Descendants of Stephen Keepers

Descendants of Stephen Keepers

Group 4: Cumberland County, PA

Generation No. 1

See group 1, American Colonial Period for details about siblings and antecedents of Stephen.

1. Stephen¹ Keepers was born September 04, 1757. He married Else Crockett December 18, 1789 in First Presbyterian Church, Carlisle, PA¹.

More About Stephen Keepers:

Baptism: March 07, 1758, Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, Wilmington, DE²

Child of Stephen Keepers and Else Crockett is:

+ 2 i. John Andrew² Keepers, born October 17, 1794; died June 30, 1867.

Generation No. 2

2. John Andrew² Keepers (Stephen¹) was born October 17, 1794, and died June 30, 1867⁴. He married Louisa Jane Kee⁵ Abt. 1820. She was born August 29, 1801 in Delaware.

Notes for John Andrew Keepers:

In a History of Bedford, Fulton, and Somerset Counties, pub. in 1884, p. 663, John A. Keepers is listed as a property owner in 1852 in Bedford County, Taylor Twp. If present day Hwy 655 is taken west out of Hustontown, PA, the J. A. Keepers property lies roughly northwest of where Hwy 655 intersects Wooden Bridge Creek. The property is shown on an old map as "J. A. Keepers heirs."

Note: In 1850 Fulton county was formed out of Bedford county. The 1840 federal census shows John and family in Bedford county, Dublin Twp. In 1850, Dublin Twp. was moved to Fulton county (presumably merged with or renamed as Taylor Twp.).

The 1850 federal census, reported in Fulton Co. Historical Society publication: vol. 10, 1988, page 83, lists the household of John A. Keepers, age 55, farmer, Louisa J., age 45, Alice, age 21, Stephen, age 19, labourer, William, age 16, labourer, and Louisa, age 13.

Will of John A. Keepers: Book 1, pp. 255-256, Fulton Co., dated April 27, 1867, probated August 3, 1867: Bequeaths to "my beloved wife, Louisa Jane one cow and one bed and bedding, her choice, and one table and one set of chairs and two shoats and one cupboard and a set of dishes and the cooking stove and all that belongs to it and all the present growing crop excepting the Rye and the Corn that is to be planted. I also bequeath unto my wife Louisa Jane the farm that I now have, to have and to hold during her natural life and all income thereof and if my wife and children shall deem it best to sell the property so that my wife can enjoy herself most comfortable, they may do so but the money must be invested for her support." To daughter Alice C. Keepers: two beds and bedding , one cow, one cupboard and dishes it contains, one table, two shoats, and after the death of my wife and estate settled, $300. Balance: to be shared equally among the six children (including Alice, John having died in infancy). Executors: son Stephen F. Keepers, and James A. Harris ( John A.'s son-in-law). Witnesses: James Fields, Thomas Kirk. Register: Jno. A. Robinson, tax: 0.50, stamp: 1.00, registration fee: 4.05; total $5.55 paid.

In the 1860 census, Taylor, PA, John is listed at age 63.

More About John Andrew Keepers:

Burial: Hartman Memorial Cemetery, Hustontown, PA

Occupation: 1860, Farmer⁶

Property: 1860, Real estate: $3500; personal estate: $500⁷

Notes for Louisa Jane Kee:

In the 1880 census, Taylor, PA, Louisa states that her father was born in Ireland, and mother born in PA.

More About Louisa Jane Kee:

Occupation: 1880, Managing farm.⁸

Children of John Keepers and Louisa Kee are:

+ 3 i. Eliza Jane³ Keepers, born November 20, 1822 in PA; died August 15, 1915.

+ 4 ii. Sarah Ann Keepers, born April 21, 1825; died September 25, 1886.

5 iii. Alice Crockett Keepers, born October 1827 in PA^9,10; died November 01, 1911 in ...never married. {MERLE].

Notes for Alice Crockett Keepers:

In the 1860 census, Taylor, PA, Alice is listed at age 35. In the 1870 census, Taylor, PA, her age appears to be listed as 40.

More About Alice Crockett Keepers:

Burial: Everett, PA

Occupation: 1870, Keeping house: living with her mother in Taylor, PA. (Also, in 1880)¹¹

Residence 1: ...principally, Hustontown, PA. [MERLE]

Residence 2: 1900, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA: owns her home free of mortgage.¹²

Residence 3: 1910, Everett Boro., Bedford Co., PA - living with her sister Eliza.¹³

+ 6 iv. Stephen Folk Keepers, born July 15, 1830 in PA; died June 17, 1905.

7 v. John Sterrett Keepers, born March 28, 1833; died May 12, 1833.

+ 8 vi. William Franklin Keepers, born August 03, 1834 in Ayr Twp., Bedford, PA; died December 01, 1905.

+ 9 vii. Louisa Emily Keepers, born July 01, 1837; died May 05, 1910.

