M’Quown.
William McQuown, a native of Indiana county, died at his home in Franklin, Wednesday, May 17, at the age of 79 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Sixty-seventh Pennsylvania regiment and the First Veteran Reserve corps.
The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 1905 May 24
M’QUOWN.
William McQuown, a former resident of Indiana county, died at his home in Franklin on May 16, at the age of eight years. He is survived by six children, among whom are ex-Commissioner James A. McQuown, of Grant township, and Mrs. Geo. Edminston, of Indiana. Mr. McQuown enlisted from Grant township, this county, in Co. E, 67 P.V., Gen. Harry White’s famous regiment, in 1861. He was taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., in June, 1863, and imprisoned at Libby Prison nine months.
The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 1905 May 31
RECENT DEATHS.
WILLIAM M’QUOWN
William McQuown, a former resident of this county, died at his home in Franklin, Pa., on Wednesday, May 16, age 80 years. The deceased was a brother of the late Lawrence McQuown, of Canoe township, and a brother of Mrs. John Elder, Mrs. Henry Black and Mrs. James Bash, all of this county, deceased. His children surviving are ex-commissioner James A. McQuown, of Grant township; ex-Senator M.L. McQuown, of Clearfield; W.W. McQuown, of Mahaffey; Mrs. Geo. Edmitson, of town, and Miss Clara McQuown, of Franklin. William McQuown enlisted from Grant township, this county, in Company E, 67th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, Gen. Harry White’s famous regiment, in 1861. He was taken prisoner at Winchester, Va., in June 1863 and imprisoned at Libby Prison nine months. On account of his shattered health he was later transferred to Company G, First Veteran Reserve Corps. After the war he removed to Franklin, where he engaged in business. He was a member of Gray G.A.R. Post, which conducted funeral services on Friday, May 19.
Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 31 May 1905
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(William’s Wife)
THE GRIM REAPER
MRS. MARGARET M’QUOWN
Mrs. Margaret McQuown died at the residence of her son, W.W. McQuown, Esp., of Mahaffey, Pa., April 28, 1895, aged 72 years and 16 days. The deceased was a daughter of Col. William Shields, late of Indiana, Pa., who died November 29, 1860. She was born in the town of Indiana when it was a mere hamlet, and was married to William McQuown in the year 1846. She was the mother of six children, and had two great-grandchildren. Her children all survive her except one daughter, Mrs. Emma Garbey, of Gazzara, Pa., who died eight years ago. The surviving children’s names are, James A., of Ord, Pa.; Mrs. Annie M. Potts, of Horatio, Pa.; W.W., of Mahaffey; Senator M.L., of Clearfield, and Nina Edmiston, of Indiana. She was a sister of James T. Shields, of Taylorsville, and William Shields, of Indiana. She is the last but one of seven sisters, Mrs. Amanda Alford, of Sterling, Neb., being the surviving one. Mrs. McQuown’s sufferings were intense but she endured them with christian fortitude. The deceased was a kind and gentle old lady and was a devoted member of the Baptist church. To her death had no terrors. She longed and prayed for the sweet rest which she was sure it would bring, and her tired spirit sank as composedly into its arms as a weary traveler to his couch of repose. The remains were interred in the Bowen cemetery on Tuesday, April 30. Rev. R.L. Williams conducted the funeral services.
Indiana Progress (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 1895 May 8
**NOTE: I think the GARBEY named is spelled incorrectly. It is probably McGarvey.
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(William Sr. and Margaret’s son)
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(William Jr.’s wife)
Mrs. S.C. McQuown.
Susan Catherine McQuown, aged 64 years, died at her home in Mahaffey, January 10. Deceased was a daughter of James Shaffer and was born at Locust Lane. She is survived by one brother and one sister and eight children. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, with interment at Mahaffey.
Indiana Weekly Messenger (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 1918 February 14
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(W.W. and Susan’s son)
M’Quown – Buterbaugh
Martin L. McQuown, of Mahaffey, and Miss Louise B. Buterbaugh were united in marriage in Indiana on Wednesday, May 17. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George S. Holmes at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage.
