John James McKeon

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  • Name John James McKeon 
    Born 11 Jul 1884 
    Gender Male 
    Person ID I100  Meakem
    Last Modified 22 Apr 2020 

    Father Richard McKeon 
    Mother Jane Hayden 
    Family ID F39  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Emma Josephine Meakem,   b. 16 Mar 1886, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 29 Jun 1910  St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Catharine McKeon,   b. 4 Apr 1911, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Edward Joseph McKeon,   b. 25 Sep 1912, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. John McKeon, Jr,   b. Dec 1914, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Emma McKeon,   b. Abt 1917, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. Grace McKeon,   b. 1919, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     6. William McKeon,   b. Abt 1922, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     7. Richard McKeon,   b. Abt 1924, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     8. Geraldine McKeon,   b. Abt 1926, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 28 Apr 2020 
    Family ID F30  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    1910 Newspaper Article for Emma Meakem
    1910 Newspaper Article for Emma Meakem
    12 May 1910, Newark Evening Star and Newark Advertiser,, Newark, New Jersey

    Emma Meakem, John McKeon (her future husband), and others were involved in the planning of a reception and dance at St Cecilia's Parochial School in Kearny.

    Chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
    1910 Marriage of John McKeon and Emma Meakem
    1910 Marriage of John McKeon and Emma Meakem
    29 June 1910, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Groom: John McKeon
    Age: 26
    Occupation: Carpenter
    Residence: 758 Harrison Ave in Harrison, NJ
    Birth date: 11 Jul 1884, baptized in St Patricks Church, Newark, NJ
    Parents: Richard and Jane Hayden

    Bride: Emma Meakem
    Age: 24
    Residence: 46 Passaic Ave in Kearny, NJ
    Birth date: 11 Mar 1886, baptized in St Michael's Church, Newark, NJ
    Parents: Edward and Catharine Meklin

    Witnesses: James Meakam, Nellie Lowry, Thomas A Correy

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 140
    1910 Wedding Announcement of Emma Meakem and John McKeon
    1910 Wedding Announcement of Emma Meakem and John McKeon
    3 July 1910, Newark Sunday Call

    Miss Emma Meakem of Kearny, daughter of Edward Meakem, and John McKeon were married on Wednesday [29 June].

    MyHeritage.com, New Jersey Newspapers, 1859-1946
    1911 Baptism of Catharine McKeon
    1911 Baptism of Catharine McKeon
    7 May 1911, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Name: Catharine McKeon
    Birth date: 4 Apr 1911
    Baptism date: 7 May 1911
    Parents: John and Emma Meakem
    Sponsors: James Meakem and Julie McDevitt
    Residence: 47 Passaic Ave

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 91
    1912 Baptism of Edward Joseph McKeon
    1912 Baptism of Edward Joseph McKeon
    6 October 1912, St Cecilia, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Name: Edward Joseph McKeon
    Birth date: 25 Sep 1912
    Baptism date: 6 Oct 1912
    Parents: John and Emma Meakem
    Sponsors: Joseph E Healey and Marnie Heneghen
    Residence: 93 Bergen Ave

    FamilySearch.org, Parish registers, 1888-1944 [Kearny, New Jersey] (St Cecilia), film 1403465, img 98
    1915 New Jersey Census for John J McKeon Household
    1915 New Jersey Census for John J McKeon Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    121 Bergen Ave
    John J McKeon, born Jul 1884, age 30, M, born in NJ, parents born in Ireland, Carpenter
    Emma, born Oct 1886, age 28, M, born in NJ, parents born in NJ, House wife
    Katherine, born Apr 1911, age 3, S, born in NJ
    Edward, born Sep 1912, age 2, S, born in NJ
    John Jr, born Dec 1914, age 6/12, S, born in NJ
    1918 World War I Draft Registration Card for John James McKeon
    1918 World War I Draft Registration Card for John James McKeon
    12 September 1918, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    Name: John James McKeon
    Address: 121 Bergen, Kearny, Hudson, NJ
    Age: 34
    Birth Date: 11 Jul 1884
    Occupation: Millwright
    Nearest Relative: Emma McKeon (Wife)
    Address: 121 Bergen, Kearny, Hudson, NJ

    Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    1920 US Census for John J McKeon Household
    1920 US Census for John J McKeon Household
    Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey

    121 Bergen Avenue
    John J McKeon, Head, 35, M, born in NJ, parents born in Ireland, Carpenter
    Emma, wife, 33, M, born in NJ, parents born in NY
    Catherine, daughter, 8, S, born in NJ
    Edward, son, 7, S, born in NJ
    John Jr, son, 5, S, born in NJ
    Emma, daughter, 3, S, born in NJ
    Grace, daughter, 9/12, S, born in NJ
    Margaret Meakem, niece, 16, S, born in NJ, parents born in NY, Machine Hand

    Emma's niece, Margaret Meakem, is living with the family. Margaret is the daughter of Emma's brother, John.
    1930 US Census for John J McKeon Household
    1930 US Census for John J McKeon Household
    Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey

    325 Hamilton Street
    John J McKeon, Head, 45, M, born in NJ, parents born in PA, Carpenter
    Emma, Wife, 44, M, born in NJ, parents born in NY
    Edward, Son, 17, S, born in NJ
    John J Jr, Son, 15, S, born in NJ
    Emma Jr, Daughter, 13, S, born in NJ
    Grace, Daughter, 11, S, born in NJ
    William, Son, 8 4/12, S, born in NJ
    Richard, Son, 6 3/12, S, born in NJ
    Geraldine, Daughter, 4 2/12, S, born in NJ
    1940 US Census for John McKeon Household
    1940 US Census for John McKeon Household
    Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey

    201 5th Street Hamilton
    John McKeon, Head, 55, M, born in NJ, Carpenter
    Emma, Wife, 55, M, born in NJ
    John Jr, Son, 25, S, born in NJ, Steel Worker
    Early, Daughter, 23, S, born in NJ, Typist
    Grace, Daughter, 21, S, born in NJ, Secretary
    William, Son, 18, S, born in NJ, Waiter
    Richard, Son, 16, S, born in NJ, CCC
    Geraldine, Daughter, 14, S, born in NJ