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Mc KEON Louise A 1908-1984

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-08 14:13:01Z

McKEON Louise A 1908-1984

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Re: mckeon /McGlynn

jamesmcglynn33 — 2009-10-26 17:26:47Z

Yes, Christopher MC Glynn was born on 18Aug1845, but had to arrive in Phila. about 1846-1847. This would have him in Phila. with his sister Mary born 11Jun 1843. Their father Patrick Mc Glynn became a naturalized citizen in Philadelphia in 1851. They next show up on the New York Broome Co (Binghamton) 1860 census.
Christopher McGlynn and Mary McKeon dates can be verified on their headsones located in the catholic cemetary on Riverside Dr, Binghamton. Mary Mc Keon born 1851 and Christopher born 18 Aug 1845.

McKeon's of New Jersey

mikey925_1 — 2009-08-20 01:36:45Z

Trying to find out more about my family. My grandfather was Matthew McKeon. He had a twin brother. I believe his name was Gene. My grandfather also had several brothers, Charlie ? amd Joseph - Joe. Joe was the oldest. Married to Francis and lived in Ridgewood New Jersey. I believe they had two sons. One was named Donald. My granfather, Matthew "Matty" was married to Dorothy. They had a daughter named Elaine (my mother) They moved the california from Lake Parsippany New Jersey in the 50's. All passed away many many years ago. Any help would be appreciated. Would really like to know more about my family

Re: Do you belong to us?

mauraedonnelly — 2009-08-10 23:49:05Z

Dear James,I realize that you posted your question over 9 years ago,but I do have a few answers.James McKeon's first wife was Alice McKeown McKeon,born approximately in 1869.She died in 1911.James McKeon's mother was Catherine McCormack.Catherine came to the U.S in 1847,on a famine ship @ the age of12. I did not know the name of his father Robert or that he was born in the U.S.My mother is Mary McKeon Donnelly, the granddaughter of James and daughter of Arthur and Helen McKeon.I believe Arthur was your fathers half brother.Good luck with your research.

William McKeon Felix McKeown Dan McKeown Ireland 1800

sheilamckeon — 2009-07-12 18:33:39Z

I am doing family research on the McKeon changed from McKeown from Northern Ireland co. Antrium
William immigrated to Philadelphia 1870-1880. William married Katharine McLoughlin from ireland Felix Mckeown Williams father married Elizabeth jenkins. Now at a dead end having problems finding records from Ireland for 1800's 1700's anyone have any suggestions or know anyone from our family. Thank you
Sheila Mary McKeon

Re: Sylvester Mc Keon

MarilynBerthelette69 — 2009-06-29 14:39:10Z

Brenda,
That is something I would also like to find out about. I've checked and just couldn't find anything as to where the McKeon's lived in Ireland. They are a lot of McKeon's from different counties in Ireland so if by any change you come across that information please let me know.
I am a descendant of Raymond McKeon, My grandfather was Peter McKeon, who was Son of John McKeon. Sylvester's father was Peter's brother. I have been tracing the family since 1976. I'm in Sylvester's book.
Good luck. Marilyn

Re: Sylvester Mc Keon

lksrbk — 2009-06-29 03:53:08Z

Marilyn and Betty, I am also of this same family and I also have the book that Sylvester made. Can I get your e-mails so we can exchange information? Sister Madonna was my great aunt. I met her when I was younger. I would love to find out more of where we came from in Ireland also. Thanks!
Brenda

Re: John McKeon b. around 1888 Drumshanbo Ireland

dmccormick2 — 2009-06-23 05:03:10Z

Hi Alan
Doubt if we are related. As far as I know there are no Patricks in our family. Was in Drumshanbo 2 yrs. ago. There are numerous McKeon families in that town.
Helen

Re: John McKeon b. around 1888 Drumshanbo Ireland

alanmckeon1 — 2009-06-22 00:22:24Z

Hi,

My father was born in drumshambo, his name is Patrick McKeon.

Might be a decendant to John McKeon.