The Indiana Democrat (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 1905 May 24
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(W.W. and Susan’s daughter)(Wife of Joseph Clark Hineman)
MRS. ESTHER HINEMAN, age 72, passed away February 22, at 3:30 a.m. in Warren, Penna. Born December 15, 1881, in Bell Township, Clearfield County, the daughter of William Wallace and Susan (Shaffer) McQuown. She is survived by the following: one daughter, Mrs. Merle Byers, Mahaffey, two sons, Paul of Barnesboro, and James in the U.S. Air Force, twelve grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and four brothers: Andrew McQuown, Mahaffey, Victor McQuown, Meadville, Thomas McQuown, Ohio, and Luther McQuown of California. Friends are being received at the McCardle Funeral Home, Burnside, where services will be conducted Thursday, February 25, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Albert Cooper officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Punxxutawney, R.D.
Indiana Evening Gazette (Indiana, Pennsylvania) 1954 February 23
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(Esther’s husband)
Joseph C. Hineman
CLOE–Joseph Clark Hineman, 75, died at his home here Saturday evening, May 15. A son of the late Jacob and Sarah Coffman Hineman, the deceased was born April 2, 1873 in Henderson Township, Jefferson County. Surviving him is his widow, Esther McQueown Hineman, and the following children: Mrs. Merle Byers, Mahaffey; Paul, Barnesboro and a foster son, James serving in the U.S. Army. Among other survivors are 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Belle Gray and Mrs. Alice Stiver, both of Punxsutawney; Earl, Big Run and John of Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held from the Pleasant Grove Church, Jefferson County, Wednesday, May 19, at 2:30p.m. (DST) with Rev. Herbert Gearhart of Plumville officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the McCardell Funeral Home in Burnside until 11a.m. Wednesday after which the body will be taken to the Pleasant Grove Church where friends may call until time of the services.
The Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) 1948 May 17
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(Joseph and Esther’s daughter)
BYERS–HINEMAN
At the Presbyterian Manse, Sept. 13th, Mr. Merle Byers and Miss Susan Hineman both of Banner Ridge, near Mahaffey, were married by Dr. E.O. Reeve, pastor of the Presbyterian church. They were accompanied by Mr. J.C. Hineman the father of the bride. They will make their future home near Mahaffey where Mr. Byers is engaged in farming. We extend our very best wishes.
Clearfield Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) 1922 September 14
Marriage Licenses
Merle Byers, of Mahaffey, and Susan Hineman, of Bell Township.
Clearfield Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) 1922 September 21
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(W.W. and Susan’s son)
VICTOR McQUOWN
MAHAFFEY–Victor McQuown, a native of Mahaffey but for the past 35 years a resident of Meadville, Crawford County, died in the City Hospital there Monday at 2:30 p.m. following a short illness. Born at Mahaffey Feb. 2, 1886, he was a son of the late Wallace W. and Susan Catherine (Shaffer) McQuown. He followed the building trades and carpentry until his retirement a few years ago. Surviving are his wife, the former Hazel Sunderland of Bell Township, Clearfield County, and one brother, Andrew McQuown of Mahaffey. Funeral services will be held from the McCracken Funeral Home, Mahaffey, Thursday at 2 p.m., the Rev. John E. Stebbins officiating. Interment will be made in Mahaffey Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today and until time of services tomorrow.
The Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) 1960 February 17
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(W.W. and Susan’s son)
Area Deaths
ANDREW McQUOWN
MAHAFFEY–Private funeral services for Andrew McQuown, a resident of Mahaffey who died in the Adrian Hospital at Punzsutawney May 10 at 8:10 p.m., were held from the T.R. McCracken Funeral Home, Mahaffey, this morning at 9 o’clock. The Rev. Kenneth A. Burket, officiated. Born at Mahffey Dec. 26, 1888, Mr. McQuown was a son of the late William W. and Susan C. (Shaffer) McQuown. As a young boy he operated a newspaper route at Mahaffey and while waiting at the railroad station for papers to arrive, he learned telegraphy. He later served the Pennsylvania Railroad as a telegraph operator for 15 years and then the New York Central Railroad for 16 years until he retired in 1953. In September 1913 he married the former Martha Florence Bellis, who survives with two sons and one daughter: Andrew Bellis McQuown, Ridgeway; Aaron McQuown; Mrs. Wallace (Martha) Whitmore, Richmond, Va. Mr. McQuown was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
The Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) 1961 May 12
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(William Sr. and Margaret’s son)
Senator Martin Luther McQuown, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Bartles, at Seattle Wash., Wednesday, July 24th, as related briefly in The Progress of that date, was born near Marchand, Indiana County, January, 18, 1852. He was reared on the farm and when the Civil War broke out his father and elder brother enlisted, leaving his mother to struggle with a large family to support. “Luther”, as he was best known, started out for himself and in the late sixties came to New Washington, this County, worked on the neighborhood farms and started to learn the shoemaking trade. He attended school when possible and when the New Washington Normal was organized attended that institution and qualified for teaching. He taught in various parts of the County until 1878, when he was elected County superintendent and re-elected in 1881. He proved a successful administrator of the public schools of the County. While thus engaged he registered as a law student in the office of Murray & Gordon and was admitted to the Clearfield bar in 1884. After his term as County superintendent expired he practiced for several years and at same time was State representative of one of the leading lyceums, providing lectures, entertainers, etc., wherever desired. In 1890 he purchased the Raftsman’s Journal from S.J. Row & Son and conducted that well known Republican newspaper until three years ago. Meantime, in 1901, he was elected to the State Senate from this district, the Thirty-fourth. He served the full term. He was also active in Republican County and State politics many years, always standing loyal to the faction led by the late M.S. Quay. He was married in 1878 to Miss Virginia Flegal, of Goshen Township, who preceded him to the other life several years ago. They had four children, three daughters and one son. Mrs. Fred Bartles alone survives. Senator McQuown was a most likeable man, possessed of a heart as big as all outdoors, giving of his means wherever and whenever solicited. He never turned anyone away and often gave when “it hurt.” He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of Clearfield Lodge of Elks, No. 540. He was also a member of the Masonic order for many years. Everybody in Clearfield liked Senator McQuown, whether of same political faith or otherwise. His genial disposition and kindly manner won friends and kept them steadfast. His passing will be sincerely mourned by thousands in Clearfield County. No word has been received as to whether the body will be brought to Clearfield, but it was believed that for the present, at least, the remains will be held at Seattle. It was thought that eventually they will be interred here, where Mrs. McQuown and three children are buried.
Clearfield Progress (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) 1929 July 27 (with picture)
I found this post very helpful in linking together a couple lines — thank you! I have been searching on William McQuown unsuccessfully until now.
William McQuown had a second wife, Catherine/Catyann Myers, mother of the Miss Clara McQuown mentioned in one of the obits. (I assume William’s second marriage may have been part of the “sufferings” of Margaret his first wife.) Catherine’s first husband, Eli Berlin, was killed 7/2/1863 at the battle of Gettysburg while fighting in the 83rd Pennsylvania, Company G, private. Eli Berlin was my 3g-grandfather.
I appreciate the help in filling in these gaps in my understanding of the greater McQuown family.
Thank You! for the additional information. I am glad you found the information helpful.
I’m looking for any information in regards to a Laurence McQuown who lived in Nicholas County, Kentucky during the early part of the 19th Century. His wife, I believe, was Jane McCann and they had five children. Ephraim L., Lawrence, Sytha Ann, William, and Grace. I’m particularly interested if anyone would have information in regards to his father.
Hi David, I don’t know anything about the family you are looking for, although it is possible they are related to the one I posted about.
I did find this on ancestry.com (are you the one who posted it?):
First of all, this is not my story. It was written by Thomas E. McQuown and published in the “Genealogical Society of Ireland Journal” in 2001. I hope someone will correct me if I am wrong; but, I believe Thomas passed away the following year.
