Descendants of Joseph Hayes Keepers

Descendants of Joseph Hayes Keepers

Generation No. 1

1. Joseph Hayes¹ Keepers was born Bet. 1791 - 1800 in Chester County, PA, and died December 06, 1842. He married Hannah P. Jordan. She was born 1807 in Pennsylvania¹, and died April 28, 1873 in Illinois.

Notes for Joseph Hayes Keepers:

See group 1, American Colonial Period, for details on siblings, etc., for Joseph Keepers.

On March 9, 1862, the 200 acres in Jefferson Township involved in Joseph Keepers' will (Joseph, the father of Israel Jordan Keepers) were sold by the various heirs for $1,875.00 to Israel Jordan Keepers and Joseph Keepers, Jr., (Israel's brother) as sole joint owners. The 100 acre farm in Monroe Township acquired by Joseph's (Israel's father) heirs in 1844 was sold at the same time to the same grantees, namely, Israel J., and Joseph Jr.. The consideration for the latter parcel is not made clear in the records. It is of interest to note that the grantors of these deeds include the husbands of two of Joseph's (Israel's father) daughters, namely, Robert Warnock and his wife Hannah Marie Keepers, and Jacob Smith, Jr. and Phelinda Keepers, his wife. Joseph Smith and May I. Smith also appear as grantors, Joseph Smith being the intermediary by whom the title of William H. (brother of Israel) Keepers' children Martha Phelinda and Joseph was conveyed after their guardian, Israel, had conveyed to Joseph Smith. Hannah P. Jordan Keepers was also a grantor. The names of the other four daughters, Mary Elizabeth, Sara Ann, Phoebe Ann, and Henrietta, do not appear as grantors on either deed. Three additional grantors do appear on each, namely, Ephraim Huffman, James Paxton, and James H. Oxley, attorney. The latter are not identified as husbands of some of the daughters or fiduciaries of minor children. The absence of definite dates of birth, marriage, and death makes this transaction somewhat unintelligble. That two of Joseph (Israel's father) Keepers' daughters were alive and unmarried in 1863 is apparent from a transaction wherein one Thomas Jones deeded to Mary Keepers and Sara Keepers 80 acres in Monroe Township just south of the Birmingham village limits. Further confusion exists in that Joseph Smith's wife in March, 1862, was May I. Smith and Mary Elizabeth Keepers husband's name is also Joseph Smith. Either the Joseph Smith in each instance is not one and the same person or May I. Smith died and the widower married Mary Elizabeth at some date subsequent to 1863.

In 1864 and 1865 Israel J. and Joseph Jr. sold the two farms they had purchased from the other heirs. The 200 acre farm was sold to Benjamin Borton for $4,000.00 and the 100 acre farm at Birmingham to Joseph Smith. A sawmill operated by them for many winters probably went with the 200 acre farm.

Israel then migrated to Illinois in April, 1866, and bought a 125 acre farm in Goodfarm Township, Grundy County. Joseph remained in Ohio at Cambridge.

Israel's daughter, Mary Jane (Jennie), writes in 1925 that although her father had only a common school education, he held many offices of trust both Ohio and Illinois . Her parents retired from the farm in 1881, moving to Gardner, Illinois. [MERLE]

Note: In the 1840 census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, all 9 children appear to be living with their parents.

More About Joseph Hayes Keepers:

Residence: 1840, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., OH²

Notes for Hannah P. Jordan:

In the 1860 census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, Hannah lists value of real estate: $1,000; value of personal estate: $192.

More About Hannah P. Jordan:

Occupation 1: 1860, Farmer³

Occupation 2: 1870, Keeping house⁴

Property: 1870, Real estate: $200; personal estate: $1500⁵

Residence: 1860, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH (Also, in 1870 - near her son Joseph.)⁵

Children of Joseph Keepers and Hannah Jordan are:

+ 2 i. Phoebe Ann² Keepers, born 1822 in Pennsylvania.

+ 3 ii. William H. Keepers, born Bef. 1826; died 1861.

+ 4 iii. Sarah Jane Keepers, born Abt. 1826 in Pennsylvania.

+ 5 iv. Israel Jordan Keepers, born April 03, 1827 in Pennsylvania; died October 03, 1892.

+ 6 v. Joseph Keepers, born 1832 in Pennsylvania; died February 23, 1917.

+ 7 vi. Hannah Maria Keepers, born 1836 in Pennsylvania.

+ 8 vii. Mary Elizabeth Keepers, born 1836 in Pennsylvania.

9 viii. Henrietta Keepers, born Bef. 1842; died in ...never married..

Notes for Henrietta Keepers:

See notes on her brother, Israel Jordan Keepers.

+ 10 ix. Philena Keepers, born 1842.

Generation No. 2

2. Phoebe Ann² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹)⁶ was born 1822 in Pennsylvania⁷, and died ⁸. She married James Paxton in Ohio. He was born 1820 in Ohio.

Notes for Phoebe Ann Keepers:

See notes on Israel Jordan Keepers.

Also in the household in 1880, the census lists a granddaughter, Minna Paxton, age 3. It is unclear at this time who the parents of Minna are. [2005, JKK]

More About Phoebe Ann Keepers:

Residence 1: ..moved to Illinois about 1850.

Residence 2: 1870, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL (Also, in 1880)^9,10

More About James Paxton:

Occupation: 1870, Farmer (Also, in 1880)^11,12

Property: 1870, Value of real estate: $7200; value of personal estate: $1800.¹³

More About James Paxton and Phoebe Keepers:

Marriage: Ohio

Children of Phoebe Keepers and James Paxton are:

11 i. Samuel J.³ Paxton, born 1852 in IL.

More About Samuel J. Paxton:

Occupation: 1870, Farming¹³

12 ii. Harriet Paxton, born 1854 in IL. She married --- Warnock.

13 iii. Ellen Paxton, born 1859 in IL. She married --- Kleinfelter.

14 iv. James E. Paxton, born 1859 in IL.

Notes for James E. Paxton:

Listed as Elwood in the 1880 census - presumably his middle name.

More About James E. Paxton:

Occupation: 1880, Helped on the family farm.¹⁴

Residence: 1880, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL - with his parents.

15 v. William Paxton, born 1861 in IL.

