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Descendants of John Keepers

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

     1.  John¹ Keepers^1,2 was born Bet. 1755 - 1765^3,4, and died 1811 in Connellsville, PA.  He married (1) Sarah Fish.  She was born Bef. 1775⁵.  He married (2) Susanna Kutz, daughter of Thomas Kutz. 

 

Notes for John Keepers:

In the text of John's will, dated November 5, 1811 and probated December 20, 1811, both Sarahs are referred to as "Sally" - I assume Sally is a nickname for Sarah, or there is another marriage to be accounted for, or else the record of their first names is incorrect.  I believe their given names were Sarah (mother and daughter).

 

 

John Keepers was one of the early founders of Connellsville, PA, and he is listed as one of thirty-two "Names of the voters of the borough of Connellsville, April 7, 1806." On Feb. 2, 1808, the Council approved the "List of Taxes for the Borough of Connellsville for the Year ending the first Monday in April, 1808."  The list has John Keepers taxed a modest $1.25.  (History of Fayette County, PA, by Franklin Ellis, 1882, p. 370, p. 374)

 

More About John Keepers:

Residence 1: originally from Carlisle, PA

Residence 2: owned property & lived in Connellsville, PA

 

Notes for Sarah Fish:

The 1820 census, Fayette County, Connellsville, PA, shows the widow Sarah Keepers with 5 children in the household: 3 males 16-18, and 2 females 10-16.  Sarah's age is > 45.

    

Children of John Keepers and Sarah Fish are:

+   2         i.   Alexander Thomas² Keepers, born 1793 in Pennsylvania.

+   3        ii.   Joseph Keepers, born October 06, 1795 in Connellsville, PA; died October 16, 1830.

+   4       iii.   John Keepers, born 1801.

+   5        iv.   Samuel Keepers, born 1802; died September 26, 1829 in Connellsville, PA.

     6         v.   William Keepers, born 1803 in Pennsylvania^6,7.

 

Notes for William Keepers:

In the 1860 census, Connellsville, Fayette Co., PA, William's age is given as 57.  No occupation is given, but he is living in the household of George White, age 57, manufacturer of castings.  George (wife: Sarah, age 52) White had two sons listed (ages 20 & 17); also listed: William White, 14, Elisah Phillips (male), 18, and Rebecca Atkinson, 12.    In the 1870 census, Connellsville, PA, William, age 67, has no occupation and is living with his sister, Sarah White. No other persons are listed in the household in 1870. 

 

In the 1850 census, Connellsville, PA, William is apparently living in an inn kept by Samuel Page. Others living at the inn:  Isaac Mindon, 32, clerk, David M. Whaley, 26, druggist, John A. Cummings, 30, military, and Clarisa Jones, 25, a black woman, all born in Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

More About William Keepers:

Occupation: 1850, Labourer

Property: 1850, Real estate: $100

Residence: 1860, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1850&1870)

 

+   7        vi.   Sarah Keepers, born 1808 in Connellsville, PA; died 1891.

     8       vii.   Eliza Keepers, born Bef. 1811; died Abt. 1885⁸.

 

    

Children of John Keepers and Susanna Kutz are:

+   9         i.   Susannah² Keepers, born March 24, 1781 in Maryland.

+   10      ii.   Stephen Keepers, born April 1787; died March 16, 1834.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

     2.  Alexander Thomas² Keepers (John¹)⁹ was born 1793 in Pennsylvania¹⁰.  He married Elizabeth Geyer May 04, 1819 in Frederick County, MD. 

 

Notes for Alexander Thomas Keepers:

In the 1820 census, Fred. Co., MD, the household of Alexander T. Keepers only lists two children, 1 male under 10 and 1 female under 10.  There is one other female, presumably Elizabeth, listed in the 16-26 age group.  She could easily be the female listed in the 20-30 age group in the 1830 census.

 

The 1830 census, PA lists Alexander T. Keepers in Connellsville, Fayette County - listed in the household are:  2 males < 5 years, 1 male 5- 10, 1 male 10- 15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 2 females 5-10, 1 female 10-15, and 1 female 20-30.  The eldest male is Alexander, and the eldest female appears to be his wife Elizabeth (Geyer).  They apparently moved to Ohio from Connellsville sometime before 1840.

 

In the 1840 census, Gratis Twp., Preble County, OH, the Alexander Keepers household includes 2 males between 5 and 10 years old, 2 males between 10 and 15, 1 male between 15 and 20, Alexander, between 40 and 50 years old, 1 female under 5, 1 female between 10 and 15, and 1 female between 20 and 30.  The latter female cannot be Elizabeth, since they were married in 1819. 

 

I located an Alexander T. Keepers in 1850 Census, Springfield, Fayette

Co., PA; age 57; est. birth 1792; microfilm roll: M432-780, page 464, living with a David Keffers/Keppers.

Yours, Nancy Crowell, Librarian, Preble County Public Library  [Oct. 16, 2004]  --  Perhaps  "David Keffers/Keppers"  is really David Keepers, son of John & Ann (Rubincamp) Keepers, group 1.

 

Joseph, Alexander, Sarah, and Samuel Keepers all appear in "A list of taxables in Connellsville Township (including the borough) in 1823, the year in which the township was set off from Bullskin," page 400 of History of Fayette Co., PA, Vol. 1, 1882, by Franklin Ellis. 

 

Note:  There is a J. T. Keepers in two 1870 censuses: first - Gold Hill, Storey Co., Nevada, alone, age 39, carpenter, census taken July 1, 1870;  second census - 1st ward, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, married, age 38, builder (?), wife Caroline, age 36 born in MD, son Tom, 14, born in TN, census taken July 14, 1870.  Both J. T.'s are born in PA.  Also in the Sacramento household: S. V. Morris, age 35, a newsman born in OH, and Naoma Rallyers/Rauyers (?), age 68, born in TN.  I believe that these two citations are the same person, J. T. Keepers, and that he is one of the five sons referred to in the 1830 & 1840 censuses above.  It is possible that he is from another family as yet unknown to this genealogist.  It is also possible that the citations refer to two distinct persons.  The name, J. T. (maybe Joseph Thomas ?) ,and state/date of birth, about 1832 in PA, suggest placing him as a son of Alexander Thomas Keepers, but, there are some families in both MD and PA whose descendants, if any, are unknown.

 

More About Alexander Thomas Keepers:

Occupation: 1850, Tailor¹¹

Residence 1: 1823, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1830)¹²

Residence 2: 1820, Emmitsburg, MD¹³

Residence 3: 1840, Gratis Twp., Preble Co., OH¹⁴

Residence 4: 1850, Springfield Twp., Fayette Co., PA - in the household of David & Mariah Keffer.¹⁵

 

More About Alexander Keepers and Elizabeth Geyer:

Marriage: May 04, 1819, Frederick County, MD

    

Children of Alexander Keepers and Elizabeth Geyer are:

+   11       i.   William H.³ Keepers, born May 08, 1820 in Emmitsburg, MD; died February 22, 1898 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

     12      ii.   Female Keepers, born Bet. 1810 - 1820.

+   13     iii.   Samuel Keepers, born 1826 in Pennsylvania; died August 25, 1850 in Hamilton, Butler Co., OH.

+   14      iv.   John G. Keepers, born Abt. 1831 in Pennsylvania; died 1909 in Indiana.

 

 

     3.  Joseph² Keepers (John¹) was born October 06, 1795 in Connellsville, PA¹⁶, and died October 16, 1830.  He married Elizabeth Haven.  She was born February 11, 1798 in Connellsville, PA^17,18, and died March 18, 1872.

 

Notes for Joseph Keepers:

From History of Dunbar, PA, and Vicinity, by William E. Crowe (WPA project) - located in the Uniontown, PA, library (The Pennsylvania Room):  "Hotels.  ....The next hotel was a three frame story building about where Mr. Smith's house now stands.  This was known as the Old Dunbar House.  ...The old Dunbar House was burned in 1893, ...The new Dunbar house was opened in 1897 by John McFarland. ..." [2-11-2004, JKK]

 

 

In the History of Fayette County, PA, located in the Uniontown Public Library genealogy room, on pages 370-371, a Thomas Keepers is listed as running a tavern in Connellsville at about the time the borough was incorporated.  The narrative on pp. 370-371 is based on the memory of "one the oldest citizens of Connellsville," Provance McCormick, Esq.  However, there is no Thomas Keepers that we have yet found in the federal census records in Pennsylvania from 1790 through 1860.  There is a Joseph Keepers listed in Fayette County, PA, in the 1820 census.  It is possible that his given name was Joseph Thomas Keepers (although it is simply Joseph in his father's will), and that he was referred to by his middle name - not uncommon. It is also possible that the Thomas reference is to Joseph's  brother, Alexander Thomas Keepers (who is listed Alexander Thomas in their father's will), born about 1794.  Alexander Thomas shows up in the 1820 census in Frederick, MD, in the 1830 census in Connellsville, PA, and in the 1840 census in Gratis Twp., Preble Co., OH.  Of course, Thomas may have simply moved into and out of Connellsville between 1820 and 1830.

 

Special Note:  In the History of Fayette County, PA, p. 396, the Town Council members are listed including: Joseph Keepers in 1823 & 1825, Thomas Keepers in 1826 & 1828, and Alexander T. Keepers in 1830.  This strongly suggests that there was a Thomas Keepers, tavern keeper, in Connellsville, from another Keepers family - not the John Keepers family.  It is possible that this Thomas is the Thomas listed in the 1810 census in South Carolina (see Group 17).  [We will work on resolving this issue.]

 

On June 30, 1817, the Council of the Borough of Connellsville granted permission to Joseph Keepers and George Sloan "to build a small building for a ferry-house on the public ground at or near the ferry."  A bridge, built about 1800, had been swept away by a flood in 1816 or early in 1817.  "A memorandum is found showing that in the spring of that year [1817] a ferry was in operation, run by Joseph Keepers and George Sloan."  (History of Fayette County, PA, p. 376-377)

 

The 1820 census, Bullskin Twp., Fayette Co., PA, has in Joseph's household:  himself, age 18-26, a male in the 16-18 age group (possibly his younger brother William), a female, age less than 10, who must be Annie, and a female, age 16-18, who is possibly his wife Elizabeth with the age incorrectly recorded - she should have been about 22 in 1820. 

 

The 1830 census, Dunbar, Fayette Co., PA, includes in Joseph's "household" 9 males between 20 and 30.  It seems clear that, since Joseph was running an hotel, that all the boarders are included in the census.  Unfortunately, we cannot sort out which persons in the census are part of Joseph's personal family.

 

More About Joseph Keepers:

Immigration: "The Keepers were of German descent."

Occupation: Proprietor of the Dunbar House¹⁹

Residence 1: ..came from Somerset to Connellsville...

Residence 2: 1820, Bullskin Twp., Fayette Co., PA²⁰

Residence 3: 1830, Dunbar, Fayette Co., PA²¹

 

Notes for Elizabeth Haven:

That this Elizabeth was Capt. Joseph Keepers' mother is inferred from the fact that burials at the Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Connellsville list Elizabeth at gravesite 317-M, along with the dates of birth and death given, and that Capt. Joseph Keepers is also assigned 317-M with "no stone."

 

Note that Capt. Joseph Keepers is buried in NJ.  [2-11-2004, JKK]

 

In the 1850 census, Connellsville Twp., Fayette Co., PA, Elizabeth, age 51 years, is listed with children Catharine, age 21 and Isaac, age 20.  In 1860 the census lists Elizabeth, age 60, with a child Elizabeth, age 8.  I presume the child to be a grandchild of Elizabeth.  Both records have them born in PA.  In 1860, Elizabeth's real estate value is $300 and personal estate, $100.

 

More About Elizabeth Haven:

Burial: Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Connellsville, PA

Religion: 1870, Connellsville, PA, living with her daughter "Cate" and family.²²

    

Children of Joseph Keepers and Elizabeth Haven are:

+   15       i.   Annie³ Keepers, born 1817 in Pennsylvania.

+   16      ii.   Mary Keepers, born July 30, 1820 in Somerset Co., PA (?); died February 03, 1911.

+   17     iii.   Joseph Keepers, born November 1822 in New Haven, PA; died 1902 in New Jersey.

+   18      iv.   Katherine (Catharine) Keepers, born 1829 in Connellsville, PA.

+   19       v.   Isaac M. Keepers, born January 1830 in PA; died 1901.

+   20      vi.   Elizabeth Keepers, born 1825 in Fayette Co., PA; died Abt. 1904.

 

 

     4.  John² Keepers (John¹) was born 1801²³.  He married ?.  She was born Bet. 1800 - 1810²⁴.

 

Notes for John Keepers:

In the 1860 census, Emmitsburg, MD, John, Philomenia, and Elexus, are shown in the household of John and Micha Resler, ages 32 and 29, repsectively.  This suggests that Micha might be another daughter of John.  Further, she is listed as born in MD.  If true, these data indicate that John was probably in Maryland since about 1830, and possibly, earlier. 

