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     Nicholas Keefhaver was born on 29 September 1751 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. He married Maria Catharina Forney. Nicholas Keefhaver died in 1817 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA.

     Nicholas Keefhaver Jr. was born in August 1807 at near Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Johann Nicholas Keefhaver and Catherine DeWald. Nicholas Keefhaver Jr. married Nancy Dicey Bacon, daughter of Jeremiah Bacon and Delilah Pritchard, in 1831. Occupation: Blacksmith in 1850 at Washington Co., TN.¹ Nicholas Keefhaver Jr. died in September 1881 at Washington Co., TN, at age 74. He was buried in 1881 at Keefauver Cemetery, near Pleasant Valley, Washington Co., TN.

     Helen Keegan was born circa 1896 at Delaware.² She married Grant J. Wanger, son of Joseph Price Wanger and Blanche Roddy.¹

     Gertrude Keel was born on 14 June 1884 at Hancock Co., OH. She married Thomas Edwin Kraner, son of Augustus G. Kraner and Rose Ann Fravel, on 25 September 1907 at Huntington, IN. Gertrude Keel died on 16 February 1976 at Jay Co., IN, at age 91. She was buried in February 1976 at Riverside Cemetery, Geneva, Adams Co., IN.

     Annie Keeler married Horace Nyce, son of Benjamin K. Nyce and Catharine G. Price, on 4 September 1886.¹

     Buell Hancock Keeler was born on 19 January 1884 at Lake Mills, Winnebago Co., IA; son of Charles Edward and Elizabeth Josephine (Hancock) Keeler. He married Susan Alexander, daughter of Robert James Alexander and Carrie L. Hayward, on 22 December 1909 at Waukon, Allamakee Co., IA. Occupation: engineer, vice-president of Pioneer Construction Company, oversaw construction of the international bridge across the Rio Grande river at Eagle Pass, TX. Buell Hancock Keeler lived between 1912 and 1958 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.¹ He died on 10 June 1958 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 74. He was cremated Findagrave #202545655.

     Ellen Keeler married Menno Moyer.¹

     Everett A. Keeler was born on 20 January 1894. He married Ella Brown in 1912. Everett A. Keeler died on 31 January 1955 at age 61. He was buried in February 1955 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO, Findagrave #61112538.

     Dr. James Edward Keeler M.D. was born on 28 May 1913 at Jackson Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Buell Hancock Keeler and Susan Alexander.¹ Dr. James Edward Keeler M.D. married Mildred June Landcraft. Dr. James Edward Keeler M.D. began military service on 15 August 1941 WW II service, U.S. Army Air Corps, discharged 24 JAN 1946. He died on 27 August 1980 at age 67.

     James Michael Keeler was also known as "Mike". He was born circa 1945. He was the son of Dr. James Edward Keeler M.D. and Mildred June Landcraft. James Michael Keeler died on 30 July 2006 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.

     Jane Ann Keeler was born on 16 July 1915 at Jackson Co., MO.¹ She was the daughter of Buell Hancock Keeler and Susan Alexander.¹ Jane Ann Keeler married Malcolm Graham Chambliss in 1938, no children. Jane Ann Keeler died on 21 February 1985 at Rock Hill, York Co., SC, at age 69. She was buried in February 1985 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., SC, Findagrave #104339830.

     Mary Eveline Keeler was born on 21 August 1825. She married George Freeman. Mary Eveline Keeler died on 14 January 1896 at Benton Co., IA, at age 70. She was buried in January 1896 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shellsburg, Benton Co., IA, Findagrave #19313178.

     Susan Keeler was born on 14 October 1942 at Missouri. She was the daughter of Dr. James Edward Keeler M.D. and Mildred June Landcraft. Susan Keeler married Paul Curtis Shields on 5 October 1963 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO; ceremony by Dr. Earle B. Jewell. Susan Keeler died on 22 June 2011 at Paola, Miami Co., MO, at age 68

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Susan K Shields, of Paola, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Jun 22, 2011

Susan was born Oct 14, 1942 in Kansas City, MO to James and Mildred Keeler. She grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Southwest High School in 1960. She worked at Midwest Research Institute where she met the love of her life, Paul Shields. They married on Oct 5, 1963 and were blessed with four children. She and her husband moved away from Kansas City to rural Paola 18 years ago.

