Martha Meachum: McKeown Genealogy

1785 - 1870 (85 years)

Generation: 1

Martha Meachum was born on 15 Mar 1785 in Ireland; died on 2 Jun 1870 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio; was buried in Scotch Covenanter Cemetery, Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43524786/martha-thompson

Row 8

Family/Spouse: Robert Thompson. Robert was born on 17 Sep 1780 in County Antrim, Ireland; died on 18 Nov 1855 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Muskingum Covenanter Cemetery, Muskingum County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Robert Thompson was born on 10 Nov 1816 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died on 14 Feb 1902 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Generation: 2

Robert Thompson

(1.Martha¹) was born on 10 Nov 1816 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland; died on 14 Feb 1902 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6238037/robert-thompson

Section N

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth George. Elizabeth was born on 15 Aug 1808 in Ireland; died on 10 Oct 1896 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

3. Robert George Thompson was born on 26 Feb 1847 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 21 Jan 1936 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Generation: 3

Robert George Thompson

(2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 26 Feb 1847 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 21 Jan 1936 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1870, Newton, Muskingum County, Ohio
Census: 1880, Newton, Muskingum County, Ohio
Census: 1900, Newton, Muskingum County, Ohio
Census: 1910, Newtonville, Muskingum County, Ohio
Census: 1930, Newton, Muskingum County, Ohio

Notes:

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6238035/robert-george-thompson

Section N

Robert married Nancy Jane Glasgow on 17 Jan 1868. Nancy (daughter of Arthur Glasgow and Jane Neill) was born in Sep 1846 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio; died on 4 Aug 1907 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

4. Elizabeth J. Thompson was born on 13 Dec 1868 in Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1918 in Newton Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.
5. Robert Cameron Thompson was born on 31 Jul 1870 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 31 Jan 1948 in Newton, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.
6. Maggie L. Thompson was born in Mar 1872 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 23 Jan 1958 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.
7. James Howard Thompson was born in Mar 1874 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 30 Jun 1957 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.
8. Mary Belle Thompson was born on 26 Jan 1876 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1967 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.
9. George Arthur Thompson was born on 29 Jan 1878 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 14 Mar 1953 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Fultonham Cemetery, Fultonham, Muskingum County, Ohio.
10. Hermon S. Thompson was born on 22 Oct 1879 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 30 May 1932 in Newton Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.
11. Fred Neill Thompson was born on 14 Dec 1881 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 25 Sep 1966 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in New Concord Cemetery, New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio.
12. Ella Rebecca Thompson was born on 28 Feb 1884 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 8 Jun 1962 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.
13. Maude Ethel Thompson was born in Mar 1886 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 28 Jul 1959 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.
14. Nannie Annetta Thompson was born on 15 Oct 1888 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1973 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Generation: 4

Elizabeth J. Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 13 Dec 1868 in Ohio; died on 5 Mar 1918 in Newton Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Notes:

Miss E. Thompson
Miss Elizabeth J. Thomson, aged 49, died at 9 o’clock Tuesday night at the home of her father, R.G. Thompson, of near White Cottage, after a year’s illness, due to anemia. She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church. The father, five brothers and five sisters survive. They are R.C. of Canal Winchester; Arthur G. of White Cottage; James H., Fred, Herman, Maggie, Mary, Ethel and Ellen, all of the home, and Mrs. Anna Cusic, of Darlington. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Wednesday, 6 March 1918, page 2.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6238033/elizabeth-j.-thompson

Section N

Robert Cameron Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 31 Jul 1870 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 31 Jan 1948 in Newton, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer

Notes:

R.C. Thompson Services Today
R. Cameron Thompson, 75, a lifelong resident of Muskingum county, died at his home near White Cottage early Saturday following a years illness from a heart ailment. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving the deceased are five sisters, Maggie, Mary, Ella and Ethel Thompson of the home, and Mrs. Armour Cusac of Frazysburg; and three brothers, Howard of the home, Arthur of White Cottage and Fred of New Concord.
Funeral services will be conducted from the William Thompson and Son funeral home at White Cottage Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Rev. M.S. McMillan will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Monday, 2 February 1948.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6238044/r.-cameron-thompson

Section N

Maggie L. Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born in Mar 1872 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 23 Jan 1958 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.