 

Also in the household in the 1840 census, 5th Elec. Dist., Frederick Co., MD: 1 female in the 50-60 age group.

 

More About John Keepers:

Property: 1860, Real estate: $500; personal estate: $198²⁵

Residence: 1860, Emmitsburg, MD²⁶

    

Children of John Keepers and ? are:

     21       i.   Philomenia³ Keepers, born 1841 in Maryland²⁷.

     22      ii.   Elexus Keepers, born 1848 in Maryland²⁷.

     23     iii.   Male Keepers, born Bet. 1830 - 1835²⁸.

     24      iv.   3 Females Keepers, born Bef. 1840²⁸.

 

 

     5.  Samuel² Keepers (John¹)²⁹ was born 1802, and died September 26, 1829 in Connellsville, PA.  He married Mary.  She was born Abt. 1805.

 

Notes for Samuel Keepers:

In the Centennial History of Connellsville, 1806 - 1906, by J. C. McClenathan, M.D., et. al., p.194, Samuel is mentioned as a musician in a company of militia called the Youghiogheny Blues, organized August 17, 1823.   " ... The company wore blue uniforms, as its name implies, and carried flintlock muskets with immense bayonets.  The Blues always celebrated their anniversary by a parade on the 17th of August. ... A still greater day, in the history of the Blues, was Thursday, May 26, 1825.  It was the day of Lafayette's visit to Uniontown, when making his second tour of America."

 

 

 

More About Samuel Keepers:

Military service: ... a musician in the Youghiogheny Blues, organized in 1823.

 

Notes for Mary:

The 1830 census for Connellsville, Fayette County, PA, shows Mary with one male child 5-10 years old.

 

More About Mary:

Residence: 1830, Connellsville, PA³⁰

    

Child of Samuel Keepers and Mary is:

+   25       i.   John V.³ Keepers, born 1822 in Connellsville, Fayette Co., PA; died February 06, 1905 in Allegheny, PA - at the home of his son, Benjamin..

 

 

     7.  Sarah² Keepers (John¹)³¹ was born 1808 in Connellsville, PA³², and died 1891.  She married George White, son of Nancy.  He was born October 12, 1809 in Connellsville, PA, and died 1861.

 

Notes for Sarah Keepers:

Sarah Keepers attended the Borough school during the third quarter, ending in February 1821.  There were thirty scholars, and the teacher was Dennis O'Keefe.  (History of Fayette County, PA, p. 378)

 

More About Sarah Keepers:

Property: 1870, Real estate: $4,000; personal estate: $500.

 

Notes for George White:

Also in the household in the 1850 census, Connellsville, PA:  Sarah Keepers (widow), age 75, born in Pennsylvania, real estate: $200, and Nancy White (widow), age 74, born in Ireland, real estate: $200.  These women are probably the mothers of Sarah and George, respectively.

 

More About George White:

Occupation: 1850, Blacksmith³³

Property: 1850, Real estate: $3000

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA

    

Children of Sarah Keepers and George White are:

     26       i.   Eliza Jane³ White, born 1836 in Pennsylvania³⁴.

     27      ii.   Dr. George Washington White, born 1840 in Pennsylvania³⁴.

     28     iii.   Sarah White, born 1842 in Pennsylvania³⁴.

     29      iv.   Joseph Keepers White, born 1844 in Pennsylvania³⁴.

     30       v.   William White, born 1847 in Pennsylvania³⁴.

 

 

     9.  Susannah² Keepers (John¹)³⁵ was born March 24, 1781 in Maryland³⁶.  She married George Marietta.  He was born June 28, 1780 in Harper's Ferry, VA.

 

Notes for George Marietta:

"Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, PA, published in 1912:  p. 710, [George Marietta] ... a carpenter, excellent cabinetmaker, and leading builder.  He erected most of the buildings built in his time. ... pieces of furniture of his handiwork are yet preserved in his family...p. 711, The old stone house in Connellsville built by George, sheltered his entire family and is still (1912) standing at the corner Maple and East Main streets.

 

More About George Marietta:

Occupation: 1850, Carpenter³⁷

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA

    

Children of Susannah Keepers and George Marietta are:

+   31       i.   Sydney³ Marietta, born March 24, 1806 in Pennsylvania.

+   32      ii.   Josiah Keepers Marietta, born April 07, 1808 in Near St. John's Furnace, Fayette Co., PA; died February 1898.

     33     iii.   John Marietta, born in q. v..

     34      iv.   George Marietta, born July 28, 1812.  He married (Unknown) Raglan.

 

More About George Marietta:

Residence: ..settled in Carlinville, IL

 

More About (Unknown) Raglan:

Residence: ... from Tennessee

 

+   35       v.   Harriet Marietta, born February 02, 1815.

     36      vi.   Elizabeth Marietta, born February 06, 1817 in Pennsylvania³⁸.  She married John Cunningham.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Marietta:

Also in the household in the 1860 census, Union Boro., PA: Jann (Joan?) Cunningham, age 33, seamstress, born in PA.  Perhaps this person is a sister-in-law to Elizabeth.

 

More About Elizabeth Marietta:

Occupation: 1860, Seamstress³⁹

Property: 1860, Personal estate: $25

Residence: 1860, Uniontown, PA

 

More About John Cunningham:

Occupation: ..farmer in Connellsville, PA.

 

     37     vii.   Sarah Marietta, born June 09, 1819 in Pennsylvania.  She married Joseph Rutherford.

 

More About Sarah Marietta:

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA - with her parents.⁴⁰

 

More About Joseph Rutherford:

Residence: ... of Connelsville, PA.

 

+   38    viii.   Susan Marietta, born January 30, 1822 in Pennsylvania.

+   39      ix.   Mary Marietta, born January 23, 1825 in Pennsylvania.

+   40       x.   Emily Marietta, born December 22, 1827 in Pennsylvania.

 

 

     10.  Stephen² Keepers (John¹)⁴¹ was born April 1787, and died March 16, 1834⁴².  He married Mary Ann Delancy November 07, 1809 in Carlisle, PA⁴³.  She was born Abt. 1793 in Carlisle, PA, and died September 05, 1854^44,45.

 

Notes for Stephen Keepers:

The parentage of Stephen has not been definitely established at this time.  We know that John, the father listed here, was from Carlisle, and Stephen and Else (Crockett) Keepers, Group 4,  were not married until 1789.  Of course, it is possible that this Stephen is a son of Stephen of Carlisle by a previous marriage.  We hope to resolve the issue soon.

 

A March 18, 1834 newspaper article, Cumb. Co. Hist. Soc. archives, notes that Stephen died March 16, 1834, leaving eight (8) children.  Note:  at the time of his death, 3 of Stephen and Mary Ann's children had already died; if the newspaper article refers to living children, as might be expected, then Mary Ann may have given birth to at least 11 children.

 

Probable daughters of Stephen & Mary Ann (by virtue of geography) are:  Catharine Keepers - married to Charles Schwartz of Harrisburg, by Rev. George Cookman, according to the July 13, 1837 issue of the American Volunteer, Carlise, PA;  MaryAnn M. Keepers - married to George Bergner, "editor of the now defunct Der Democrat," by Rev. J. Ulrich, according to the November 29, 1838 issue of the Carlisle Herald; Ann Eliza Keepers - married to Lewis G. Swaine of Harrisburg by Rev. Sprole, according to the March 12, 1840 issue of the American Volunteer.

 

Another possible daughter: Miss Jane Allis M. Keepers married Wm. Getty of Pittsburg on August 12, 1847 - [Carlisle Herald]

 

The 1850 census, Carlisle, PA [M432, Roll 773, Page 359], has a Catharine Keepers, age 3, in the household of William Miller, 48, wife Mary, 45 and Malenda Miller, 18.  Mary Miller would have been born about 1815, which would fill in a gap in the known children of Stephen & Mary Ann, if Mary Miller was originally a Keepers.  If true, it seems that William Miller would have been a second husband for Mary - given that an 1837 marriage to George Bergner is on record.  This is quite speculative and needs further research for clarification.

 

More About Stephen Keepers:

Burial: Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, PA

Military service: Veteran of War of 1812; Pvt. in Capt. Joseph Halbert's Co., 2nd Regiment, PA Vols.

Occupation: Tailor⁴⁶

 

More About Mary Ann Delancy:

Burial: Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, PA

 

More About Stephen Keepers and Mary Delancy:

Marriage: November 07, 1809, Carlisle, PA⁴⁷

    

Children of Stephen Keepers and Mary Delancy are:

     41       i.   Dewalt³ Keepers, born Abt. 1810; died November 30, 1811.

 

More About Dewalt Keepers:

Burial: Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, PA

 

     42      ii.   William Keepers, born Abt. 1811; died February 11, 1841 in Allegheny Town, Allegheny County,PA⁴⁸.  He married Rebecca; died February 17, 1835 in Martinsburg, Virginia (now WV)⁴⁹.

     43     iii.   Ana Eliza Keepers, born June 29, 1817⁵⁰.  She married Lewis G. Swaine March 12, 1840 in Carlisle, PA⁵¹.

 

More About Ana Eliza Keepers:

Christening: October 26, 1817, First Ev. Lutheran Church, Carlisle, PA.

 

More About Lewis G. Swaine:

Residence: ...of Harrisburg, PA

 

More About Lewis Swaine and Ana Keepers:

Marriage: March 12, 1840, Carlisle, PA⁵¹

Marriage record: ..by Rev. W. T. Sprole

 

     44      iv.   John Keepers, born Bef. 1819; died June 06, 1819.

 

More About John Keepers:

Burial: Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, PA

 

+   45       v.   Stephen Keepers, born December 1822 in PA.

     46      vi.   John Francis Keepers, born September 10, 1825 in Pennsylvania⁵².

 

Notes for John Francis Keepers:

From the birthdate for John Francis Keepers, we infer that he is the progenitor of Group 11, Philadelphia County, PA.  See Group 11 for the descendants of John Francis Keepers.

 

More About John Francis Keepers:

Christening: October 10, 1826, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle, PA

Occupation: 1850, Teacher⁵³

Property: 1850, Personal estate: $200

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA

 

     47     vii.   Alexander Oliver Keepers, born 1831.

 

More About Alexander Oliver Keepers:

Christening: April 7, 1831, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Carlisle, PA

 

     48    viii.   George Willis Keepers, born Bef. 1833; died August 06, 1833.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

     11.  William H.³ Keepers (Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born May 08, 1820 in Emmitsburg, MD⁵⁴, and died February 22, 1898 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH⁵⁵.  He married Eleanor Collins November 05, 1840 in Preble Co., OH⁵⁶.  She was born 1818 in Maryland⁵⁷.

 

Notes for William H. Keepers:

The probate record, Estate #46290, Hamilton Co., Courthouse, Cincinnati, OH, lists the names and addresses of William's living children:  Mrs. Jennie Baker, 1305 Walnut, Mrs. Martha R. Burgess, Hartwell, OH, Chas. C. Keepers, 431 Tusculum Ave., Samuel Keepers, 5031 Carlisle Ave.  Those with street addresses are presumably in Cincinnati.  The four children declined administration of the estate in favor of James J. Burgess (probably the son-in-law of William).

 

Also in the household in 1870, Jennie Dunham, age 31, "at home", born in Pennsylvania, and Luly Dunham, age 9, born in Ohio, attending school.  The age and birth state of this Jennie do not quite match the 1860 census data; however, this person does appear to be the daughter of William H. and Ellen.  If so, then Jennie was married at least twice.

 

Letter to the court of common pleas:  "William Keepers, your petitioner, represents that Samuel Keepers, late of Hamilton, Butler Co., OH, died about the 25th day of August last; that his xxxxx widow is also deceased; that he is the oldest brother of the deceased and that the father of the deceased resides in Pennsylvania; that the mother is also deceased; that he is informed that he is entitled by law to the administration of the estate of the said Samuel Keepers; that he hereby relinquishes his right to administer the said estate and that it is his wish and the will of his younger brother that John W. Wilson be appointed Administrator of the estate."  Signed:  Wm. H. Keepers  [The letter is undated, and the word before 'widow' is illegible.]

 

In the 1850 census, Wayne Twp., Butler Co., OH, William is a landlord whose house includes his brother, John Keepers, Charles Hunt, age 28, and Catharine Mott, age 16; the latter two born in Ireland.

 

More About William H. Keepers:

Military service 1: 1846, Veteran of the Mexican-American War; Musician in Co. I, 1st Ohio

Military service 2: March 01, 1862, Civil War Veteran; Pvt., Co. F, 61 Ohio Inf.

