Mckeowen Family

[edwardscj]

Hi,
I'm looking for info on the Mckeowen Family who ran boxing booths in the fairgrounds in the early/mid 1900's.
My Great Uncle was Sam Mckeowen who married Hester (or Esther) Gratton in 1915 in Warminster.
Hester died in 1999 aged 101 in Andover Hants.
I believe they had two sons, Patrick born 1920,  and Bernard.
I think Pat took over the Booth from his Father, but the time scale I don't know.
Sam was my fathers uncle, and Pat was his cousin.
Any and all info would be greatly appreciated
Regards
Chris Edwards

[Bobby S]

shirley stevens nee mckeowen sam and ester was my mum and dad

[edwardscj]

Hi Shirley,
What a pleasant surprise. From what I can gather you are my First Cousin 1x removed.
You would have been my fathers cousin, you probably knew him as Kitchener (or Kitch)
I hope you are well and if possible you might be able to fill in a few gaps for me.
If you want to contact me direct, my email is:
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every good wish
Chris Edwards

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Not that that should be any problem.
Chris Edwards

[Steve G]

Here's something to post about, Chris; Just tell me if ye think there's any earthly possibility of ye McKeowens being anything to do with the McKeon (Pronounced the same as yours) people found in Co. Leitrim ?

 Couldn't help but notice the Patrick in there! 

[edwardscj]

Hi Steve G,
I wouldn't know if we might have common ancestors McKeowen/MCKeon, but I can confirm that in my searches I have come across quite a few Variations in spelling.
My Grandmother was a Mckeowen, and her Father was Samuel William Mckeowen born in Co Tyrone around 1838. His father was called Patrick Mckeowen. (No other details available) Samuel  died in 1902. On various censuses he was listed as " army Pensioner" as well as " labourer". In all he had 9 Children, including Sam Mckeowen who was mentioned in the original post.
I am hoping to get a few more details from Shirley, if of course she has any.
Good luck with your searching,
Chris Edwards

[edwardscj]

Hi Steve G,
I was just trawling thru the Surname index for McKeowen, and there was only one other entry.
It is someone in New Zealand. Look at the Parrot Family website.
I'm sure they are not related to me, but I noted that her BMD record quoted showed her name as
"McKeon".
There are a total of 10 McKeowens in the family tree, I also just noticed Many McKeon mentioned.
Just a chance I suppose.
Hope it helps
Chris

[Bobby S]

hi chris edwards
i am not computer literate   you seem to know as much as ido about the
mckeowen familey i have got no further than my granfarther samuel william mckeowen because i
cannot find the parish he came from in co tyrone mygrandmothers maiden name was mewman
she came from ch ard in somerset they had nine children 7 girls 2 boys


                                  regards shirley stevens nee mckeowen

[Bobby S]

Hi Steve G,
I was just trawling thru the Surname index for McKeowen, and there was only one other entry.
It is someone in New Zealand. Look at the Parrot Family website.
I'm sure they are not related to me, but I noted that her BMD record quoted showed her name as
"McKeon".
There are a total of 10 McKeowens in the family tree, I also just noticed Many McKeon mentioned.
Just a chance I suppose.
Hope it helps
Chris

[tiggi]

I know this was a while ago posted ,but if anyone can help please I am trying to find out about Sam's brother William Mckeowen and his family, he was born 1896 .
I know he traveled with him and was at Barnstaple fair about 1924 possibly until late 1930s.

Also if anyone can help with another person who was known at Fair a woman who called herself Madam Pharo.. who did Fortune telling with her daughter, she was linked to Wm Mckeowen maybe his partner or wife?

thanks