2] Died 21 May 1927 Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio [1, 3] Buried Sunset View Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio Person ID I317 McKeown Last Modified 27 Jul 2023
Father Alexander McKeown, b. 1790, County Antrim, Ireland , d. 8 Feb 1852, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio (Age 62 years) Mother Rosanna Glasgow, b. 4 Mar 1799, Inisrush, Ireland , d. 1886 (Age 86 years) Family ID F2 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Nancy Jane Tidrick, b. Oct 1846, Ohio , d. May 1932 (Age 85 years) Married 14 May 1867 Guernsey County, Ohio [2, 4] Children 1. Mary Emma McKeown, b. 8 Apr 1868, Washington Township, Harrison County, Ohio , d. 9 Jul 1951, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio (Age 83 years)2. James Gray McKeown, b. 12 Jul 1870, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio , d. 2 Sep 1890, Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio (Age 20 years)Last Modified 13 Jul 2023 Family ID F139 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Born - 28 Aug 1842 - Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio 
Married - 14 May 1867 - Guernsey County, Ohio Census - 1870 - Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census - 1880 - Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census - 1900 - Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census - 1910 - Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio Census - 1920 - Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio 
Died - 21 May 1927 - Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio 
Buried - - Sunset View Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Headstones McKeown, James G, William and Nancy 
McKeown, James A, William and Nancy 
McKeown, wide view of stone 
McKeown stone in Sunset View Cemetery 
McKeown stone, GAR
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Notes - Biographical record of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio. Chicago, J. H. Beers & Co., 1891, pp495-496.
William McKeown, a well known and progressive farmer of Freeport Township, Harrison County, was born here August 28, 1842. His father, Alexander McKeown, was born in Ireland, and in 1824 came to America, and located in Belmont County, Ohio, where he remained until 1826, when he entered the farm on which his son William now resides, in Harrison County. Before leaving Ireland, Alexander was married to Rose Ann Glasgow, whose parents came to Guernsey County, Ohio. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McKeown were Henry, John, James (deceased), Alexander, Adam (deceased), Arthur, William, Mary Jane, Lavina and Rosa A. The father, who was a weaver by trade, in politics a Whig, died in 1851, his wife surviving him until April 1886. He was a man of kindly disposition and of great strength of character, and was respected by all.
William McKeown was reared on the home place, and farming has always been his vocation, while the common schools were the advantages he enjoyed in the matter of educational facilities. In 1862 he enlisted in the Eighty-seventh O.V. I., Company H, and was went to Baltimore, as well as to Harper's Ferry. While at the latter place the regiment was captured, but the members thereof were paroled, and Mr. McKeown then returned home. On May 14, 1867, he chose as his life's partner Nancy J. Tidrick, daughter of Robert Tidrick of Guernsey County, Ohio. The young couple immediately settled on the home place, where they remained until 1885, when they went to Missouri, remaining there, however, but three years, when they returned to the home place, where they have since resided. In politics Mr. McKeown is a Republican, heartily supporting his ticket, and has served in various offices of honor, among which may be mentioned that of trustee for several terms. He is the father of two children: Mary and James G., the latter now deceased, and of whom the following obituary appeared in a local paper:
Died at his home near Freeport, Ohio, September 2, 1890, James G. McKeown, aged twenty years. Interred at Londonderry September 2, funeral services conducted by Rev. J. W. Taylor. The deceased was the only son of William and Nancy McKeown. Three years of his life were spent with his parents and sister near Sublett, Mo. The remainder of his life was passed at his home near this place. He was absent from home when he was taken sick, but returned home at once and consulted a physician. Continuing to grown worse, two other physicians were summoned but the skill of all was baffled by his disease which his physicians termed typho-malaria fever. He united with the United Presbyterian Church at Londonderry in his fifteenth year. Young and full of life's youthful vigor and joys, but not a stranger to deep thought or meditation upon serious things which he evidenced upon his death bed but resigning himself to God, and assuring his parents that God doeth all things for the best. His sufferings were severe which he bore with great patience. Being early made acquainted with the Scriptures, they afforded him much consolation in time of trial. His mind was clear and his faith unshaken to the last. The family, community and friends have experience an inexpressible loss. He had a large circle of friends, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He has gone to his rest, and given to youth and all a warning.
The family worship at the United Presbyterian Church at Londonderry, of which the parents have been members for many years. Mr. McKeown engages in general farming and also deals quite extensively in stock. He is now the only representative of this family, which have been so long and favorably known in this locality.
[5] - Pvt. William H. McKEOWN, age 20yrs - Civil War
Co. E, 10th Ohio Infantry
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- Biographical record of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio. Chicago, J. H. Beers & Co., 1891, pp495-496.
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Sources - [S17] Genealogy Records of Robert Glasgow.
- [S14] 1900 US census.
- [S33] Ohio Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958.
- [S47] Marriage record.
- [S65] Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio, (J.H. Beers & Co, Chicago, Illinois, 1891).
- [S63] Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Friends of Page County, Paul R. Sarrett, Jr., (https://sites.rootsweb.com/~iapage/), https://sites.rootsweb.com/~iapage/families/mckeown/MCKEOWN1.HTM#1886death.
Wm. H. McKEOWN, b. *1842, Census Records & Source Notes!