Occupation 1: 1860, Tailor

Occupation 2: 1850, Landlord⁵⁸

Occupation 3: 1870, Marshall of Clifton⁵⁹

Property: 1860, Value of real estate: $600; personal estate: $160⁶⁰

Residence 1: 1860, 1st Ward, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH

Residence 2: 1850, Wayne Twp., Butler Co., OH

Residence 3: 1870, 5th Ward, Cincinnati, OH

Residence 4: 1880, West Court Street, 7th Ward, Cincinnati, OH - in his son Samuel's household.⁶¹

 

Notes for Eleanor Collins:

Eleanor is referred to as Ellen in the 1860 census, Hamilton, OH.  Her name is Eleanor in the marriage record, and Elanora on the gravestone of her daughter Ann Eliza.

 

Marriage Notes for William Keepers and Eleanor Collins:

Note:  The minister, Joseph McDowell was a "neighbor" of Alexander Keepers - they are listed on the same page (along with George Geyer, a possible relative of William's mother) in the 1840 census, Gratis twp., Preble Co., OH. [M704, Roll 421, Page 79]

 

More About William Keepers and Eleanor Collins:

Marriage 1: November 05, 1840, Preble Co., OH⁶²

Marriage 2: by Joseph McDowell, Minister of the Gospel

    

Children of William Keepers and Eleanor Collins are:

     49       i.   Ann Eliza⁴ Keepers, born 1841; died January 13, 1843 in Ohio.

 

More About Ann Eliza Keepers:

Burial: Phares Cemetery, Butler Co, OH

 

     50      ii.   Lavina J. Keepers, born 1844 in Ohio⁶³.

 

Notes for Lavina J. Keepers:

Lavina J. Keepers is named Mrs. Jennie Baker in her father's probate file  -  see notes for William H. Keepers.  She is listed as Jane in the 1850 census, Butler Co., OH.

 

+   51     iii.   Martha R. Keepers, born 1846 in Ohio.

+   52      iv.   Charles C. Keepers, born 1848 in Ohio; died December 03, 1942 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

+   53       v.   Samuel Keepers, born March 1850 in Ohio; died June 12, 1922 in Ohio.

 

 

     13.  Samuel³ Keepers (Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born 1826 in Pennsylvania⁶⁴, and died August 25, 1850 in Hamilton, Butler Co., OH⁶⁵.  He married Madonna.  She was born 1827 in New York⁶⁶, and died Abt. September 1850 in Butler Co., OH.

 

Notes for Samuel Keepers:

John W. Wilson was appointed Sept. 25, 1850, to administer the estate of Samuel Keepers.  (See notes under Wm. H. Keepers.)  The application indicated no widow, and appraisers were named:  George W. McAdams, Henry Trabin (sp?) and John Sanderson; bond of $1,000 was signed by John W. Wilson, William Barkalow and Jacob Wickart.

 

An itemized appraisal of Samuel's estate was filed October 17, 1850, by James Solomon, Jr., John Sanderson and Henry Trabin, with total value $105.43.  An itemized bill of sale of Samuel's property, including to whom each item was sold, was filed December 5, 1850, by John W. Wilson, totaling $117.12.

 

Samuel, wife Madonna, and child Laura, are all alive and listed in the 1850 census, Fairfield Twp., Butler Co., OH.  The page they appear on was taken June 20, 1850.  Also in the household in 1850:  Catharine Jorman (sp?), age 34, born in New York.  Catharine might be a sister of Madonna.

 

More About Samuel Keepers:

Occupation: 1850, Tailor⁶⁶

    

Child of Samuel Keepers and Madonna is:

     54       i.   Laura⁴ Keepers, born 1848 in Ohio⁶⁶.

 

Notes for Laura Keepers:

Laura does not show up in the 1850 census, taken November 1, 1850, in the household of her Uncle William.  By then, both her parents had died.

 

 

     14.  John G.³ Keepers (Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born Abt. 1831 in Pennsylvania, and died 1909 in Indiana⁶⁷.  He married Anna Maria Fish in Boone, Indiana⁶⁷.  She was born Abt. 1832 in New York, and died 1904 in Indiana⁶⁷.

 

Notes for John G. Keepers:

Also in the household in 1860, Hamilton, OH:  Benjamin Bender, age 45, a painter, born in OH.  Bender is a possible maiden name for John's wife.

 

Also in the household in 1870, Springfield, IL: Sarah Morris, age 19, black, domestic servant, born in IL.

 

More About John G. Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1850, Tailor (Also, in 1870)

Occupation 2: 1880, Tailor cutter⁶⁸

Property: 1860, Personal estate: $100

Residence 1: 1860, 1st Ward, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH⁶⁹

Residence 2: 1850, Wayne Twp., Butler Co., OH - renting from his brother, William.

Residence 3: 1870, Springfield, IL⁷⁰

Residence 4: 1880, 2nd Ward, Paris, Edgar Co., IL

 

Notes for Anna Maria Fish:

Listed as Maria in earlier censuses, she is listed as Anna M. in the 1880 census, Paris, IL; father's birthplace: MA; mother's birthplace: VT.

 

More About John Keepers and Anna Fish:

Marriage: Boone, Indiana⁷¹

    

Children of John Keepers and Anna Fish are:

+   55       i.   Albert C.⁴ Keepers, born 1854 in Ohio.

     56      ii.   William Avery Keepers⁷², born February 1857 in Ohio^73,74; died December 22, 1905 in Los Angeles, CA.  He married Lucinda B. Skinner September 12, 1895 in Madera County, CA⁷⁵; born 1844 in North Java, Wyoming Co., NY⁷⁶; died November 30, 1917 in Paso Robles, CA.

 

Notes for William Avery Keepers:

Also in the household, as lodgers, in the 1900 census, Los Angeles, CA: John A. Barss (sp?), age 37, a tailor, and his wife Harriet, age 36, married two years.

The 1900 census has William born in Indiana; his marriage certificate says that he was a native of Illinois, and his death certificate has Indiana.

William's death certificate: #945, stamped Aug. 30, 1910, Los Angeles, CA: cause of death: gastric ulcer; physician in attendance: George Finch.

 

Note about William's middle name:  There are a number of families named Avery in the 1850 census, Fairfield Twp., Butler Co., OH, and perhaps an  Avery was a relative or good friend of the family.

 

More About William Avery Keepers:

Burial: Rosedale Cemetery

Occupation 1: 1900, Tailor⁷⁷

Occupation 2: 1880, Tailor⁷⁸

Residence 1: 1900, 3rd Ward, Los Angeles, CA

Residence 2: 1880, Paris, IL - living with his parents.

 

Notes for Lucinda B. Skinner:

In the 1900 census, Los Angeles, CA, Lucinda stated that she had 6 children born to her and 2 were living.  On the marriage certificate (1895) to William A. Keepers, she lists her age as 37, one year younger than William A.  In the 1900 census, she stated that she was born in May, 1850, which would have made her seven years older than William A. Keepers.  In her widow's pension application, dated Sept. 23, 1916, she listed her birth year as 1844, the date used in this genealogy.

 

Charles A. Skeen, Undertaker & Embalmer, who handled Lucinda's funeral, was paid in full by Mrs. Chas. Lewis for a casket, $100, shipping box, $7, embalming, washing & dressing, $25, carriages, $13, and undertaker at Calfax & Pastor & opening grave, $4, for a total of $185. 

 

Also in the pension file, the following items were listed: Expenses for Mrs. L. B. Keepers:  peroxide, $0.50, talc p'dr, $0.35, ointment, $0.75, grape juice, $0.35, shasta water, $0.10, alcohol, $2.50, wine, $2.00, whiskey, $2.00, telephones, $1.35, telegrams, $3.00, medicines, $8.10, and a kimona, $4.00, for a total of $25.00, presumably paid to her daughter, Venila.

 

More About Lucinda B. Skinner:

Residence 1: September 23, 1916, Lompoc, CA

Residence 2: 1886, Ripon, WI

Residence 3: 1891, Auburn, Placer Co., CA

Residence 4: 1910, Lakeside Twp., San Diego Co., CA - living with her daughter Venila and family.

 

More About William Keepers and Lucinda Skinner:

Marriage: September 12, 1895, Madera County, CA⁷⁹

 

     57     iii.   Lulu C. Keepers, born 1862 in Illinois⁸⁰.

 

Notes for Lulu C. Keepers:

Lulu C. is listed as Carrie L. in the 1880 census, Paris, IL.

 

More About Lulu C. Keepers:

Residence: 1880, Paris, IL - living with her parents.

 

+   58      iv.   John O. H. Keepers, born 1866 in Illinois.

     59       v.   Mary A. R. Keepers, born 1870 in Illinois^81,82.

 

 

     15.  Annie³ Keepers (Joseph², John¹) was born 1817 in Pennsylvania⁸³.  She married John Robbins⁸⁴.  He was born 1810 in Pennsylvania⁸⁵.

 

Notes for John Robbins:

John's wife in the 1870 census, Connellsville, PA, is listed as Sarah, age 52, born in PA, and in the 1860 census, Sarah, age 42.  This is probably Annie since middle names were often used and we only have "Ann"  listed in the 1850 census for John's wife.   It is possible that Sarah is a second wife for John, in which case, some of the children listed here may belong to Sarah instead of Ann.

 

John is listed under John Robins (one "b") in the 1860 census, Connellsville, PA.

 

More About John Robbins:

Occupation: 1850, Brick Mason (Also, in 1870)^86,87

Property: 1850, Real estate: $500⁸⁸

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1870)

    

Children of Annie Keepers and John Robbins are:

     60       i.   Catharine⁴ Robbins, born 1838 in Pennsylvania⁸⁸.

     61      ii.   Mary Robbins, born 1840 in Pennsylvania⁸⁸.

     62     iii.   Joseph Robbins, born 1842 in Pennsylvania⁸⁸.

     63      iv.   Lindley Robbins, born 1845 in Pennsylvania⁸⁸.

     64       v.   Jonathan Robbins, born 1847 in Pennsylvania⁸⁸.

     65      vi.   George Robbins, born March 1850 in Pennsylvania⁸⁸.

     66     vii.   Sadie Robbins, born 1852 in Pennsylvania⁸⁹.

     67    viii.   Frank Robbins, born 1854 in Pennsylvania⁸⁹.

     68      ix.   Caroline Robbins, born November 1859 in Pennsylvania^90,91.

 

 

     16.  Mary³ Keepers (Joseph², John¹)⁹² was born July 30, 1820 in Somerset Co., PA (?), and died February 03, 1911.  She married Jonathan Enos⁹³ Bef. 1848 in Connellsville, PA.  He was born Abt. 1812 in Somerset Co., PA, and died September 18, 1876 in Connellsville, PA.

 

Notes for Mary Keepers:

The following is graciously provided by Elizabeth Enos.  "Mary Keepers Enos was born in 1820."  An obituary states:  "Connellsville, PA, Feb. 3. - Mrs. Mary Keepers Enos, aged 90, died today of congestion of the lungs.  Seven weeks ago she fell and fractured a hip.  Up to that time she had enjoyed good health and during her long life seldom was ill.  She was a daughter [should read grand-daughter] of Maj. John Keepers, proprietor of a hotel on the West Side for many years.  She married Jonathan Enos, who died over 30 years ago.  She was the mother of 12 children, three of whom survive, together with 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren."  This obituary appeared in 1911.

 

More About Mary Keepers:

Burial: Chesnut Hill Cemetery, Connellsville, PA

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA ⁹⁴

 

Notes for Jonathan Enos:

Came from Somerset Co., PA, in 1835 and located at Connellsville.  He was in the foundry and blacksmithing business until his death in 1878 (sic).

 

Elizabeth Enos has provided an obituary for Jonathan Enos that states he died on September 4, 1878, aged 64 years. The previous citation for Jonathan apparently has a typo giving his death on September 18, 1876.  The obituary states further: "The deceased was born in Somerset Co., PA, but removed to Connellsville when he was yet in his youth, where he resided until his death.  He was a blacksmith by trade and was highly respected on account of his honesty and integrity."

 

More About Jonathan Enos:

Immigration: Enos family is of English descent...⁹⁵

Occupation: 1850, Blacksmith (Also, in 1870)⁹⁶

Property 1: 1850, Real estate: $2500

Property 2: 1870, Real estate: $5000; personal estate: $600⁹⁷

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1870)

 

More About Jonathan Enos and Mary Keepers:

Marriage: Bef. 1848, Connellsville, PA

    

Children of Mary Keepers and Jonathan Enos are:

     69       i.   Minerva⁴ Enos, born 1839 in Pennsylvania⁹⁸.

+   70      ii.   Emily E. Enos, born 1845 in Pennsylvania.

+   71     iii.   George Enos, born May 1850 in Connellsville, PA; died October 12, 1905 in Connellsville, PA.

     72      iv.   Dr. Joseph Brandt Enos, born 1852 in Pennsylvania⁹⁹.

 

More About Dr. Joseph Brandt Enos:

Occupation: Doctor

Residence: Charleroi, PA

 

     73       v.   Mary E. Enos, born 1860.  She married J. K. Taggart.

