Transcriptions for JAMES ANDREW KEATING:

PERSONAL NOTE: comparing the two ship's lists, the first has the "correct" age indicated for James Andrew Keating, but also lists an unknown Jane Keating as a one year old infant; the second shows James Andrew Keating traveling alone, but the age is listed as 27, indicating a birth of about 1851 rather than 1847. These are the only two records of a James Keating who immigrated before the rest of his family did in March 1881 and who could have still fathered a daughter, Mary, who was born in late 1880 and later immigrated with her mother and siblings in March 1881.

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1879

Arrival Date: March 24, 1879
Ship Name: City of Richmond
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland

Family List:
... James Keating 32 M [illegible] England United States Cabin
... Jane 1 F Infant

OR THIS RECORD

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1878

Arrival Date: February 28, 1878
Ship Name: Erin
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland

Family List:
... Jas. Keating 27 M Laborer England United States of America Steerage

1900 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Enumeration District #80 - Otter Creek Twp - Image 10
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Partial transcription

[sic]KEATHING, James Head W M Jan 1847 53 M 31 SL IR IR 1880 20 Na Coal Mine Mang R
... Margaret Wife W F May 1849 51 M 31 13 6 IR IR IR 1881 19
... John W. Son W M Mar 1882 18 S ILL Scot Ire
... Agnes Daughter W F May 1885 15 S ILL Scot Ire
... LANGAN, Edward Servant W M July 1875 24 S Indiana New York New York

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: three older daughters of this couple were no longer living at home as they had married before 1900; one son born in 1886 [Richard] may have died while very young, as his name is not included in this census data; it is possible that the servant named is a relative by marriage, as Katherine Langan (who was born in England in 1872) was married to Richard Keating, brother to James Andrew Keating.

 

1910 Federal Census of Peoria County, Illinois
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Enumeration District # 95, City of Peoria
Ward # 6 , Sheet # 5A - Downloaded 08-JUN-2004
Partial transcription

Keating, James A. Head MW 64 M-43 Scotch Irish Irish 1880 Na Mine Manager Coal mine
... Margaret Wife FW 62 M-43 14-6 Irish Irish Irish 1881 none
... John Son MW 27 S IL Scot Irish Brakeman Rail Road
... CLEMONS, Agnes Daughter FW 25 M-2 1-1 IL Scot Irish none
... Margaret [sic]Niece FW 1/12 S IL IL IL none

Residence in 1910: 210 Pope Street, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois

 

 

1920 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Enumeration District #87 - Bruce Township (excluding Streator)
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Partial transcription

KEATING, James Head MW 70 M 1880 Na 1886 Scotland Scotland Scotland Watchman ...
... Margaret Wife FW 68 M 1880 Na Scotland Scotland Scotland ...

PERSONAL OBSRVATION: though the nativity information in the 1920 census DOES NOT match perfectly with that stated in the 1900 census, it is with confidence that it can be accepted that this records information about a brother of Edward Francis Keating.

 

1930 Federal Census of Peoria County, Illinois
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Enumeration District # 67, City of Peoria
Ward # 6 , Sheet # 9A - Downloaded 12-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

CLEMENTS, John B. Head O MW 47 M-22 IL IFS IFS [sic]Moulder Foundry
... Agnes K. Wife FW 42 M-18 IL Scot IFS
... Mary M. Daughter FW 20 S IL IL IL Stenographer Insurance office
... Susanna Daughter FW 15 S IL IL IL none
... Helen F. Daughter FW 11 S IL IL IL none
... Jack Son MW 9 S IL IL IL none
... James Son MW 6 S IL IL IL none
... Susie Sister FW 62 S Mass IL IL ?? Store
... KEATING, James A. Father-in-law MW 86 Wd. Scot Scot IFS 1880 Al

Residence in 1930: 603 Kettelle Street, Peoria, Illinois

Transcriptions for MARGARET MCSTAY:

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1881

Arrival Date: March 29, 1881
Ship Name: Devonia
Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland and Moville, Ireland

Family List:
... Mrs. [sic Mary Keting] 35 F Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... Alice 11 F Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... Sarah 9 F Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... Catherine 7 F Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... Francis 4 M Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... Mary 6mos F Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage

NOTE: also on board this ship at this time was the family of a sister-in-law, Catherine nee Keating Munn

Children of James Keating and Margaret McStay

Transcriptions for JAMES KEATING:

Possible listing in New York Passenger Index:

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1890

Arrival Date: August 6, 1890
Ship Name: Devonia
Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland
Destination: Illinois

Family List:
... Jas. Keating 14 M [sic]Nil Scotland Ill.

 

Possible listings in the US Federal Census for 1920:

1920 Federal Census of Cook County, Illinois
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Enumeration District # 30, City of Chicago
Ward # 1, Sheet # 3 B - Downloaded 27-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

[In household of John and Doris McDermitt at 1921 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Illinois]
KEATING, James Lodger MW 49 M IL IR IR Carpet layer Contractor

OR A MORE LIKELY LISTING:

1920 Federal Census of Denver County, Colorado
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Enumeration District # 143, City of Denver
Sheet # 14 B - Downloaded 23-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

KEATING, James Head-1 R MW 46 M 1881 Na 1888 Scot Ire Ire Laborer Common
... .Anna M. Wife FW 38 M 1884 Na 1888 Swed Swed Swed Laundress Laundry

Residence in 1920: street name is illegible

 

1930 Federal Census of Denver County, Colorado
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Enumeration District # 16-217, City of Denver
Ward # A, Sheet # 5 A - Downloaded 05-NOV-2003
Partial transcription

KEATING, James Head MW O MW 55 M 25/28?? Scot N.Ire N.Ire 1883 Na Laborer Coal yard
... Anna M. Wife FW 48 M 20/23?? Swed Swed Swed 1884 Na Laundress Private family

Residence in 1930: street name is illegible

 

Transcriptions for JOHN W. KEATING:
The following is a POSSIBLE census listing for this individual. Its validity is only based on the stated age and natal nativities of the parents of the head of household.

1930 Federal Census of King County, Washington
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Enumeration District # 17-75, City of Seattle
Block # 2508, Sheet # 3 A - Downloaded 05-NOV-2003
Partial transcription

KEATING, John P. Head R MW 47 M 27 IL Scot Scot Trainman Railroad
... .Katherine Wife-H FW 46 M 26 WI WI WI none
... .John V. (P.??) Son MW 17 S Minn IL WI none
... .James L. Son MW 16 S Minn IL WI none
... .Margaret Daughter FW 14 S Minn IL WI none

Residence in 1930: 3013 22nd Avenue West, Seattle, Washington

Transcriptions for RICHARD KEATING:

Return of a Birth to the County Clerk, La Salle, Illinois
September 23, 1886
Partial transcription Certificate #10245

Full Name of Child: Richard Keating
Sex: Male
No. of Child of this Mother: 13
Race or Color (if not of the White race):
Date of Birth: 6/24 1886
Place of Birth: Streator Illinois
Father's Nationality: Irish Father's Place of Birth: Scotland Age: 41 years
Mother's Nationality: Irish Mother's Place of Birth: Ireland Age: 40 years
Mother's Name: Margaret Keating
Maiden Name: Margaret McStay
Mother's Residence: Streator Ill
Name of Father: James Andrew Keating
Father's Occupation: Miner
Name of Medical or other Attendant and Address: C.W. Hawley Streator, Ill