More About William Paxton:

Occupation: 1880, Helped on the family farm.¹⁴

Residence: 1880, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL

16 vi. Elizabeth Paxton, born 1866 in IL. She married --- Davis.

More About Elizabeth Paxton:

Residence: 1880, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL¹⁵

17 vii. George Paxton, born 1866 in IL.

More About George Paxton:

Residence: 1880, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL

3. William H.² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹)¹⁶ was born Bef. 1826, and died 1861. He married Jane Preston May 17, 1847 in Guernsey Co., OH¹⁷, daughter of Elija Preston and Martha.

Notes for William H. Keepers:

There is confusion concerning the death date of William H. Keepers. Mary Jane (Jennie) Keepers, Group 5, writes in 1925 that he migrated to Illinois in 1850 dying soon after from cholera, leaving two children, Martha Phelinda Keepers and Joseph H. Keepers. Notes on Israel Jordan Keepers (William H.'s brother and Jennie's father) set the date of death for William H. Keepers as 1861, according to the appointment of Israel Jordan Keepers as guardian of William's minor children. We now [MERLE, 6-2-1973] accept 1861 as correct and speculate that Jennie Keepers may have confused William's death with that of his wife. We do not have the date of Jane Preston's death. [MERLE]

The wording in the text of Joseph Keepers' will (William H.'s father) implies that William H. was the eldest son of Joseph and Hannah. [JKK]

Notes for Jane Preston:

Elya and Martha Preston gave affidavit of Jane Preston's age.

[MERLE]

More About William Keepers and Jane Preston:

Marriage: May 17, 1847, Guernsey Co., OH¹⁷

Children of William Keepers and Jane Preston are:

18 i. Martha Phelinda³ Keepers. She married Henry F. Misener¹⁸ August 01, 1867 in Grundy Co., IL¹⁹.

Notes for Martha Phelinda Keepers:

See notes on Israel Jordan Keepers for guardianship and will.

[MERLE]

More About Henry Misener and Martha Keepers:

Marriage: August 01, 1867, Grundy Co., IL¹⁹

+ 19 ii. Joseph H. Keepers, born September 1850 in Ohio.

4. Sarah Jane² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹) was born Abt. 1826 in Pennsylvania²⁰. She married Ephraim Huffman February 08, 1847. He was born Abt. 1823 in Ohio²¹.

Notes for Sarah Jane Keepers:

See notes on Israel Jordan Keepers.

More About Sarah Jane Keepers:

Residence 1: ...moved to Indiana in early 1850's.

Residence 2: 1860, Harrison Twp., Blackford Co., IN²¹

More About Ephraim Huffman:

Naturalization: 1860, Farmer²¹

Property: 1860, Value of real estate: $2000; value of personal estate: $461.²¹

Marriage Notes for Sarah Keepers and Ephraim Huffman:

See vol. D, page 104, marriage record - Guernsey Co., OH. [JKK]

More About Ephraim Huffman and Sarah Keepers:

Marriage 1: February 08, 1847

Marriage 2: by Hugh Broom

Children of Sarah Keepers and Ephraim Huffman are:

20 i. Hannah M.³ Huffman, born 1848 in Ohio²¹.

21 ii. George M. Huffman, born 1852 in Ohio.

22 iii. Rebecca A. Huffman, born 1854 in Ohio.

23 iv. Joseph H. Huffman, born 1856 in Indiana.

24 v. Joshua M. Huffman, born 1859 in Indiana.

5. Israel Jordan² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹) was born April 03, 1827 in Pennsylvania²², and died October 03, 1892. He married Mary Kimble August 22, 1850, daughter of Adam Kimble and Ann Huffman. She was born June 17, 1831 in Ohio²³, and died January 10, 1917.

Notes for Israel Jordan Keepers:

Enlisted in Company I, 176th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served three years until the end of the War Between the States, receiving an honorable discharge in June, 1865.

Israel's brother, William H., died in 1861 and although no record of administered estate is found, records do show that on December 3, 1861, Israel J. Keepers was appointed guardian of William's minor children Martha Phelinda and Joseph. On February 2, 1864, Israel J. Keepers was also made guardian of John A. Kimball, age 16, an heir of David Kimball, deceased. (Note again the variant of Kimble/Kimball in the different records.) A final account and formal resignation of the quardianship was filed April 9, 1866.

On March 9, 1862, the 200 acres in Jefferson Township involved in Joseph Keepers' will (Joseph, the father of Israel Jordan Keepers) were sold by the various heirs for $1,875.00 to Israel Jordan Keepers and Joseph Keepers, Jr., (Israel's brother) as sole joint owners. The 100 acre farm in Monroe Township acquired by Joseph's (Israel's father) heirs in 1844 was sold at the same time to the same grantees, namely, Israel J., and Joseph Jr.. The consideration for the latter parcel is not made clear in the records. It is of interest to note that the grantors of these deeds include the husbands of two of Joseph's (Israel's father) daughters, namely, Robert Warnock and his wife Hannah Marie Keepers, and Jacob Smith, Jr. and Phelinda Keepers, his wife. Joseph Smith and May I. Smith also appear as grantors, Joseph Smith being the intermediary by whom the title of William H. (brother of Israel) Keepers' children Martha Phelinda and Joseph was conveyed after their guardian, Israel, had conveyed to Joseph Smith. Hannah P. Jordan Keepers was also a grantor. The names of the other four daughters, Mary Elizabeth, Sara Ann, Phoebe Ann, and Henrietta, do not appear as grantors on either deed. Three additional grantors do appear on each, namely, Ephraim Huffman, James Paxton, and James H. Oxley, attorney. The latter are not identified as husbands of some of the daughters or fiduciaries of minor children. The absence of definite dates of birth, marriage, and death makes this transaction somewhat unintelligible. That two of Joseph (Israel's father) Keepers' daughters were alive and unmarried in 1863 is apparent from a transaction wherein one Thomas Jones deeded to Mary Keepers and Sara Keepers 80 acres in Monroe Township just south of the Birmingham village limits. Further confusion exists in that Joseph Smith's wife in March, 1862, was May I. Smith and Mary Elizabeth Keepers husband's name is also Joseph Smith. Either the Joseph Smith in each instance is not one and the same person or May I. Smith died and the widower married Mary Elizabeth at some date subsequent to 1863.

Israel then migrated to Illinois in April, 1866, and bought a 125 acre farm in Goodfarm Township, Grundy County. Joseph remained in Ohio at Cambridge.