 

More About Mary E. Enos:

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA  - with her mother.¹⁰⁰

 

+   74      vi.   Edgar Jonathan Enos, born August 01, 1865.

 

 

     17.  Joseph³ Keepers (Joseph², John¹)^101,102 was born November 1822 in New Haven, PA^103,104, and died 1902 in New Jersey.  He married Elizabeth Shaw¹⁰⁵ December 26, 1843 in Connellsville, Fayette Co., PA.  She was born September 1824 in PA^106,107, and died Bef. 1902.

 

Notes for Joseph Keepers:

The 1860 census for Connellsville Boro., Fayette Co., PA,  lists Joseph (Keepers), age 38, blacksmith.   Wife, Elizabeth, age 34, and children in the household:  Joseph T., 16, Alice, 13, America, 11, Henry L., 7, William, 6, Isaac M., 2, all born in PA.  The 4 oldest children attended school within the last year.  The absence of Ira in the list suggests that he had died before 1860.

 

In the 1850 census, Connellsville Twp., Fayette Co., PA, has Alice, age 5, and Americus C., age 1.  Also, in the 1850 census, there is shown in the household, a blacksmith, George Parker, born in England. 

 

Sons Joseph T. and Frank have birth years 1843 and 1861, respectively, in the 1900 census, Newark, NJ.  The dates used are from (their father) Joseph's pension file.

 

More About Joseph Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Military service: Veteran of the Civil War - Captain, Union Army.

Occupation 1: 1860, Blacksmith¹⁰⁸

Occupation 2: 1870, Postmaster - Connellsville, PA¹⁰⁹

Occupation 3: 1880, Furnish goods; Newark, NJ.¹¹⁰

Occupation 4: 1900, Manufacturer of shirts.¹¹¹

Property 1: 1900, owns a home, with mortgage, in Newark, NJ.¹¹¹

Property 2: 1860, Real estate: $1400; personal estate: $400¹¹²

Property 3: 1870, Real estate: $7,000; personal estate: $2,000.¹¹³

Residence: 1860, Connellsville, PA

 

More About Joseph Keepers and Elizabeth Shaw:

Marriage 1: December 26, 1843, Connellsville, Fayette Co., PA

Marriage 2: Officiated by Rev. Mr. Irwin

Marriage record: "..in the space provided for the purpose in the family bible."¹¹⁴

    

Children of Joseph Keepers and Elizabeth Shaw are:

     75       i.   Joseph T.⁴ Keepers, born September 15, 1844 in PA¹¹⁵; died July 17, 1910.

 

Notes for Joseph T. Keepers:

Marriage, if any, unknown.

 

[3-12-1974, MERLE]

 

More About Joseph T. Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Occupation 1: 1900, Salesman¹¹⁵

Occupation 2: 1870, Clerk in store.¹¹⁶

Residence: 1900, In his parents' household, Newark, NJ.¹¹⁷

 

     76      ii.   Alice M. Keepers, born September 01, 1846 in PA¹¹⁸.  She married -- -- Fairchilds.

 

Notes for Alice M. Keepers:

Alice Fairchilds is listed as the daughter of Joseph & Elizabeth in the 1900 census, Newark, NJ. 

 

+   77     iii.   Dr. Americus Columbus Keepers, born October 27, 1848 in PA; died Aft. 1911.

+   78      iv.   Henry L. Keepers, born April 18, 1853 in PA; died June 27, 1922.

+   79       v.   William M. Keepers, born March 26, 1856 in PA; died November 11, 1917.

+   80      vi.   Isaac M. Keepers, born June 26, 1858 in PA; died March 06, 1902.

     81     vii.   John Frank Keepers, born November 04, 1860; died August 05, 1942.  He married -- -- Wesley.

 

Notes for John Frank Keepers:

This child is listed as Frank in Joseph's pension application - another apparent instance of referring to a child by a middle name. 

 

He is listed as Frank Keepers in the 1920 census, Irvington, NJ.

 

More About John Frank Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Occupation 1: 1880, Clerk

Occupation 2: 1900, Shipping clerk¹¹⁹

Occupation 3: 1920, Machinist in a machine shop.¹²⁰

Residence 1: 1880, Newark, NJ

Residence 2: 1900, In his parents' household, Newark, NJ.¹²¹

Residence 3: 1920, In his mother-in-law's household, Irvington, Essex Co., NJ.¹²²

 

+   82    viii.   Charles B. Keepers, born April 20, 1867; died March 19, 1927.

     83      ix.   Leo Keepers, born Aft. 1867.

 

Notes for Leo Keepers:

Leo is listed as Lee in one of Joseph's obituaries.  Strangely, Leo does not appear in the houshold in the 1880 census, Newark, NJ.   Another obituary, provided by Elizabeth Enos, listed this child as Leo. 

 

     84       x.   Ira Keepers, born May 04, 1851¹²³.

 

 

     18.  Katherine (Catharine)³ Keepers (Joseph², John¹)¹²⁴ was born 1829 in Connellsville, PA¹²⁵.  She married John Kurtz¹²⁶ 1850¹²⁷.  He was born October 1826 in Connellsville, PA^128,129.

 

More About John Kurtz:

Military service: Civil war veteran: Co. C, 6th Heavy Artillery, 212th Regiment, PA Volunteers

Occupation: ...engaged in the general sale of hats.¹³⁰

Property: 1870, Real estate: $1600; personal estate: $300¹³¹

Religion: Methodist Episcopal

Residence: 1870, Connellsville, PA¹³¹

 

More About John Kurtz and Katherine Keepers:

Marriage: 1850¹³²

    

Children of Katherine Keepers and John Kurtz are:

     85       i.   Josiah B.⁴ Kurtz, born 1852 in Pennsylvania^133,134.

 

Notes for Josiah B. Kurtz:

Josiah is listed as Joseph in the 1880 census, Connellsville, PA.

 

More About Josiah B. Kurtz:

Occupation 1: ..member of firm of Kurtz & Freed¹³⁵

Occupation 2: 1880, Merchant¹³⁶

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

     86      ii.   Isaac W. Kurtz, born 1854¹³⁷.

 

More About Isaac W. Kurtz:

Occupation: ...locomotive engineer and master mechanic on Lake Erie & Western railroad¹³⁸

Residence: Peru, IN

 

     87     iii.   Elizabeth B. Kurtz, born 1859¹³⁹.  She married George B. Freed.

 

More About Elizabeth B. Kurtz:

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with her parents.¹⁴⁰

 

More About George B. Freed:

Occupation: ..member of firm of Kurtz & Freed¹⁴¹

 

     88      iv.   John Charles Kurtz, born 1862 in Pennsylvania^142,143.

 

Notes for John Charles Kurtz:

Since John C. is listed as Charles in the 1880 census, Connellsville, PA, we assume his middle name is Charles.

 

More About John Charles Kurtz:

Occupation 1: ..cashier at Youghiogheny Bank¹⁴⁴

Occupation 2: 1880, Clerk in bank.¹⁴⁵

 

     89       v.   Harry L. Kurtz, born 1867¹⁴⁶.

 

More About Harry L. Kurtz:

Occupation: ...assistant book keeper at Leisenring Coal and Coke Works¹⁴⁷

 

     90      vi.   Kate Kurtz, born 1871 in Pennsylvania¹⁴⁸.

 

 

     19.  Isaac M.³ Keepers (Joseph², John¹) was born January 1830 in PA¹⁴⁹, and died 1901.  He married Lydia E.^150,151 1854¹⁵².  She was born March 1832 in PA¹⁵², and died 1908¹⁵³.

 

Notes for Isaac M. Keepers:

On April 1, 1858, Isaac M. Keepers was deeded lots 4 and 5, block U, on Depot Street (now 106 depot St.) in Latrobe, PA, by Oliver Barnes.  On March 5, 1873, he acquired adjoining lots 1, 2, and 3 from Henry Ousler.  Lot 1 has disappeared through street widening and the City of Latrobe garage and equipment shed now stands on lots 2 and 3.  An old brick two story dwelling stands on 4 and 5, probably Isaac's former home and business place.  On November 11, 1882, he deeded all of the above property to William Anderson for the sum of $3,500. (Vol. 106, page 84).  Earlier, on July 9, 1856 he deeded a Latrobe residence property to William H. Barnes, lot 9, block Q, for $900.  The deed reported that Isaac M. Keepers had acquired the property April 1, 1854, but the earlier transaction was never recorded.

 

Various lawsuits in Westmoreland County in which Isaac M. Keepers was plaintiff appear in the litigation index between 1859 and 1895, but the court clerk refused examination due to embrittlement.  The records are expected to be microfilmed soon.  The last entry was on July 23, 1895.   No deceased estate was found in Orphans Court for either Isaac M. or Lydia Keepers.

[6-2-1973, MERLE]

 

In the 1860 census, Isaac M. Keepers and family are living in Latrobe Borough, Westmoreland Co., PA.  The value of his real estate: $2,000, and personal estate: $600.  Also listed in the household were  _____ Robins, 19, apprentice blacksmith, and Olivar Beaty (male), 19, domestic (this last word -  hard to read).  [JKK]

The 1870 census, Latrobe, PA, also has in the household: Emma Graham, age 25.

The 1880 census, Latrobe, PA, has Grace and all her younger sisters "at school."  [JKK]

 

More About Isaac M. Keepers:

Burial: Unity Presbyterian Cemetery, section B,Westmoreland Co., PA¹⁵³

Occupation 1: 1860, Blacksmith (Also, 1870, 1880 & 1900)^154,155

Occupation 2: 1890, Business Directory:  Blacksmiths:  I. M. Keepers, Depot St., near Bridge.¹⁵⁶

Property: 1870, Real estate: $6,000; personal estate: $1,000.¹⁵⁷

Residence 1: 1860, Latrobe, PA (Also, in 1870, 1880 & 1900.)

Residence 2: 1900, In household of his son-in-law, Alfred J. Miller.

 

Notes for Lydia E.:

In the 1900 census, Latrobe, PA, Lydia lists 10 children born to her and 9 living.  Also, a child named Eva is listed in 1900, single, born in 1862.  This may be the child listed herein as L. A. Keepers.  [2005, JKK]

 

More About Lydia E.:

Burial: Unity Presbyterian Cemetery, section B, Westmoreland Co., PA

 

More About Isaac Keepers and Lydia E.:

Marriage: 1854¹⁵⁸

    

Children of Isaac Keepers and Lydia E. are:

     91       i.   Mathew⁴ Keepers, born 1854 in PA.

 

Notes for Mathew Keepers:

This child is listed as Nathan in the 1870 census, Latrobe, PA.  Either Mathew or Nathan is a middle name, I suspect.  [JKK]

 

 

 

More About Mathew Keepers:

Occupation: 1870, Working in blacksmith shop.¹⁵⁹

 

+   92      ii.   Harry S. Keepers, born 1857 in PA.

     93     iii.   Kate K. Keepers, born 1858 in PA.

 

More About Kate K. Keepers:

Residence: 1880, Latrobe, PA - at home.

 

     94      iv.   Lydia Keepers, born October 1860 in PA; died December 1860 in Westmoreland Co., PA¹⁶⁰.

+   95       v.   Minnie K. Keepers, born 1861 in PA.

     96      vi.   L. A. Keepers, born 1863 in PA.

     97     vii.   Grace F. Keepers, born 1865 in PA.

+   98    viii.   Bessie G. Keepers, born 1868 in Latrobe, PA.

     99      ix.   Zuie Love Keepers, born 1869 in PA.

 

More About Zuie Love Keepers:

Name 2: Possibly, "Zooie."

 

     100     x.   Metta S. Keepers, born 1871 in Latrobe, PA¹⁶¹.  She married Curtis W. Jobson 1892; born Abt. 1868 in Loyalhanna, PA.

 

Notes for Metta S. Keepers:

Her parents are listed as Isaac and "Liddy" on her application for marriage.  [June, 2005 - JKK]

 

More About Metta S. Keepers:

Occupation: 1892, Lady

Residence: 1892, Latrobe, PA

 

More About Curtis W. Jobson:

Occupation: 1892, Millhand

 

More About Curtis Jobson and Metta Keepers:

Marriage: 1892

Marriage license: June 27, 1892, Westmoreland Co., PA

 

 

     20.  Elizabeth³ Keepers (Joseph², John¹)¹⁶² was born 1825 in Fayette Co., PA¹⁶³, and died Abt. 1904.  She married Jonathan Newcomer.  He was born 1815 in Fayette Co., PA¹⁶³.

 

Notes for Elizabeth Keepers:

At Uniontown, Fayette Co. Courthouse, PA, the will (vol. 14, p. 139) of Eliza Newcomer lists her children and appoints John Kurtz of Connellsville, PA, as executor.  The will is witnessed by  her nephews, J. C. Kurtz and J. B. Kurtz.