1850 was age 8yrs living with Parents in 1850 Census Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH; "Attended School"
1860 was age 18yrs living with Wid Mother in 1860 Census Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. "Farm Labor"
1861 was age 19yrs joined 3rd June Camp Dennison, OH. Civil War 10th OH. Inf. Company E.
1867 was age 25yrs when married 24 year old Miss Nancy J. TIDDRICK, Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. [REF:#21]
1870 was age 28yrs living with Wife & 1Ch. in 1870 Census Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. "Farmer $0/$350"
1880 was age 38yrs living with Wife & 2Ch. in 1880 Census Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. "Farmer"
1890 was age 48yrs when only Son dies is Sep age 20yrs. [REF:#21]
1900 was age 58yrs living with Wife & S-I-Law in 1900 Census Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. "Farmer" Could Read & Write!
1910 was age 68yrs living with Wife Only in 1910 Census Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. Own Farm, Could Read & Write!
1920 was age 78yrs living with Wife & S-I-Law in 1920 Census Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH. H/H "Farmer" Could Read & Write!
1927 was age 89yrs when died on May 21 1927, bd. Old Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio
Pvt. William H. McKEOWN, age 20yrs - Civil War
Co. E, 10th Ohio Infantry
10th Regiment, Ohio Infantry was organized at Camp Dennison, Ohio, June 3, 1861. Left State for West Virginia June 24, and duty at Grafton, Clarksburg and Buckhannon till August. Attached to 2nd Brigade, Army of Occupation, W. Va., to September, 1861. Benham's Brigade, Kanawha Division, West Virginia, to October, 1861. 1st Brigade, Kanawha Division West Virginia, to November, 1861. 17th Brigade, Army Ohio, to December, 1861. 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, Army Ohio, to September, 1862. 17th Brigade, 3rd Division, 1st Corps, Army Ohio, to November, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Center 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 14th Army Corps, January, 1863. Headquarters Provost Guard, Dept. of the Cumberland, to May, 1864.
SERVICE West Virginia Campaign July to September, 1861. Battle of Carnifex Ferry September 10. Operations in the Kanawha Valley and New River Region October 19-November 24. Pursuit of Floyd November 10-15. Gauley Bridge November 10. Cotton Mountain November 10-11. Moved to Louisville, Ky., November 24-December 2, thence to Elizabethtown, and to Bacon Creek December 26. Duty there till February, 1862. Movement to Bowling Green, Ky., February 10-15. Occupation of Bowling Green February 15-22. Advance on Nashville, Tenn., February 22-March 2. Advance on Murfreesboro March 17-19. Occupation of Shelbyville, Fayetteville, and advance on Huntsville, Ala., March 28-April 11. Capture of Huntsville April 11. Advance on Decatur April 11-14. Action at West Bridge near Bridgeport April 29. Duty at Huntsville till August. March to Louisville, Ky., in pursuit of Bragg August 27-September 26. Pursuit of Bragg into Kentucky October 1-15. Battle of Perryville October 8. March to Nashville, Tenn., October 16-November 7. Provost duty at Headquarters of Gen. Rosecrans, Commanding Army of the Cumberland, till December, 1863, and at Headquarters, Gen. Thomas Commanding, Army and Dept. of the Cumberland, till May, 1864. Advance on Murfreesboro, Tenn., December 26-30, 1862. Battle of Stone's River December 30-31, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863. Stewart's Creek January 1. Duty at Murfreesboro till June. Middle Tennessee or Tullahoma Campaign June 23-July 7. Occupation of Middle Tennessee till August 16. Passage of the Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River and Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign August 16-September 22. Battle of Chickamauga September 19-21. Siege of Chattanooga September 24-November 23. Battles of Chattanooga November 23-25. Mission Ridge November 24-25. Reconnoissance of Dalton, Ga., February 22-27, 1864. Atlanta (Ga.) Campaign May 1-27. Demonstration on Rocky Faced Ridge May 8-11. Battle of Resaca May 14-15. Ordered to rear for muster out May 27. Mustered out June 3, 1864, expiration of term. Seventy-five Enlisted men unassigned, Army of the Cumberland, till September, then assigned to 18th Ohio Battalion Infantry.
EARLY YEARS IN HARRISON CO., OHIO:
By Phyllis (Dunn) Fulk, 1996, Pg176
"Covenanter Cemetery Families"
WILLIAM H. McKEOWN was raised on his fathers farm in Harrison Co., Ohio and farming was always his vocation. At the break out of the Civil War he was 20 years old and he joined the 87th. Ohio Vol. Inf., Company "H", and was sent to Baltimore, as well as to Harper's Ferry. While at the latter place the regiment was captured, but the members thereof were paroled, and WILLIAM H. McKEOWN returned home after the war in 1865. After the young couple marriage in 1867 they remained on the original homeplace until 1885, at the age of 42 WILLIAM H. McKEOWN and family removed to Sublett, [Adair Co.] Missouri, remaining their, however but three years, when they returned to the home place, where they resided the remainder of their life. In politics WILLIAM H. McKEOWN was a Republican, heartily supporting his ticket, and served in various offices of honor, among which was that of a Republican trustee for several terms. The family worshiped at the United Presbyterian Church at Londonderry, Guernsey, Co., Ohio for many years.
- [S17] Genealogy Records of Robert Glasgow.