Also listed in the household in the 1880 census,: Edwin SPAULDING Adopted Son 11 WI Occ: At School Fa: VT Mo: ---

More About Israel Jordan Keepers:

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

Military service: Veteran of the Civil War.

Occupation: Farmer (Also, in 1880)²³

Personal wealth: In 1860, $505²³

Residence 1: 1860, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., OH²⁴

Residence 2: 1880, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL²⁵

More About Mary Kimble:

Name 2: ...spelled "Kimball" in some records. [MERLE]

Residence: 1910, Mazon Twp. Grundy Co., IL - living with her daughter Myrtle and family.²⁶

More About Israel Keepers and Mary Kimble:

Marriage 1: August 22, 1850

Marriage 2: ..Benjamin Wharton, Pastor, officiating.

Children of Israel Keepers and Mary Kimble are:

+ 25 i. William Israel³ Keepers, born November 12, 1851 in Ohio; died March 03, 1897.

+ 26 ii. Mary Jane (Jennie) Keepers, born March 16, 1854 in Ohio; died December 19, 1930.

+ 27 iii. Joseph Hayes Keepers, born November 21, 1859 in Ohio; died September 16, 1927.

28 iv. Unnamed son Keepers, born November 21, 1859 in Ohio; died November 21, 1859.

More About Unnamed son Keepers:

Date born 2: ..dead at birth; twin brother of Joseph Hayes Keepers. [MERLE]

+ 29 v. Caroline Odessa (Carrie) Keepers, born 1861 in Ohio.

+ 30 vi. Myrtle Hannah Keepers, born February 15, 1865 in Ohio; died March 02, 1933.

+ 31 vii. Olive Keepers, born 1867 in Ohio.

32 viii. Edwin Spaulding, born 1869 in Wisconsin.

Notes for Edwin Spaulding:

Adopted son of Israel & Mary Keepers - 1880 census, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

6. Joseph² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1832 in Pennsylvania²⁷, and died February 23, 1917. He married Sarah Kimble February 24, 1852 in Guernsey Co., OH²⁸. She was born 1835 in Ohio²⁹, and died February 12, 1917.

Notes for Joseph Keepers:

See notes on his father, Joseph (d. Dec. 6, 1842) and Israel, his brother, for narrative concerning wills and property.

[MERLE]

More About Joseph Keepers:

Burial: Guernsey Memory Gardens, Cambridge, Ohio

Occupation 1: In the Cambridge City Directory: 1893-1917...employee of the Jeffersonion, a newspaper, and then, later, retired.

Occupation 2: 1860, Farmer: value of real estate: $1,000; value of personal estate: $385.²⁹

Occupation 3: 1880, Miller³⁰

Property: 1870, Value of real estate: $2800; value of personal estate: $2767.³¹

Residence 1: Cambridge City Directory: 1893-1917...at 124 10th Street.

Residence 2: 1860, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH (Also, in 1870)³²

More About Sarah Kimble:

Burial: Guernsey Memory Gardens, Cambridge, Ohio

More About Joseph Keepers and Sarah Kimble:

Marriage 1: February 24, 1852, Guernsey Co., OH³³

Marriage 2: ..William Whitaker, Justice of the Peace, officiated.

Children of Joseph Keepers and Sarah Kimble are:

33 i. Mary M.³ Keepers, born 1852 in Ohio³⁴; died March 21, 1881 in Cambridge, OH - of consumption.³⁵.

Notes for Mary M. Keepers:

Mary is listed as "Lissie", age 28, in the 1880 census, Cambridge, OH. [JKK]

+ 34 ii. George A. Keepers, born October 1853 in Ohio.

35 iii. Olive Keepers, born 1864 in Ohio³⁶; died in ..never married. [MERLE].

Notes for Olive Keepers:

Listed as "Ollie" in the 1880 census, Cambridge, OH. [JKK]

36 iv. male Keepers, born September 11, 1868 in Guernsey Co., OH.

Notes for male Keepers:

This child is listed in Births, vol. 1, page 24, Washington Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, records, but does not appear in the 1870 census. Presumably, the child died before 1870.

37 v. Minnie Grace Keepers, born September 1871 in Ohio³⁷. She married Howard Forsythe Darrow October 22, 1896 in Guernsey Co., OH³⁸; born September 1870 in Ohio.

Notes for Minnie Grace Keepers:

In the 1900 census, Cambridge, OH, Minnie lists zero children born to her. Also in the household is a servant, Bertha Babouts, single, born October, 1876 in Ohio. [JKK]

More About Minnie Grace Keepers:

Residence: 1900, 3rd Ward, Cambridge, OH³⁹

Notes for Howard Forsythe Darrow:

Listed as Harry F. Darrow in the 1900 census, Cambridge, OH. [JKK]

More About Howard Darrow and Minnie Keepers:

Marriage 1: October 22, 1896, Guernsey Co., OH⁴⁰

Marriage 2: by L. B. Moore, Minister

38 vi. Celia Keepers, born March 07, 1875 in Liberty Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio⁴¹.

Notes for Celia Keepers:

This child is listed in Births, vol. 1, page 168, Liberty Twp., Guernsey Co., OH. [JKK]

7. Hannah Maria² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1836 in Pennsylvania⁴². She married Robert Warnock September 03, 1857 in Guernsey Co., OH⁴³. He was born 1835 in Ohio⁴⁴.

Notes for Hannah Maria Keepers:

Note: HeritageQuestOnline has some of the census records for Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, listed under Highland Twp. [JKK]

More About Hannah Maria Keepers:

Burial: ... believed somewhere in Kansas

Residence 1: 1860, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., OH⁴⁴

Residence 2: 1870, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL⁴⁵

More About Robert Warnock:

Name 2: "Warnick" -1860 census⁴⁶

Occupation: 1860, Farmer (Also, in 1870)

Property 1: 1860, Personal estate: $288

Property 2: 1870, Personal estate: $500

More About Robert Warnock and Hannah Keepers:

Marriage 1: September 03, 1857, Guernsey Co., OH⁴⁷

Marriage 2: by Paul McKollum

Children of Hannah Keepers and Robert Warnock are:

39 i. Judson³ Warnock, born 1859 in Ohio⁴⁸.

40 ii. Alice Warnock, born 1861 in Ohio⁴⁹.