Re: McKeon/Moran marriage

BriannaMcKeon — 2009-06-17 23:19:48Z

oh, okay, thank you very much, ill go check it out right now!

Brianna

Re: McKeon/Moran marriage

claddagh44 — 2009-06-17 23:06:51Z

If your grandfather was a Moran, try researching the Irish counties of Offaly and Mayo, which have the largest concentration of Morans. If you have some birthdates, you will find census information on the counties' websites.

Are you familiar with www.CyndisList.com? It is a great place to start. It has connections for places all over the world. You can find a link to practically all counties in Ireland, and the site is set up in alphabetical order and is easy to use. If you need any advice along the way, I'll be happy to try to help.
Jo McGlynn
claddgh44@hotmail.com

Re: McKeon/Moran marriage

BriannaMcKeon — 2009-06-15 03:18:03Z

hi,
well, i might not know who that is, but i might also, my grandmother was a moran, but now she is a mckeon, so i can ask her about that, she like to talk alot, so i dont really call her that often, but i may be calling soon, and i can ask her about if she knows anything about that marrage, or i can also ask my grandpa about it too.

That sounds really fun! i hope that i can find some of my family members, too, i am epecially interested in my mom's side, but she doesnt know very much, and my grandmother (who im the most interested in) died 2 or 3 years before i was born, and my grandpa did a few years ago, so i hope that with what i know, i can find some ties, and interesting things about my family

P.S.-I live in Michigan, and my grandmother is in P.A., but some of my family lives in N.Y.

Re: McKeon/Moran marriage

claddagh44 — 2009-06-14 16:10:17Z

Hi Brianna,

Thanks for answering. My Moran dad married a lady named McKeon in the late 1930's in spite of friends' warning him that she was cheating on him while they were engaged. The marriage lasted only about a year, and I'm curious about the exact dates. He got a divorce, then an annulment. A few years later, he met and married my mom. So we cannot be related that way. I don't know where you live, but all my Moran family relations came from Ireland from Co. Offaly and settled in CT and NY. That could be a connection.

Glad to see you are interested in your roots. Don't give up your searching. Connections often pop up when you least expect it. After years of searching for information about two of my Moran granduncles who emigrated from Ireland in 1867, I found a posting on Ancestry from one of their descendants, who was searching for us. We are in regular contact, and my husband and I plan a visit to Australia soon to visit hundreds of my relatives! A cousin on my mother's side of the family found me, and we ended a silly family estrangement of an earlier generation. She and her husband attended all my children's weddings. So hang in there! Good luck with your searching.
Jo McGlynn

Re: McKeon/Moran marriage

BriannaMcKeon — 2009-06-14 01:18:13Z

hello,
im sorry that I do not know anything about this marrage, but my family is a McKeon/Moran marrage too, isnt that cool, mabie your a part of my family, oh and by the way im Brianna, and im 13

John McKeon b. around 1888 Drumshanbo Ireland

dmccormick2 — 2009-06-08 01:10:38Z

Seeking information on John McKeon born around 1888 in Drumshanbo, Leitrim. He was the uncle who is a major family mystery. My father, Michael, was sent to this county to find him - lived in Detroit and possibly Worcester, Ma. My father told me he never found John. Relative through marriage recently advised there was a picture of John in home of deceased nephew.
Helen McKeon McCormick

McKeon/Moran marriage

claddagh44 — 2009-04-15 18:24:27Z

Would like to find any information about Mary McKeon, from Co. Galway, Ireland, and Frank/Francis Edward Moran, from Co. Offaly, Ireland who were married in New York City, probably in the late 1930s/early 1940s. They divorced after a short marriage.

Mrs. Patrick McKeon Rock Co WI

mcb2511_1 — 2009-03-25 20:10:26Z

Mrs. Patrick McKeon died at her home five miles north of Beloit yesterday morning after a short illness. Besdies a husband she leaves four children, three girls and one boy. Lawrencem, Mrs. James Keely, Margaret and Mary, all of Beloit, and two nieces, Mrs. Anna Wood and Mrs. Mary Birmingham, of this city. She was well known here as she was one of the old residents of Beloit.