 

In the 1860 census, Connellsville, PA, Eliza is listed at age 35.

 

More About Elizabeth Keepers:

Name 2: nickname: Eliza

 

Notes for Jonathan Newcomer:

In the 1860 census, Connellsville, PA, Jonathan is listed at age 45.

 

More About Jonathan Newcomer:

Occupation 1: 1850, Grocer¹⁶⁴

Occupation 2: 1860, Potter¹⁶⁵

Occupation 3: 1880, Blacksmith¹⁶⁶

Property 1: 1850, Real estate: $800

Property 2: 1860, Real estate: $600; personal estate: $300

Residence: 1860, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1850&1880.)

    

Children of Elizabeth Keepers and Jonathan Newcomer are:

     101     i.   Harriet F.⁴ Newcomer, born 1842 in Pennsylvania¹⁶⁷.

     102    ii.   Keepers M. Newcomer, born 1845 in Pennsylvania^167,168.

 

Notes for Keepers M. Newcomer:

Soc. Sec. Death Index citation: KEEPERS M NEWCOMER, born: 17 Sep 1894, died: 24 Sep 1989, SSN #193-05-2283, card issued in Pennsylvania.  This person must belong here somewhere...

 

     103   iii.   Caroline Newcomer, born 1846¹⁶⁹.

     104    iv.   Joseph W. Newcomer, born October 1849 in Pennsylvania^170,171.

     105     v.   Isadore C. Newcomer, born 1850 in Pennsylvania¹⁷².

     106    vi.   Isaac M. Newcomer, born 1852 in Pennsylvania¹⁷²; died Bef. 1904.

 

Notes for Isaac M. Newcomer:

Soc. Sec. Death Index citation:  ISAAC NEWCOMER, born: 29 Dec 1890, died: Jun 1968, last residence: Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, SSN #204-30-8583, issued in Pennsylvania.  Another grandson of Elizabeth? [JKK]

 

     107   vii.   Mary B. Newcomer, born 1855 in Pennsylvania¹⁷².

     108  viii.   Eva E. Newcomer, born 1857 in Pennsylvania¹⁷².

     109    ix.   Charles Newcomer, born May 1860 in Pennsylvania¹⁷².

 

More About Charles Newcomer:

Occupation: 1880, Printer¹⁷³

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

     110     x.   Daniel G. Newcomer, born 1862 in Pennsylvania¹⁷⁴; died Bef. 1904.

 

More About Daniel G. Newcomer:

Occupation: 1880, Clerk in Ins. Office¹⁷⁵

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

 

     25.  John V.³ Keepers (Samuel², John¹) was born 1822 in Connellsville, Fayette Co., PA¹⁷⁶, and died February 06, 1905 in Allegheny, PA - at the home of his son, Benjamin.¹⁷⁷.  He married (1) Elizabeth Leasure February 1843 in New Derry, Westmoreland Co., PA.  She was born Abt. 1827¹⁷⁸, and died Aft. April 22, 1911.  He married (2) Lizzie Mills November 09, 1876 in Sharon, PA¹⁷⁹.  She was born Abt. 1847 in England^180,181, and died June 30, 1904 in Allegheny, PA.

 

Notes for John V. Keepers:

In the 1880 census, New Castle, PA, the columns for birthplace of John's parents contain the phrase "don't know."

 

Obituary: New Castle News, Tuesday, February 7, 1905, page 3: 

Captain John V. Keepers, aged 87 (sic) years, died at his home in Allegheny Monday afternoon after an illness due to the infirmities of age.  The news of his death will be received with deep regret by a large circle of friends in this city as he resided here until 17 years ago, when he left for Allegheny, and was one of the most widely known men of New Castle.  He was formerly a millwright in the Rice, Brown and Berger Rolling Mills here.

He was born in Connellsville, PA.  Captain Keepers entered the Civil War, enlisting in the three months service, after which he organized Battery B, First West Virginia Volunteers, serving as its Captain until the war ended.  He was a member of the G.A.R. and Methodist Episcopal Church of this city.  His wife preceded him in death about six months ago.  Three sons and two daughters: Benjamin, of Allegheny; George of Mount Pleasant, PA; William, of Brownsville, Tex.; Mrs. Anna McGinness (sic) and Mrs. Nettie Coburn, survive.

 

Note:  The Rice, Brown and Berger Rolling Mills later became part of U.S. Steel, according to the helpful librarians at New Castle.

 

NOTE:  It is not clear who the mother is for Birdie & Benjamin.  In her unsuccessful 1911 application for a widow's pension, Elizabeth (Leasure) Keepers lists only the four older children, and in his 1898 pension declaration, John V. Keepers only lists the same four in answer to the question, "Have you any children living?"  Benjamin, at least, was alive at the time of both applications, since he is listed in John's 1905 obituary.  These facts seem to suggest that Birdie and Benjamin may have been Lizzie (Mills) Keepers' children from a previous marriage and that they were, formally or informally, adopted by John V. Keepers.  This is speculative at this time.  [Aug. 21, 2005]

 

More About John V. Keepers:

Military service 1: April 19, 1861, 1st Leiutenant, Co. A, 18th Ohio Inf. for 3 months¹⁸²

Military service 2: October 01, 1861, Capt., Co. B, West Virginia Light Artillery

Occupation: Millwright¹⁸²

Religion: Methodist Episcopal

Residence 1: 1865, to 1876, New Castle, PA¹⁸²

Residence 2: 1860, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH - entered military service at Ironton.^183,184

Residence 3: 1876, to 1879, Youngstown, OH

Residence 4: 1879, to 1887, New Castle, PA

 

Notes for Elizabeth Leasure:

Elizabeth's widow's pension application, dated April 22, 1911, contains marriage information and the birth information for her four children.  The application was denied since she had been divorced from John V. prior to his death.  S. K. McGinnis  and Mrs. M. Armenta, both of San Diego, CA, witnessed the application.

 

More About Elizabeth Leasure:

Residence: April 22, 1911, Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA

 

More About John Keepers and Elizabeth Leasure:

Divorce: September 12, 1876, at Newcastle, PA¹⁸⁴

Marriage 1: February 1843, New Derry, Westmoreland Co., PA

Marriage 2: ...by Rev. Jamison of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

 

Notes for Lizzie Mills:

Obituary: New Castle News, Friday, July 1, 1904, page 6:

Mrs. Lizzie Keepers, wife of Captain John B. (sic) Keepers, formerly of this city, who now lives in Allegheny, died at the family home, No. 54 Kerr St., Allegheny, Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.  She was 57 years of age.  Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the McClure Presbyterian Church.

 

More About John Keepers and Lizzie Mills:

Marriage 1: November 09, 1876, Sharon, PA¹⁸⁴

Marriage 2: ....by Alderman Applegate

    

Children of John Keepers and Elizabeth Leasure are:

     111     i.   William L.⁴ Keepers, born March 04, 1845 in Pleasant Unity, PA; died Bef. April 22, 1911.

+   112    ii.   Annetta Keepers, born January 01, 1847 in Pleasant Unity, PA.

+   113   iii.   George White Keepers, born May 03, 1849 in Pleasant Unity, PA.

+   114    iv.   Anna M. Keepers, born September 30, 1853 in Johnstown, PA.

     115     v.   Birdie Keepers, born Abt. 1869 in Pennsylvania¹⁸⁵.

     116    vi.   Benjamin Keepers, born Abt. 1871 in Pennsylvania¹⁸⁶.

 

 

     31.  Sydney³ Marietta (Susannah² Keepers, John¹) was born March 24, 1806 in Pennsylvania¹⁸⁷.  She married William Cunningham. 

 

Notes for Sydney Marietta:

Sidney is listed as a widow in the 1850 census, Connellsville, PA.

 

More About Sydney Marietta:

Occupation: 1860, Seamstress¹⁸⁸

Property 1: 1850, Real estate: $300¹⁸⁹

Property 2: 1860, Real estate: $500; personal estate: $25

Residence 1: 1850, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1860)¹⁹⁰

Residence 2: 1870, Connellsville, PA - with her daughter Caroline (Collins) and her family.¹⁹¹

    

Children of Sydney Marietta and William Cunningham are:

     117     i.   George⁴ Cunningham, born 1828 in Pennsylvania¹⁹².

 

More About George Cunningham:

Occupation: 1850, Labourer¹⁹³

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA - with his mother.

 

     118    ii.   John Cunningham, born 1830 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁴.

 

More About John Cunningham:

Occupation: 1850, Laborer¹⁹⁴

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA  - with his mother.

 

     119   iii.   James Cunningham, born 1832 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁴.

 

More About James Cunningham:

Occupation: 1850, Laborer¹⁹⁴

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA - with his mother.

 

     120    iv.   Joseph Cunningham, born 1834 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁴.

 

More About Joseph Cunningham:

Occupation: 1850, Laborer¹⁹⁴

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA - with his mother.

 

     121     v.   Anne Cunningham, born 1836 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁴.

     122    vi.   Thomas Cunningham, born 1838 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁴.

     123   vii.   Harriet Cunningham, born 1840 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁴.

+   124  viii.   Caroline Cunningham, born 1842 in Pennsylvania.

 

 

     32.  Josiah Keepers³ Marietta (Susannah² Keepers, John¹) was born April 07, 1808 in Near St. John's Furnace, Fayette Co., PA, and died February 1898.  He married Sarah Stillwagon.  She was born January 16, 1814 in Connellsville, PA, and died May 06, 1864.

 

Notes for Josiah Keepers Marietta:

"Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, PA, published in 1912: p. 711, He was one of the prosperous prominent men of his day.  He owned land and a great deal of livestock.  He worked with his father and learned the trade of marble and stone cutter.  Many of the headstones in the old Connellsville cemetery were cut, lettered, and erected by him.  He was an ardent Democrat and a devoted active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He and Sarah were the parents of eighteen children.  Sarah was of German descent - a member of an early Fayette County family.

 

 

 

More About Josiah Keepers Marietta:

Occupation 1: 1880, Retired farmer¹⁹⁵

Occupation 2: 1850, Stonecutter¹⁹⁶

Property: 1850, Real estate: $500

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1850)

    

Children of Josiah Marietta and Sarah Stillwagon are:

     125     i.   Joseph⁴ Marietta, born 1831 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁷.

 

More About Joseph Marietta:

Occupation: 1850, Moulder¹⁹⁸

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

     126    ii.   Albert Marietta, born 1833 in Pennsylvania¹⁹⁹.

 

More About Albert Marietta:

Occupation: 1850, Labourer²⁰⁰

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA

 

     127   iii.   Vanamburg Marietta, born 1835 in Pennsylvania²⁰¹.

     128    iv.   Almond Marietta, born 1836 in Pennsylvania²⁰¹.

     129     v.   Delor Vilas Marietta, born 1838 in Pennsylvania²⁰².

     130    vi.   Mary Elizabeth Marietta, born 1845 in Pennsylvania^203,204.

 

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Marietta:

Listed as Lizzie in the 1880 census, Connellsville, PA, this child appears to be the child Mary in the 1850 census, same place.  We are making the assumption that her full name was Mary Elizabeth Marietta, and , apparently, was never married.

 

More About Mary Elizabeth Marietta:

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with her father.

 

+   131   vii.   Quitman Marietta, born December 1847 in Pennsylvania.

     132  viii.   Fremont Marietta, born 1848 in Pennsylvania²⁰⁴.

     133    ix.   Allen Marietta, born 1849 in Pennsylvania²⁰⁴.

+   134     x.   Mark Marietta, born 1853 in Pennsylvania.

     135    xi.   Sarah Marietta, born 1859 in Pennsylvania²⁰⁵.

 

More About Sarah Marietta:

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with her father.

 

 

     35.  Harriet³ Marietta (Susannah² Keepers, John¹) was born February 02, 1815.  She married Richard Campbell.  He was born 1817 in Pennsylvania^206,207, and died 1898.

 

Notes for Harriet Marietta:

Harriett is listed as 40 years of age in the 1860 census, Connellsville, PA.

 

Notes for Richard Campbell:

"Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, PA, published in 1912: p. 710,...a carpenter by trade, served two terms as county treasurer, and was justice of the peace twenty-five years preceding his death.

 

More About Richard Campbell:

Occupation 1: 1850, Carpenter²⁰⁷

Occupation 2: 1870, Retail clerk²⁰⁸

Occupation 3: 1880, Justice of the Peace²⁰⁹

Property 1: 1850, Real estate: $600

Property 2: 1860, Real estate: $300; personal estate: $400²¹⁰

Property 3: 1870, Personal estate: $200

Residence 1: 1860, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1850&1880)

Residence 2: 1870, East Ward, Uniontown, PA

    

Children of Harriet Marietta and Richard Campbell are:

     136     i.   Samantha⁴ Campbell, born 1844 in Pennsylvania²¹¹.

     137    ii.   Josephine Campbell, born 1846 in Pennsylvania²¹¹.