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White Cottage Woman Dies In Hospital
Miss Maggie L. Thompson, 85, of near White Cottage, died Thursday in Good Samaritan hospital after an illness of more than two years.
She was born and raised on the farm where she lived until her death. She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church of White Cottage.
She leaves four sisters, Mary, Ella and Ethel Thompson of the home, and Mrs. Armor Cusic of Frazeysburg Rt.1, and a brother, Fred Thompson of New Concord.
Services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the William Thompson and Son funeral home in White Cottage. Rev. Alvin Kintner will officiate. Burial will be in Wesley Union cemetery, near White Cottage.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Friday, 24 January 1958.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9675714/mary-l-thompson

James Howard Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born in Mar 1874 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 30 Jun 1957 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Occupation: carpenter

Notes:

White Cottage Resident Dies In Hospital
James Howard Thompson, 83, of near White Cottage, died at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bethesda hospital after a two year illness.
He was formerly a carpenter but since his retirement had operated the family farmstead near White Cottage. He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian church of that vicinity.
Surviving are a brother, Fred, of New Concord; five sisters, the Misses Maggie, Mary, Ella and Ethel all of the home and Mrs. Anetta Cusac of Dresden.
The body is at the William Thompson and Son funeral home where friends may call after noon today and will be taken to the residence Tuesday morning where friends may call in the afternoon and evening. It will be returned to the funeral home Wednesday morning for services at 2 p.m. and burial will follow in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Monday, 1 July 1957.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6238043/j.-howard-thompson

Section N

Mary Belle Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 26 Jan 1876 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1967 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Notes:

Miss Mary Thompson
Miss Mary B. Thompson, 91, of White Cottage died at noon Wednesday (Oct. 11) at Shields Nursing Home at 1966 Normandy drive where she had been a patient since early June. Her condition had been serious a month.
She was born Jan. 30, 1876, near White Cottage, a daughter of Robert G. and Nancy Glasgow Thompson. She had lived all her life in the White Cottage vicinity.
Miss Thompson was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Armour (Nettie) Cusac of Frazeysburg Route 1; two nephews, Neill Thompson of White Cottage and Max Thompson of New Concord.
Friends may call at William Thomson and Son Funeral Home in White Cottage 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Arthur Cupp officiating. Burial will be in Wesley Union Cemetery.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Thursday, 12 October 1967.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9675719/mary-b.-thompson

Photos on Find a Grave show matching headstones for the sisters Mary, Ella, and M. Ethel.

George Arthur Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 29 Jan 1878 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 14 Mar 1953 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Fultonham Cemetery, Fultonham, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Occupation: farmer
Census: 1910, Rush Creek, Fairfield County, Ohio
Census: 1940, Newton, Muskingum County, Ohio

Notes:

G.A. Thompson Called By Death
G. Arthur Thompson, 74, of White Cottage, a retired farmer died at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home following an illness of five months.
Before becoming a farmer, Mr. Thompson was engaged in the livery business in Breman.
He was a member of the White Cottage Church of the Brethren where he had taught the Men’s Bible class for the past 25 years. He was a member of the Maysville Boosters Farm Council.
Surviving are his widow, Bertie; one son, Neil of White Cottage; two grandchildren, Marvis and Barlen of White Cottage; two brothers, Howard of White Cottage and Fred of New Concord; and five sisters, Margaret, Mary, Ethel and Ellen Thompson of White Collage and Mrs. Armour Cussac of near Dresden.
The body was removed to the William Thompson and Son funeral home in White Cottage and was then returned to the family home Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the funeral home with Rev. Ivan Fausnight officiating. Burial will be in Fultonham cemetery.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Monday, 16 March 1953.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6012139/george-arthur-thompson

Family/Spouse: Birdella Printz. Birdella was born on 18 Oct 1875 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 18 Oct 1959 in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio; was buried in Fultonham Cemetery, Fultonham, Muskingum County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

10.

Hermon S. Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 22 Oct 1879 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 30 May 1932 in Newton Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Notes:

H.S. Thompson Is Called by Death
Lifelong Resident of County Dies of Pneumonia
Herman S. Thompson, 52, a lifelong resident of Muskingum county died at midnight Monday at his home three-fourths of a mile north of White Cottage, after a three-days’ illness of pneumonia.
Mr. Thompson was born, reared and died in the same house. He was a farmer by occupation and had many friends who will be shocked by his death. Surviving are his father, R.G. Thompson, and the following sisters and brothers: Misses Maggie, Mary, Elizabeth and Ethel Thompson, R.C. and J.H. Thompson, at home; Mrs. Armour Cusac, of South Zanesville R.F.D.; G.A. Thompson of White Cottage and Fred Thompson of Utica. William Thompson, funeral director of White Cottage, is a cousin.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Thompson is in charge.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Tuesday, 31 May 1932.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6238045/hermon-s.-thompson

Section N

11.

Fred Neill Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 14 Dec 1881 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 25 Sep 1966 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in New Concord Cemetery, New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio.