41 iii. Joseph Warnock, born 1864 in Ohio⁵⁰.

42 iv. Mary M. Warnock, born 1867 in IL⁵⁰.

8. Mary Elizabeth² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1836 in Pennsylvania⁵¹. She married Joseph Smith January 28, 1858 in Guernsey Co., OH. He was born 1838 in Ohio⁵².

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Keepers:

In the marriage records of Guernsey Co., OH, Jacob Smith agreed to the marriage of Joseph & Mary in a note dated Jan. 25, 1858. This indicates that Joseph was under 21 years of age. The lack of such a note regarding Mary suggests that she was at least 18. See vol. B, page 191, and vol. D, page 526. [June, 2005 - JKK]

More About Mary Elizabeth Keepers:

Residence: 1870, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH

More About Joseph Smith:

Property: 1870, Value of real estate: $3000; value of personal estate: $700.⁵²

More About Joseph Smith and Mary Keepers:

Marriage 1: January 28, 1858, Guernsey Co., OH

Marriage 2: by Thomas Jones, Minister of the Gospel

Children of Mary Keepers and Joseph Smith are:

43 i. Rebecca P.³ Smith, born 1859⁵²; died Unknown.

Notes for Rebecca P. Smith:

Rebecca and Joseph are the only children listed in the 1870 census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH - there is no mention of Elmer. Elmer may be an error in the 1979 edition. [JKK]

More About Rebecca P. Smith:

Burial: Unknown

44 ii. Joseph Smith, born 1864⁵².

45 iii. Elmer Smith.

10. Philena² Keepers (Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1842⁵³. She married Jacob Smith, Jr. October 20, 1860 in Guernsey Co., OH. He was born in Ohio.

Notes for Philena Keepers:

There is a Jacob Smith buried in Founders Cemetery, Cambridge, Ohio. He died Saturday, December 8, 1883. There is no record of his wife also being interred there. [MERLE]

The 1870 census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, (M593, Roll 1206, Page 542) lists Jacob's wife as Louiza, age 19, with children Flora , age 9 and Jacob E., age 6. We suspect that these children are Philena's since Louiza would have been 10 years old when Flora was born. It seems probable that Philena died and Louiza is Jacob's second wife. Jacob, Louiza and the children are all shown as born in Ohio. [June, 2005 - JKK]

Marriage Notes for Philena Keepers and Jacob Smith:

See vol. B, page 284, marriage record - Guernsey Co., OH. [JKK]

More About Jacob Smith and Philena Keepers:

Marriage: October 20, 1860, Guernsey Co., OH

Children of Philena Keepers and Jacob Smith are:

46 i. Flora³ Smith, born 1861⁵⁴.

47 ii. Elmer Smith.

48 iii. Jacob E. Smith, born 1864⁵⁴.

Generation No. 3

19. Joseph H.³ Keepers (William H.², Joseph Hayes¹) was born September 1850 in Ohio⁵⁵. He married (1) ?. He married (2) Emily 1882⁵⁶. She was born June 1857 in New York⁵⁷, and died Bef. 1910.

Notes for Joseph H. Keepers:

See notes on Israel Jordan Keepers for guardianship and will. [MERLE]

In the 1900 census, Grundy Co., IL, Fred Bunnerlight , age 17, laborer, is listed in Joseph's household. Fred and his parents are listed as born in Germany. In the 1910 census, Joplin, MO, Joseph Keepers is listed in the household of Fred & Unice Bunnerlight as: stepfather, widowed. [JKK]

More About Joseph H. Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1880, "Work the farm." - 1880 census

Occupation 2: 1870, Farm laborer for Abraham & Margaret Carter in Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.⁵⁸

Occupation 3: 1900, Farmer⁵⁹

Residence: 1870, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL (Also, in 1880 &1900.)

More About Joseph Keepers and Emily:

Marriage: 1882⁵⁹

Child of Joseph Keepers and ? is:

49 i. Lillie⁴ Keepers, born February 1876 in IL⁵⁹.

25. William Israel³ Keepers (Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born November 12, 1851 in Ohio⁶⁰, and died March 03, 1897. He married Zama Misener February 13, 1881 in Grundy Co., IL⁶¹. She was born January 15, 1862, and died April 08, 1901.

More About William Israel Keepers:

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

Occupation: 1880, Farmer

Residence: 1880, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL - with his parents.⁶²

More About Zama Misener:

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

More About William Keepers and Zama Misener:

Marriage: February 13, 1881, Grundy Co., IL⁶³

Children of William Keepers and Zama Misener are:

50 i. Clarence C.⁴ Keepers, born February 27, 1882; died February 23, 1905.

More About Clarence C. Keepers:

Died 2: ..never married. [MERLE]

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

51 ii. Unnamed son Keepers, born March 25, 1884; died March 27, 1884.

More About Unnamed son Keepers:

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

+ 52 iii. Inez May Keepers, born 1887 in IL; died June 02, 1917.

+ 53 iv. Willard Floyd Keepers, born October 11, 1896; died December 1978 in Wheaton, DuPage Co., IL - last residence.

+ 54 v. William Lloyd Keepers, born October 11, 1896; died August 1963 in Illinois - last residence.

26. Mary Jane (Jennie)³ Keepers (Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born March 16, 1854 in Ohio⁶⁴, and died December 19, 1930. She married George Edwin Wheeler October 11, 1871 in Grundy Co., IL⁶⁵. He was born February 20, 1851, and died May 10, 1941.

More About Mary Jane (Jennie) Keepers:

Burial 1: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

Burial 2: The land comprising the Wheeler Cemetery was donated by George Wheeler and was once part of his farm. [MERLE]

More About George Edwin Wheeler:

Burial 1: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

Burial 2: The land comprising the Wheeler Cemetery was donated by George Wheeler and was once part of his farm. [MERLE]

More About George Wheeler and Mary Keepers:

Marriage: October 11, 1871, Grundy Co., IL⁶⁵

Children of Mary Keepers and George Wheeler are:

+ 55 i. Effie Pearl⁴ Wheeler.

+ 56 ii. Vernon Wheeler.

27. Joseph Hayes³ Keepers (Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born November 21, 1859 in Ohio⁶⁶, and died September 16, 1927. He married Inez May Crawford February 17, 1886 in Grundy Co., IL⁶⁷, daughter of -- Dix and Liddy E.. She was born 1861 in Michigan⁶⁸, and died 1944.

