Wagoneer JOHN G. MCQUOWN, Co. I, 86th Illinois

John C. McQuown was born on October 1, 1824 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, the son of ___________ McQuown and ___________ (___________) McQuown. Shortly before his death, or perhaps even after his death, the 1902 Historical Encylopedia of Peoria County was published. John's son-in-law, William V. Watson, had his biography published in this Enclyclopedia. In it the following was stated. "Mr. Watson married Harriet McQuown, daughter of John C. McQuown, a native of Indiana, who came with his parents to Peoria County in 1834, when thirteen years old. He is still living with his son, S. A. McQuown."
So it appears that John C. McQuown came to Illinois with his parents in the middle 1830's. The family however can not be identified in the 1840 census.
John C. McQuown was married to Mary Jane Simpson on October 1, 1850 in Peoria County, Illinois. Their children include;
1. William R. McQuown, born about August 17, 1851 in Peoria County, Illinois. William died on December 30, 1852 at the age of 1 yr, 4 mo and 13 days. His mortal remains were laid in the Smithville Cemetery in Peoria County, Illinois.

2. Harriet M. McQuown, born c. 1852/53 in Peoria County, Illinois. Harriet was married to William V. McQuown, who was also a veteran of the Civil War.

3. Samuel A. McQuown, born c. 1855/56 in Peoria County, Illinois.

At the time of the 1850 census, on October 30, 1850, John C. McQuown and his wife, Mary Jane (Simpson) McQuown, are found in Peoria county, Illinois;
John C Mcquown M 26 farmer 1500 Indiana
Mary Mcquown F 26 Kentucky

At the time of the 1860 census, John and his family are found in Township 10 N. 5 W, Henderson County, Illinois;
John C Mc Quown M 35 Indiana
Mary J Mc Quown F 35 Kentucky
Harriet M Mc Quown F 7 Illinois
Samuel A Mc Quown M 4 Illinois
John Louders M 14 Indiana

ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name MCQUOWN, JOHN C
Rank WAG Company I Unit 86 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence LANCASTER, PEORIA CO, IL Age 37 Height 5' 7 1/4 Hair DARK
Eyes GRAY Complexion DARK Marital Status MARRIED Occupation FARMER
Nativity CONNERSVILLE, FAYETTE CO, IN

Service Record
Joined When AUG 15, 1862 Joined Where LANCASTER, IL
Joined By Whom A L FAHNESTOCK Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED DEC 28, 1862 AT GALLATIN TENN FOR LUNG DISEASE

Wagoneer John C. McQuown died on March 15, 1902 in Peoria County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in the Smithville Cemetery in Peoria County.

Following is an abstract of his obituary, which appeared in the March 21, 1902 edition of the Glasford Gazette along with his picture;
"McQUOWN, John - born 1 Oct 1824 Fayette Co, IN - died 15 March 1902 - buried Smithville Cemetery - married 1 Oct 1850 Mary J. SIMPSON Peoria County - she died 27 May 1899 at Glasford - 7 children (4 deceased) - Surviving: children - Samuel A. McQuown, Glasford; Mrs. W. V. WATSON, Mrs. Walter McQuown - sibs: Mrs. Harriet HOPKIN, Loveland CO; H. J. McQuown and nephew Dr. Robert MEKIMSON - Deceased was one of 12 children - moved with parents to Henderson Co, IL 1836 - then to Logan Twp, Peoria Co, IL 1848 - then to Timber Twp in 1850 - returned to Henderson County in 1858 - then returned to Timber Twp 3yrs later."

by Baxter B. Fite III

(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the McQuown family, who might be able to add to the biographical information that we have on John C. McQuown and the McQuown family. Baxter would also like to see copies of ANY photographs of John C. McQuown, which have survived the years, added to his Find A Grave Memorial for all to see and enjoy.)