 

POSSIBLE LISTINGS FOR THE FAMILY OF THIS INDIVIDUAL:

1920 Federal Census of Cook County, Illinois
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Enumeration District # 1911, City of Chicago
Sheet # 7 B - Downloaded 27-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

KEATING, Richard Head R MW 33 M IL IR IR Steam fitter Own business
... Irene Wife FW 25 M IL IL IL none
... John Son MW 5 S IL IL IL none
... Richard Son MW 7 S IL IL IL none

Residence in 1920: 524 [sic West East] Street, Chicago, Illinois

 

1930 Federal Census of Cook County, Illinois
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Enumeration District # 16-2535, City of Chicago, Ward 14
Sheet # 12 B - Downloaded 21-FEB-2005
Partial transcription

KEATING, Richard Head R MW 42 M 28 IL Canada Ire Steamfitter Bldg. Construction
... Irene Wife FW 35 M 18 IL Ire Canada none
... Richard Jr. Son MW 16 S IL IL IL Delivery Boy Dept. Store
... John Son MW 15 S IL IL IL none

RESIDENCE IN 1930: 1050 West 51st Street, Chicago, Illinois

Transcriptions for JOHN PATRICK KEATING:

1881 British Census copyright 1999 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
Merry & Cunninghams Row 42 - Blantrye, Lanark, Scotland - FHL FIlm 0203615, GRO Ref, Vol 624, ED 6, page 48
Partial transcription

John KEATING Married 32 Male Uddingston, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Coal Miner
... Mary Ann KEATING Married 29 Female Rutherglen, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Wife
... James KEATING 9 Male Blantrye, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: Scholar
... Mary KEATING 7 Female Blantrye, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: Scholar
... Elizabeth KEATING 2 Female Blantrye, Lanark, Scotland Rel: Daur

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1882

Arrival Date: November 14, 1882
Ship Name: Anchoria
Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland

Family List:
... Jno. Keating 33 M Miner Scotland United States of America No. 1 Steerage

1900 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
District 37 - Streator
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KEATING, John Head W M June 1849 50 M 29 Scotland Scotland Ireland 1882 18
... Mary Wife W F Aug 1859 ?? M 29 10 7 Scotland Ireland Ireland 1882 18
... Katie Daughter W F May 1881 19 S Scotland Ireland Ireland 1882 18
... John Son W M Dec 1884 15 S ILL Ire Ire
... Edward Son W M Aug 1886 13 S ILL Ire Ire
... Alice Daughter W F Oct 1889 10 S ILL Ire Ire
... Maggie Daughter W F Feb 1893 7 S ILL Ire Ire
... [sic]Agnus Daughter W F Aug 1897 2 S ILL Ire Ire

Residence in 1900: 904 South Vermillion Street, Streator, Illinois

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: this information contains errors regarding locations of birth; if the information about the parents is accepted, than the birth locations shown for these same parents of each child is in error...that each should read that both the father and mother were born in Scotland, not Ireland

Nearby families on the same street in 1900 are that of William O'Neil (possibility a brother to Mary Maria O'Neil who married Edward Francis Keating, brother of John Patrick Keating) and that of John and Catherine KEATING Munn. At this time [04/25/2001] no proof has been found to show a connection for William O'Neil and family.

1910 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Enumeration District 83, Page 27
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Partial transcription

KEATING, John [M.??] Head M W 62 M1 39 Scot-Eng Ire-Eng Ire-Eng 1882 Na Miner Coal mine O
... Mary Wife F W 58 M1 39 10 7 Scot-Eng Ire-Eng Ire-Eng 1883 ...
... John Son M W 25 S ILL Scot-Eng Scot-Eng Glass blower Glass factory
... Alice Daughter F W 19 S ILL Scot-Eng Scot-Eng Saleslady Store
... [sic]Maragret Daughter F W 17 S ILL Scot-Eng Scot-Eng Saleslady Store
... [sic]Agness Daughter F W 12 S ILL Scot-Eng Scot-Eng ...

Residence in 1910: 709 Lundy Street, Streator, Illinois

La Salle County Clerk Death Index, Book 1, Page 166
Coroner's Form - Partial transcription
Certificate and Record of Death
La Salle County Clerk, Ottawa, Illinois
Book 1C, Page 106 - 1912

Full Name: John Patrick Keating
Sex: M
Birthplace: Hamilton, Scotland
Date of Birth: 1852
Age: 60 years
Died on the 18th day of Sept. 1912
Last Occupation: Coal-mining
Place of Death: Bruce Twp.
How long in state: 30 years
How long in U.S. if foreign born: 30 years
Name of Father: Richd. Keating
Birthplace of Father: Scotland
Name of Mother: [blank]
Birthplace of Mother: Scotland
Informant: B. T. Keating Address: Streator
Place of Burial: St. Mary's Cem.
Date of Burial: Sept. 21, 1912 Hour: 9 A.M.
Undertaker: Howland
Cause of Death: accidentally falling rock while mining coal

Transcriptions for MARY ANN DEGNAN:

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1884

Arrival Date: February 18, 1884
Ship Name: Devonia
Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland

Family List:
... Mary Keating 30 Fm [sic]Nill Ireland U.S.A. Main deck
... Mary 9 Fm [sic]Nill Ireland U.S.A. Main deck
... James 7 M [sic]Nill Ireland U.S.A. Main deck
... Eliz. 5 Fm. [sic]Nill Ireland U.S.A. Main deck
... Cath. 6mos Fm [sic]Nill Ireland U.S.A. Main deck

 

1920 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Enumeration District #95, Page 23 - Streator, Ward 5
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Partial transcription

KEATING, Mary Mrs. FW 67 Wd 1883 Na 1902 Scotland Scotland Scotland None ...
... Agnes Daughter FW 20 S ... Illinois Scotland Scotland Stenographer Car works ...

Residence: 709 Lundy Street, Streator, Illinois

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Mary's daughter, Alice and family, were living at this time at 710 Lundy Street.

Children of JOHN KEATING and MARY DEGNAN

Marriage Transcription for MARY KEATING and THOMAS ROGAN:
Return of a Marriage to the County Clerk
La Salle County, Illinois
Vol 3 - Page 67 - LIC 5614

Full Name of Groom: Thomas Rogan
Place of Residence: Ottawa
Occupation: Plasterer
Age next birthday: 24
Place of Birth: Ohio
Father's Name: John Rogan
Mother's Maiden Name: Bridget Finnigan

Full Name of Bride: Mary Keating
Place of Residence: Streator
Age next birthday: 19
Place of Birth: Scotland
Father's Name: John Keating
Mother's Maiden Name: Mary Degnan
Married at Streator the 13th day of October, 1890

Transcription for FRANK M. BIDDINGER,
2nd Husband of Mary Ann Keating:

1930 Federal Census of Shawnee County, Kansas
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Enumeration District # 89-22, Topeka
Sheet # 6 A - Downloaded 22-FEB-2005
Partial transcription

BIDDINGER, Frank M. Head R MW 55 M 29 IN PA OH Board member Hospital [sic]Asio.
... Mary A. Wife FW 56 M 30 Scot Scot Scot 1892 Na none

RESIDENCE IN 1930: 500 Monroe Street, Topeka, Kansas

Transcription for JOHN P. KEATING:

PERSONAL NOTE: the closest match for this census year for this family is the following. This record does NOT state the wife's name as "Eleanor" ; other sources indicate that the couple were childless in 1921 at the time of John P. Keating's death.