Janesville Recorder and Times. Thurs., Jan. 23, 1902, Page 4:2. Janesville WI

Mary McKeon from Mexico

irishlavin1 — 2009-02-08 21:12:02Z

Im looking for any relations to Mary Mckeon,brother John, sister Anna? Anne?
Mary married George Slingland. In an 1880 census Mary & George lived in Passaic, NJ with their 5 children, Edward, George, Mary, Fannie, & Florence. Brother John also lived with them at this time.

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

dogzilla235 — 2008-03-08 16:08:47Z

Hi Lisa,

Nearly every one of those names is also in my own McKeon family from Drumbad, Co. Leitrim.

Do you have any further information about this family, or is the will the only information you have?

My families settled in Providence, RI, so Blackstone, MA, is not out of the range of possibility.

Thanks in advance for any further insights you may have.

Anne Richards

Graceann M. McKeon Family

Keririta — 2007-10-04 12:48:44Z

I'm researching my McKeown/McKeon family history and had a sister named Grace. My Grandmother was Margaret McKeown from Cork City, Cork, Ireland. She married Michael Manning in 1884 in Troy, NY. Margaret's parents were John McKeown and Catherine Moriarty. I'm looking for any connection for this family, and have not been able to find relatives in Ireland. The McKeowns lived at 35 Kiel's St. in 1864 when Margaret was born.
She had brothers, Martin and John, and a sister, Roseanna. John also went to Troy, NY. Both brothers were alive in 1919 when Margaret died.

Re: Hugh Mckeon

mollymcowen — 2008-03-29 19:05:29Z

Hi Laurie,

Just FYI, I recently came across a 1900 census of my Hugh McOwen (was McKeon) living with his sister Mary Dunlap in Bronx, NY. Hugh is listed as a "Widow" and occupation was a stone-cutter. Just thought I would let you know, in case it might be a match after all.

Anyone going to Chambers St in NYC?

bazbb79 — 2008-12-01 18:34:27Z

Hi, is anyone going to Chambers St to do research on the McKeons or anyone else? I need some lookups before I send away for certificates. Or maybe this is someone else's McKeons and can tell me I am barking up the wrong tree. I need:
Who married Thomas McKeon April 15 1918 in Kings County Cert # 3619?
Is there a Thomas McKeon born December 11, 1887 or 1889 in Manhattan?
And any info on the death certificate for Thomas McKeon dated 6/29/1942 Kings cert 12730? Wife's name? Or Birthdate? Or Child's name?
Thanks for any replies or help in this area. Want to break open a brick wall!

Re: Seeking information on JAMES EDWARD MCKEON b. 14 July 1886- d. 1976 WORCESTER MA

jaclynlong — 2008-03-26 23:18:04Z

Thank you so much for this information. The names of ALICE TRAINOR'S parents were especially helpful.

I know that her marriage to James was her second marriage.

From the information I have gathered James Edward McKeon's mother's name was Bridget T. McCann.

Thank You so much!
Jackie

Re: Seeking information on JAMES EDWARD MCKEON b. 14 July 1886- d. 1976 WORCESTER MA

jaclynlong — 2008-03-26 23:16:04Z

Nancy,
Im sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you.. Thank you so much for that information, I was away for spring break.

Do you know any more details from the draft records, or the census' or do you know where I could find more information, I am interested in tracing them back to Ireland, it appears James' father EDWARD J MCKEON came over in 1875, do you have any ideas of how I could figure out what part he came from?

Thank you so much,
my email is jaclyn.long@uconn.edu if you would rather email me.

Jackie

Seeking information on JAMES EDWARD MCKEON b. 14 July 1886- d. 1976 WORCESTER MA

jaclynlong — 2008-03-06 03:53:35Z

I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather JAMES EDWARD MCKEON he was born 14 July 1886 and died in 1976. From what I know he lived most of his life in WORCESTER, MA.