Notes for Joseph Hayes Keepers:

In the 1880 census, Grundy Co., IL, Joseph is listed as Hayes J. Keepers while two sisters are listed Carrie O. and H. Myrtle.

In 1920, Joseph is apparently living apart from the rest of the family, in the same city.

More About Joseph Hayes Keepers:

Burial: San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Hemet, CA

Occupation 1: 1880, Farm laborer

Occupation 2: 1900, Farmer - rented 298 acre farm.⁶⁹

Occupation 3: 1910, Real estate ⁷⁰

Occupation 4: 1920, Laborer in a shoe factory.⁷¹

Residence 1: 1900, Marion Twp., Newton Co., MO⁷²

Residence 2: 1880, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL - with his parents.⁷³

Residence 3: 1910, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO (Also, in 1920.)⁷⁴

Notes for Inez May Crawford:

In the 1920 census, Carthage, MO, Inez is listed as married. [2005, JKK]

More About Inez May Crawford:

Burial: San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Hemet, CA

Residence 1: ..of Mazon, IL. [MERLE]

Residence 2: 1920, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO with her mother, Liddy E. Dix, and one son, Clifford H.⁷⁵

More About Joseph Keepers and Inez Crawford:

Marriage: February 17, 1886, Grundy Co., IL⁷⁶

Children of Joseph Keepers and Inez Crawford are:

57 i. Louis H.⁴ Keepers, born August 25, 1887 in Iowa⁷⁷; died in ..disappeared in his youth. [MERLE].

Notes for Louis H. Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Carthage, MO, Louis is living with his grandmother: listed as Liddy E. Dix, age 73, widowed, born in New York, and owning her home free of mortgage. [2005, JKK]

More About Louis H. Keepers:

Occupation: 1910, Teacher in a rural school.⁷⁸

Residence: 1910, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, living with his grandmother.⁷⁹

+ 58 ii. Irma May Keepers, born October 23, 1889 in Iowa; died July 31, 1986 in Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., CA - last residence.

+ 59 iii. Howard Jordan Keepers, born June 26, 1895 in Missouri; died April 09, 1968.

60 iv. Clifford Hayes Keepers, born May 04, 1902 in Missouri; died 1955. He married Blanche Ellen Haynes in .. no children. [MERLE]; born May 13, 1907.

More About Clifford Hayes Keepers:

Burial: San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Hemet, CA

Residence: 1920, Carthage, MO with his mother and grandmother.⁸⁰

More About Clifford Keepers and Blanche Haynes:

Marriage: .. no children. [MERLE]

29. Caroline Odessa (Carrie)³ Keepers (Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1861 in Ohio. She married William Randolph Taylor February 09, 1881 in Grundy Co., IL⁸¹. He was born 1856.

More About Caroline Odessa (Carrie) Keepers:

Occupation: 1880, Schoolteacher⁸²

Residence 1: ...principally, Marionville, MO. [MERLE]

Residence 2: 1880, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL - with her parents.

More About William Taylor and Caroline Keepers:

Marriage: February 09, 1881, Grundy Co., IL⁸³

Children of Caroline Keepers and William Taylor are:

61 i. Wilma Hazel⁴ Taylor, born 1878; died 1900.

+ 62 ii. Mable Elsie Taylor, born 1882; died 1964.

+ 63 iii. Roscoe Wayne Taylor, born 1888; died 1963.

30. Myrtle Hannah³ Keepers (Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born February 15, 1865 in Ohio, and died March 02, 1933. She married Eddie Webster Walker September 25, 1885 in Gardner, IL. He was born October 31, 1861 in IL⁸⁴, and died May 02, 1950.

More About Myrtle Hannah Keepers:

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

More About Eddie Webster Walker:

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

Occupation: 1920, Farmer⁸⁵

Residence: 1920, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL

More About Eddie Walker and Myrtle Keepers:

Marriage 1: September 25, 1885, Gardner, IL

Marriage 2: The Reverend J. W. Payne, a Baptist minister, officiated.

Marriage license: #5612 State of IL, County of Grundy, City of Gardner, is on file at the county court house in Morris, IL. [MERLE]

Children of Myrtle Keepers and Eddie Walker are:

+ 64 i. Floyd Eddie⁴ Walker, born July 24, 1886; died April 03, 1974.

65 ii. Myr Jordan Walker, born March 26, 1890. He married Alta Brown Kinney April 03, 1936; born July 09, 1909; died August 20, 1950.

More About Myr Jordan Walker:

Occupation: 1920, Asst. farmer⁸⁶

Residence: 1920, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL - with his parents.

More About Myr Walker and Alta Kinney:

Marriage: April 03, 1936

+ 66 iii. Ollie Lazenby Walker, born May 16, 1892.

67 iv. Dayre Keepers Walker, born July 13, 1897; died February 08, 1898.

More About Dayre Keepers Walker:

Died 2: ...died in infancy.

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

68 v. Marjorie Dawn Walker, born November 25, 1900; died April 12, 1902.

More About Marjorie Dawn Walker:

Died 2: ... died in infancy.

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

31. Olive³ Keepers (Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1867 in Ohio⁸⁷. She married John L. Clover June 30, 1891 in Grundy Co., IL⁸⁸.

Notes for Olive Keepers:

1880 census, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy, IL: Winnifred KEEPERS, Daughter, Single, age 13 , born in IL. Occ: At School Fa: PA Mo: OH. The absence of an Olive Keepers in the household could mean that Olive's middle name was Winnifred, or vice versa. Jennie Wheeler showed a penchant for listing relatives by their middle names. Any other explanation would require another child not listed in Jennie Wheeler's 1925 letter, which is very doubtful. [Nov., 2004 - JKK]

More About Olive Keepers:

Residence: ...principally, Santa Rosa, CA. [MERLE]

More About John Clover and Olive Keepers:

Marriage: June 30, 1891, Grundy Co., IL⁸⁸

Children of Olive Keepers and John Clover are:

69 i. Vida⁴ Clover.

70 ii. Mary Clover, born April 18, 1904; died March 1987 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA - last residence⁸⁹. She married Max Estill; born April 07, 1905; died April 1986 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA - last residence⁸⁹.