1920 Federal Census of Jefferson County, Kentucky
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Enumeration District # 203, Louisville, Ward # 12
Sheet # 14 A - Downloaded 24-APR-2005
Partial transcription

KEATING, John W. Head R MW 34 M IL IR IR Foreman Motor co.
... Irene Wife FW 35 M KY PA KY

RESIDENCE IN 1920: 650 26 Street, Louisville, Kentucky

Transcriptions for CATHERINE KEATING:

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1881

Arrival Date: March 29, 1881
Ship Name: Devonia
Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland and Moville, Ireland

Family List:
Mrs. Cath Munn 30 F Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... James 7 M Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... John 4 M Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... Alice 2 F Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage
... Walter 4mos M Nil Scotland U.S.A. Steerage

NOTE: also on board this ship at this time was the family of a sister-in-law, Margaret nee McStay Keating

 

DAILY TIMES-PRESS, Streator, Illinois
Friday, February 11, 1944 - Page unknown
Complete transcription

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. C. MUNN

Aged Resident Succumbs Following Long Illness In Home

Mrs. Catherine Munn, who at 88 was the oldest resident of the neighborhood community known as Peanut Hill, died at her home, 812 South Vermillion street, at eleven o'clock this morning following a prolonged illness.

Her condition became serious several weeks ago.

For the past several months she has been cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Alice Dash, of Peoria.

Mrs. Munn was the sister of the late B. T. Keating, pioneer real estate dealer. She and her husband, John Munn, were married in Scotland, their native land, and shortly after came to America. They built the family home more than sixth years ago after being occupants of a house in what was known in the coal mining days as "Company Row," on James street. It was there that Mr. Munn died about thirty years ago.

A complete obituary and funeral arrangements will be published in Saturday's issue of the Times-Press.

 

DAILY TIMES-PRESS, Streator, Illinois
Tuesday, February 15, 1944 - Page unknown
Complete transcription

RITES HELD FOR MRS. C. MUNN

Final rites for Mrs. Catherine Munn, 90, who died in her home, 812 S. Vermillion St., Friday morning, were conducted in the Howland chapel Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock and in the Immaculate Conception church at 9:00 o'clock. Rev. J. J. Cosgrove officiated at the services and burial was made in St. Mary's cemetery.

Pallbearers were Richard Keating, James Keating, Francis Dash, Fred Keating, Jack Munn and James Keating Jr. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. J. Munn, Mrs. Elmer Grabowski, Mrs. Francis Munn and Miss Clara Lesko.

Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Edward Keating, Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Briggs and son, Jackie. Mrs. Agnes Clemons, Mrs. Jack Moutier, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Munn, Peoria; Miss Kathleen Keating and Richard Hamilton, Chicago; Walter Munn, Chanute, Kansas.

 

STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
La Salle County, Illinois
County Clerk's Record - Registered No. 31
Partial transcription

Place of Death: La Salle County, Streator, 812 South Vermillion
Length of Time at Place Where Death Occurred? 63 years

Place of Residence: Illinois, La Salle County, Bruce Township, Streator, 812 S. Vermillion

Full Name: Catherine K. Munn
Social Security Number: none
Sex: Female
Color or Race: White
[Marital Status]...: widowed
Name of [Spouce]..: John Munn
Birth Date of Deceased: Oct. 28, 1853
Age: 90 years, 3 months, 13 days
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Usual Occupation: Housework
Industry or Business: Own home
Father's Name: James Keating
Father's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother's Maiden Name: Alice Cunningham
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland

Informant: William P. Munn
P.O. Address: Streator, ILL

Place of Burial: St. Mary's [JFK Note: No listing for this burial can be found in any index of St. Mary Cemetery]
Date: Feb 14, 1944
Location: Bruce Township
County: La Salle
State: ILL

Date of Death: Feb. 11, 1944 ... 10:15 a.m.
Immediate Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage (2 days duration) and Valvular Heart Disease (30 years duration)

Filed: Feb. 12, 1944

Notes for JOHN J. MUNN, Husband of CATHERINE KEATING

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Munn - Immigration Year: 1879

Arrival Date: September 4, 1879
Ship Name: State of Nevada
Port of Departure: Glasgow, Scotland and Larne, Ireland

Family List:
John [sic]Mun 30 M Miner Scotland United States Steerage

 

1900 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
District 37 - Bruce Township, Streator, Ward 4 - Sheet 17 B
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MUNN, John Head W M Apr 1847 53 M 26 Scotland Scotland Scotland 1880 20
... Catherine Wife W F Oct 1854 45 M 26 10 7 Scotland Ireland Ireland 1881 19
... Walter Son W M June 1879 20 S Scotland Scotland Ireland 1881 19
... William Son W M Apr 1882 18 S ILL Scot Ire
... Richard Son W M [illegible month, possibily Febr] 1886 14 S ILL Scot Ire
... Bernard Son W M March 1888 12 S ILL Scot Ire
... Catherine Daughter W F Jul 1891 8 S ILL Scot Ire
... James Son W M Jun 1900 3/12 S ILL Scot Ire

Residence in 1900: 812 South Vermillion Street, Streator, Illinois

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: this information contains errors regarding locations of birth; if the information about the parents is accepted, than the birth locations shown for these same parents of each child is in error...that each should read that the mother was born in Scotland, not Ireland

Nearby families on the same street in 1900 are that of William O'Neil (possibility a brother to Mary Maria O'Neil who married Edward Francis Keating, brother of Catherine Keating Munn) and that of John Patrick KEATING, and also Bernard T. KEATING. At this time [04/25/2001] no proof has been found to show a connection for William O'Neil and family.

 

1910 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Enumeration District 81, Pages 28-29 - Streator
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Partial transcription

MUNN, John Head M W 64 M 36 Scot-Eng Scot-Eng Scot-Eng 1880 Na Watchman Canning factory
... Catherine Wife F W 56 M 36 10 7 Scot-Eng Ire-Eng Ire-Eng 1880 ...
... Walter Son M W 30 S Scot-English Scot-English Scot-English 1880 Snapper Glass works
... Catherine Daughter F W 19 ILL Scot-Eng Scot-Eng Operator Telephone
... [page 29] MUNN, James J. Grandson 11 S ILL Scot-Eng Ger

Residence in 1910: 812 South Vermillion Street, Streator, Illinois

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: the listing of James Munn shows a relationship of "son" in 1900 and "grandson" in 1910. The following obituary indicates that James Munn was one of five sons alive at the time of death of John Munn, the father. An oddity regarding the address of Bernard Munn (another son of John and Catherine) is that the city directories of Streator list him as residing at this same address from 1907 to 1913.

 

Streator Daily Free Press, February 22, 1911, Page Three
Complete Transcription

WELL KNOWN MAN CLAIMED BY DEATH
Death Occurs At Family Residence At Early Hour This Morning

John Munn, sixty-five years of age and a well known resident of this city died this morning at 3 o'clock at the family residence, 812 South Vermillion street, after an illness lasting but two weeks.

