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In the 1850 United States Federal Census, I found:
Name Home in 1850 (City,County,State) Estimated birth year Birth Place
Richard Cassada Allamakee, IA abt 1807 Ireland
Mary Cossada Allamakee, IA abt 1812 Ireland
Fanny Cossada Allamakee, IA abt 1837 Ireland
Richard Cossada Allamakee, IA abt 1842 Ireland
Almira Cossada Allamakee, IA abt 1850 Iowa
Patrick Yenyon Allamakee, IA abt 1823 Ireland
CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: IA COUNTY: Allamakee REEL NO: M432-182 PAGE NO: 5B
REFERENCE: "Enumerated on the 1st day of Nov. 1850, by Eliphalet Price"
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LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. VAL. BIRTHPLACE MRD. SCH. R/W DDB
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1 83 86 Cassada Richard 43 M farmer Ireland
2 83 86 Cassada Mary 38 F Ireland
3 83 86 Cassada *****y 13 F Ireland
4 83 86 Cassada Richard 8 M Ireland
5 83 86 Cassada Almira 12-Feb F Wisc.
6 83 86 Kenyon Patrick 27 M farmer 300 Ireland
Patrick Kenyon is actually Patrick Keenan.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/ia/allamakee/1850/pg00005.txt
Patrick Keenan
Patrick Keenan, deceased, whose portrait adorns this work, was born in the county of Dublin, Ireland, in 1818. Immigrated to New Orleans, La., in 1844, where he remained about three years, including short stoppages at different points on the Lower Mississippi river. Early in 1847 he came north to Galena, Illinois, where he engaged in mining and prospecting, also spending some time at Dubuque. Upon first concluding to stop at Galena, he had returned to New Orleans and brought up his sister and her husband, R. Cassidy, to that place. In the fall of 1847 he came into this county, which was then inhabited only by the Indians; selected a claim where the County Poor Farm now is, and returned to Galena. The following year he again came on, bringing his brother-in-law, Cassidy, with him, settled on his claim and began to improve it. In the spring of 1849, while out hunting for his cattle, he found himself down on Paint Creek, in Jefferson township, and being very favorably impressed with the situation of the land on the creek, and the prairie adjoining on the south, he concluded to abandon his former claim and locate on this land in Jefferson township; and having his ax with him, as was his usual custom, he "blazed" a few trees so as to readily find the place again, and upon returning home immediately made preparations to remove to his newly selected claim, which he did the same spring, accompanied by his brother-in-law's family, and they were the first settlers in the township. He laid claim to nearly a section of land, and afterwards purchased more in the south part of that township and in Franklin Township. This same season he met with an adventure one day, while down on the Yellow river, that showed the metal of the man. Being alone and unarmed, save with an ax, which he always carried to mark his way, he was suddenly confronted by two large black bears, one of which raised upon its hind feet and advanced upon him. Although knowing nothing of the habits of the animal at the time, Mr. K. stood his ground, faced his bearship and brandished his ax, and the bears seeing no evidence of fear on his part, finally themselves became frightened and made off. Mr. Keenan was married in July, 1854, to Miss Catharine Scanlan, a native of Upper Canada, who was born in 1836. Their children are: Richard F., Wm. M., Patrick H., Maggie A., Thomas. J., John A., Mary T., Charles L. and Clement G., having lost three, Johana, Joseph and Albert J. Mr. Keenan died March 14, 1878, honored by all who knew him. His remains were deposited in the Cherry Mound cemetery, four prominent clergymen assisting in the ceremonies, which were very impressive, and were attended by a large concourse of people from far and near. He was a man of good judgment, firm and determined in character, and throughout his residence in this county he figured prominently as one of her most influential citizens. He leaves an estate of 700 acres of the best land in the township, which is carried on by Mrs. K., it being superintended by her son Wm. They are introducing some very fine stock upon the farm, having recently purchased three head of yearlings past for $640.
pg 507-508
http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaallama/BIOS/keenan_p.htm
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