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McCABE- William & Owen
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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Administrator Denise 424 posts Sep 25, 2006 6:33 AM	I have someone interested in finding a connection to Owen McCABE of Tampico with the Wm. McCABE of Bureau Co. Wm's parents were Micahel & Hannah McCABE. Any info on the McCABE families would be appreciated. Could not find parents for Owen. Thank you ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
LesN 91 posts Sep 25, 2006 3:31 PM	Here's some McCABE articles from The Tornado: April 10, 1886 Another Irish victory for Hahnaman. The Knights of Labor to the front. So cometh the report from our neighbors. The election was a one sided affair as Ed. DEVINE was elected without oppositionl; R. DAVIS, Town Clerk; John McCABE, Assessor; M.J. DURR, Collector; James LEAHY, Com. of Highways; Henry FLUCK, School Trustee long term and J.C. REEVES, to fill vacancy; J. CONNOLLY for Constable. June 27, 1891 OBITUARY The subject of our sketch is one of the oldest citizens, one who has resided in this vicinity for more than thirty-five years. Was a [loving father and husband] and estimable neighbor, who was respected by all who knew him. Mr. McCABE was born in Ireland in 1829, and died June 18th, 1891, 64 years. He had been sick for many years, and past three had been blind. He leaves a widow, on married daughter, Mrs. GRAHAM, three sons and one little girl, to mourn his demise. The funeral took place at St. Mary's church, Tampico, Ill, Saturday, June 20th, 1891, and was attended by a large number of relatives and neighbors and sympathizing friends. Rev. Father GOULET officiating. April 25, 1903 Miss Kate McCABE and her friend Miss SMITHWICH of Chicago visited at the home of James GRAHAM this week. Miss McCABE is a cousin of Mr. GRAHAM. June 13, 1903 Mrs. Kate McCABE went to Ohio, Ill., Tuesday where she attended the funeral of her aunt. June 20, 1903 Mrs. Mary FITZGERALD and son Roy returned to their house in Ottumwa, Iowa, Monday after a visit here with Mrs. FITZGERALD's cousins, Peter BURKE and Kate McCABE. January 6, 1905 Miss Alice McQUINN of Columbus, Nebraska visted her cousins Mrs. Kate McCABE and Peter BURKE last week. January 27, 1905 Harvey B. McCABE and Miss Mary Catherine HOBAN both of Chicago were married at Our Lady of Sorrows church, Chicago Wednesday. Mr. McCABE formerly lived east of here and is well known to a great many people in this viciinity. He has a wide circle of warm friends who extend to him congratularions at this time. His bride is said to be an admirable young woman. October 5, 1906 A daughter was born to Mrs. Will McCABE south of town. September 9, 1920 SHOWER BRIDE-TO-BE A miscellaneous shower was held recently at the home of Mrs. Jospeh BURDEN in honor of Miss Ellen BURDEN. This afternoon was spent in visiting and music and a very interesting ball game was also one of the sports. Ice cream and cake were served by the hostess. Miss BURDEN received a large number of useful and beautiful gifts of aluminum, cut glass, pyrex, china and linen. The following were present: Mesdames Minnie TSHEIMAN and daugter, Agness GRAHAM and children, Vera ADAMS and Son, Bessie ADAMS and children, Kate SCHWAMBERGER and daughter, Emma McCABE and daughter, Mable O'BRIEN, Bessie MILLER and children, Nellie KELLY and son, Evadne KELLY and son, NEllie DRONENBERG and children, Mae PETERSON and daughter, Mary CLINE, Kate O'NEIL, Mae BROWN, Sarah HACKETT, Misses Hazel STEERS, Bessie BRADY, Ellen BURDEN, Mr. and Mrs. Joe McNALLY, Frank O'NEIL and family, Joseph BURDEN and family and Geo. BURDEN. September 9, 1920 Mrs. James GRAHAM of Rock Falls came down Saturday evening to spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. McCABE and her brother, John. Les
JackP 7 posts Sep 25, 2006 5:45 PM	Dear Denise, My family file goes back with a connection to the Reuben Davis and Elizabeth H. Work family. I understand that one of the Davis children married a McCabe, so I did a little looking for Owen McCabe. 1870 census, Tampico Township, Owen is a farmer, born, Ireland, age 40. (B. ? 1830) Wife Kate, age 24, also b. Ireland. Children; daughter age 7, son John age 5 and another son James age 2. All three children b. Illinois. It could be that the names of his children came from the family listed below. There is a ton of Owen McCabe's in the census searches. One hint of a Owen McCabe in the 1850 census, in PA., Wayne Co., Mount Pleasent records. Bernard McCabe age 40, b. Ireland. Wife Ann, age 40. (The whole family, b. Ireland) 7 children. (I'll list three) Owen age 19, and brothers John age 5, and James age 14.