 

More About Josephine Campbell:

Residence: 1870, Uniontown, PA - with her parents.²¹²

 

     138   iii.   Adolphus Campbell, born 1848 in Pennsylvania²¹³.

 

Notes for Adolphus Campbell:

Adolphus is listed as "Daffus," age 30, in the 1880 census, Connellsville, PA.

 

More About Adolphus Campbell:

Occupation: 1880, Carpenter²¹⁴

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

     139    iv.   Drusema Campbell, born May 1850 in Pennsylvania^215,216.

 

More About Drusema Campbell:

Residence: 1870, Uniontown, PA - with her parents.²¹⁷

 

     140     v.   Thomas Campbell, born 1852 in Pennsylvania²¹⁸.

 

More About Thomas Campbell:

Occupation: 1880, Carpenter²¹⁸

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

     141    vi.   George Campbell, born 1855 in Pennsylvania²¹⁸.

 

More About George Campbell:

Occupation: 1880, Doctor²¹⁸

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

     142   vii.   Frank Campbell, born 1857 in Pennsylvania²¹⁸.

 

More About Frank Campbell:

Occupation: 1880, Clerk in store.²¹⁸

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

 

     38.  Susan³ Marietta (Susannah² Keepers, John¹) was born January 30, 1822 in Pennsylvania.  She married Peter A. Johns.  He was born 1817 in Delaware²¹⁹, and died Bef. 1880²²⁰.

 

More About Susan Marietta:

Residence: 1880, Uniontown, PA²²¹

 

More About Peter A. Johns:

Occupation 1: ... a one time sheriff of Fayette Co., PA.

Occupation 2: 1860, Attorney at law (Also, in 1870.)²²²

Property 1: 1860, Real estate: $800; personal estate: $700

Property 2: 1870, Real estate: $1800; personal estate: $500²²³

Residence: ... of Uniontown, PA.

    

Children of Susan Marietta and Peter Johns are:

     143     i.   Edward⁴ Johns, born 1845 in Pennsylvania²²⁴.

     144    ii.   Francis Johns, born 1850 in Pennsylvania²²⁴.

     145   iii.   George Johns, born 1852 in Pennsylvania²²⁴.

 

More About George Johns:

Occupation: 1870, Clerk in Grocery²²⁵

Residence: 1870, West-Ward, Uniontown, PA - with his parents.

 

     146    iv.   Marietta Johns, born 1854 in Pennsylvania²²⁶.

 

More About Marietta Johns:

Occupation: 1880, Postmaster²²⁷

Residence: 1880, Uniontown, PA - with her mother.

 

     147     v.   Charles Johns, born 1857 in Pennsylvania²²⁸.

+   148    vi.   Margaret Johns, born 1859 in Pennsylvania.

     149   vii.   Peter Adolphus Johns, born 1862 in Pennsylvania²²⁹.

 

More About Peter Adolphus Johns:

Occupation: 1880, Printer²³⁰

 

     150  viii.   Philip Sheridan Johns, born 1865 in Pennsylvania²³¹.

 

 

     39.  Mary³ Marietta (Susannah² Keepers, John¹) was born January 23, 1825 in Pennsylvania.  She married John Kilpatrick.  He was born 1824 in Pennsylvania²³².

 

Notes for John Kilpatrick:

Spelled "Killpatrick" in the 1880 census, Connellsville, PA.

 

More About John Kilpatrick:

Occupation 1: ... a brick manufacturer.

Occupation 2: 1850, Brick molder (Also in 1860, 1870, &1880)^233,234

Property 1: 1860, Real estate: $600; personal estate: $100

Property 2: 1850, Real estate: $500²³⁵

Property 3: 1870, Real estate: $4000; personal estate: $300²³⁶

Residence: 1860, Connellsville, PA (Also, in 1850&1870)

    

Children of Mary Marietta and John Kilpatrick are:

     151     i.   Worth⁴ Kilpatrick, born 1847 in Pennsylvania²³⁷.

 

More About Worth Kilpatrick:

Occupation: 1870, Carpenter (Also, in 1880)^238,239

Residence: 1870, Connellsville, PA - with his parents. (Also, in 1880)

 

     152    ii.   Sarah Kilpatrick, born 1849 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁰.

     153   iii.   Samuel Kilpatrick, born 1852 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁰.

 

More About Samuel Kilpatrick:

Residence: 1870, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.²⁴¹

 

     154    iv.   Venetia Kilpatrick, born 1856 in Pennsylvania²⁴².

 

Notes for Venetia Kilpatrick:

This daughter appears to be listed as "Jennie" in the 1880 census, Connellsville, PA, and is living at home with her parents.  She is listed as "Ninitia" in the 1870 census.

 

     155     v.   May Kilpatrick, born 1858 in Pennsylvania²⁴².

 

More About May Kilpatrick:

Occupation: 1880, Carpenter²⁴³

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with his parents.

 

     156    vi.   Lizzie Kilpatrick, born 1861 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁴.

 

More About Lizzie Kilpatrick:

Occupation: 1880, Dressmaker²⁴⁵

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA - with her parents.

 

     157   vii.   Mary Kilpatrick, born 1865 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁶.

     158  viii.   Carrie Kilpatrick, born 1865 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁶.

     159    ix.   Jessie Kilpatrick, born 1868 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁶.

 

 

     40.  Emily³ Marietta (Susannah² Keepers, John¹) was born December 22, 1827 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁷.  She married Thomas King.  He was born 1823 in Pennsylvania²⁴⁸.

 

Notes for Emily Marietta:

"Emmie" is age 35 in the 1870 census, W-Wd, Uniontown, PA.  If the age is correct, this person is a second wife of Thomas King.  "Emily" is age 40 in the 1880 census, W-Wd, Uniontown, PA. 

 

More About Emily Marietta:

Residence: 1850, Connellsville, PA  - with her parents.²⁴⁹

 

Notes for Thomas King:

Also in the household in 1880, Uniontown, PA:  James Dunn, 20, apprentice blacksmith, born in Pennsylvania.

 

More About Thomas King:

Occupation: 1870, Blacksmith (Also, in 1880)^250,251

Property: 1870, Real estate: $4000; personal estate: $600

Residence: 1870, West Ward, Uniontown, PA (Also, in 1880)

    

Children of Emily Marietta and Thomas King are:

     160     i.   Virginia⁴ King, born 1858 in Pennsylvania²⁵².

     161    ii.   Ida King, born 1860 in Pennsylvania²⁵².

 

More About Ida King:

Residence: 1880, Uniontown, PA - with her parents.²⁵³

 

     162   iii.   Frank King, born 1861 in Pennsylvania²⁵⁴.

 

More About Frank King:

Occupation: 1880, Blacksmith²⁵⁵

Residence: 1880, Uniontown, PA - with his parents.

 

     163    iv.   Charles King, born 1863 in Pennsylvania²⁵⁶.

     164     v.   Thomas King, born 1865 in Pennsylvania²⁵⁶.

     165    vi.   George King, born July 1869 in Pennsylvania²⁵⁷.

 

Notes for George King:

This child is listed as "Edward" in the 1880 census, Uniontown, PA.

 

 

     45.  Stephen³ Keepers (Stephen², John¹) was born December 1822 in PA.  He married (1) Mary.  She was born 1824, and died Bef. 1866.  He married (2) Virginia Jones²⁵⁸ July 31, 1866²⁵⁹.  She was born 1830.  He married (3) Melissa A. 1890²⁶⁰.  She was born December 1843 in PA.

 

Notes for Stephen Keepers:

The parentage of this Stephen has not been firmly established.  The name Stephen and residency in Carlisle makes it highly likely that his parents are Stephen and Mary  (Delancy) Keepers , married and buried in Carlisle, PA.

 

In the 1850 census, Carlisle, PA, Stephen is listed at age 30 and Mary at 24.  Also in the household in the 1850 census:  Catherine Miller, 16, and John Green, 16, both born in PA.

 

In the 1870 census, Carlisle, PA, Stephen's wife is Virginia, age 40, in 1860  his wife was Mary, then age 36.  The youngest child in the 1860 census was 9.  A new child, Charles, age 3, is in the 1870 census, suggesting that Mary has died and Charles is the son of Stephen and Virginia. 

 

More About Stephen Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1860, Deputy Sheriff²⁶¹

Occupation 2: 1850, Justice of Peace²⁶²

Occupation 3: 1870, Tinner²⁶³

Occupation 4: 1900, Tin-smith²⁶⁴

Property 1: 1860, Real estate: $2500; personal estate: $300.²⁶⁵

Property 2: 1870, Personal estate: $200.²⁶⁶

Residence 1: 1850, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA (Also, in 1860 & 1870)

Residence 2: 1900, 5th Ward, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA

 

More About Stephen Keepers and Virginia Jones:

Marriage: July 31, 1866²⁶⁷

 

Notes for Melissa A.:

In the 1910 census, 11th ward, Harrisburg, PA, Melissa is listed as grandmother-in-law to William H. Arnold, age 26.  William's wife, Verne, age 29, and William's brother-in-law, William G. Magruder, age 19, are also in the household - all born in PA.  Verne must be the granddaughter of Melissa, but it is unknown at this time if Melissa had been married before her marriage to Stephen Keepers.  So, it is not clear if Verne is a granddaughter of Stephen or not.  [Feb. 24, 2005, JKK]

 

More About Melissa A.:

Residence: 1910, 11th ward, Harrisburg, PA.²⁶⁸

 

More About Stephen Keepers and Melissa A.:

Marriage: 1890²⁶⁹

    

Children of Stephen Keepers and Mary are:

     166     i.   Mary⁴ Keepers, born 1845 in PA.

+   167    ii.   Margaret Keepers, born 1848 in PA.

     168   iii.   Annie Keepers, born 1849 in PA.

     169    iv.   Elizabeth Keepers, born 1851 in PA.

 

    

Children of Stephen Keepers and Virginia Jones are:

     170     i.   Charles⁴ Keepers, born 1867²⁷⁰.

     171    ii.   Susan Keepers, born September 1872²⁷¹.

 

More About Susan Keepers:

Occupation: 1900, Tailoress²⁷¹

Residence: 1900, Harrisburg, PA - single, living with her father and stepmother.

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

     51.  Martha R.⁴ Keepers (William H.³, Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born 1846 in Ohio²⁷².  She married James Burgess.  He was born 1844 in England²⁷³.

 

Notes for Martha R. Keepers:

Martha R. Keepers is listed as Rebecca in the 1850 and 1860 censuses, Hamilton, OH - presumably her middle name. 

 

More About James Burgess:

Occupation: 1870, U.S. Letter Carrier²⁷⁴

Property: 1870, Personal estate: $200²⁷⁴

Residence: 1870, 15th Ward, Cincinnati, OH

    

Child of Martha Keepers and James Burgess is:

     172     i.   Amos⁵ Burgess, born March 1870²⁷⁴.

 

 

     52.  Charles C.⁴ Keepers (William H.³, Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born 1848 in Ohio^275,276, and died December 03, 1942 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.  He married Georgia 1876.  She was born Abt. 1846 in Ohio²⁷⁷.

 

Notes for Charles C. Keepers:

The 1900 census, Cincinnati, OH, has Charles, age 40, and Georgia, age 42, married 24 years. The 1910 census, Cincinnati, has Charles, age 58, and Georgia, again age 42, and now married 25 years!  In the 1920 census, Cincinnati, Charles is a widower, age 70, and has his sister "Emma" R. Burgess living with him.

 

 

 

More About Charles C. Keepers:

Burial: Hyland, Kentucky²⁷⁸

Occupation 1: 1870, Jour. Printer²⁷⁹

Occupation 2: 1900, Telegraph operator²⁸⁰

Occupation 3: 1910, Agent - railroad²⁸¹

Residence 1: 1870, 5th Ward, Cincinnati, OH, with his parents.

Residence 2: 1900, 1st Ward, Cincinnati, OH - owns home with mortgage.(Also, 1910)

Residence 3: 1937, 135 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, OH²⁸²

 

More About Charles Keepers and Georgia:

Marriage: 1876

    

Children of Charles Keepers and Georgia are:

+   173     i.   Florence⁵ Keepers, born Abt. 1878.

+   174    ii.   Wesley C. Keepers, born Abt. 1879 in Ohio; died June 05, 1937 in Hamilton Co., OH.

 

 

     53.  Samuel⁴ Keepers (William H.³, Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born March 1850 in Ohio²⁸³, and died June 12, 1922 in Ohio²⁸⁴.  He married Annie Siefert²⁸⁵ 1875.  She was born May 1852 in Ohio²⁸⁶.

 

Notes for Samuel Keepers:

Also, in the household in 1880, Cincinnati, OH, are listed:  Fred Loomer, age 19, brother, Katie Loomer, age 16, sister, and Ida Loomer, age 3, other.  I believe the word Brother is crossed out and Other is written in.  It seems probable that Loomer is Anna's maiden name.  Fred Loomer's occupation was: agent in tobacco warehouse.