Although Susan worked part-time as a court reporter, and later in life as an administrative assistant, her foremost devotion was to her husband, children and their home. Susan was protective and proud of her children and grandchildren; she loved to laugh with family and friends, and was very loving and caring to all who knew her.

The loss of her husband of 47 years caused Susan a tremendous amount of pain for the last fourteen months of her life. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brother.

Survivors are her daughter, Kristin Shields of Shawnee, KS; son Michael Shields and fiancé Amber Wilmes of Overland Park, KS; son Andy Shields of Tulsa, OK; son James and wife Kathy Shields of Blue Springs, MO; five grandchildren: Jordan, Ashley, Lauren, Grant, and Sophie; and sister, Kathleen Gray of Dallas, TX. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

     Willard Irvin Keeler was born on 11 May 1914 at Burnham, Howell Co., MO, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Everett A. Keeler and Ella Brown. Willard Irvin Keeler married Leta Grace Herman, daughter of Harry Ludwig Herman and Ella Beatrice Hillman, on 23 May 1937 at Iliff, Logan Co., CO. Willard Irvin Keeler died on 1 October 1974 at age 60. He was buried in October 1974 at Wild Horse Cemetery, Wildhourse Twp., Graham Co., KS, Findagrave #86807990.

     Elizabeth Keeley married Heinrich Harley, son of Rudolph Harley and Maria Becker.

     Hannah Keeley was born on 15 November 1796.¹ She was the daughter of Valentine Keeley and Mary (?)¹ Hannah Keeley married William Lederach Price, son of Henry Price and Magdalena Lederach.¹ Hannah Keeley died on 8 March 1871 at age 74.¹

     Valentine Keeley married Mary (?).¹

     Dr. Gabriel Nash Keeling was born on 30 August 1873 at Texas. He married Virginia Brown Nichol, daughter of Henry Douglas Nichol and Elizabeth Lytle, in 1918. Dr. Gabriel Nash Keeling died on 3 January 1960 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 86. He was buried in January 1960 at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.

     (?) Keen married Mabel V. Placier, daughter of Charles R. Placier and Addie Weber, after April 1930.¹ (?) Keen lived on 1 April 1935 at Goldengate, Wayne Co., IL.¹ He died before April 1940.¹

     Ethel Katherine Keen died on 17 May 1919.¹ She was born on 17 May 1919.¹ She was the daughter of Harry C. Keen and Ruth Marguerite Eyler.

     Occupation: Shipping clerk. Harry C. Keen married Ruth Marguerite Eyler, daughter of Harry Ernest Eyler and Pearl Smith, on 7 September 1918.¹ Harry C. Keen lived in 1926 at Johnstown, PA.¹

     Margaret Keen married Jacob Staley.

     Pearl May Keen was born on 5 April 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Harry C. Keen and Ruth Marguerite Eyler.

     Robert Clifton Keen was born on 24 October 1921. He was the son of Harry C. Keen and Ruth Marguerite Eyler.

     Rose C. Keen was born on 13 March 1902. She married Granville Richard Yeager, son of Granville Yeager and Annie J. (?). Rose C. Keen died on 31 March 1930 at age 28.

     Arthur Franklin Keenan was born on 27 September 1860 at Licking Twp., Crawford Co., IL. He married Jane Bowman on 29 October 1884 at Crawford Co., IL. Arthur Franklin Keenan died on 17 January 1929 at Licking Twp., Crawford Co., IL, at age 68.

     Catherine Keenan married Thomas Bartley.

     Darraugh Keenan married Lucy (?).

     Laura Mabel Keenan was born on 11 September 1893 at Crawford Co., IL. She was the daughter of Arthur Franklin Keenan and Jane Bowman. Laura Mabel Keenan married Lawrence Hart, son of William Presley Hart Jr. and Clara Eveline Rhodes. Laura Mabel Keenan died on 12 March 1973 at Crawford Co., IL, at age 79. She was buried in March 1973 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Porterville, Crawford Co., IL, Findagrave #42552188.

     Virginia Kathryn Keenan was born on 11 September 1916 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Darraugh Keenan and Lucy (?) Virginia Kathryn Keenan married Agnew Carroll LeFevre, son of Franklin Tritt LeFevre and Sophia Grace Agnew, on 14 November 1942 at St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., FL. Virginia Kathryn Keenan died on 8 July 2009 at age 92.