Administrator Denise 425 posts Sep 26, 2006 7:12 AM	Les & Jack, THANK YOU very much for your help. Jack, you're right about there being a lot of "Owen McCabe's" in the census records. I was really hoping one of those seemingly benign little tidbits in the TORNADO might provide some link to the two families. Other than that, it seems we would have to follow the family back two more generations, to see if they were possibly cousins. Also need Owen's parent's names. The lady researching this is checking with St. Mary's to see if the parental info may be in sacramental records (he was buried in St. Mary's, Tampico). Unfortunately, they are very slow to respond to requests. If I find anything, I will post it to keep the request updated. I do thank both of you for your responses. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
Jenee 1 post Feb 26, 2007 11:45 AM	My friend is doing some extensive research on the McCabe family. I directed her to this message, I hope she has some useful information. Eleanor McCabe (daughter of Emma McCabe) is still living in the Chicago metro area. She currently owns land in Section 11 of Fairfield township. The McCabes are related to the Thomas Burden family--if you look up the Burden Biography you will come across decent McCabe history. A few members of the McCabe family were also teachers at Burden School in Fairfield Township. Owen and James McCabe purchased land in Section 34 and 35 of Tampico Township in 1856 (I believe). This is the southern tip of Tampico Township resting just north of Fairfield Township. Hopefully she can provide you with anymore questions you may have.
Jenee 2 posts Feb 28, 2007 5:03 AM	We came across yesterday a Burden/McCabe family history book at the historical society. It is in the family history section and is blue. Thomas Burden Family History Last Edited by on Mar 16, 2007 12:36 PM
Administrator Denise 566 posts Apr 26, 2007 1:44 PM	Hello Denise, This is Janet Burke I was looking on the Tampico Site. I saw the postings for Owen McCabe, and I had emailed with Marilyn @ the Sterling Library a while ago. Owen McCabe was married to my husbands GG-Aunt Katherine Burke McCabe. I have been to the courthouse and have seen all of the land transfers. None were between Wm and Owen...and None were between John and Wm. But there were many between Owen, John and James. In the family what we knew was that my husbands family had come from Mayo, Ire to Canada. they lived there for around 20 years and made their way to Illinois. I was told that Owen and Katherine had met in Canada, he had lived in Nova Scotia until his mother passed(but, he was born in Ireland). He moved on to Illinois and Katherine was living with a family that was in Walnut, helping care for a widower and all his children. When they got married she was only 16 and her mother had to give written consent...of which I have a copy, from Bureau County Court House. I did find this DNA project.... Owen McCabe- It would be very interesting if any decendants of Owen and Katherines were interested, www.familytreedna.com/public/McCabe/ take a look. Hopes this helps a little. Janet ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
Denise 292 posts Jun 20, 2008 2:37 PM	Just an FYI - We also have an extensive Family History on Michael "Mike" McCabe, 1820-1888 and Johannah "Hannah" Maloney, 1837-1889 & of their descendants, compiled by Genevieve Mary McCabe Ladwig, assembled in 1992 with research work also done by Patricia McCabe Clark. I hope to at least post her "Introduction" pages very soon in our FAMILY HISTORY section of site.

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