 

More About Samuel Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1870, Jour. Printer²⁸⁷

Occupation 2: 1880, Worked in a shoe factory.²⁸⁸

Occupation 3: 1900, Bartender²⁸⁹

Residence 1: 1870, 5th Ward, Cincinnati, OH

Residence 2: 1880, West Court Street, 7th Ward, Cincinnati, OH

Residence 3: 1900, 18th Ward, Cincinnati, OH

 

More About Samuel Keepers and Annie Siefert:

Marriage: 1875

    

Child of Samuel Keepers and Annie Siefert is:

+   175     i.   Ella⁵ Keepers, born May 1876 in Ohio.

 

 

     55.  Albert C.⁴ Keepers (John G.³, Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born 1854 in Ohio²⁹⁰.  He married (1) Eliza Abt. 1880.  She was born 1849 in New York²⁹¹.  He married (2) Amelia E. Johnson²⁹² 1892²⁹³, daughter of -- Johnson and Christina.  She was born June 1870 in Michigan²⁹³.

 

Notes for Albert C. Keepers:

In the 1900 census, Denver, CO, Albert is listed as born in Indiana.  That's close - he was born in Ohio, probably Hamilton, Butler Co., OH (1860 census).

Also, in the household in the 1900 census is Edith Dickinson, age 12, a servant, born March 1881 in Michigan.  Since Amelia was born in Michigan, it is possible that Edith is a relative of Amelia's.

 

The 1910 census, Denver, CO, indicates that Amelia E. is a second wife for Albert.  It is assumed that the child Albert C. Keepers, born in CO about 1882, and listed in the 1910 census in Atlantic City, NJ, is a child of the first marriage.

 

More About Albert C. Keepers:

Occupation: 1880, Dentist (Also, in 1900)²⁹⁴

Residence 1: 1880, Paris, IL - living with his parents.

Residence 2: 1900, 12th Ward, Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO (Also, in 1910)^295,296

 

Notes for Eliza:

In the 1910 census, Atlantic City, NJ, Eliza has 6 children born to her and 3 living.

 

More About Eliza:

Residence: 1910, Atlantic City, NJ - living with her son, Albert C. Keepers.

 

More About Albert Keepers and Eliza:

Marriage: Abt. 1880

 

Notes for Amelia E. Johnson:

In the 1900 census, Denver, CO, Amelia's parents listed born in Denmark.  However, the 1910 census, Denver, CO, has her listed as being of Swedish heritage.

 

More About Albert Keepers and Amelia Johnson:

Marriage: 1892²⁹⁷

    

Child of Albert Keepers and Eliza is:

+   176     i.   Albert C.⁵ Keepers, born 1882 in Colorado.

 

    

Children of Albert Keepers and Amelia Johnson are:

     177     i.   Earl L.⁵ Keepers, born February 10, 1895 in Colorado²⁹⁷; died January 1981 in Denver, CO - last residence²⁹⁸.

     178    ii.   Josephine Keepers, born February 1900 in Colorado²⁹⁹.

 

 

     58.  John O. H.⁴ Keepers (John G.³, Alexander Thomas², John¹) was born 1866 in Illinois^300,301.  He married Adda L. Abt. 1895 in Vigo, Indiana^302,303.  She was born 1866 in Illinois.

 

Notes for John O. H. Keepers:

John & Adda are listed as roomers in the household of Chauncy & Imogene Brown - 1920 census, Dallas, TX.

 

More About John O. H. Keepers:

Occupation: 1900, Tailor  (own shop in 1910) Also, in 1920.³⁰⁴

Residence 1: 1900, Terra Haute, IN

Residence 2: 1910, Lawrenceville, IL³⁰⁵

Residence 3: 1920, Dallas, TX³⁰⁶

 

Notes for Adda L.:

Adda shows one child born to her and none living - 1910 census, Lawrenceville, IL.

 

More About John Keepers and Adda L.:

Marriage: Abt. 1895, Vigo, Indiana^307,308

    

Child of John Keepers and Adda L. is:

     179     i.   Marguerite⁵ Keepers, born January 1898 in Indiana; died Bef. 1910.

 

 

     70.  Emily E.⁴ Enos (Mary³ Keepers, Joseph², John¹) was born 1845 in Pennsylvania^309,310.  She married Henry Kurtz.  He was born 1843 in Pennsylvania³¹¹.

 

More About Henry Kurtz:

Occupation: 1870, Retail dry goods dealer³¹²

Residence: 1870, Connellsville, PA

    

Child of Emily Enos and Henry Kurtz is:

     180     i.   James L.⁵ Kurtz, born January 1870 in Pennsylvania³¹³.

 

 

     71.  George⁴ Enos (Mary³ Keepers, Joseph², John¹) was born May 1850 in Connellsville, PA³¹⁴, and died October 12, 1905 in Connellsville, PA.  He married Lizzie.  She was born 1850 in Pennsylvania³¹⁵.

 

More About George Enos:

Occupation 1: Blacksmith - learned the trade with his father.

Occupation 2: 1880, Boss at coke works.³¹⁶

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA

    

Children of George Enos and Lizzie are:

     181     i.   John⁵ Enos, born 1874 in Pennsylvania³¹⁷.

     182    ii.   George Enos, born 1879 in Pennsylvania³¹⁷.

 

 

     74.  Edgar Jonathan⁴ Enos (Mary³ Keepers, Joseph², John¹) was born August 01, 1865.  He married Sarah Luella Sherrick August 24, 1887. 

 

Notes for Edgar Jonathan Enos:

This person is listed as Jonathan E. Enos, age 5, in the 1870 census, Connellsville, PA.

 

More About Edgar Jonathan Enos:

Occupation: ..a blacksmith of Connellsville...

 

More About Sarah Luella Sherrick:

Residence: ...of Pennsville, PA

 

More About Edgar Enos and Sarah Sherrick:

Marriage: August 24, 1887

    

Children of Edgar Enos and Sarah Sherrick are:

     183     i.   George⁵ Enos.

     184    ii.   Mary Lucile Enos.

     185   iii.   Ora Caroline Enos.

 

 

     77.  Dr. Americus Columbus⁴ Keepers (Joseph³, Joseph², John¹) was born October 27, 1848 in PA³¹⁸, and died Aft. 1911.  He married Mary Elizabeth Cochran February 13, 1871.  She was born May 1856 in Dawson, PA, and died December 02, 1902 in Latrobe, PA³¹⁹.

 

Notes for Dr. Americus Columbus Keepers:

A portion from "Biographies of Westmoreland County," p. 335: 

 

Dr. A. C. Keepers was reared at Connellsville, Pa., attended the public schools, and then learned the trade of machinist in the B. and O. car shops.  Growing tired of this labor, however, he began studying dentistry with Dr. William Mullen, of Dawson, Fayette Co., Pa., and finished with Dr. J. Crane of Newark, N.J.  After a thorough examination, he began practicing in 1873 at Dawson; removed shortly to Berlin in the adjoining county of Somerset, thence in 1876 to Latrobe, where he has continued ever since in the practice of his chosen profession.  His practice in this town has always been a large one and his work gives excellent satisfaction.  He is one of the leading dentists in the county and his success is well merited.

 

Dr. Keepers was elected burgess of Latrobe in 1886 on the republican ticket and served with credit to himself, satisfaction to his constituents, and profit to the borough.  He has been a member of the A. Y. M. since 1877, and of the Northwestern Masonic Aid Association of Chicago, Ill., carrying in it a $3,500 life insurance policy.  He is a leading member of the M. E. church, a genial companion, a devoted husband and father, an excellent business man, and a far-seeing public-spirited citizen.

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The 1890 city directory, Latrobe, PA, has the following advertisement, page 63, presumably paid for by Dr. A. C. Keepers:

 

TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN BY ELECTRIC VIBRATOR.

DR. A.C. KEEPERS

RESIDENT DENTIST

NO. 311 MAIN STREET

Gold and Silver Cement,

and all the best known filling material used in filling teeth.

ARTIFICIAL TEETH

made from one to a full set.  All work guaranteed to

     give perfect satisfaction.

PRICES REASONABLE.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

A deed dated Aug. 14, 1911, between A. C. Keepers (unmarried) of Bayard, Grant Co., WV, and Charles M. St. Clair of Latrobe, PA, conveys two lots in Latrobe to Charles St. Clair for a sum of $4750.  The two lots were bequested to A. C. Keepers by Mary E. Keepers in her will dated April 29, 1901.

 

At rootsweb.com, in Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Fayette County, PA, John M. Gresham, editor, published 1889 by Gresham & Wiley, contributed by Martha Burns, page 322 cites:  Lizzie J. Cochran, wife of M. Keepers, a dentist, and living in Latrobe, PA.   This appears to be an error in the book, since the only known dentist that was a Keepers, and married to Mary Elizabeth Cochran, was A. C. Keepers.

 

More About Dr. Americus Columbus Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1873, Dentist - Latrobe, PA.³²⁰

Occupation 2: 1870, Works in machine shop.³²¹

Occupation 3: 1890, Dental Surgeon - 311 Main St., Latrobe, PA³²²

Residence 1: 1870, Connellsville, PA

Residence 2: 1900, Latrobe, PA³²³

 

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Cochran:

Mary Elizabeth's will, dated April 29, 1901, mentions her husband, Americus, only and leaves everything to him.   The will was witnessed by Jno. Stockberger and J. Q. Semmon.  On January 22, 1903, her will was proven with the remark that the"Testatrix died Dec. 2, 1902 at 6:10 a.m."  The 1900 census, Latrobe, PA, has Mary with 1 child born to her and none living.

 

More About Mary Elizabeth Cochran:

Burial: Unity Cemetery³²⁴

 

More About Americus Keepers and Mary Cochran:

Marriage: February 13, 1871

    

Child of Americus Keepers and Mary Cochran is:

     186     i.   Isaac J.⁵ Keepers, died Bef. 1900.

 

More About Isaac J. Keepers:

Occupation: 1890, Clerk - 311 Main St., Latrobe, PA³²⁵

 

 

     78.  Henry L.⁴ Keepers (Joseph³, Joseph², John¹) was born April 18, 1853 in PA, and died June 27, 1922.  He married Annie Hall Holden, daughter of Asa Holden and Ann Louisa.  She was born 1855 in NJ³²⁶.

 

Notes for Henry L. Keepers:

The descendants of Henry L. Keepers (Harry) are listed according to an email, January 22, 2000, from Amy Soldavini.

 

In the 1880 census, Newark, NJ, Henry, Anna and Alice M. are listed in the household of Asa (Ann) Holden.  Also in the household: Louisa COBB

Other    Female S    W    28  NJ  Occ: Servant  Fa: GERMANY Mo: GERMANY. 

 

 

More About Henry L. Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Occupation: 1880, Cashier

Residence 1: 1880, Newark, NJ

Residence 2: 1920, Nutley, NJ³²⁷

    

Children of Henry Keepers and Annie Holden are:

+   187     i.   Alice May⁵ Keepers, born August 1879 in NJ.

+   188    ii.   Edgar Stewart Keepers, Sr., born June 26, 1881 in NJ; died July 1970 in Nutley, Esses Co., NJ - last residence..

 

 

     79.  William M.⁴ Keepers (Joseph³, Joseph², John¹) was born March 26, 1856 in PA, and died November 11, 1917.  He married Lillie A. Munn, daughter of Moses Munn and Rebecca D..  She was born 1858 in NJ³²⁸.

 

Notes for William M. Keepers:

The 1880 census, Newark, Essex Co., NJ, has William and his wife living in the household of his father-in-law, Moses R. Munn.  Also in the household is a servant: Ann HARRISON, Other, Single, W, age 34, born in NJ; Fa: NJ Mo: NJ. 

 

 

More About William M. Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Occupation: 1880, Bookkeeper

    

Children of William Keepers and Lillie Munn are:

+   189     i.   William Lloyd⁵ Keepers, born 1885; died 1978.

     190    ii.   Dorothy Keepers.

 

 

     80.  Isaac M.⁴ Keepers (Joseph³, Joseph², John¹) was born June 26, 1858 in PA, and died March 06, 1902.  He married Mary Shipley 1881³²⁹.  She was born July 1865 in New Jersey³³⁰.

 

More About Isaac M. Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Occupation 1: 1880, Clerk

Occupation 2: 1900, Insurance clerk.³³¹

Residence 1: 1880, Newark, NJ

Residence 2: 1900, Listed in his parents' household, Newark, NJ.³³¹

 

Notes for Mary Shipley:

In the 1900 census, Newark, NJ, Mary is in the 4th ward and her husband, with his parents, in the 1st ward.  Perhaps Isaac's parents were ailing at the time, and he was taking care of them.  Perhaps not.  Mary indicates a marriage of 18 years with 3 children born and 3 living.  The name of the third child is unknown at this time.