He was married to ALICE C. TRAINOR HANRATTY b. 1889- died April of 1968 in WORCESTER, MA

From what I know JAMES' parents were EDWARD McKeon (b. Feb 1855- d. 1931) and BRIDGET McKeon (b. Aug 1846- d. 1931)

I would like to gain some information on when/ where they immigrated from, and any other information needed.

My grandfather, JAMES and ALICE's son was FRANCIS XAVIER MCKEON (b. 6 July 1928- d. 4 March 1970)

Thanks you for any information
I am doing research for my geneology class in college.

Jackie

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

RootsDEB — 2008-09-25 19:58:46Z

Patricia,

Do you have any information on how Patrick McKeon arrived in this country? I am decended from Ellen McKeon, Patrick's sister. Our family lore indicated Ellen McKeon may have arrived in Quincy Massachusetts; but I have been unable to find any passenger manifests for that town.

Thank you.

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

RootsDEB — 2008-09-25 19:57:47Z

Re: New York McKeon

TheresaGriffin55 — 2008-12-29 18:08:37Z

Dear Matthew,

It would be helpful if you could post the location in Ireland where your Patrick might have lived. There are LOTS of Patrick (Padraigs) in Ireland. My dad is Patrick Joseph McKeon, Jr.; his father came from Ireland in the 1920s and ended up in Boston by mistake. He was intending to get to New York to meet up with his sisters. Their father, Patrick McKeon b. 1863 in Ballyvary, Currane, County Mayo, was married to Julia Clisham; his father, Anthony McKeoWn, b. 1830, was married to an Ann Roach, daughter of Anthony and Honora Roach, and that's where I'm stuck.

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

rmeehan95 — 2008-09-18 18:57:34Z

I, too, am descended from James McKeon and Ann Smith. Their daughter Ellen was my ggrandmother. I show them as coming from Kildare, Ireland; however, I don't remember who told me that--could have been my father. I have quite a bit on their descendents in my tree Anderson-Beaumont-Spainhour on ancestry.com. If you see any errors/ommissions, please let me know. I can invite you to the tree if you'll email me ncmeehoo@yahoo.com. Any info you have would be appreciated.
Sharon

McKeon / Mooney

shrewsie — 2008-02-20 00:40:17Z

I am looking for the town of origin of my great great grandfather, Patrick McKeon(b. 1843-1845)in Ireland. He married Mary Mooney(b-1851) about 1870. She lived in Creggs, County Galway in Ireland. She came to the US in 1870. They may have been married before she arrived. I am not sure when he came to the United States. They had 5 sons: John(my great grandfather), Patrick, Thomas, Hugh, and Michael. They also had a daughter, Margaret. Mary died about 1881. He died in 1906. They are both buried in St. Joseph's cemetary in Warren, Pennsylvania, where they lived.

McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

pstmarie1 — 2008-03-08 00:41:44Z

Hi all,

I've been researching my McKeon family and have found some unexpected relatives in Worcester and Charlton, MA.

My gggrandfather is Patrick McKeon, son of James McKeon and Ann Smith of Ireland.

James McKeon and Ann Smith had the following children I can confirm through death certificates, obits and other records:

Ellen McKeon b. 1849 d. 1924 Married Michael McKeon-they lived in Charlton, MA and had 7 children that I know of. 1 daughter of theirs married a Jameson, I think another married a McTigue.

Patrick McKeon b. 1854 d. 1933 Married Bridget Flynn-they lived in Worcester, MA and had 7 children.

Mary McKeon b. 1858 d. bef 1930 and married Michael McGurn and had 3 children that I know of. Believe they lived in Charlton, MA.

Terence McKeon b. 1863 d. 1928 and married Nora Donahue. They lived in Worcester and had 8 children that I know of. One of their daughters married a James Brennan.

Catherine (Catharine/Katherine) McKeon b. 1871 d. ? married Frank McKee and lived in Brooklyn, New York. They had one son, James E. McKee. Frank owned a florist shop in Brooklyn and James worked as a florist when he was an adult.