10 viii. Mary Gillis Keepers, born June 26, 1840; died July 23, 1897.

Generation No. 3

3. Eliza Jane³ Keepers (John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born November 20, 1822 in PA, and died August 15, 1915. She married Samuel Michaels April 16, 1844. He was born 1814 in New York¹⁴, and died Bef. 1910¹⁵.

Notes for Eliza Jane Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Everett, PA, Eliza states that she had nine children and seven were living.

More About Eliza Jane Keepers:

Property: 1870, Real estate: $800; personal estate: $300¹⁶

Residence 1: 1910, Everett Boro., Bedford Co., PA¹⁷

Residence 2: 1870, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA

Notes for Samuel Michaels:

Also in the household in the 1850 census: Jeremiah Ramsey, age 20, and Silas Taylor, age 18, both shoemakers, born in PA.

On the same page in the 1850 census [M432, Roll 783, Page 14] are David L. Michaels and family, 24, a tailor, born in MD, and Jacob E. Michaels and family, 38, a hatter, born in NY. These are possibly brothers to Samuel.

In the 1860 census, Samuel is listed as born in Pennsylvania - in the 1880 census, McConnellsburg, PA, his daughters list their father as born in New York. We believe that New York is correct. Also in the household in 1860: George McCreary, age 21, a shoemaker, born in PA. Samuel is not listed in the 1870 census, and we presume he died between 1863 and 1870.

More About Samuel Michaels:

Occupation: 1850, Shoemaker (Also, in 1860)^18,19

Property: 1860, Real estate: $700; personal estate: $300²⁰

Residence 1: 1850, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA

Residence 2: 1860, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA

Children of Eliza Keepers and Samuel Michaels are:

11 i. Sarah E.⁴ Michaels, born 1845 in PA²¹.

Notes for Sarah E. Michaels:

Listed as single in the 1910 census, Everett, PA.

More About Sarah E. Michaels:

Occupation 1: 1910, Schoolteacher (Also, in 1870&1880.)^22,23,24

Occupation 2: 1860, Listed as a servant in her parents' household.²⁵

Residence 1: 1910, Everett Boro., Bedford Co., PA²⁶

Residence 2: 1860, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA (Also, in 1870 & 1880.)²⁷

+ 12 ii. Louisa J. Michaels, born 1849 in PA.

13 iii. Mary E. Michaels, born 1851 in PA²⁸.

More About Mary E. Michaels:

Residence: 1870, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA - at home.²⁹

+ 14 iv. Clara A. Michaels, born 1854 in PA.

15 v. Virginia Michaels, born 1857 in PA³⁰.

More About Virginia Michaels:

Occupation: 1880, Mantue (sic) Maker – Note: a manteau is a woman's cloak.³¹

Residence: 1880, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA - at home.

16 vi. Margaret K. Michaels, born 1859 in PA³².

Notes for Margaret K. Michaels:

Margaret's middle initial appears to be a "C" in the 1860 census, McConnellsburg, PA - perhaps her middle name was Catherine/Katherine.

Listed as single in the 1910 census, Everett, PA.

More About Margaret K. Michaels:

Residence 1: 1910, Everett Boro., Bedford Co., PA³³

Residence 2: 1880, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA - with her sister Clara (Snyder) and family.³⁴

17 vii. Alice F. Michaels, born 1862 in PA^35,36.

Notes for Alice F. Michaels:

Listed as single in the 1910 census, Everett, PA.

More About Alice F. Michaels:

Occupation: 1910, Milliner - own store.³⁷

Residence 1: 1910, Everett Boro., Bedford Co., PA³⁷

Residence 2: 1880, Altoona, Blair Co., PA - with her sister Louisa (Irwin) and family.³⁸

18 viii. Hoyt M. Michaels, born 1863 in PA³⁹.

More About Hoyt M. Michaels:

Occupation: 1880, Apprentice shoemaker⁴⁰

Residence: 1880, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA - with his sister Clara (Snyder) & family.

4. Sarah Ann³ Keepers (John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born April 21, 1825, and died September 25, 1886. She married John Noble 1849. He was born 1826⁴¹.

Notes for John Noble:

The entire family is shown born in MD in the 1860 census - I believe this is a census error.

More About John Noble:

Occupation: 1860, Pump maker (Also, in 1870 & 1880.)^42,43

Property 1: 1860, Real estate: $600; personal estate: $200

Property 2: 1870, Real estate: $900; personal estate: $300⁴⁴

Residence: 1860, Cassville, Huntingdon Co., PA (Also, in 1870 & 1880.)

Children of Sarah Keepers and John Noble are:

19 i. Susannah⁴ Noble, born 1850 in PA⁴⁵.

20 ii. John Andrus Noble, born 1851 in PA⁴⁵. He married Sarah Frances Keepers April 09, 1896; born October 24, 1869 in IL⁴⁶; died February 10, 1955.

