John McKeown (abt. 1775)

Born about 1775 in County Down, Ireland

Husband of Sarah (Unknown) McKeown — married about 1798 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland

Descendants

Died [date unknown] in County Down, Ireland

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Biography

Birth
John Keown (or McKeown) was born about 1775, likely in County Down, Ireland.

Marriage
John married Sarah (Unknown) in about 1798 in County Down, Ireland. They had at least nine children together. Their known children were:

1. Henry McKeown (born 1799) ^[1]
2. James McKeown (born 1801) ^[2]
3. David McKeown (born 1803) ^[3]
4. William McKeown (born 1806) ^[4]
5. Mary McKeown (born 1808) ^[5]
6. Robert McKeown (born 1811) ^[6]
7. Margaret McKeown (born 1815) ^[7]
8. Sarah Ann McKeown (born 1817) ^[8]
9. Henry McKeown (born 1822) ^[9]

Death
John died in County Down, Ireland.

Research Notes

Possible birth/baptism records
There are at least two birth and baptism records of a John"Keown" in about 1775 in County Down, Ireland. One shows a father named Thomas. One shows a father named William

Possible birth record - father named Thomas:

"Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911"

Name: John Keown

Gender: Male

Birth Date: 21 Apr 1775

Birth Place: Seaforde, Down, Ireland

Father: Thomas Keown

FHL Film Number: 823750

Possible baptism record - father named William:

"Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database

citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636

FamilySearch Record: F51Q-SYJ (accessed 31 July 2023)

John Keown baptism on 22 May 1775, son of William Keown & Margaret, in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism of son Henry Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F51Q-9J4 (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's son Henry Keown baptism on 22 Sep 1799 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
2. ↑ Baptism of son James Mc Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F51Q-4ZJ (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Mc Keown's son James Mc Keown baptism on 16 Feb 1801 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
3. ↑ Baptism of son David Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F51Q-4BS (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's son David Keown baptism on 23 Nov 1803 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
4. ↑ Baptism of son William Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F51Q-7FM (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's son William Keown baptism on 16 Feb 1806 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
5. ↑ Baptism of daughter Mary Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F513-G2X (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's daughter Mary Keown baptism on 27 Aug 1808 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
6. ↑ Baptism of son Robert Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F51Q-HL6 (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's son Robert Keown baptism on 18 Mar 1811 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
7. ↑ Baptism of daughter Margaret Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F513-5LX (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's daughter Margaret Keown baptism on 29 Apr 1815 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
8. ↑ Baptism of daughter Sarah Ann Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F513-YF2 (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's daughter Sarah Ann Keown baptism on 20 Jul 1817 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.
9. ↑ Baptism of son Henry Keown: "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881", database
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007729399; FHL microfilm: 823636
   FamilySearch Record: F51Q-9J6 (accessed 31 July 2023)
   John Keown's son Henry Keown baptism on 8 May 1822 in Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland.

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: MZ8Z-15Z