More About Mary Clover:

Residence: ...as of 2-1-1974: 402 Benton, Santa Rosa, CA.

71 iii. Myrtle Clover.

34. George A.³ Keepers (Joseph², Joseph Hayes¹) was born October 1853 in Ohio⁹⁰. He married Sarah E. St. Clair 1879⁹¹, daughter of -- St. Clair and Tergah A.. She was born August 1855 in Ohio⁹².

Notes for George A. Keepers:

This George does not appear in the census records for 1910 using HeritageQuestOnline. This suggests that he died before 1910.

More About George A. Keepers:

Occupation: 1900, Government Employee⁹³

Residence: 1900, a boarder in a hotel in Helena, Montana.⁹³

More About Sarah E. St. Clair:

Residence: 1900, 5th Ward Bellaire, Belmont Co., OH, in her mother's household.⁹⁴

More About George Keepers and Sarah St. Clair:

Marriage: 1879⁹⁵

Child of George Keepers and Sarah St. Clair is:

+ 72 i. George A.⁴ Keepers, born June 19, 1884 in Ohio.

Generation No. 4

52. Inez May⁴ Keepers (William Israel³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1887 in IL, and died June 02, 1917. She married John Eldred 1906. He was born 1882 in England.

Notes for Inez May Keepers:

Listed as Inez E. Eldred in the 1910 census, Racine, WI.

More About Inez May Keepers:

Burial: Wheeler Cemetery, Goodfarm Township, Grundy County, near Gardner, IL

Notes for John Eldred:

Also in the household in 1910, Racine, WI: A servant, Ethel L. Craze, age 18, single, born in England.

More About John Eldred:

Naturalization: 1886, ...became a naturalized citizen.⁹⁶

Occupation: 1910, Millwright - motor car⁹⁷

Residence: 1910, 11th Ward, Racine, Racine Co., WI

More About John Eldred and Inez Keepers:

Marriage: 1906

Children of Inez Keepers and John Eldred are:

73 i. Clarence N.⁵ Eldred, born July 1909 in Wisconsin⁹⁸.

More About Clarence N. Eldred:

Residence: 1920, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL - with his great-uncle, Eddie Walker.⁹⁹

74 ii. Helen G. Eldred, born 1912 in Wisconsin¹⁰⁰.

53. Willard Floyd⁴ Keepers (William Israel³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born October 11, 1896, and died December 1978 in Wheaton, DuPage Co., IL - last residence¹⁰¹. He married Clara H. 1924. She was born 1898.

Notes for Willard Floyd Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Grundy Co., IL, Willard and William are listed as Floyd and Lloyd. (Also, in 1920, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL)

More About Willard Floyd Keepers:

Residence: 1910, Grundy Co., IL, living with Uncle Eddie and Aunt Myrtle Walker.(Also, in 1920)¹⁰²

More About Willard Keepers and Clara H.:

Marriage: 1924

Single: 1920¹⁰³

Child of Willard Keepers and Clara H. is:

75 i. Joanne⁵ Keepers, born Abt. November 1926 in Illinois.

54. William Lloyd⁴ Keepers (William Israel³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born October 11, 1896, and died August 1963 in Illinois - last residence¹⁰⁴. He married Lucy L. Abt. 1926. She was born Abt. 1903 in Oklahoma.

More About William Lloyd Keepers:

Date born 2: ..twin of Willard Floyd Keepers.

Military service: Veteran of WWI

Residence: 1910, Grundy Co., IL, living with Uncle Eddie and Aunt Myrtle Walker. (Also, in 1920.)

More About William Keepers and Lucy L.:

Marriage: Abt. 1926

Single: 1920¹⁰⁵

Child of William Keepers and Lucy L. is:

76 i. Barbara H.⁵ Keepers, born Abt. August 1928. She married James F. Lardner.

55. Effie Pearl⁴ Wheeler (Mary Jane (Jennie)³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) She married --- Williams.

Child of Effie Wheeler and --- Williams is:

77 i. three children⁵ Williams.

56. Vernon⁴ Wheeler (Mary Jane (Jennie)³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹)

Children of Vernon Wheeler are:

78 i. five sons⁵ Wheeler.

79 ii. one daughter Wheeler.

58. Irma May⁴ Keepers (Joseph Hayes³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born October 23, 1889 in Iowa¹⁰⁶, and died July 31, 1986 in Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., CA - last residence¹⁰⁷. She married Charles Wesley Shaffer April 09, 1919, son of Albert Shaffer and Clara Lane.

More About Irma May Keepers:

Residence: ..as of 12-6-1976: 4655 Crystal Street, Capitola, CA, 95010.

More About Charles Shaffer and Irma Keepers:

Marriage: April 09, 1919

Children of Irma Keepers and Charles Shaffer are:

+ 80 i. Lillian May⁵ Shaffer, born April 24, 1920; died September 05, 1972.

81 ii. Marjorie Helen Shaffer, born December 30, 1922; died March 31, 1937.

More About Marjorie Helen Shaffer:

Died 2: Died in childhood. [MERLE]

Burial: San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Hemet, CA

59. Howard Jordan⁴ Keepers (Joseph Hayes³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born June 26, 1895 in Missouri¹⁰⁸, and died April 09, 1968. He married (1) Velda Estelle Slayback December 21, 1919. She was born January 27, 1900, and died November 22, 1932. He married (2) Merle Larter Unknown.

More About Howard Jordan Keepers:

Burial: Scottsdale Memorial Cemetery, Scottsdale, AZ

More About Velda Estelle Slayback:

Burial: San Jacinto Valley, Hemet, CA

More About Howard Keepers and Velda Slayback:

Marriage: December 21, 1919

More About Howard Keepers and Merle Larter:

Marriage: Unknown

Children of Howard Keepers and Velda Slayback are:

+ 82 i. Pauline⁵ Keepers, born November 04, 1923.

83 ii. Howard Chandler Keepers, born January 09, 1921; died March 19, 1921.

More About Howard Chandler Keepers:

Died 2: Died in infancy. [MERLE]

Burial: San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Hemet, CA¹⁰⁹

+ 84 iii. Robert Nixon Keepers, born March 28, 1922; died June 23, 1985 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA - last residence.

+ 85 iv. Harold J. Keepers, born September 05, 1925.

62. Mable Elsie⁴ Taylor (Caroline Odessa (Carrie)³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1882, and died 1964. She married Clarence Spahr. He died 1960.