The deceased is survived by his wife Catherine, five sons, James Munn of Chicago, Walter Munn, of Chanute, Kan., Richard Munn, U.S. Navy, William and Bernard Munn of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Dash of Pontiac, and Katherine, who resides at home.

Mr. Munn was born in Lanshire, Scotland, April 17, 1846 and was united in marriage to Catherine Keating of Rutherylin, Scotland in the fall of 1873. He came to this country in 1881 coming direct to Streator and has resided here ever since.

The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Munn, both of whom still live in Scotland. Just this morning a letter was received from Scotland announcing the death of his mother on the 24th of January. She lived to be eigthy-two years of age.

The funeral will be held from the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 9 o'clock Friday morning, the Rev. Father O'Kelly officiating. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: there is a possibility that John Munn had a brother by the name of Walter Munn who would have been born in 1860. A certificate of birth for James Munn, born March 1, 1886, lists Walter Munn and Jane Brown as parents. Need to check for a possible marrige license for these parents [MUNN, WALTER BROWN, JANE LA SALLE 04/22/1882 1 /209 2719].

There is a possibility that John Munn had another brother by the name of William Munn who would have been born in 1862. A certificate of birth for Marion Munn, born May 8 , 1887, lists William Munn and Ann Williams as parents. See Return of a Record of Marriage information in the marriage notes for these parents.

Certificate of Death
State of Illinois - La Salle County - 1911, Bk 7, Pg 198
Partial transcription

Place of Death: Streator, La Salle County, Illinois
Street and Number: 812 S. Vermillion Street
Full Name: John Munn
Age of Deceased: 64 years 9 months
Birthplace of Deceased: Scotland
Usual Occupation: Watchman
Father: John Munn
Birthplace: Scotland
Informant: Mrs. Munn
P.O. Address: Streator, Illinois
Place of Burial: St. Mary's [No listing for this burial can be found in any index of St. Mary Cemetery]
Date: February 25, 1911
Date of Death: February 22, 1911 2:50 a.m.
Immediate Cause of Death: ulcer of stomach
Associated Disease: asthma

Marriage Notes for CATHERINE KEATING and JOHN MUNN:

1873 Marrige Index - District of Rutherglen, County of Lanark, Scotland
Page 34 - Marriage # 68
Partial transcription

1873 in the Tenth day of July at the Catholic Chapel, Rutherglen After Banns according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church.

Signed: John Munn
Coal miner
Age 27
Usual residence: Newton, [sic]Cambusburg

Groom's Parents:
James Munn - Coal miner
Marion Munn m.s. Ramsay

Signed: Catherine Keating
Agricultural Laborer (spinster)
Age 20
Usual residence: Newton, [sic]Cambusburg

Bride's Parents:
James Keating - Agricultural laborer
Alice Keating m.s. Cunningham

Priest: John Shaw

Witnesses: Walter Munn [and] Mary Chalmers

Date: 1873 July 14th At Rutherglen
Registrar: Archibald Gilchrist

 

PERSONAL NOTE [JFK 2005] REGARDING CHILDREN OF THIS MARRIAGE:

As this couple are noted in both the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Census records as having 7 of 10 children alive, there is a discrepency with the list of siblings compiled through various other sources. Those sources are used to cite the names and birthdates of 13 children for this couple. However, since recording errors may have been made on a number of those records, it necessary to rectify these discrepencies.

• Child #1 : James Munn (1873-1936) recorded by Bob Munn, 09/13/2004, bobmunn@att.net - "Report 297, JM Register"
• Child #2 : John Keating Munn (1875-1894) recorded on Image of 1875 Birth Register of the Parsih of Cambuslang in the County of Lanark - Page 66, #196 which was courtesy of Nick Rice - August 10, 2004 - niric2003@yahoo.co.uk (this record confirms a birth connection with John Munn and his wife, Catherine Keating)
• Child #3 : Alice Cunningham Munn (b. 1877) recorded on Image of 1877 Birth Register of the Parsih of Lesmahagow in the County of Lanark - Page 134, #402 which was courtesy of Nick Rice - August 10, 2004 - niric2003@yahoo.co.uk (this record confirms a birth connection with John Munn and his wife, Catherine Keating)
• Child #4 : Walter Ramsay Munn (b. 1879) whose name and nativity are recorded in both the 1900 and 1920 U.S. Census records
• Child #5 : Marion Munn recorded (b. 1881) recorded in a 1900 U.S. Census record for the Streator, Illinois, area BUT NOT listed with her parents
• Child #6 : William Paul Munn (1882-1960) strongest evidence recorded in Delayed Certificate of Birth by La Salle County, Illinois, County Clerk, October 30, 1942 - #65162
• Child #7 : Unknown male Munn (b. Feb. 1, 1885) evidence recorded in Return of a Birth to the County Clerk, La Salle, Illinois on February 1, 1885 in Certificate #8532 (listed as fourth born)
• Child #8 : Richard P. Munn (b. 1886) whose name and nativity are recorded in both 1900 and 1920 U.S. Census records
• Child #9 : Unknown male Munn (b. Mar. 31, 1887) evidence recorded in Return of a Birth to the County Clerk, La Salle, Illinois on March 31, 1887 in Certificate #10790 (listed as eighth born)
• Child #10 : Bernard P. Munn (b. 1888) whose name and nativity are recorded in 1900 U.S. Census record
• Child #11 : Unknown male Munn (b. Mar. 24, 1889) evidence recorded in Return of a Birth to the County Clerk, La Salle, Illinois on March 24, 1889 in Certificate #12700 (listed as ninth born)
• Child #12 : Katherine/Catherine A. Munn (b. 1891) whose name and nativity are recorded in both the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Census records
• Child #13 : James J. Munn (b. 1900) whose name and nativity are recorded in both the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Census records

If the unknown male children listed above could be correlated to three of the other named sons, the list of children would number ten.

However, it is very likely that children #3 and #5, above, are one and the same. This would mean that a match between only two of the unnamed male children with known sons would need to be made. The problem is compounded by trying to match the birth order suggested by the certificates of birth for the unknown male children.

With these above considerations in mind and assuming that most of the known given names are correct, the list of ten children could consist of the following:

#1 : James Munn (1873-1936)
#2 : John Keating Munn (1875-1894)
#3 : Alice Cunningham Munn (b. 1877) - combined with information for Alice Marion Munn
#4 : Walter Ramsay Munn (b. 1879)
#5 : William Paul Munn (1882-1960)
#6 : Richard P. Munn (b. 1886) - combined with Child #7, above (birth certificate lists child as the fourth born to this couple)
#7 : Unknown male Munn (b. Mar. 31, 1887) as eighth child born to this couple
#8 : Bernard P. Munn (b. 1888) - combined with Child #11, above (birth certificate lists child as the ninth born to this couple
#9 : Catherine Munn (b. 1891)
#10 : James J. Munn (b. 1900)

The final point to make is that the actual list of children for John and Catherine nee Keating Munn, as of December 2004, has NOT been confirmed and may never be confirmed. It is very unfortunate that the names of the unknown males were NOT recorded.