Notes for John Andrus Noble:

I believe this is the child listed as "John AD Noble" in the 1860 census, Cassville, PA.

Notes for Sarah Frances Keepers:

Sarah (Sadie) Frances Keepers and John Andrus Noble were first cousins. [MERLE]

21 iii. William F. Dyson Noble, born 1856 in PA⁴⁷.

More About William F. Dyson Noble:

Occupation 1: 1870, Apprentice pump maker⁴⁸

Occupation 2: 1880, Teacher⁴⁹

Residence: 1870, Cassville, Huntingdon Co., PA - at home.(Also, in 1880)

22 iv. Sarah Louisa Noble, born 1858 in PA⁵⁰.

Notes for Sarah Louisa Noble:

Sarah is listed as Louisa in the 1880 census, Cassville, PA - presumed to be her middle name; her middle initial is an "L" in earlier censuses.

More About Sarah Louisa Noble:

Residence: 1880, Cassville, Huntingdon Co., PA - with her parents.

23 v. George B. M. Noble, born 1862 in PA⁵¹.

24 vi. James R. Noble, born 1864 in PA⁵¹.

More About James R. Noble:

Occupation: 1880, Pump maker⁵²

Residence: 1880, Cassville, Huntingdon Co., PA - with his parents.

6. Stephen Folk³ Keepers (John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born July 15, 1830 in PA, and died June 17, 1905⁵³. He married Jane A. Campbell December 24, 1857. She was born February 1831 in PA^54,55, and died Unknown⁵⁶.

Notes for Stephen Folk Keepers:

Stephen Folk Keepers was a Sergeant in Company H, 158th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry. [MERLE]

The 1870 federal census for Fulton Co., Taylor Twp. lists the family of Stephen with their ages. Stephen is listed with middle initial "J" in the 1870 census report; this appears to be in error; "F" appears to be correct. The "Directory & Handbook of Fulton Co.," 1890, compiled by J. E. Downs lists Keepers, Stephen F., carpenter, Hustontown (book in Bedford Co. Historical Society holdings, Bedford, PA). Stephen's military files at the National Archives have middle initial F throughout. He is listed as Stephen V. in the 1900 census, Taylor, PA.

More About Stephen Folk Keepers:

Burial: Hartman Memorial Cemetery, Hustontown, PA

Military service: Veteran of the Civil War; Co. H, 158th PA Inf. (drafted militia); Sergeant in Capt. Sipe's company.

Occupation 1: 1860, carpenter (Also, in 1870)^57,58

Occupation 2: 1900, Farmer⁵⁹

Residence 1: ..principally, Hustontown, PA. [MERLE]

Residence 2: 1900, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA⁵⁹

Notes for Jane A. Campbell:

Fulton Co. Wills, vol. 12, pp. 59-61, guardian appointed: May, 1911, a petition by W. E. Chestnut, son-in-law of Jane A. Keepers, stating that Jane (widow of late Stephen F. Keepers) is about 76 years old and weak of mind and requests that a guardian be appointed."...said Jane A. Keepers is seized of a certain lot of real estate, namely a house and lot in the village of Houstontown, in said county, of the value of from $500 to $700. She owns personal property to the value of about $300. ...weak of mind,...unable to take care of her property,...in consequence is liable to dissipate the same...and to become the victim of designing persons." "...appoint a guardian as provided by the Act of 19th June, 1901."

May 17, 1911: Court directs that 10 days notice of a hearing regarding the petition be sent to Jane and family members living in Fulton Co. - for those living outside the county, notice to be given by publication in two newspapers of the county for three successive issues previous to the hearing and a marked copy sent to their last address - C. J. Barton temporarily appointed guardian.

May 20, 1911: A bond of $1800 paid to the Court by C. J. Barton - said obligation to be null and void if he truly and faithfully discharges the duties of the appointment to take care of the estate of Jane A. Keepers.

June 14, 1911: after hearing, ..." ..said Jane A. Keepers had due and legal notice and her brother John Campbell, her nearest relative in the jurisdiction except the petitioner, also had due and legal notice...C. J. Barton appointed guardian" - $1800 bond posted. Signed: C. J. Barton, A. K. Davis, W. C. Davis Witness: George A. Harris, clerk of court.

In the 1900 census, Taylor Twp., PA, Jane states that she had four children and none were living.

More About Jane A. Campbell:

Burial: Hartman Memorial Cemetery, Hustontown, PA

Residence: 1910, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA⁶⁰

Children of Stephen Keepers and Jane Campbell are:

25 i. Infant son⁴ Keepers, born Abt. 1858; died September 01, 1858⁶¹.

More About Infant son Keepers:

Burial: Knobsville Methodist Cemetery, Todd Twp., Fulton Co., PA

26 ii. Robert C. Keepers, born 1859; died Bef. 1900.

