James McKeen (abt. 1719 - abt. 1794)

Born about 9 Sep 1719 in Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire

Ancestors

Died about 6 Apr 1794 at about age 74 in Corinth Center, Orange County, Vermont

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Biography

James was born Sep 9 1719 in Londonderry, New Hampshire. His parents were James McKeen and Annis Cargill. ^[1] His birth is listed as 2nd birth in Londonderry. ^[2]

He married Elizabeth Dinsmore, ^[1] dau of Robert Dinsmore and Margaret Orr. Elizabeth died 1752.

James and Elizabeth had the following children, born in Londonderry, New Hampshire: ^[2]

1. David, b Jun 1 1749 ^{[3] [4]}
2. Mary, b Sep 7 1751. ^{[5] [6]} died young ^[7]

James died Apr 6 1794, age 71, in Corinth Center, Vermont, where he had moved to be closer to his son David and his family. ^[7][1]

James is buried in Corinth Center Cemetery, Corinth Center, Vermont. ^[7]

Research Notes

Parents of Elizabeth Dinsmore may be Robert Dinsmoor (1692-1751) and Margaret (Orr) Dinsmoor (1691-1752). If so, Elizabeth was probably born in Ireland, but no profile currently exists. It would match the information on Elizabeth's Find A Grave: Memorial #18381860

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine, Volume 1, Page 175-176 Henry Sweetser Burrage, Albert Roscoe Stubbs (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1909. Page 176.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Londonderry, NH: Vital Records, 1720-1910.](Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2016.) Originally published as: Vital Records of Londonderry, New Hampshire. A full and accurate transcript of the births, marriage intentions, marriages and deaths in this town from the earliest date to 1910 / compiled from the town books, church records, graveyard inscriptions, and other sources by Daniel Gage Annis; the subject matter edited, with introduction, sketches, and annotations by George Waldo Browne. by Daniel Gage Annis. Manchester, N.H.: Granite State Publishing Company, 1914.
3. ↑ "New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDJQ-7RF : 18 January 2020), James Mc Keen in entry for David Mc Keen, 1749.
4. ↑ "New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5L-7LR : 8 April 2020), James Mckeen in entry for David Mckeen, 01 Jun 1749; citing Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Concord; FHL microfilm 1,001,018.
5. ↑ "New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDNH-6HL : 18 January 2020), James Mc Keen in entry for Mary Mc Keen, 1751.
6. ↑ "New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5L-W49 : 8 April 2020), James Mckeen in entry for Mary Mckeen, 07 Sep 1751; citing Londonderry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Concord; FHL microfilm 1,001,018.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2} Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 17 January 2021), memorial page for James McKeen Jr. (9 Sep 1719–6 Apr 1794), Find A Grave: Memorial #132169393, citing Corinth Center Cemetery, Corinth Center, Orange County, Vermont, USA ; Maintained by Connie Kappelman McKean (contributor 47411136) Gravestone picture