Transcription for JOHN KEATING MUNN:

Email Correspondence and/or Attachment
Image of 1875 Birth Register of the Parsih of Cambuslang in the County of Lanark - Page 66, #196
Nick Rice - August 10, 2004 - niric2003@yahoo.co.uk
Partial transcription

Name of Child: John Keating Munn - Male
Birthdate: 1875 November First
Birthplace: Newton [sic]Cothing Cambuslang
Parents: John Munn - Coal Miner and Catherine Munn m.s. Keating
Marriage Date of Parents: 1873 July 10th in Rutherglen
Informant: John Munn Father
Registered: 1875 November 13th in Cambuslang

Transcriptions for WALTER RAMSAY MUNN:

Birth Index: 1879 Births Parish of Lesmahagow County of Lanark Page 89, #267
Image of document courtesy of Nick Rice - August 10, 2004 - niric2003@yahoo.co.uk
Partial transcription

Child's Name: Walter Ramsay Munn
Birthdate: 1879, June Twenty ninth
Birthplace: Auchenheath Lesmahagow
Father's Name and Occupation: John Munn Coal Miner
Mother's Name (Married and Maiden): Catherine Munn Maiden name: Keating
Register Signed: Catherine Munn Mother
Registered: 1879 July 19th

1920 Federal Census of Neosha County, Kansas
Enumeration District #217, Sheet 9 B - Chanute City, Ward 4
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 23-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

MUNN, Walter P. Head O MW 40 M IL SL SL Boiler maker Railroad
... Luella Wife FW 54 M IN IN IN none
... ELLIS, Arthur Stepson MW 34 D HS IL IN Boiler maker Railroad
... Louis Stepson MW 24 S KS IL IN Driller Oilfields
... Leroy Step grandson MW 7 S KS KS KS none

Residence in 1920: 1811 Highland Street, Chanute City, Neosha County, Kansas

1930 Federal Census of Neosha County, Kansas
Enumeration District #67-10, Sheet 6 A - Chanute City, Ward 4
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 17-JAN-2005
Partial transcription

MUNN, Will P. Head O MW 50 M 38/18? IL SL SL 1885 Na Insp. Boiler AT&SF Shop
... Luella M. Wife FW 64 M 18? IN IN IN none
... ELLIS, Louis [sic Step]son MW 36 S KS IL/KS ? IN Painter AT&SF Shop
... ELLIS, Leroy [sic Step] G. son MW 18 S KS KS KS none

Residence in 1930: 1811 South Highland Street, Chanute City, Neosha County, Kansas

 

Transcriptions for LUELLA M. FIANT, Wife of WALTER RAMSAY MUNN:

POSSIBLE 1880 CENSUS RECORDS:

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Source Information: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/ - 1880 United States Census
Census Place Elsinore, Allen, Kansas
Family History Library Film 1254372 - NA Film Number T9-0372 - Page Number 38D

I. FIANT Self M Male W 39 IN Farmer OH OH
.. R. FIANT Wife M Female W 36 IL Keeping House IN IN
.. Wm. P. FIANT Son S Male W 17 IN Helping On Farm IN IL
.. C. A. FIANT Dau S Female W 15 IN At Home IN IL
.. V. M. FIANT Dau S Female W 12 IN At School IN IL
.. C. A. FIANT Dau S Female W 4 KS At Home IN IL
.. C. A. FIANT Dau S Female W 1 KS At Home IN IL

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Source Information: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/ - 1880 United States Census
Census Place Jackson, Miami, Indiana
Family History Library Film 1254299 - NA Film Number T9-0299 - Page Number 610C

James FIANT Self M Male W 50 OH Farming PA VA
.. Eliza A. FIANT Other M Female W 43 OH Keeping House OH ENG
.. Milo T. FIANT Son S Male W 20 IN Day Labourer OH OH
.. Nancy E. FIANT Dau S Female W 16 IN Unoccupied OH OH
.. Ruben A. FIANT Son S Male W 12 IN At Home OH OH
.. Alley N. FIANT Dau S Female W 10 IN At Home OH OH
.. Rosco FIANT Son S Male W 1M IN At Home OH OH
.. Mima J. BOWMAN Sister S Female W 39 OH Unoccupied OH ENG

 

1910 Federal Census of Neosha County, Kansas
Enumeration District #199, Sheet 15 A - Chanute City, Ward 4
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 14-JAN-2005
Partial transcription

ELLIS, Luella Head FW 43 Wd 5-4 IN IN NJ Keeper Boarders O
.. Arthur L. Son MW 23 S KS IN IN Fireman Stationary engine
.. Lewis M. Son MW 15 S KS IN IN Laboring Window glass plant
.. MUNN, Walter Roomer MW 35 S Scot Scot Scot 1878 Snapper Window glass plant

RESIDENCE IN 1910: 1811 South Highland Avenue, Chanute City, Neosha County, Kansas

 

Transcription for ? MUNN:

Return of a Birth to the County Clerk, La Salle, Illinois
February 1, 1885
Partial transcription Certificate #8532

Full Name of Child: [left blank]
Sex: Male
No. of Child of this Mother: 4th
Race or Color (if not of the White race):
Date of Birth: Feb 1st 1885
Place of Birth: Streator
Father's Nationality: Scottish Father's Place of Birth: Scotland Age: 40 years
Mother's Nationality: Scottish Mother's Place of Birth: Scotland Age: 35 years
Mother's Name: Catherine Munn
Maiden Name: Catherine Keating
Mother's Residence: Streator Ill
Name of Father: John Munn
Father's Occupation: Miner
Name of Medical or other Attendant and Address: B.L Biner Streator, Ill

 

Transcription for ? MUNN:

Return of a Birth to the County Clerk, La Salle, Illinois
March 31, 1887
Partial transcription Certificate #10790

Full Name of Child: [left blank]
Sex: Male
No. of Child of this Mother: 8th
Color (White, Black, Red): White
Date of Birth: March 31, 1887
Place: Streator
Father's Nationailty: Scotch Father's Place of Birth: Scotland Age: 41 years
Mother's Nationality: Scotch Mother's Place of Birth: Scotland Age: 32 years
Mother's Name: Catherine Munn
Maiden Name: C. Keating
Mother's Residence: Streator Ill
Name of Father: John Munn
Father's Occupation: Miner
Name of Medical or other Attendant and Address: B.L. Boyar Streator, Ill

 

Transcription for ? MUNN:
Return of a Birth to the County Clerk, La Salle, Illinois
March 24, 1889
Partial transcription Certificate #12700

Full Name of Child: [left blank]
Sex: Male
No. of Child of this Mother: 9th
Color (White, Black, Red): White
Date of Birth: March 24, 1889
Place: [left blank]
Father's Nationality: Scotch Father's Place of Birth: Scotland Age: 42 years
Mother's Nationality: Scotch Mother's Place of Birth: Scotland Age: 33 years
Mother's Name: Catherine Munn
Maiden Name: Catherine Keating
Mother's Residence: Streator
Name of Father: Jno Munn
Father's Occupation: Miner
Name of Medical or other Attendant and Address: B.L. [illegible]Bonn Streator, Ill

 

Transcriptions for BERNARD P. MUNN:

Email Correspondence and/or Attachment
Attached Image Courtesy of Nick Rice <niric2003@yahoo.co.uk> / 09-FEB-2005
Draft Registration Card - Series 762 - N0. 118
Information paraphrased

Registrant: Bernard Munn
Age: 27 yrs. of age
Address: 812 S. Vermillion, Streator, llinois
Birthdate: March 24, 1897
Natural born citizen - Streator, Illinois, U.S.A.
Occupation: Coal miner Not employed at present
Dependents: None
Physical features: Medium height, black hair, gray eyes
Infirmary: Thumb, first and second fingers off right hand
Date: May 31, 1917

PERSONAL NOTE: the following is a POSSIBLE 1930 census listing for this individual.