Notes for Robert C. Keepers:

He was two years old according to the 1860 census. [MERLE]

In the 1880 census, LaHarpe, IL, Robert is listed as a nephew in the household of James M. Campbell, born in PA. Others in the household are: Mary CAMPBELL Wife Female M W 43 VT Occ: Keeping House Fa: MA Mo: VT

Irving CAMPBELL Son Male S W 19 IL Occ: Farming Fa: PA Mo: VT

Grace CAMPBELL Dau Female S W 17 IL Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: VT

Heber CAMPBELL Son Male S W 15 IL Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: VT

Gordon CAMPBELLSon Male S W 12 IL Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: VT

Pearl CAMPBELL Dau Female S W 7 IL Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: VT

Mary CAMPBELL Dau Female S W 5 IL Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: VT

Boyde CAMPBELL Dau Female S W 3 IL Occ: At Home Fa: PA Mo: VT

Mary WILLEY Cousin Female S W 46 VT Occ: At Home Fa: VT Mo: VT

More About Robert C. Keepers:

Occupation: 1880, Farmer⁶²

Residence: 1880, LaHarpe, Hancock Co., IL.

+ 27 iii. Louisa J. Keepers, born September 1861; died March 27, 1889.

28 iv. Grace Keepers, born August 10, 1868⁶³; died November 19, 1871 in ..in childhood. [MERLE].

More About Grace Keepers:

Burial: Hartman Memorial Cemetery, Hustontown, PA⁶⁴

8. William Franklin³ Keepers (John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born August 03, 1834 in Ayr Twp., Bedford, PA⁶⁵, and died December 01, 1905. He married Mary Elizabeth Houser February 14, 1855. She was born August 15, 1838 in PA⁶⁶, and died August 11, 1900.

Notes for William Franklin Keepers:

Also shown in the household in the 1880 census, Wetmore, KS: Mary Gillis - Other, Single , W , age 49, born in PA, Occ: House Keeper Fa: SCOT Mo: SCOT, and Orange Church - Other, Male , Widower, W, age 40, born in PA, Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: PA Mo: PA.

More About William Franklin Keepers:

Burial: Wetmore, Kansas

Occupation 1: 1880, Farmer

Occupation 2: 1900, Landlord - Wetmore, KS.

Property: 1900, Owned a home.

Residence: 1900, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS⁶⁷

Children of William Keepers and Mary Houser are:

29 i. Laura Belle⁴ Keepers, born July 17, 1856 in PA⁶⁸; died July 05, 1927. She married Daniel Wilson 1885⁶⁹.

Notes for Laura Belle Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Hugo, CO, Laura indicates that two children were born to her, and none were living. Her brother, William, was living with Daniel & Laura in 1910.

More About Laura Belle Keepers:

Occupation: 1880, House keeping⁷⁰

Residence: 1910, 7th Precinct, Hugo, CO⁷¹

Notes for Daniel Wilson:

Daniel is listed as 69 or, possibly, 59, years old in the 1910 census, Hugo, CO. The marriage to Laura is Daniel's second marriage.

More About Daniel Wilson:

Occupation: 1910, Salesman - land⁷²

+ 30 ii. John Noble Keepers, born October 11, 1857 in PA; died April 14, 1910.

+ 31 iii. Jane Ann Keepers, born October 01, 1859 in PA; died September 07, 1937.

32 iv. Unnamed Son Keepers, born January 26, 1861; died January 26, 1861 in ...at birth..

33 v. Alice Crockett May Keepers, born July 02, 1862; died September 25, 1875.

More About Alice Crockett May Keepers:

Burial: Everett, PA

34 vi. Mary Louisa Keepers, born November 27, 1864 in IL⁷³; died April 20, 1928. She married Edward Norris.

35 vii. William Tecumseh Keepers, born August 04, 1867 in IL⁷⁴; died September 10, 1920.

Notes for William Tecumseh Keepers:

Listed as single in the 1900 census, Sumner Twp., Woods Co., OK.

More About William Tecumseh Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1880, Working on farm⁷⁵

Occupation 2: 1900, Sale and Feed Barn⁷⁶

Occupation 3: 1910, Farmer - living with his sister, Laura (Keepers) Wilson in Hugo, CO.⁷⁷

Residence: 1900, Sumner Twp., Woods Co., OK⁷⁸

36 viii. Sarah Frances Keepers, born October 24, 1869 in IL⁷⁹; died February 10, 1955. She married John Andrus Noble April 09, 1896; born 1851 in PA⁸⁰.

Notes for Sarah Frances Keepers:

Sarah (Sadie) Frances Keepers and John Andrus Noble were first cousins. [MERLE]

Notes for John Andrus Noble:

I believe this is the child listed as "John AD Noble" in the 1860 census, Cassville, PA.

More About John Noble and Sarah Keepers:

Marriage: April 09, 1896

+ 37 ix. Stephen Ellsworth Keepers, born June 24, 1872 in Kansas; died February 12, 1964.

