Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

Hugh MCKEOWN, blacksmith, Frankfort Station; one of our early settlers; was born in the 
city of Belfast, Ireland, Feb. 2, 1834. He is the son of the late Hugh MCKEOWN (deceased),
who did an extensive business in the city of Belfast as millwright. Mr. M. came to the 
United States in 1856, and to this State, and settled in Will Co. in the same year. He 
was one of our early settlers; was born in the city of Belfast, Ireland, Feb. 2, 1834; 
came to the United States in 1856, and to Illinois, and settled in Will Co. in the same 
year. He was married to Miss Margaret MAGEE, who was born in Whitehouse, Ireland, March 
21, 1836; they have had six children, four of whom are living, viz., William C., Albert 
W., Laura A. and Edith E.; deceased, Edward C. and Hugh Thomas. Mr. MCKEOWN is the oldest 
blacksmith in the village of Frankfort. His residence and shop are situated on Block 10, 
and are valued at $3,500.