1930 Federal Census of Rock Island County, Illinois
Enumeration District 81-35, Sheet 5 A - Moline City, Ward #1
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 23-FEB-2005
Partial transcription

MUNN, Bernard Roomer MW 40[written above erased age of 32?] S Illinois[written above erased place-name SCOTLAND] Illinois[written above erased place-name SCOTLAND] Illinois[written above erased place-name SCOTLAND] [sic]Plummer Plum. Const.

PERSONAL NOTE: the following MAY BE a record of the death of Bernard Munn, son of John J. and Catherine (Keating) Munn

Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1951
Surname Search: Munn

MUNN, Bernard M/W Y-55[born abt. 1886] 0000034 1941-01-17 Rock Island Moline

Transcriptions for BERNARD T. KEATING:

NOTE: the following is a POSSIBLE listing for this individual - the second example is perhaps more relevant for a record of the arrival of Bernard Keating to the United States.

1st Example:
Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1873

Arrival Date: May 05, 1873
Ship Name: S.S. Nevada
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland

Family List:
.... Bernard Keating 24 M Lat Ireland U.States Steerage

Note: birth year of the above individual indicated as about 1849

2nd Example:
Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1880

Arrival Date: November 22, 1880
Ship Name: S.S. Britannic
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland

Family List:
.... [sic Mr. or Brd.] Keating 22 M Lab[orer] Ireland U.S.A. Steerage

Note: birth year of the above individual indicated as about 1858

 

PERSONAL NOTE: the following is a POSSIBLE, but IMPROBABLE, 1880 lisitng for this individual.

Household Record 1880 United States Census

Martin HUDRAMAN Self M Male W 28 IRE Works In Rubber Shop IRE IRE
.... Bridget HUDRAMAN Wife M Female W 30 IRE Keeping House IRE IRE
.... Bernard KEATING Other S Male W 24 IRE Works In Rubber Shop IRE IRE
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Source Information:
Census Place Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut
Family History Library Film 1254094
NA Film Number T9-0094
Page Number 200B

1900 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
District 37 - City of Streator
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 04/25/2001

Address: 712 South Vermillion, Streator, Illinois
KEATING, Bernard T. Head Apr 1857 43 M 19 Scot Ire Ire 1875 25 Nat Ins. Agn.
.... KEATING, Hellen A Wife Apr 1856 44 M 19 5 5 Penn Ire Ire
.... Margaret L. daughter Apr 1882 18 S Ill Scot Penn
.... Bernard T. son Apr 1884 16 S Ill Scot Penn
.... Frederick L. son Dec 1885 14 S Ill Scot Penn
.... Richard son Sep 1888 11 S Ill Scot Penn
.... Bessie daughter Sep 1890 9 S Ill Scot Penn

1910 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
E.D. 81 - Bruce Township - Images 26 - City of Streator, Ward 4
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 14-OCT-2002
Partial transcription

Address: 712 South Vermillion Street, Streator, Illinois
KEATING, Bernard T. head 54 Widower Scot/Eng Scot/Eng Scot/Eng 1881 Nat Insurance agent O
.... Bernard jr son 26 S Ill Scot/Eng Penn Agent Insurance
.... Fred son 24 S Ill Scot/Eng Penn Travelor Meat Co.
.... Richard son 21 S Ill Scot/Eng Penn Laborer Farm

1920 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Enumeration District # 91, Page 18 - Streator, Ward 4
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 06/29/2001
Partial transcription

KEATING, Bernard T. Head O-F MW 62 Wd 1878 Na 1883 Scotland Scotland Scotland Real Estate-Insurance
.... McGUIRE, Lilly Housekeeper FW 53 Wd Illinois Kentucky Illinois
.... Georgia Roomer FW 17 S ILL ILL ILL

Residence in 1920: 712 South Vermillion Street, Streator, Illinois

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: this record erroneously states that Bernard's father was born in Scotland. Most other sources place the birth of James P. Keating in Ireland.

HISTORY OF LASALLE COUNTY, Michael Cyprian O'Byrne
Volume II, Pages 625-627
The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago and New York, 1924.

BERNARD T. KEATING No citizen of Streator has combined more of the elements of industry, personal and moral courage, and persistent public spirit in his character than Bernard T. Keating.

Mr. Keating was born near Bothwell Castle, on the River Clyde, in Lanarkshire, Scotland, April 14, 1857, son of James and Alice (Cunningham) Keating. His parents were natives of Ireland, but for a number of years lived in Scotland. They had ten sons and one daughter. In 1882 the parents followed their son to America and lived in Streator, where James Keating died in 1897, at the age of seventy-five, and his wife, about 1894, in her sixty-fifth year.

Bernard T. Keating had a boyhood like thousands of other youths in the mining district, always encompassed by strenuous labor and near poverty. After a few brief terms of the local schools he went to work as a pit boy in the coal mines at the age of nine, and for a number of years he performed the varying routine of duties underground. In the meantime he sought opportunities for a better education and for seven years attended a night school. He was mastering as rapidly as possible the technical work of mining and finally qualified as an engineer.

In 1879, when he was twenty-two years of age, he came to the United States, and arrived at Streator with only a single penny in his pocket. He has kept that penny ever since, and once paid $7 or $8 to recover it after it had been lost in a fire. In Streator he worked as a railroad section hand, and subsequently became a mule driver in one of the Plumb mines. He was promoted to mule boss, to engineer and finally to mine superintendent, and in that capacity he was the first to help coal out of the lower vein in Streator.

For forty years Mr. Keating has been engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He qualified himself for the insurance business by the same process of thorough study and perservering as he had made himself proficient in the technical details of coal mining. For many years he has been district manager for the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, and he also represents a large number of the standard fire and casualty insurance companies, including the Law Union and Rock Insurance Company, the Commonwealth Insurance Company of New York, the Columbian National Fire Insurance Companv of Mich-igan, the Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Detroit, the Sterling Insurance Companiy of Indiana, and the Tokio Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Limited. Mr. Keating has been district manager for the Mutual Life of New York for over twenty-eight years. For a similar period he has been secretary of the Streator Home Building and Loan Association, of which he was one of the organizers and has made this one of the most successful associations of the kind in the state. His business is now conducted as B. T. Keating & Son, his son, Frederick J., having been associated with him since 1920. Mr. Keating is vice president of the Daniel Heenan Mercantile Company, and since the death of the late Mr. Heenan has been one of the three trustees of the estate. Since 1920 he has been president of the La Salle County Real Estate Board.

Mr. Keating has not been inclined toward politics, yet has exercised his influence in many notable ways for the good of his community. He has always been identified with the element in local citizenship standing for law and order and decency. For many years he was president of the Father Matthew Total Abstinence Society, was state treasurer of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union, and at one time was secretary of the Citizens League and declined nomination as candidate of the law and order forces for mayor. He served several terms as grand knight of the Knights of Columbus.