38 x. Emily Grace Keepers, born October 09, 1875 in Kansas⁸¹. She married --- Swain.

39 xi. Ida May Keepers, born November 23, 1878 in Kansas⁸¹. She married Frederick Cutbirth.

9. Louisa Emily³ Keepers (John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born July 01, 1837, and died May 05, 1910. She married James A. Harris January 01, 1857⁸².

More About Louisa Emily Keepers:

Burial: Unknown

Child of Louisa Keepers and James Harris is:

40 i. Nine names unknown⁴ Harris.

Generation No. 4

12. Louisa J.⁴ Michaels (Eliza Jane³ Keepers, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born 1849 in PA⁸³. She married James H. Irwin. He was born 1848 in PA⁸⁴.

Notes for James H. Irwin:

Also in the household in 1880: Alice F. Michaels, sister-in-law, and Will Thomas, age 40, boarder, born in PA, and a printer.

More About James H. Irwin:

Occupation: 1880, Printer⁸⁵

Residence: 1880, Altoona, Blair Co., PA

Children of Louisa Michaels and James Irwin are:

41 i. Mary V.⁵ Irwin, born 1872 in PA⁸⁶.

42 ii. Jessie B. Irwin, born September 1879 in PA⁸⁶.

14. Clara A.⁴ Michaels (Eliza Jane³ Keepers, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born 1854 in PA⁸⁷. She married M. L. Snyder. He was born 1850 in PA⁸⁸.

Notes for Clara A. Michaels:

Clara lists her father as born in MD in the 1880 census, Waynesboro, PA.

More About Clara A. Michaels:

Residence: 1870, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA - at home.⁸⁹

Notes for M. L. Snyder:

Also in the household in 1880: Margaret Michaels, sister-in-law, boarding, Hoyt Michaels, brother-in-law and apprentice shoemaker, and James Bell, 21, a boarder and apprentice shoemaker, born in MD.

More About M. L. Snyder:

Occupation: 1880, Boot & Shoemaker⁹⁰

Residence: 1880, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA

Children of Clara Michaels and M. Snyder are:

43 i. Ernest E.⁵ Snyder, born 1873.

44 ii. George T. Snyder, born 1876.

45 iii. Clarence Snyder, born 1879.

27. Louisa J.⁴ Keepers (Stephen Folk³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born September 1861, and died March 27, 1889. She married Walter E. Chestnut. He was born October 13, 1862, and died December 17, 1909.

More About Louisa J. Keepers:

Died: ...at the birth of her second son, Eugene. [MERLE]

Burial: Hartman Memorial Cemetery, Hustontown, PA

More About Walter E. Chestnut:

Burial: Hartman Memorial Cemetery, Hustontown, PA

Children of Louisa Keepers and Walter Chestnut are:

46 i. Sylvester⁵ Chestnut, born Abt. 1885; died January 16, 1888 in ...in childhood, about age 3. [MERLE].

More About Sylvester Chestnut:

Burial: Hartman Memorial Cemetery, Hustontown, PA

+ 47 ii. Eugene Chestnut, born March 27, 1889.

30. John Noble⁴ Keepers (William Franklin³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born October 11, 1857 in PA⁹¹, and died April 14, 1910. He married Belle I. Dunnigan 1899, daughter of Harrison Dunnigan. She was born September 1869 in MO.

Notes for John Noble Keepers:

In the 1900 census, Wetmore, KS, John & Belle are shown to be married one year. Belle lists 3 children born to her, and 2 living, suggesting that Belle was previously married. No children were listed in the household in 1900.

In the 1880 census, Netawaka Twp., Jackson Co., KS, John, age 22, is working as a farm laborer for Dani(e)l & Jenette Southerland. He is listed as no relation to the Southerlands, and he was unemployed for 3 months during the previous year. Also, in 1880, the census in Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS, has John, age 21, in his parents' household. I believe these two entries are for the same person - note that the two townships are quite close to each other, even though they are in different counties.

More About John Noble Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1900, Tenant farmer - worked 97 acres in Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS, for John and Fannie Bradford.⁹²

Occupation 2: 1880, Farm laborer.⁹³

More About Belle I. Dunnigan:

Property: 1910, Owns a 62 acre farm, with mortgage, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS.⁹⁴

Children of John Keepers and Belle Dunnigan are:

48 i. Colline⁵ Keepers, born 1900 in Kansas⁹⁵.

49 ii. Sidney Keepers, born 1904 in Kansas.

50 iii. Fannie Keepers, born 1907 in Kansas.

31. Jane Ann⁴ Keepers (William Franklin³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born October 01, 1859 in PA⁹⁶, and died September 07, 1937. She married Andrew Faulk 1877. He was born January 22, 1833 in Ohio, and died March 19, 1918.