 

More About Isaac Keepers and Mary Shipley:

Marriage: 1881³³²

    

Children of Isaac Keepers and Mary Shipley are:

+   191     i.   Harry L.⁵ Keepers, born April 1882 in New Jersey.

     192    ii.   Frederick Keepers, born May 1888 in New Jersey³³².

 

Notes for Frederick Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Brooklyn, NY, the middle initial appears to be an I.

 

More About Frederick Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1900, At school.

Occupation 2: 1910, Stenographer for the Department of Justice³³³

Occupation 3: 1920, Government agent³³⁴

Residence 1: 1920, Denver, CO - a roomer, listed as married.³³⁵

Residence 2: 1910, Brooklyn, NY - single, living with his mother and stepfather.

 

 

     82.  Charles B.⁴ Keepers (Joseph³, Joseph², John¹) was born April 20, 1867, and died March 19, 1927.  He married Florence L. Kaas.  She was born Abt. 1869 in NJ.

 

More About Charles B. Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Occupation 1: 1880, At school

Occupation 2: 1910, Bookkeeper (? -hard to read the entry)³³⁶

Residence 1: 1910, 9th Ward, Newark, NJ - rented home, 10 acres.³³⁷

Residence 2: 1920, 2nd Ward, Asbury Park, Monmouth Co., NJ³³⁸

 

Notes for Florence L. Kaas:

In the 1920 census, Asbury Park, NJ, she is listed as Laura; presumably, Laura was her middle name. 

    

Children of Charles Keepers and Florence Kaas are:

     193     i.   John Arnold Charles⁵ Keepers, born 1902; died 1970 in ..no descendants..

 

Notes for John Arnold Charles Keepers:

1910 census, Newark, NJ, taken April 19, has this child as 7 years old, so his birthday must be after April 19. 

 

More About John Arnold Charles Keepers:

Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Broadway, Newark, NJ  07104

Occupation: 1920, Real estate agent³³⁸

 

     194    ii.   Kenneth Irving Carter Keepers, born August 07, 1903; died January 28, 1992 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA - last residence³³⁹.

 

Notes for Kenneth Irving Carter Keepers:

No descendants.  [MERLE]

 

More About Kenneth Irving Carter Keepers:

Military service: Veteran of WW2, Navy Captain.

 

 

     92.  Harry S.⁴ Keepers (Isaac M.³, Joseph², John¹)³⁴⁰ was born 1857 in PA.  He married Gertrude Hildebrand 1886³⁴¹.  She was born 1861 in PA³⁴¹, and died Bef. 1920³⁴².

 

Notes for Harry S. Keepers:

The household in the 1910 census, Indiana, PA, included his wife, two children, and two brothers-in-law, Thomas and Frank Hildebrand, ages 50 and 47, respectively, and both single. Thomas Hildebrand was a cashier in a bank, and Frank Hildebrand was a clerk in a drug store.

 

More About Harry S. Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1880, Dentist³⁴³

Occupation 2: 1910, Foreman - excavating³⁴⁴

Residence 1: 1880, Latrobe, PA

Residence 2: 1910, 3rd Ward, Indiana, PA (Also, in 1920 - renting a home.)³⁴⁵

 

Notes for Gertrude Hildebrand:

In the 1910 census, Indiana, PA, Gertrude indicates two children born to her and two living. 

 

More About Harry Keepers and Gertrude Hildebrand:

Marriage: 1886³⁴⁶

    

Children of Harry Keepers and Gertrude Hildebrand are:

     195     i.   William H.⁵ Keepers, born 1888 in PA³⁴⁶.

 

More About William H. Keepers:

Education: 1896, Student at Indiana Normal School, Indiana, PA, during 1896-97.³⁴⁷

Occupation: 1910, Clerk in a bank - single, living with his parents.

 

     196    ii.   Helen G. Keepers, born 1892 in PA³⁴⁸.

 

More About Helen G. Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1910, Student at State Normal School, Indiana, PA - single, living with her parents.³⁴⁸

Occupation 2: 1920, None - living with her father, Indiana, PA.³⁴⁹

 

 

     95.  Minnie K.⁴ Keepers (Isaac M.³, Joseph², John¹) was born 1861 in PA.  She married Alfred J. Miller.  He was born February 1863 in PA.

 

Notes for Minnie K. Keepers:

In the 1900 census, Latrobe, PA, Minnie has a birth date listed of April 1865. 

 

More About Minnie K. Keepers:

Residence: 1881, Latrobe, PA - at home.

 

More About Alfred J. Miller:

Occupation: 1900, Furnishing Goals Salesman³⁵⁰

Residence: 1900, Latrobe, PA³⁵⁰

    

Children of Minnie Keepers and Alfred Miller are:

     197     i.   R. Beatrice⁵ Miller, born November 1890 in PA.

     198    ii.   Harold M. Miller, born February 1898 in PA.

 

 

     98.  Bessie G.⁴ Keepers (Isaac M.³, Joseph², John¹) was born 1868 in Latrobe, PA³⁵¹.  She married William F. Eberhardt 1898, son of Frederick Eberhardt and Catharine.  He was born Abt. 1868 in Fond du Lac, WI.

 

Notes for Bessie G. Keepers:

Bessie is listed as Bette in some records.  The name Bessie is taken from her application for marriage.  [JKK]

 

More About William F. Eberhardt:

Occupation: 1898, Druggist (Also, in 1910)

Residence: 1910, Latrobe, PA³⁵²

 

More About William Eberhardt and Bessie Keepers:

Marriage: 1898

Marriage license: April 11, 1898, Latrobe, Westmoreland Co., PA

    

Children of Bessie Keepers and William Eberhardt are:

     199     i.   Delera⁵ Eberhardt, born 1900³⁵³.

     200    ii.   Edgar C. Eberhardt, born 1903³⁵⁴.

 

 

     112.  Annetta⁴ Keepers (John V.³, Samuel², John¹) was born January 01, 1847 in Pleasant Unity, PA.  She married Melville Coburn.  He was born 1847 in Pennsylvania³⁵⁵.

 

Notes for Annetta Keepers:

Referred to as Mrs. Nettie Coburn in her father's obituary and listed as Nettie Coburn in the 1880 census, 3rd ward, Cincinnati, OH.

 

Notes for Melville Coburn:

Also in the household in the 1880 census, Cincinnati, OH, was Elizabeth Miller, age 26, a servant, born in OH, and Boarders: George Richards, age 34, Bookkeeper 3, wife Carrie, age 26, son Clifford, age 1, Junius Mulford, age 37, R. Clerk, all born in Ohio.

 

More About Melville Coburn:

Occupation: 1880, Commission Merchant³⁵⁶

Residence: 1880, 3rd Ward, Cincinnati, OH

    

Children of Annetta Keepers and Melville Coburn are:

     201     i.   May⁵ Coburn, born 1869 in Pennsylvania³⁵⁷.

     202    ii.   William Coburn, born 1872 in Pennsylvania³⁵⁷.

     203   iii.   George Coburn, born 1874 in Pennsylvania³⁵⁷.

 

 

     113.  George White⁴ Keepers (John V.³, Samuel², John¹)³⁵⁸ was born May 03, 1849 in Pleasant Unity, PA.  He married Elizabeth L. Markle 1886³⁵⁹, daughter of -- Markle and Sarah A..  She was born January 1863 in West Newton, Venango Co., Pennsylvania^360,361.

 

Notes for George White Keepers:

Note:  The 1900 census, Mt. Pleasant, PA, has George listed as born in May, 1853.  I believe this is an error since the 1849 date is from his mother's widow's pension application, and she listed a daughter born in 1853.   However, George is consistent in later censuses, 1910, 1920 and 1930, and indicates a birth year of 1853 which would make him 10 years older than his wife - as opposed to 14 years older...). 

 

George lists his occupation as "stationary engineer" with Brown & R.  I assume at this time that Brown & R is an abbreviation for Rice, Brown and Berger Rolling Mill ( a steel mill).

 

More About George White Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1870, Sailor³⁶²

Occupation 2: 1900, Stationary engine (Also, 1910 & 1920) with Brown & R.^363,364

Residence 1: 1870, New Castle, PA - with his parents.

Residence 2: 1900, Mt. Pleasant, PA - rented a home³⁶⁵

Residence 3: 1930, South Greensburg, PA³⁶⁶

 

Notes for Elizabeth L. Markle:

In the 1900 census, Mt. Pleasant, PA, Elizabeth indicated that there were 6 children born to her and 5 living. 

 

More About George Keepers and Elizabeth Markle:

Marriage: 1886³⁶⁷

    

Children of George Keepers and Elizabeth Markle are:

     204     i.   David Markle⁵ Keepers, born August 22, 1888 in Jamestown, North Dakota^367,368; died 1945 in California³⁶⁹.  He married Alice Mae Evans 1920; born December 01, 1896 in Mammoth, PA³⁷⁰.

 

More About David Markle Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1910, Apprentice with Kelley & J.³⁷¹

Occupation 2: 1920, Metal pattern worker³⁷²

Residence 1: 1910, South Greensburg, PA - with his parents.

Residence 2: 1920, 1237 Broad St., South Greensburg, PA

 

More About Alice Mae Evans:

Residence: 1920, 1305 Broad St., South Greensburg, PA

 

More About David Keepers and Alice Evans:

Marriage: 1920

 

+   205    ii.   Margaret Keepers, born September 1890 in Pennsylvania.

+   206   iii.   William Carey Keepers, born August 15, 1892 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

     207    iv.   Elizabeth L. Keepers, born August 1896 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania^373,374.  She married Raymond D. L. Pendy 1919; born 1896 in Jeanette, PA³⁷⁵.

 

More About Elizabeth L. Keepers:

Residence: 1919, 1237 Broad St., So. Greenburg, PA³⁷⁶

 

More About Raymond D. L. Pendy:

Occupation: 1920, Mill machinist: J. E. Myers³⁷⁷

Residence: 1920, 4th Ward, Jeanette, PA - listed with his brother, William, and mother Mary V. Pendy, in the household of his grandmother, Dorothy Graham.³⁷⁸

 

More About Raymond Pendy and Elizabeth Keepers:

Marriage: 1919

 

     208     v.   Madge S. Keepers, born January 1899 in Pennsylvania³⁷⁹.

 

 

     114.  Anna M.⁴ Keepers (John V.³, Samuel², John¹) was born September 30, 1853 in Johnstown, PA.  She married Samuel K. McGinnis Abt. 1874³⁸⁰.  He was born 1843 in Pennsylvania³⁸¹.

 

Notes for Anna M. Keepers:

Anna's mother was living with Anna & Samuel & family in 1880; perhaps she moved in with Anna & Samuel after her divorce in 1876.

 

I believe that Anna M. McGinnis, widow, 1920 census, Los Angeles, CA, is Anna M. (Keepers) McGinnis.  If so, the daughter, Anna M., born about 1885 in North Dakota, is the fourth child referred to in the 1910 census under Samuel.

 

More About Anna M. Keepers:

Residence: 1920, Los Angeles, CA³⁸²

 

Notes for Samuel K. McGinnis:

Witnessed Elizabeth (Leasure) Keepers' application for a Civil War widow's pension.

 

More About Samuel K. McGinnis:

Occupation: 1880, Banker³⁸³

Residence 1: 1880, 3rd Ward, New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA

Residence 2: 1910, 7th Ward, San Diego, CA³⁸⁴

 

More About Samuel McGinnis and Anna Keepers:

Marriage: Abt. 1874³⁸⁵

    

Children of Anna Keepers and Samuel McGinnis are:

     209     i.   Lillie⁵ McGinnis, born 1874 in Pennsylvania³⁸⁶.

     210    ii.   Daniel McGinnis, born 1875 in Pennsylvania³⁸⁶.

     211   iii.   Irena McGinnis, born 1879 in Pennsylvania³⁸⁶.

 

 

     124.  Caroline⁴ Cunningham (Sydney³ Marietta, Susannah² Keepers, John¹) was born 1842 in Pennsylvania³⁸⁷.  She married Clark Collins.  He was born 1846 in Pennsylvania³⁸⁸.

 

Notes for Caroline Cunningham:

Interestingly, Caroline is not shown in the household in the 1850 census, Connellsville, PA - she would have been 8 years old.

 

More About Caroline Cunningham:

Residence: 1880, Connellsville, PA  - with her mother.³⁸⁹

 

More About Clark Collins:

Occupation: 1870, Domestic servant³⁹⁰

Residence: 1870, Connellsville, PA

    

Children of Caroline Cunningham and Clark Collins are:

     212     i.   Anna⁵ Collins, born 1864 in Pennsylvania³⁹¹.

     213    ii.   Elmer Collins, born 1867 in Pennsylvania³⁹¹.

     214   iii.   James E. Collins, born 1869 in Pennsylvania³⁹¹.