LAURENCE McQUOWN from Thomas E. McQuown
Laurance McQuown, his wife Jean, and their thirteen children sailed from Londonderry, Ireland to America in 1761 or 1762. The first known record of Laurance in America appeared on the Tax Roles of Menallen Township, York County, Pennsylvania with the surname spelled McCoon. Subsequent census and tax records had the surname spelled in different ways, although McQuown was the most prevalent and his will, dated 13 July, 1789, was signed Laurance McQuown. Laurance died sometime between the signing of his will and 15 August, 1789 when the document was probated. In addition to his wife Jean, the following children were listed as beneficiaries in the will, and I must assume that the order of the listing represents the order of birth:
Thomas McQuown, who married Margaret Sillik Galloway
John McQuown
William McQuown
Catherine McQuown, who married Isaac Leany or Loany
David Samuel McQuown, who married Margaret, or Mary Harris
Elizabeth McQuown, who married Able Hasty, or Hesty
Mary McQuown, who married George McCreary
Jean McQuown, who maried David Pantan
Rebecah McQuown, who married Benjamin Stewart
Laurance McQuown
Margret McQuown
Elenor McQuown
I have little doubt that the family came to the Colonies from Ireland, as the Histories of Westmoreland, Armstrong, and Indiana Counties of Pennsylvania indicate that Laurance’s son David Samuel McQuown “…came to this country from Ireland while in early manhood.’ The Armstrong County History states that he came from ‘Londonderry, Ireland.’ Further, the History of Washington County, Pennsylvania, refers to Laurance’s son Thomas as ‘a gentleman of Irish descent.’ The fact that the entire family apparently came over at the same time would indicate that Laurance was fairly well to do financially. The fact that they sailed from Londonderry does not necessarily indicate that they lived in that city as Londonderry was a major port for emigration to America, but it strongly suggests that they resided somewhere in Northern Ireland.
One possible clue to identifying the family in Ireland is daughter Mary McQuown’s husband George McCreary, who resided in the town of Armagh, County Armagh, Ireland. George was born in County Armagh, Ireland in 1752. He came to York County, Pennsylvania at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War where on 1 May 1776 he enlisted as a private in the Pennsylvania Militia and eight months later was promoted to End Sergeant. He took part in the battle of Long Island and was taken prisoner at the surrender of Fort Washington, 16 November 1776 and later held prisoner on a British Man-of-War for two months. He was discharged in 1777. On 31 May 1774, George McCreary leased a tenement on abby (Abbey) Street in the city of Armagh. Other McCrearys who came to America were brothers Thomas, John, and Samuel who settled in York County, Pennsylvania, early in the 18th century. I am including this information in the hope that one of the readers of this article may be aware of a McCreary family history that includes reference to Laurance’s daughter Mary.
One of the major problems we encounter in tracing our American family ancestry back to Ireland is the correct spelling of the surname. In Colonial America, many of the emigrants were either illiterate or semi-literate, and were forced to rely on the mostly semi-literate census takers, tax collectoers, and other public functionaries who often spelled names phonetically. Thus, and Irish brogue or Scottish burr would most times result in a spelling only phonetically resembling the correct spelling. For example, I have found my great-great-great-grandfather, David Samuel McQuown’s name spelled fourteen different ways in Colonial census, tax roles, and land transfer documentation; in one case it was spelled four different ways in the same document. I suspect that the name was originllhy spelled McKeown, McKown in Ireland, but that is strictly conjecture on my part. The more predominant alternate spellings in colonial documentation are, McCown, McCune, McKeown, McKown, McKowen, and McKune.
Any assistance in locating my Irish ancestors and identifying the Irish spelling of the name would be deeply appreciated. In this respect, I have accumulated a significant amount of informtion concerning the McQuowns in America that I would be most happy to share with any genealogists requiring that information for their own research.
I am attempting to determine the true Irish spelling of my ancestor’s name and trace my family’s history in Ireland.
Cynthia
I’m wondering if my Laurence McQuown who originally came to Kentucky in the early part of the 19th Century was the youngest son of Lawrence McQuown of York County, Pennsylvania.
BTW – I have done a DNA Y-chromosone test and it reveals that we McCowans (McQuowns) are Nordic in origin and were probably Vikings from Norway who settled in Scotland around 1000 AD. History also reveals that much Viking activity took place in and around Loch Fyne where the MacEwens lived during that time.
Have any males in your McQuown line done a DNA Y-chromosone test?
Hey, it appears our McQuown’s might be related. I just found a tree on ancestry that has the William McQuown in my tree, as a descendant of the Laurence McQuown and Jean that is probably connected to your family.
This is not a direct line of mine, so I haven’t done a whole lot of research on it.
Cynthia
David,
I was just searching for something completely unrelated to the McQuown family and ran across this link (which you may already be familiar with) but in case you haven’t seen it, you might contact the person who created it.
McQuowns of Eastern North Carolina
Cynthia