More About Mable Elsie Taylor:

Residence: ...principally, Marionville, MO. [MERLE]

Children of Mable Taylor and Clarence Spahr are:

86 i. Loren⁵ Spahr.

87 ii. Hayes Spahr.

88 iii. Wayne Spahr.

More About Wayne Spahr:

Residence: as of 2-1-1974: Ankeny, Iowa 50021.

63. Roscoe Wayne⁴ Taylor (Caroline Odessa (Carrie)³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1888, and died 1963. He married Nellie May Powell. She was born 1893.

More About Nellie May Powell:

Residence: ...as of 11-4-1974: 204 B Street Northeast, Miami, OK, 74354.

Children of Roscoe Taylor and Nellie Powell are:

+ 89 i. Rolland Howard⁵ Taylor, born 1918.

90 ii. Evelyn Dorris Taylor, born 1920. She married Frank Johnson Unknown.

More About Frank Johnson and Evelyn Taylor:

Marriage: Unknown

64. Floyd Eddie⁴ Walker (Myrtle Hannah³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born July 24, 1886, and died April 03, 1974. He married (1) Myrtle Elizabeth Symons October 28, 1908. She was born December 15, 1886, and died December 26, 1952. He married (2) Flora Dewey Reynolds August 30, 1953.

More About Floyd Eddie Walker:

Burial: Drummer Township Cemetery, near Gibson, IL

Occupation: 1920, Farmer¹¹⁰

Residence: 1920, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL

More About Myrtle Elizabeth Symons:

Burial: Gibson City Cemetery, Gibson City, IL

More About Floyd Walker and Myrtle Symons:

Marriage: October 28, 1908

More About Floyd Walker and Flora Reynolds:

Marriage: August 30, 1953

Children of Floyd Walker and Myrtle Symons are:

+ 91 i. Marjorie Dawn⁵ Walker, born January 01, 1911 in IL.

+ 92 ii. Philip Augustus Walker, born June 23, 1913 in IL; died January 07, 1975.

+ 93 iii. Floyde Symons Walker, born June 20, 1921.

66. Ollie Lazenby⁴ Walker (Myrtle Hannah³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born May 16, 1892. He married Olive Lloyd Davies May 29, 1915.

More About Ollie Walker and Olive Davies:

Marriage: May 29, 1915

Children of Ollie Walker and Olive Davies are:

94 i. William Eddie⁵ Walker. He married Chrystal Watkins.

95 ii. Ollie Lazenby Walker.

96 iii. Dayre Davies Walker, died October 18, 1944.

More About Dayre Davies Walker:

Died 2: Died while serving in the U.S. Army during WW2. [MERLE]

Military service: Veteran of WW2.

97 iv. Gwendolyn Olive Walker. She married Jessie Gonnam.

More About Gwendolyn Olive Walker:

Residence: as of 3-22-1974: RFD Verona, IL, 60479.

98 v. Robert Wendell Walker, died May 04, 1930.

99 vi. Donald Widney Walker, died February 16, 1938.

100 vii. Betty Ann Walker. She married Daniel Beal.

72. George A.⁴ Keepers (George A.³, Joseph², Joseph Hayes¹) was born June 19, 1884 in Ohio. He married Miriam B. Crosser February 07, 1914. She was born February 10, 1884 in Missouri, and died June 1977 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO - last residence¹¹¹.

Notes for George A. Keepers:

The 1910 census, Morris Twp., Grundy Co., IL, has a George Keepers, age 29, born in IL, (wife Elsie, age 24), who could be this George - if there are errors in the record - if so, then Elsie would be George's first wife. George Keepers, born in Illinois in 1881, is otherwise unaccounted for in our genealogy.

More About George A. Keepers:

Occupation 1: Was at one time mayor of Gallup, New Mexico. [MERLE]

Occupation 2: 1920, Operator - coal mine (second 1920 census reference 3 days later: secretary - coal company.)^112,113

Residence: 1920, 4th Precinct, Gallup, NM

Notes for Miriam B. Crosser:

Some data sources spell this name 'Crossen.' [MERLE]

More About George Keepers and Miriam Crosser:

Marriage: February 07, 1914

Children of George Keepers and Miriam Crosser are:

101 i. Joseph Sinclair⁵ Keepers, born June 24, 1916; died in ... no children. [MERLE]. He married Lena Morgan.

+ 102 ii. George Alfred Keepers, born December 07, 1920; died March 1980 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO - last residence.

103 iii. Mariam Gorton Keepers, born September 26, 1922; died in ...no children. [MERLE]. She married Rodney J. Heinze.

Generation No. 5

80. Lillian May⁵ Shaffer (Irma May⁴ Keepers, Joseph Hayes³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born April 24, 1920, and died September 05, 1972. She married Henry John Jacobson.

More About Lillian May Shaffer:

Burial: San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, Hemet, CA

82. Pauline⁵ Keepers (Howard Jordan⁴, Joseph Hayes³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born November 04, 1923. She married Edgar Micklus.

84. Robert Nixon⁵ Keepers (Howard Jordan⁴, Joseph Hayes³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born March 28, 1922, and died June 23, 1985 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA - last residence¹¹⁴. He married Parlee ---.

85. Harold J.⁵ Keepers (Howard Jordan⁴, Joseph Hayes³, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born September 05, 1925. He married (1) Barbara Moore. He married (2) Marty ---.

89. Rolland Howard⁵ Taylor (Roscoe Wayne⁴, Caroline Odessa (Carrie)³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born 1918. He married Dortha Ben Ray.

91. Marjorie Dawn⁵ Walker (Floyd Eddie⁴, Myrtle Hannah³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born January 01, 1911 in IL. She married Sylvan Gerald Engle April 16, 1942.

92. Philip Augustus⁵ Walker (Floyd Eddie⁴, Myrtle HannahKeepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born June 23, 1913 in IL, and died January 07, 1975. He married Elizabeth Norvell.

93. Floyde Symons⁵ Walker (Floyd Eddie⁴, Myrtle Hannah³ Keepers, Israel Jordan², Joseph Hayes¹) was born June 20, 1921. He married Emma Nathalia Jacob.

102. George Alfred⁵ Keepers (George A.⁴, George A.³, Joseph², Joseph Hayes¹) was born December 07, 1920, and died March 1980 in Columbia, Boone Co., MO - last residence¹¹⁴. He married Dorothy Dell Clary.