I'm looking for further information on this family. I don't know where in Ireland they were from and I'm hoping to connect with family to share what information I have uncovered so far!

For interest, the McKeon's named in McKeon Square and McKeon Road in Worcester are descendants of Patrick and Bridget McKeon. I'd love to share our family history with you.

Patricia McKeon

Re: Seeking information on JAMES EDWARD MCKEON b. 14 July 1886- d. 1976 WORCESTER MA

pstmarie1 — 2008-03-08 00:13:23Z

Through the New England Historic Genealogical Society I found a record for a James McGurn (likely a misspelling) born in Leicester, MA on 13 July 1886. Parents are listed as Edward and Bridget McKairn or McKavin (hard to read her maiden name). Edward and Bridget are listed as born in Ireland. Vol: 369 ; Page: 345

I found a marriage record for Alice C. Tranior and Frederick Hanratty Aug 16 1910. A first marriage for both. She was 21 and he was 26. Their marriage took place in Leicester. She is the daughter of Matthew and Bridget Trainor. He is the son of Patrick J. Hanratty and Maria M. Murphy.

It looks like James and Alice were married after 1910. BMD records are not viewable on line at NEHGS but you could check with Leicester Town Hall for their marriage record.

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

pstmarie1 — 2008-09-22 04:09:10Z

Hi Sharon,

I would love an invite to your tree. I'll send you over my e-mail address.

I've been in contact with John Argentati, also a descendant of Ellen McKeon, and he has done some great research this past week to find James McKeon and Ann Smith's marriage record from Lietrim!

John's my new hero :)

Anyway, I'll share what I have and would love your information as well.

Thanks to you both for posting!
Patricia

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

pstmarie1 — 2008-09-25 20:44:48Z

Hi,

I do not know where Patrick arrived in this country. I assumed it was Boston.

A sister Catherine lived in Brooklyn, NY and we're not sure how she ended up there.

We're just as lost on this branch of the tree as well. :)

I think I got a hit on Patrick's Naturalization record yesterday at NEHGS in Boston. I will have to call Mass Archives and order the record.

I'll keep you posted!

McKEON Edward F and Mary L

t42Moore — 2008-12-13 00:04:22Z

McKEON Edward F and Mary L

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McKEON Richard W and Irene T

t42Moore — 2008-12-09 19:49:33Z

McKEON Richard W and Irene T

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stanley mckeon

Debbs1961 — 2008-03-03 23:24:33Z

i am tracing my grandfather stanley michael mckeon 1903 m alice slade 1903 stanley father was stanley a 1878 married mary harris 1883 his father was james henry 1842 married to jane lawler i am unable to go back anymore than that
i also need to know if stanley brother douglas 1906 was married or his date of death if you think you can help please email me
debramckeon@hotmail.com

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

lmckern1 — 2008-03-08 16:39:39Z

Hi Ann,
Sorry the will is all I have. When I got the will and realized it was not "my James" I filed it away until I came across the postings and was reminded about it.

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

lmckern1 — 2008-03-08 15:25:43Z

I have a copy of a will from James McKeon Sr. of Blackstone MA. It was written in March of 1887. It lists:
Sons, Francie, Owen, daughter Mary Krirnan who is married and now a resident of Taunton, each five dollars.
Daughter Margaret McKeon(Maggie)100 dollars.
Daughter Rose McKeon sometimes called Rosa three hundred dollars.
Daughter Ellen McKeon sometimes called Nellie three hundred dollars.
The rest of the estate to my son James McKeon,Junior.
James signed with his mark and it was witnessed by Arthur A Putnam, Edmund O. Bacon, and Laurene Boylan.
I obtained this will because I am looking for James McKern of MA or Columbia county NY and this will was listed as James McKern. I will send it to you if you want it.
Good luck,
lisa mckern

Re: Jenny McKeon

wiz407ca — 2008-03-16 00:29:43Z

I think Jenny McKeon is the niece of Ellen McKeon McCormick. It has been so long that I don't remember the information I provided. Hope we're both talking about the same family.
RARAWIZ