Notes for Jane Ann Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Helen, OK, "Jennie" indicates 11 children born to her and 5 living. If all 11 were given a name, then there are three named children unknown to us at this time. [2005]

More About Jane Ann Keepers:

Burial: Rupert Cemetery, Helena, OK

Residence: 1920, Helena, OK - in the household of her son-in-law, Claude Wicker.⁹⁷

Notes for Andrew Faulk:

In the 1910 census, Helena, OK, Andrew indicates that "Jennie" is his second wife.

More About Andrew Faulk:

Burial: Rupert Cemetery, Helena, OK

Residence: 1910, 3rd Ward, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK - owned home, mortgage free.⁹⁸

Children of Jane Keepers and Andrew Faulk are:

+ 51 i. Minnie Maud⁵ Faulk, born September 27, 1878; died January 04, 1967.

52 ii. Willie Tecumseh Faulk, born 1880; died 1882.

53 iii. Viola Grace Faulk, born April 06, 1883; died 1924. She married Hill Britton; born 1879 in Indiana⁹⁹.

More About Viola Grace Faulk:

Burial: Unknown

Notes for Hill Britton:

In the 1920 census, Meno Twp., Major Co., OK, Hill Britton is listed as widowed with 3 sons in the household: Cordills, Samie, and Delon - spelling is unclear. If Viola died in 1924, the 1920 census citation implies that she married Hill Britton after 1920.

54 iv. Lewis Francis Faulk, born September 23, 1886; died February 14, 1951. He married Verna Nixon 1919; born 1888.

More About Lewis Francis Faulk:

Burial: Unknown

Occupation: 1910, Laborer - odd jobs¹⁰⁰

Residence: 1910, 3rd Ward, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK

55 v. Laura Elsie Faulk, born December 20, 1889 in Kansas¹⁰¹; died Unknown. She married Claude Wicker March 15, 1908; born 1888 in Kansas¹⁰¹.

Notes for Laura Elsie Faulk:

Listed as "Elise L." in the 1920 census, Helena, OK.

More About Laura Elsie Faulk:

Burial: Unknown

More About Claude Wicker:

Occupation: 1920, Farmer¹⁰²

Residence: 1920, Helena, OK

56 vi. Jennie May Faulk, born May 15, 1896; died December 27, 1898.

More About Jennie May Faulk:

Burial: Unknown

57 vii. Clarence Orphield Faulk, born March 29, 1898; died November 27, 1898.

More About Clarence Orphield Faulk:

Burial: Unknown

58 viii. Alice Pearline Faulk, born January 24, 1903. She married Lester Compton Unknown.

Notes for Alice Pearline Faulk:

Social Security Death Index has an Alice Compton, born Jan. 25, 1903, and died Feb., 1982, with last residence: Blue Earth, MN. Perhaps this is Alice Pearline.

37. Stephen Ellsworth⁴ Keepers (William Franklin³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born June 24, 1872 in Kansas¹⁰³, and died February 12, 1964. He married Laura Belle Randall. She was born March 12, 1878 in Iowa, and died February 03, 1942.

More About Stephen Ellsworth Keepers:

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Hugo, CO

Occupation 1: 1920, Owned his own shoe repair shop in Hugo, CO. (Also, in 1930)^104,105

Occupation 2: 1900, Farmer - rented 160 acres in Nemaha County, KS.¹⁰⁶

Residence: 1930, 7th Pct., Hugo, Lincoln Co., CO

Notes for Laura Belle Randall:

1920 census, Hugo, CO, states that Laura's parents were born in Ohio.

More About Laura Belle Randall:

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Hugo, CO

Children of Stephen Keepers and Laura Randall are:

59 i. William Vernon⁵ Keepers, born April 08, 1899; died June 14, 1918.

+ 60 ii. Charles Francis Keepers, born December 08, 1900; died February 1985 in Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO - last residence.

61 iii. Dulcie Louisa Keepers, born February 10, 1902. She married Harry W. Cotler June 08, 1924.

62 iv. Ethel Grace Keepers, born June 30, 1904. She married John W. Monahan January 17, 1922.

+ 63 v. Stephen Ellsworth Keepers, Jr., born December 08, 1912 in Colorado; died July 15, 1997 in Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO - last residence.

Generation No. 5

47. Eugene⁵ Chestnut (Louisa J.⁴ Keepers, Stephen Folk³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born March 27, 1889.

Notes for Eugene Chestnut:

His mother, Louisa J. Chestnut, died at his birth, March 27, 1889, and he was raised by a family named Davis. [MERLE]

In the 1900 census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, (T623, Roll 1412, Page 196) Eugene is listed as a nephew in the household of Andrew K. & Mary E. Davis who had been married 20 years and had no children of their own. The listing is two households away from Eugene's grandparents, Stephen & Jane Keepers. Presumably, Mary E. Davis' maiden name was Chestnut. [JKK]

Child of Eugene Chestnut is:

64 i. son&daughter-unknown⁶ Chestnut.

