mckeowns in philadelphia
My name is Ed McKeown from New Jersey I am searching for information of my Grand Father James McKeown and his wife Rose Quinn. James arrived in Philadelphia in 1876 aboard the Ship City Of Limerick from Liverpool England.
James was married to Rose Quinn at Visitation Church Lehigh
and B Sts in the Kennsington section of the city in 1880.
There were twelve children the oldest Mary, James and Frances the rest to long to mention. James and Rose were both born Ireland ,where unknown.James had a tavern at 2754 No. Front St. called theGreen Goose.In 1890 it was a cigar store.James had a Brother or Cousin named Neil living with him in 1883. The Family are buried at New Cathedral Cemetary in North Philly.There were many McKeowns in this section at this time looking for relatives.
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