Re: New York Mckeon

mtjmckeon — 2008-12-28 13:24:28Z

Dear Pat,
Might your grandfather Patrick McKeon (b. 1886) have had a father named Peter McKeon, who was born in Ireland around 1845 and arrived in New York in the 1860s? I'm trying to locate this particular Peter McKeon in records after 1874 but have had no luck. He's the son of James McKeon and Marcella Lynch. In 1867 he married Christina Reddy, who died in 1874. In 1869 he lived in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. I don't know if he remarried. He had at least two brothers: John (1840-1902) and Philip (1859-1894).

Would appreciate your help if there's any connection to your family.

Thanks,
Matthew McKeon

Re: New York McKeon

mtjmckeon — 2008-12-31 02:01:29Z

Theresa,
I wish I knew where this Patrick McKeon was from in Ireland. Thanks for the info on your Patricks, but from what I know so far there isn't a connection between mine and yours. The Patrick I'm looking for was born right around 1845 and his parents were James McKeon/Marcella Lynch. Good luck with your search.
Matthew

Re: Jenny McKeon

jdmckeon — 2008-03-16 21:30:56Z

Hmmmm...Jenny McKeon (could also be Genevieve) was born in NYC 1871 to William F. McKeon and Ellen C. Webb. She was 2nd oldest of 7 - 4 girls and 3 boys. I know something about all of them except for Jenny and her sister Mary. I thought Mary might be our link...

Re: Jenny McKeon

jdmckeon — 2008-03-15 01:06:08Z

Is Jenny McKeon the daughter of Ellen McKeon? I don't have information on her, but I do have some on the rest of the family. Anxious to share!

Re: Hugh Mckeon

LGorowsky — 2007-08-16 00:37:06Z

Hi Cynthia,
We are the same family. My mother's mother Isabella was Hugh McKeon's ( manager of Dobler Brewery) sister. We have been in touch with you before. My mother wrote a long description of the family addressed to Cynthia McKeon. My mother knew all of the family. I know no other information about the McKeons except from what mother has told me. My other's name is Carol Miller Scoggins. I'm just getting started. Let me know if you can trace the route of the family past Hugh & Catherine McKeon. I would like to help you any way I can.

Re: Hugh Mckeon

LGorowsky — 2008-03-31 13:30:45Z

Hi,
Thanks for replying. We've been told by my grandmother that my gr. grandfather Hugh McKeon was a stone cutter & was instrumental in building the cathedral in Albany, N.Y. I wonder if this is the same man. I have some info in an old bible my mom gave me I'll have to check.
Thanks, Laurie

Re: McKeon's of Worc MA-Children of James McKeon and Ann Smith

Oatmeal001 — 2008-09-16 11:48:54Z

Hello Patricia,

I am also a decendant of James McKeon and Ann Smith of Ireland. Your gggrandfather is Patrick, my ggrandmother was his sister Ellen - wife of Michael McKeon who lived in worcester and Charlton.

I do have some limited information. Patrick's brother Terance was from Leitrim. Please contact me and I'll share all that I know.

John Argentati
919-858-5291
gio8 @ argentati.com

Re: Seeking information on JAMES EDWARD MCKEON b. 14 July 1886- d. 1976 WORCESTER MA

nfilgate — 2008-03-28 16:47:25Z

Jackie,

You are most welcome! The Church of the Latter Day Saints had Edward listed as "Edward McKown" in the Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts 1880 census. Edward was living on the 'Main Road on Cherry Valley, Leicester, MA'. [see WWW.familysearch.org] At this time he was single and working in a woolen mill. He had been born in Ireland as were his parents. He did not read or write English. Edward McKown was boarding with Joseph Gilligan and family.[Census 1880 Enumeration District 814 page 27]