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Fred Thompson
Fred N. Thompson, 85, of New Concord died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 25) in Bethesda Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks.
Mr. Thompson was born in White Cottage Dec. 14, 1880, a son of George and Nancy Glasgow Thompson. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Thompson had lived in New Concord the past 27 years.
He was a member of College Drive United Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a son, Max L. Thompson of New Concord; two sisters, Miss Mary B. Thompson of White Cottage and Mrs. Annette Cusac of Frazeysburg; and four grandchildren. His wife, Emma, and a son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Mock Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Dr. Henry Evans officiating. Burial will be in New Concord Cemetery.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Tuesday, 27 September 1966.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101102684/fred-n_-thompson

Family/Spouse: Emma Wilda Kirkpatrick. Emma was born in 1887 in Plumville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Sep 1965 in New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in New Concord Cemetery, New Concord, Muskingum County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

12.

Ella Rebecca Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 28 Feb 1884 in White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 8 Jun 1962 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Occupation: teacher

Notes:

Ella Thompson
Miss Ella R. Thompson, 78, of White Cottage died at 1:30 a.m. Friday in Good Samaritan Hospital following an illness of seven weeks. She had been admitted to the hospital two weeks ago.
A native of the White Cottage community, she was born Feb. 28, 1884, a daughter of R.G. and Nancy Glasgow Thompson.
She was a graduate of Columbia University and taught school in the East for many years as well as in her home community.
Miss Thompson was a member of Reformed Presbyterian Church at White Cottage.
She is survived by two sisters, Miss Mary of the home and Mrs. Armor Cusac of Frazeysburg, Route 1; a brother, Red of New Concord; and two nephews, Neill Thompson of White Cottage and Max Thompson of New Concord.
Friends may call at William Thompson and Son Funeral Home at White Cottage after 2 p.m. today.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. H. Lawrence McDaniel and the Rev. Wayne Harman officiating. Burial will be in Wesley Union Cemetery at White Cottage.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Saturday, 9 June 1962.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9675717/ella-rebecca-thompson

Photos on Find a Grave show matching headstones for the sisters Mary, Ella, and M. Ethel.

13.

Maude Ethel Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born in Mar 1886 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 28 Jul 1959 in Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Wesley Union Cemetery, White Cottage, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Occupation: teacher

Notes:

Death Claims Ex-Teacher At Age 73.
Miss M. Ethel Thompson, 73, retired Muskingum County school teacher of White Cottage, died in the Urban Rest Home at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday following an illness of several months.
Born near White Cottage, she was a daughter of George and Nancy Glasgow [NOTE: typo – should have added the word “Thompson” after Glasgow]
Miss Thompson was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of White Cottage.
Surviving are three sisters, Misses Mary and Ella of the home and Mrs. Armour Cusac of Frazeysburg; a brother, Fred of New Concord and several nieces and nephews.
The body was removed to the William Thompson and Son Funeral Home at White Cottage, where friends may call after noon on Thursday.
Arrangements are incomplete.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Wednesday, 29 July 1959.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9675715/m.-ethel-thompson

Photos on Find a Grave show matching headstones for the sisters Mary, Ella, and M. Ethel.

14.

Nannie Annetta Thompson

(3.Robert³, 2.Robert², 1.Martha¹) was born on 15 Oct 1888 in Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1973 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Other Events:

Occupation: school teacher in Newton Township
Occupation: school teacher in Newton Township

Notes:

Mrs. Annetta Cusac
Mrs. Annetta Cusac, 84, of the Muskingum County Home, a former 35-year resident of the Dresden-Frazeysburg area, died at 3:25 a.m. Friday at the Home.
She was born Oct. 15, 1888, near White Cottage, a daughter of Robert G. and Nancy Jane Glasgow Thompson. Mrs. Cusac was a former schoolteacher in Newton Township and a member of the Dresden Presbyterian Church. Her husband Armor, died in October, 1971.
Surviving are two nephews, Max Thompson of New Concord and Neill Thompson of Route 9; plus several great-nieces and great-nephews. Two children, Margaret and Robert, are deceased.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the William Thompson and Son Funeral Home in White Cottage. Rev. Ralph Burns will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio. Saturday, 3 March 1973.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6212675/nannie-annetta-cusac

Section M

Nannie married Armour N. Cusac on 15 Oct 1914 in Muskingum County, Ohio. Armour was born on 14 Sep 1889 in Newton Township, Muskingum County, Ohio; died on 17 Oct 1971 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

15. Margaret Elizabeth Cusac was born on 10 Dec 1915 in Ohio; died on 18 Mar 1916 in Darlington, Muskingum County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

McKeown and Shields Families

Martha Meachum