In 1881 Mr. Keating married Miss Helen Lafferty, daughter of Frederick and Margaret Lafferty, of Streator. She was born in Pennsylvania, April 24,1856, and died May 20, 1905, at the age of forty-nine. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Keating, Margaret, Bernard T., Frederick J., Bessie, Richard and Robert. Robert died in early childhood. Margaret is now the wife of Edward P. Dunn, a farmer in Brookfield Toivnship of La Salle County, and she is the mother of seven children. Bernard T. married Mary Stringer and lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Frederick J., associated with his father in business, married Helen Casey, and has one son. Richard F. married Minnie Kirk. The daughter, Bessie, became the wife of Harry Boatman. Mrs. Boatman died July 2, 1923.

On February 3, 1921, Mr. Keating married Lillian Brown, a native of Pontiac, Illinois.

 

Daily Republican Times of Ottawa, January 9, 1928
Page unknown: Headline - B. T. KEATING, REALTY BOARD PRESIDENT, DIES
Partial transcription

B. T. Keating, Sr., of Streator, president of the La Salle County Real Estate Board, died at 5 o'clock last evening at St. Mary's hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. His death came as a shock to relatives and many friends, as his illness had not been regarded as of a critical nature.

...............................

Mr. Keating had been a resident of Streator 47 years, and played a prominent part in the early development of the coal mines of that locality. He was a native of Scotland, having come to Streator from that country. For a number of years he had been engaged in the insurance and real estate business.

He was married twice, his first wife having died 23 years ago. In 1921 he was united in marriage with Mrs. McGuire, who survives him. He also leaves three sons, B. T. Keating, Jr., of Floral City, Fla., Richard and F. J. Keating of Streator, and Mrs. E. T. Dunn of Streator. Other surviving relatives include several brothers and sisters.

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: other evidence indicates that Bernard had nine brothers and ONE sister. At this time (02/26/2001) it is unclear how many of his brothers were still living in 1928.

Transcriptions for ELLEN A. LAFFERTY, Wife of BERNARD T. KEATING:

La Salle County Clerk Death Index, Book 2, Page 166
Coroner's Form - Partial transcription
Certificate and Record of Death

Full Name of Deceased: Mrs. Helen A. Keating
Sex: Female
Age: 49 Years 29 Days
Place of Birth: Penn.
Lived in Illinois: [blank]
Occupation: Housewife
[Marital Status] Married
Died on the 20th day of May 1905, at about 8:45 A.M.
Place of Death: Streator, ILL.
Place of Burial: St. Mary's
Date of Burial: May 22, 1905
Name of Undertaker: Solon Bros.
Immediate Cause of Death: Exoplholmus Goitre
Contributary Cause or Complication: Endocarditis
Durration: 10 days

Streator Free Press, September 27, 1889
Page one
Complete transcription

HEART AFFECTED - Mrs. Bernard Keating Answers Last Summons
Had Been Dangerously Ill for Several Days - Daughter of Fred Lafferty, Old Resident of Steator - Deceased Was Born in Pennsylvania - Funeral Monday Morning

Mrs. Bernard T. Keating, who had been seriously ill of late with valvular heart trouble and several complications, died this morning at quarter past 9 o'clock at the family residence, 713 South Vermillion street.

The maiden name of Mrs. Keating was Ellen A. Lafferty. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lafferty, old residents of Streator, who still live at the old place, 502 North Bloomington street. She was born April 24, 1856, at Tamaqua, Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania where her parents resided before coming to Streator, and was married to Mr. Keating in this city more than twenty years ago.

Five Children Survive

The deceased is survived by her husband, the well known insurance agent, and five children - Margaret, Bernard, Fred, Richard and Bessie.

Besides the parents of Mrs. Keating there are living one brother, Officer Edward Lafferty, and two sisters, Mrs. Cornellius Ryan, and Mis Anna Lafferty, all of this city.

The funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the internment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.

Ottawa Fair Dealer, May 26, 1905, Page Unknown
Complete transcription of obituary

Mrs. Bernard T. Keating of Streator died Saturday morning at 9:15 of vascular heart trouble. Mrs. Keating was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lafferty, old residents of Streator, who still live at the old homestead. She was born April 24, 1856, at Tamaqua, Schuylkill county Pennsylvania, where her parents resided before coming to Streator, and was married to Mr. Keating in Streator, more than twenty years ago. The deceased is survived by her husband and five children - Margaret, Bernard, Fred, Richard and Bessie. Besides the parents of Mrs. Keating there are living one brother, Edward Lafferty, and two sisters, Mrs. Cornelius Ryan, and Miss Anna Lafferty, all of Streator. The funeral services were held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the internment was made in St. Mary's cemetery.

Marriage Transcription for BERNARD KEATING and ELLEN LAFFERTY:

Return of a Marriage to the County Clerk
La Salle County, Illinois
Vol 1 - Page 164 - LIC 2136

Full Name of Groom: [sic]Bernd Keating
Place of Residence: Streator
Occupation: Miner
Age next birthday: 23
Place of birth: Lanarkshire
Father's Name: James Keating
Mother's Maiden Name: Alice Cunningham
Number of Groom's Marriage: 1
Full Name of Bride: Ellen Lafferty
Maiden Name if Widow: [blank]
Place of Residence: Streator
Age next birthday: [sic]23
Place of Birth: Penn
Father's Name: Fred Lafferty
Mother's Maiden Name: Margaret Quigley
Number of Bride's Marriage: 1
Married at Streator in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, 25ay of July 1881
Witnesses to Marriage: Peter Keating [and] Maggie [sic]Douneo

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: the witnesses were very likely the brother of the groom and that individual's future bride and wife.

Children of BERNARD KEATING and ELLEN LAFFERTY

Transcriptions for BERNARD T. KEATING:

1910 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Enumeration District 77 - Page 49
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 05/14/2001
Partial transcription

WAGNER, Adam Head M W 39 M1 3 Indiana...
... Rose Wife F W 29 M1 3 1 1 Illinois...
... Ralph Son M W 11/12 S Illinois...
... [sic HILTEBRAND, Bing Grandson] M W 2 S Illinois...
... KEATING, Bernard Roomer M W 26 S Illinois Scotland.. Scotland,, Agent Insurance

1920 Federal Census of Fulton County, Georgia
Ancestry.com Image Library
Enumeration District # 111, Atlanta, Ward 6
Sheet 35 A - Downloaded 26-APR-2005
Partial transcription

KEATING, Bernard T. Boarder MW 35 M IL Scot PA Worker Steel [sic]Beds
... Mary E. Boarder FW 36 M IL Eng Eng none

RESIDENCE: Hotel Majestic, Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia

1930 Federal Census of Citrus County, Florida
Ancestry.com Image Library
Enumeration District # 9-10, Elec. Prec. 8, Floral City
Sheet 1 B - Downloaded 19-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

KEATING, Bernard T. Head MW 45 M 28 IL Scot PA Citrus grove Grower
... Mary E. Wife-H FW 47 M 29 IL Eng Eng none

Residence in 1930: Orange Avenue, Floral City, Florida

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Marriage Notes for BERNARD KEATING and MARY STRINGER:

Return of a Marriage to the County Clerk
La Salle County, Illinois
Vol 7 - Page 141 - LIC 5330

Full Name of Groom: Bernard X. Keating
Place of Residence: Streator
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Age next birthday: 28
Palce of birth: Streator, ILL
Father's Name: B.T. Keating
Mother's Maiden Name: Ellen Lafferty
Number of Groom's Marriage: 1st
Full Name of Bride: Mary E. Stringer
Maiden Name if Widow: [blank]
Place of Residence: Streator
Age next birthday: 28
Place of Birth: Streator
Father's Name: John Stringer
Mother's Maiden Name: Mary Anderson
Number of Bride's Marriage: 1st
Married at Streator in the County of LaSalle and State of Illinois, 7 day of Nov. 1912
Witnesses to Marriage: J.E. [sic]Crilrean [and] [sic]Kathyrn Stringer

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Kathryn Stringer was possibily a sister of the bride, Mary E. Stringer.

