Albert Rutherford McKeown
1871 - 1954 (83 years)
Generation: 1
1. 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. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas
- Census: 1920, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
Notes:
McKeown Family Bible record: Births.
Albert R. Sab Jan 22 1871 5:00 AM.
McKeown Family Bible record: Deaths.
Albert R. July 23 1954.
McKeown Family Bible record: Marriages.
Albert R and Mrs. Minnie C____ (written over decorated edging) married.
Married
Thursday evening, June 17, 1897, at 8:00 p.m., Albert R. McKeown and Miss Carrie A. Nantz were united in marriage by Rev. Simon, at their future home, No.407 South Sixth St., Burlington, Iowa. The bride was attired in white organdie trimmed in lace and ribbons and wore bride’s roses. The groom wore conventional black. A few relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and extended congratulations. Quite a number of beautiful and useful presents were received by the worthy couple. Mr. McKeown is well known to many of our readers who will join in congratulations.
Morning Sun News, Morning Sun, Iowa. Thursday, 24 June 1897, page 5.
Albert McKeown Dies on Visit
Albert R. McKeown, 1118 South 20th street, died yesterday afternoon at Minneapolis, Minn., where he was visiting at the home of a niece. Mr. McKeown, a veteran of 30 years’ service with the Burlington railroad, had lived half a century in St. Joseph. He retired about 15 years ago. He was 83 years old and a member of Marvin McMurry Methodist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Paul Hancock, with whom Mr. McKeown made his home, Mrs. V.E. Jackson and Mrs. W.C. Summers, and a stepson, John C. Creal, all of St. Joseph. The body will arrive in St. Joseph and be taken to a local mortuary.
St. Joseph New-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri, Saturday, 24 July 1954.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62411114/albert-rutherford-mckeownAlbert married Caroline A. Nantz on 17 Jun 1897. Caroline was born on 9 Oct 1876 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Jun 1917 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Jun 1917 in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Minnie Louise Poolman. Minnie was born on 4 Oct 1882 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died on 3 Oct 1950 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried in Ashland Cemetery, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]