The 1920 Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts census [abbr]
Edward McKeon, head, 70 yrs, M, immigrated 1875, farmer, Ire Ire Ire
Bridget McKeon, wife, 60 yrs, M, 1885 immmmigrated
James, McKeon, son 28 yrs, single, MA Ire Ire, carder in woolen mill
John McKeon, son, 21 yrs, single, MA Ire Ire, laborer in woolen mill
Margaret McKeon, daughter, 18 yrs, single, MA Ire Ire, bookkeeper in auto???,
Minnie McKeon, daughter, 30 yrs?, single, MA Ire Ire, graduate nurse works out OA
Catherine McKeon, daughter, 17 yrs, single, MA Ire Ire, bookkeeper in Automobile ?
Charles McKeon, adopted son, 19 yrs, single, born in Ma, parents born in MA, machanist in machine shop [ED95 page 5B]

Just a few pointers for your research: surnames of immigrants were often mis-spelled, birthdates may be off at much at 10 years, and families often lived together when they emigrated (even though the census states he was a boarder, Edward, may be related to Joseph Gilligan or his wife, or he may be from the same townland in Ireland). The Irish did live in the same areas here in the United States, but it is my experience that most of the time, there was usually some family relationship, so the Gilligan's might provide a clue in you quest. Since Edward was born prior to 1864, Edward's marriage record, naturalization, and immigration records are the best sources of locating where in Ireland, your ancestor hailed from. The sources of information closest in date to the actual event are usually the most accurate. In requesting a marriage record, you will want to ask the town clerk for the information the bride and groom completed in order to file for a marriage certificate. The marriage record should provide you with their parents names and places of birth. Edward does not to appear to have become a naturalized citizen, so it may be a bit more difficult to find his immigration record, but not impossible. Seeing that he ended up on the east coast within 5 years, I would look for immigrations from Boston, NY, and Canada or other eastern ports. If any of Edward's siblings names were known, you may wish to search their records to see if they lend a clue as to where the family hailed.

Have you checked the court records? Edward adopted Charles so there should be guardianship papers on him in the records. In addition, since Edward owned property in Leicester, he may have had a Will which MIGHT provide an address of a living relative in Ireland. Wills often listed siblings as well as children's names. Best of luck. Let me know if I can be of further help.
-Nancy

Re: Seeking information on JAMES EDWARD MCKEON b. 14 July 1886- d. 1976 WORCESTER MA

nfilgate — 2008-03-06 14:48:21Z

Came across some additional information on your family who appparently had been in Cherry Valley (village), Leicester (town), Worcester County, Massachusetts, since at least 1896-97. Hope this information helps in your quest.

Leicester City directory 1914 (p273)
Edward McKeon, mill operative, h Chapel, n. Main CV
James McKeon, laborer, bds E McKeon's CV
John McKeon, laborer, bds E McKeon's CV
John A. McKeon, pipe fitter h Sargent n Worcester line CV

Leicester City directory 1896-97 (p301)
Edward McKeon, farmer, h. off Chapel CV

1890 Leicester City Information (p274)
-Leicester is 6 miles w. of Worcester, reached by stage fromt hat city. ....incorportated as a town February 15, 1713, and named for town of Leicester in England. Villages are ...Cherry Valley...

-nancy

Re: Seeking information on JAMES EDWARD MCKEON b. 14 July 1886- d. 1976 WORCESTER MA

nfilgate — 2008-03-06 13:59:28Z

Found him in the WWI registration records (note: Leicester is part of Worcester County):

James Edward McKeon, 30 years old, born 14 July 1886 in Leicester, Massachusetts, resided at Chapel Street, Leicester, Massachsuetts on 5 June 1917 when he registered for WWI in Leceister, Mass. He was a farmer employed by Edward McKeon of Leicester. At this time, James was single. He was tall, had a stout build, blue eyes and brown hair. [cite: WWI Registration Cards, 1917-1918 for Massachusetts, East Brookfield City, Thomas J. Welch]

Also found the family in the 1920 Census. James was listed with his parents Edward and Bridget as well as many siblings including one adopted son. Parents were from Ireland. Father immigrated in 1875 and mother in 1885. Would you like the details of the census?
-nancy