51. Minnie Maud⁵ Faulk (Jane Ann⁴ Keepers, William Franklin³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born September 27, 1878, and died January 04, 1967. She married Johnie LeRoy Hines June 07, 1897. He was born January 23, 1875, and died January 03, 1930.

More About Minnie Maud Faulk:

Burial: Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, CA

More About Johnie LeRoy Hines:

Burial: Blaine, CO

Children of Minnie Faulk and Johnie Hines are:

65 i. Hughie Francis⁶ Hines, born March 20, 1898; died December 30, 1972. He married May Leota Davis October 23, 1918.

More About Hughie Francis Hines:

Burial: Unknown

66 ii. Joseph LeRoy Hines, born October 27, 1900; died January 27, 1902.

More About Joseph LeRoy Hines:

Burial: Unknown

67 iii. Neona Pearl Hines, born January 13, 1902; died August 04, 1903.

More About Neona Pearl Hines:

Burial: Unknown

68 iv. Oscar Frederick Hines, born December 27, 1904. He married Ludie Mae Maulden March 27, 1925.

69 v. Johnie Orfield Hines, born July 12, 1906. He married Dora Inez Dean October 22, 1926.

70 vi. Louis Wesley Hines, born March 13, 1909; died April 24, 1924.

More About Louis Wesley Hines:

Burial: Unknown

71 vii. Vergal Andrew Hines, born January 01, 1913; died May 25, 1965. He married Minnie Margaret Winegarner December 18, 1933.

More About Vergal Andrew Hines:

Burial: Unknown

72 viii. Eulalah Maud Hines, born September 05, 1915; died August 13, 1972. She married Grant McNutt June 09, 1929.

More About Eulalah Maud Hines:

Burial: Unknown

60. Charles Francis⁵ Keepers (Stephen Ellsworth⁴, William Franklin³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born December 08, 1900, and died February 1985 in Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO - last residence¹⁰⁷. He married Dorothy J. Malcolm April 30, 1927. She was born March 14, 1906, and died May 1992 in Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO - last residence¹⁰⁷.

More About Charles Francis Keepers:

Residence: ...principally, Carbondale, CO. [MERLE]

More About Charles Keepers and Dorothy Malcolm:

Marriage: April 30, 1927

Child of Charles Keepers and Dorothy Malcolm is:

73 i. Gordon⁶ Keepers.

63. Stephen Ellsworth⁵ Keepers, Jr. (Stephen Ellsworth⁴, William Franklin³, John Andrew², Stephen¹) was born December 08, 1912 in Colorado, and died July 15, 1997 in Lakewood, Jefferson Co., CO - last residence¹⁰⁷. He married Maudie Doyle July 06, 1936.

More About Stephen Keepers and Maudie Doyle:

Marriage: July 06, 1936

Endnotes

1. Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2, Volume 8, searches.rootsweb.com, on page 14 of 28 search result - gives marriages in The First Presbyterian Church at Carlisle, PA.

2. Chester Co., PA, Historical Society; J. V. Hollingsworth Collection.

3. Pennsylvania Archives, Series 2, Volume 8, searches.rootsweb.com, on page 14 of 28 search result - gives marriages in The First Presbyterian Church at Carlisle, PA.

4. Fulton Co., PA, cemetery records, Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, PA, Age: 72y 8m 13d.

5. Will, Fulton Co. courthouse, McConnellsburg, PA, Book 1, pp. 255-256, ...names Beloved wife, Louisa Jane...

6. 1860 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

7. 1860 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, M653, Roll 1113, Page 178.

8. 1880 Census, Taylor, Fulton Co., PA, www.familysearch.org.

9. 1860 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

10. 1900 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, T623, Roll 1412, Page 196, Lists birth month and year, in PA.

11. 1870 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, M593, Roll 1347, Page 86.

12. 1900 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, T623, Roll 1412, Page 196.

13. 1910 Census, Everett Boro, Bedford Co., PA.

14. 1850 Census, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA, M432, Roll 783, Page 14.

15. 1910 Census, Everett Boro, Bedford Co., PA.

16. 1870 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA, M593, Roll 1347, Page 105.

17. 1910 Census, Everett Boro, Bedford Co., PA, T624, Roll 1312, Page 96, Lists three of Eliza's children.

18. 1850 Census, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

19. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA, M653, Roll 1113, Page 156.

20. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

21. 1850 Census, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

22. 1910 Census, Everett Boro, Bedford Co., PA.

23. 1870 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

24. 1880 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA, T9, Roll 1133, Page 92.

25. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

26. 1910 Census, Everett Boro, Bedford Co., PA.

27. 1880 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

28. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

29. 1870 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

30. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

31. 1880 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA, T9, Roll 1133, Page 92.

32. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

33. 1910 Census, Everett Boro, Bedford Co., PA.

34. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T9, Roll 1132, Page 568.

35. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

36. 1870 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

37. 1910 Census, Everett Boro, Bedford Co., PA.

38. 1880 Census, Altoona, Blair Co., PA.

39. 1870 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

40. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T9, Roll 1132, Page 568.

41. 1860 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA, Listed at age 34 in the 1860 census.

42. 1860 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA, M653, Roll 1115, Page 131.

43. 1880 Census, Cassville, Huntingdon Co., PA, T9, Roll 1134, Page 255.

44. 1870 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA, M593, Roll 1349, Page 541.

45. 1860 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA.

46. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

47. 1860 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA.

48. 1870 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA.

49. 1880 Census, Cassville, Huntingdon Co., PA, T9, Roll 1134, Page 255.

50. 1860 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA.

51. 1870 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA.

52. 1880 Census, Cassville, Huntingdon Co., PA.

53. Fulton Co., PA, cemetery records, Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, PA, Age: 74y 11m 2d.

54. Fulton Co. Historical Society publication, 1996, vol. 18, p. 79, 1870 census shows Jane A., age 38.

55. 1900 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, T623, Roll 1412, Page 196.

56. Fulton Co., PA, cemetery records, Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, PA, The record of Stephen F. includes wife, Jane, with the arcane notation: WWII. This must be a misprint or mistakenly transcribed entry given that she was born in 1832.

57. 1860 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

58. 1870 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, M593, Roll 1347, Page 77.

59. 1900 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

60. 1910 Census, Taylor Twp., Fulton Co., PA, T624, Roll 1348, Page 70.

61. Fulton Co., PA, cemetery records, Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, PA, The cemetery is on the west side of hwy 522. About 300 graves copied by Sam Buterbaugh in 1965. Parents: S. F. & J. A. Keepers.

62. 1880 Census, LaHarpe, Hancock Co, IL, T9, Roll 211, page 158.

63. Fulton County, PA, Cemetery Records - at Fulton Co. Historical Society, Died at age 3y, 4m, 9d.

64. Fulton County, PA, Cemetery Records - at Fulton Co. Historical Society, Died Nov. 19, 1871 age 3 y 4 m 9 d.

65. Mormon Disk Search.

66. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

67. 1900 Census, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS, T623, Roll 492, Page 218.

68. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS, T9, Roll 390, Page 116.

69. 1910 Census, 7th Pct., Hugo, CO.

70. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

71. 1910 Census, 7th Pct., Hugo, CO, T624, Roll 122, Page 25.

72. 1910 Census, 7th Pct., Hugo, CO.

73. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

74. 1920 census, Lincoln County, Hugo Town, CO, T625, Roll 167, Page 180, William is shown in the household of his brother Stephen - no occupation.

75. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

76. 1900 Census, Sumner Twp., Woods Co., OK, T623, Roll 1343, Page 64.

77. 1910 Census, 7th Pct., Hugo, CO.

78. 1900 Census, Sumner Twp., Woods Co., OK.

79. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

80. 1860 Census, Cassville Boro., Huntingdon Co., PA.

81. 1880 Census, Wetmore, Nemaha Co., KS.

82. Bedford County Archives, vol. 6, p. 48, Marriage announcement appeared in the Bedford Gazette, January 30, 1857.

83. 1850 Census, Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PA.

84. 1880 Census, Altoona, Blair Co., PA.

85. 1880 Census, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, T9, Roll 1102, Page 132.

86. 1880 Census, Altoona, Blair Co., PA.

87. 1860 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

88. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T9, Roll 1132, Page 568.

89. 1870 Census, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PA.

90. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

91. 1900 Census, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS, T623, Roll 492, Page 216.

92. 1900 Census, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS.

93. 1880 Census, Netawaka Twp., Jackson Co., KS, T9, Roll 383, Page 47.

94. 1910 Census, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS.

95. 1910 Census, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS, T624, Roll 450, Page 202.

96. 1910 Census, 3rd Ward, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK, T624, Roll 1242, Page 359.

97. 1920 Census, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK, T625, Roll 1452, Page 114.

98. 1910 Census, 3rd Ward, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK.

99. 1920 Census, Meno Twp., Major Co., OK, T625, Roll 1472, Page 113.

100. 1910 Census, 3rd Ward, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK, T625, Roll 1242, Page 359.

101. 1920 Census, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK.

102. 1920 Census, Helena, Alfalfa Co., OK, T625, Roll 1452, Page 114.

103. 1920 census, Lincoln County, Hugo Town, CO, T625, Roll 167, Page 180.

104. 1920 census, Lincoln County, Hugo Town, CO.

105. 1930 Census, 7th Pct., Hugo, Lincoln Co., CO, T626, Roll 246, Page 49.

106. 1900 Census, Wetmore Twp., Nemaha Co., KS.

107. Social Security Death Index.