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Family HistoryFamily History - Mary Elizabeth Kean


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Mary Elizabeth Kean and three of her descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Mary Elizabeth Kean,1 born 1 November 1923 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, the daughter of Albert Huston Kean and Almira Louise Williamson;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 15 February 2015 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.1 Mary married, first, 14 March 1941 in Putnam County, Indiana, Hubert James York2 (born 23 June 1919 in Parke County, Indiana, the son of Everett York and Violet Miller;2, 5, 6 Hubert died 4 April 1977 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana6). Mary married, second, 30 June 1974 in Riverside County, California, George T. Meeks1, 8 (born 25 May 1908, parents not determined;7 George died 7 July 19937). Mary is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.1 Hubert is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.6

Children of Mary Elizabeth Kean and Hubert James York:

 2i. Rodney Eugene York, born 28 January 1942 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana;5, 9, 10 died 10 November 2008.10 Rodney is buried in Westlawn Cemetery, Geneva, Adams County, Indiana.10
 3ii. James Hubert York, born 11 May 1946 in Putnam County, Indiana.5, 11
 4iii. Brent Barnell York, born 21 July 1953 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana.12

  1. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, Mary E. Kean Meeks, born: 1 November 1923 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana; died: 15 February 2015 in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and seven siblings).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2018/2019, Application for Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage, Hubert James York, born: 23 June 1919 in Parke County, Indiana, railroader, father: Everett York, born in Illinois, laborer; mother: Violet Miller, born in Illinois; first marriage; Mary E. Kean, born: 1 November 1923 in Greencastle [Indiana], father: Albert Kean, born in Albert County [Indiana], laborer; mother Almira Acord, born in Ohio; first marriage; married on 14 March 1941 in Putnam County, Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, Putnam County, Greencastle Township, E.D. 67-11, Sheet NO. 17A, Albert Kean [indexed as Dean], 59, Indiana, first married age 48, laborer, ditcher; wife Almira Kean, 28, Ohio, first married age 18; daughter Luella Kean, 8, Indiana; daughter Mary E. Kean, 6, Indiana; daughter Margrett E. Kean, 3, Indiana; daughter Josephine Kean, 0 [with 6/12 crossed out], Indiana.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, Putnam County, Greencastle Township, E.D. 67-11, Sheet No. 5A, Albert H. Kean, 68, Indiana; wife Almira L. Kean, 38, Ohio; daughter Luella E. Kean, 18, Indiana; daughter Mary E. Kean, 16, Indiana; daughter Margaret E. Kean, 12, Indiana; Josephine J. Kean, 10, Indiana; son Albert H. Kean, Jr., 9, Indiana; daughter Virginia M. Kean, 7, Indiana; son John C. Kean, 5, Indiana; daughter Myrtle L. Kean, 4, Indiana; son Truman D. Kean, 2, Indiana; son Forest E. Kean, 6/12, Michigan.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Indiana, Putnam County, Madison Township, E.D. 67-21, Sheet No. 73, Hubert J. York, 30, Indiana, packer, cement plant; wife Mary E. York, 26, Indiana, presser, white curtain cleaners; son Rodney E. York, 8, Indiana; son James H. York, 4, Indiana.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, Hubert James York, born: 23 June 1919 in Indiana; died: 4 April 1977 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana (from record, which includes a copy of his Medical Certificate of Death; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one wife).
  7. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Program Correspondence/Document, George T. Meeks, died: 7 July 1993; born: 25 May 1908; previous residence: Beaumont, Riverside [County], California.
  8. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, George T. Meeks, age 66, and Mary E. Myers/Mary E. Kean, age 50; married on 30 June 1974 in Riverside [County], California.
  9. Indiana Births and Christenings, 1773-1933, Rodney Eugene York, born: 28 January 1942 in Greencastle, Putnam [County], Indiana; father: Hubert York, age 22, born in Indiana; mother: Mary Kean, age 18, born in Indiana.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Westlawn Cemetery, Geneva, Adams County, Indiana, Rodney E. York, born: 28 January 1942; died: 10 November 2008 (from record).
  11. Indiana Births and Christenings, 1773-1933, James Hubert York, born: 11 May 1946 in Putnam [County], Indiana; father: Hubert York, age 26, born in Indiana; mother: Mary E. Kean, age 22, born in Indiana.
  12. Indiana Births and Christenings, 1773-1933, Brent Barnell York, born: 21 July 1953 in Greencastle, Putnam [County], Indiana; father: Hubert James York, born in Indiana; mother: Mary Elizabeth Heam [sic, Kean], born in Indiana.