Endnotes

1. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

2. 1840 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, M704, Roll 397, Page 360.

3. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio, M653, Roll 969, Page 144.

4. 1870 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, M593, Roll 1206, Page 532.

5. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

6. Letter from Jennie Keepers Wheeler to W. F. Keepers: Jan. 22, 1925.

7. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL, M593, Roll 225, Page 346.

8. Orpans Court, Chester Co., PA: Catharine Keepers.

9. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL.

10. 1880 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL, T9, Roll 209, Page 300.

11. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL.

12. 1880 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL.

13. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL.

14. 1880 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL.

15. 1880 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy, IL, T9, Roll 209, Page 300, This citation establishes that Elizabeth is the twin sister of George.

16. Letter from Jennie Keepers Wheeler to W. F. Keepers: Jan. 22, 1925, Lists William H. Keepers as an uncle to Jennie Wheeler and describes family. See notes for Mary Jane (Jennie) Keepers, this group.

17. Marriage Records, Guernsey Co., OH, Vol. D, page 108.

18. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900.

19. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #3075.

20. 1860 Census, Harrison Twp., Blackford Co., IN, M653, Roll 245, Page 626.

21. 1860 Census, Harrison Twp., Blackford Co., IN.

22. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio, Internet.

23. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

24. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio, M653, Roll 969, Page 172.

25. 1880 Census, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL, T9, Roll 209, Page 287.

26. 1910 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, T624, Roll 290, Page 180.

27. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

28. Marriage Records, Guernsey Co., OH, Vol. B, page 61.

29. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

30. 1880 Census, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH.

31. 1870 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, M593, Roll 1206, Page 532.

32. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

33. Marriage Records, Guernsey Co., OH, Vol. B, page 61.

34. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

35. Death Records, Guernsey Co., OH.

36. 1870 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH.

37. 1880 Census, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH.

38. Marriage Records, Guernsey Co., OH, Vol. 5, page 531.

39. 1900 Census, 3rd Ward, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, T623, Roll 1273, Page 82.

40. Marriage Records, Guernsey Co., OH, Vol. 5, page 531.

41. 1880 Census, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, T9, Roll 1020, Page 17.

42. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL.

43. Marriage Records, Guernsey Co., OH, Vol. D, page 516.

44. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

45. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL.

46. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

47. Marriage Records, Guernsey Co., OH, Vol. D, page 516.

48. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio, M653, Roll 969, Page 172.

49. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL, M593, Roll 225, Page 346.

50. 1870 Census, MazonTwp., Grundy Co., IL.

51. 1870 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH, M593, Roll 1206, Page 537.

52. 1870 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH.

53. 1860 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

54. 1870 Census, Monroe Twp., Guernsey Co., OH.

55. 1900 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, T623, Roll 303, Page 54.

56. 1900 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

57. 1900 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, T623, Roll 303, Page 54.

58. 1870 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, M593, Roll 225, page 344.

59. 1900 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

60. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

61. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #4875.

62. 1880 Census, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

63. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #4875.

64. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

65. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #3710.

66. 1860 Census, Jefferson Twp., Guernsey Co., Ohio.

67. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #5687.

68. 1900 Census, Marion Twp., Newton Co., MO.

69. 1900 Census, Marion Twp., Newton Co., MO, T623, Roll 878, Page 127.

70. 1910 Census, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO.

71. 1920 Census, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper, MO, T625, Roll 922, Page 121.

72. 1900 Census, Marion Twp., Newton Co., MO.

73. 1880 Census, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

74. 1910 Census, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, T624, Roll 791, Page 208.

75. 1920 Census, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper, MO, T625, Roll 922, Page 116.

76. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #5687.

77. 1900 Census, Marion Twp., Newton Co., MO.

78. 1910 Census, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO, T624, Roll 791, Page 205.

79. 1910 Census, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper Co., MO.

80. 1920 Census, 4th Ward, Carthage, Jasper, MO.

81. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #4876.

82. 1880 Census, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

83. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #4876.

84. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

85. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, T625, Roll 370, Page 198.

86. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

87. 1870 Census, Goodfarm Twp., Grundy Co., OH, M593, Roll 225, Page 299, Olive is listed as 3 years old.

88. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, #6574.

89. Social Security Death Index.

90. 1900 Census, 9th Precinct, Helena, Lewis&Clark Co., Montana, T623, Roll 913, Page 193.

91. 1900 Census, 9th Precinct, Helena, Lewis&Clark Co., Montana.

92. 1900 Census, 5th Ward Bellaire, Belmont Co., OH, T623, Roll 1241, Page 85.

93. 1900 Census, 9th Precinct, Helena, Lewis&Clark Co., Montana.

94. 1900 Census, 5th Ward Bellaire, Belmont Co., OH.

95. 1900 Census, 9th Precinct, Helena, Lewis&Clark Co., Montana.

96. 1910 Census, 11th Ward, Racine, Racine Co., WI.

97. 1910 Census, 11th Ward, Racine, Racine Co., WI, T624, Roll 1734, Page 268.

98. 1910 Census, 11th Ward, Racine, Racine Co., WI.

99. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

100. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, T625, Roll 370, Page 198, Helen and her brother, Clarence, are listed in the household of their great-uncle and great-aunt, Eddie & Myrtle Walker.

101. Social Security Death Index.

102. 1910 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

103. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

104. Social Security Death Index.

105. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL.

106. 1900 Census, Marion Twp., Newton Co., MO.

107. Social Security Death Index.

108. 1900 Census, Marion Twp., Newton Co., MO.

109. MERLE, There is no marker for this child; however, he is buried beside his mother, Velda Estelle Slayback Keepers.

110. 1920 Census, Mazon Twp., Grundy Co., IL, T625, Roll 370, Page 198.

111. Social Security Death Index.

112. 1920 Census, 4th Precinct, Gallup, McKinley Co., NM, T625, Roll 1074, Page 196, Census taken January 13-14, 1920.

113. 1920 Census, 4th Precinct, Gallup, McKinley Co., NM, T625, Roll 1074, Page 199, Census taken January 16-17, 1920, at St. Mary's Hospital.

114. Social Security Death Index.

115. MERLE: Legal given name is Bill, not William.