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Transcriptions for RICHARD THOMAS KEATING:

Delayed Certificate of Birth
La Salle County, Illinois, County Clerk
March 8, 1941 - #49411
Partial transcription

Place of Birth: County of La Salle, Streator
Full Name at Birth: Richard Thomas Keating
Sex: Male
Legitimate?: Yes
Date of Birth: Sept. 24, 1888
Full Name of Father: Bernard T. Keating
Residence at the Time of this Birth: Streator, Illinois
Age at time of this birth: 32
Birthplace of Father: Scotland
Occupation of Father: Insurance and Real Estate
Full Name of Mother: Ellen Lafferty
Residence at the Time of this Birth: Streator, Illinois
Age at time of this birth: 32
Birthplace of Father: Pennsylvania
Occupation of Father: Housewife
Number of children born to this mother at the time of and including this birth: 4
Number of children living at the time of and including this birth: 3

Affidavit: I HEREBY CERTIFY that the person named ... was born on the date stated above. [SIGNATURE] Margaret K. Dunn (sister) [PRESENT ADDRESS] 501 W. Bridge St., Streator, Illinois

1930 Federal Census of Peoria County, Illinois
Enumeration District #50-14, Sheet 9 A - Bruce Township
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 13-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

KEATING, Richard Head O MW 41 M-31 IL Scot PA Laborer Farm jobs
... Minnie Wife-H FW 40 M-30 IL IL PA none

Transcriptions for PETER J. KEATING:

Ancestry.com - Immigration and Naturalization Records
New York Passenger Lists, 1851-1891
Surname Search: Keating - Immigration Year: 1884

Arrival Date: November 11, 1884
Ship Name: S.S. Umbria
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland

Family List:
... 74 Peter Keating 24 Male Lab[orer] Ireland U.S.A. One transient

 

1900 Federal Census of La Salle County, Illinois
Ancestry.com Image Library
Enumeration District # 38, Bruce Township
City of Streator, Ward # 5, Image # 2 - Downloaded 21-FEB-2002
Partial transcription

Address: Rental unit at 614 North Illinois, Streator, Illinois

KEATING, Peter Head Oct 1860 39 M 18 Scot Ire Ire 1880 20 Nat Salesman machinery
... Margaret Wife Apr 1864 36 M 18 8 8 Penn Ire Ire
... James son Sep 1883 16 S Ill Scot Penn Clerk dry goods
... Peter son July 1885 14 S Ill Scot Penn Office boy
... Joseph son Aug 1887 12 S Ill Scot Penn At School
... Margaret daughter Nov 1889 10 S Ill Scot Penn At School
... Alice daughter Feb 1892 8 S Ill Scot Penn At School
... Annie daughter Dec 1894 5 S Ill Scot Penn
... William son May 1896 4 S Ill Scot Penn
... Catherine daughter Oct 1898 1 S Ill Scot Penn

 

1910 Federal Census of La Salle County
Enumeration District 78 - Image 5 - Bruce Township, Streator, Ward 2
Ancestry.com Image Library - Downloaded 13-OCT-2002
Partial transcription

KEATING, Peter Head M W 48 M1 28 Scotland Ireland Ireland 1878 Na English Engineer Clay Works...
... Margeret Wife F W 46 M1 28 12 10 Illinois Scot-Irish Ireland 1878...
... Alice Daughter F W 18 S ILL ...
... Anna Daughter F W 16 S ILL ...
... Willie Son M W 13 S ILL ...
... Catherine Daughter F W 12 S ILL ...
... Mary Daughter F W 10 S ILL ...
... Agatha Daughter F W 7 S ILL ...
... Patrick Son M W 5 S ILL ...

Residence in 1910: 117 Tenth Street, Streator, Illinois

 

1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles County, California
Ancestry.com Image Library
Enumeration District # 19-329, City of Los Angeles
Sheet # 26B - Downloaded 14-OCT-2003
Partial transcription

KEATING, Peter J. Head R MW 69 Wd 12 Scot Scot Scot Un Na none
... Alice Daughter FW 34 S IL Scot PA Dressmaker Independent

Residence in 1930: 2722 San Marino Street, Los Angeles, California

Transcriptions for MARGARET JULIA DOWNS, Wife of PETER J. KEATING:

THE TIMES-PRESS, Streator, Illinois
Friday, October 8, 1917 - Page unknown
Copy of obituary courtesy of Joan Johnson - Complete transcription

MRS. P. T. KEATING IN SUDDEN DEATH
Prominent Streator Woman Called Last Evening After Short Illinois

The citizens of Streator were greatly shocked this morning to learn of the sudden passing away of Mrs. Margaret Julia Keating, a highly respected resident of Streator for the past fourty years, who died at the hospital at 8 o'clock last evening.

Mrs. Keating had been in the best of health and was suddenly stricken with an attack of hemorrhage of the brain at her home, 117 Tenth street last evening shortly before 8 o'clock and was rushed to the hospital where death ended her sufferings. The deceased was born at Corry, Pa., April 11, 1864, and came to Streator over forty years ago, her maiden name being Downs. She was united in marriage to [sic Peter] Patrick J. Keating October 21, 1882, in this city. Surviving besides the husband are the following children: James Keating of Kansas City, Mo., Peter Keating of Minneapolis, Sister M. Beatrice of Ottawa, Alice, Anne, Mary, Catherine, Agatha, and Patrick Keating at home. Miss Anne is a patient at a hospital in Minneapolis, and will not be able to attend the funeral. Surviving also are the following brothers and sisters - Patrick Downs of Minneapolis, John Downs of Mendota, Joseph Downs of Streator, Mrs. Mary Fox and Mrs. Anna Fox of Ottawa.

The funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception church, the time of which will be announced later.

Marriage Transcription for PETER KEATING and MARGARET DOWNS:

Return of a Marriage to the County Clerk
La Salle County, Illinois
Vol 1 - Page 232 - LIC 3013

Full Name of Groom: Peter J. Keating
Residence: Wenona
Occupation: Engineer
Age Next Birthday: 21 years
Place of Birth: Scotland
Father's Name: James Keating
Mother's Maiden Name: [sic]Alice [sic]Finigin
Number of Groom's Marriage: Once
Full Name of Bride: Margaret Downs
Residence: Streator
Age Next Birthday: 18 years
Place of Birth: Pennsylvania
Father's Name: James Downs
Mother's Maiden Name: Kate [sic]Heenan
Married at Streator in the County of La Salle and the State of Illinois, the 21 day of Oct 1882
Witnesses to Marriage: Joseph W. Downs [and] Nellie [sic]Coil

PERSONAL OBSERVATION: the male witness was likely the bride's brother.