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     Selmer Keefauver was born in September 1899 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Nicholas E. Keefauver and Virginia A. Morrell.

     Stella Keefauver was born circa 1907 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Nicholas E. Keefauver and Virginia A. Morrell.

     Weldon F. Keefauver was born circa 1902 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joseph Deadrick Keefauver Sr. and Lucemy Belle Hylton.¹

     William Elbert Keefauver was born on 15 November 1870 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Abraham Keefauver and Deborah Bacon.¹ William Elbert Keefauver married Mellie Harrison in 1895. William Elbert Keefauver lived on 15 June 1900 at Civil District 12, Sullivan Co., TN, saddle and harness maker.² He died on 28 January 1926 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, at age 55

Obituary -- Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Tennessee; Thursday, 28 JAN 1926, p.3 (Newspapers.com):

WILLIAM kEEFAUVER PASSES AWAY AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS

Funeral Services Will Be Held at Residence on Broad St. Tomorrow Afternoon at 2 o'Clock

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William Elbert Keefauver, aged 56 years, passed away at his home on Broad street at 2:30 o'clock this morning. Though he had been ill during the past week, Mr. Keefauver's death came as a profound shock to his many friends and relatives in this section.

Mr. Keefauver is survived by his consort, who was before her marriage Miss Mellie Harrison, sister of Mayor J. W. Harrison, of Kingsport. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. J. W. Martin and one brother, J. C. Keefauver, both of Jonesboro, Tenn. He also leaves a host of near relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Services will be in charge of Rev. E. O. Woodyard and Rev. S. G. Ketron. Interment will take place in the City cemetery.

Active pall bearers will be: Tom C. Warrick, Will S. Pierce, D. H. Pyle, W. W. McDannell, J. C. Cope, George Wexler, Frank B. Purkey and James Dodson.

Honorary pall bearers will be: Will Cox, E. M. Geiger, W. D. Neil, J. B. Nall, W. W. Huffard, Dr. J. V. Hodge, F. L. Cloud, I. M. Fuller, S. P. Pyle, Cam A. King, J. E. Miller and Sam Anderson.

Flower bearers will be: Mrs. G. G. Keener, Mrs. F. B. Purkey, Mrs. D. W. Burgen, Mrs. P. E. Marsh, Mrs. R. E. Holten, Mrs. I. J. Breeding, Mrs. W. W. McDannell, Mrs. Guy Bevington, Mrs. E. W. Dodd, Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. M. E. Arnold, Mrs. J. M. Cooper and Mrs. G. Coldiron.

Mr. Keevauver was born in Washington county, Tenn., Nov 15, 1870, being a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of that section. He was a man loved all who knew him. He had been in failing health for a number of years.

Mr. Keefauver was married to Miss Harrison 31 years ago, to which union was born one child, which died in infancy. He had been a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 23 years.

He was buried in 1926 at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport, Sullivan Co., TN, Findagrave #88112121.

     William Henry Keefauver was born on 1 November 1897 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Robert Lee Keefauver and Sarah F. Bacon. William Henry Keefauver married Willie Irene Rose Martin, daughter of John Sevier Martin and Mary Ellen Keefauver, on 22 September 1918 at Washington Co., TN. William Henry Keefauver died on 31 January 1960 at Washington Co., TN, at age 62

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

William Henry Keefauver was the son of Robert Lee "Buck" and Sarah "Sallie" Bacon Keefauver. He married Willie Rose Martin daughter of John Sevier Martin.
Children of William "Bill" Henry and Willie Rose Martin Keefauver:

1. Mary Florence Keefauver
2. Billy Jack Keefauver
3. Bobby Lee Keefauver
4. Dolene Keefauver
5. Donald Keefauver

Funeral services for Mr. William Henry Keefauver, 62, of Sulphur Springs, who died Sunday in Jonesboro Hospital after a long illness, were held this afternoon at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Lethcoe and Rev. Frank Mason officiating. Burial was in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Willie Martin Keefauver; two daughters, Mrs. Opie Woodruff, Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. John T. Barnes, Telford; a son, Jack Keefauver, Fort Worth, Tex; two sisters, Mrs. John Droke, Jonesboro, and Mrs. Fred S. Crouch, Johnson City; two brothers, Robert Keefauver, Jefferson City, and Clarence Keefauver, Sulphur Springs; and four grandchildren.

Jonesborough Herald & Tribune
Wednesday Feb 3, 1960.

He was buried in February 1960 at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, Findagrave #25522494.

     William Henry Keefauver was also known as "Billie Jack". He was born on 11 January 1930 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of William Henry Keefauver and Willie Irene Rose Martin. William Henry Keefauver married Esta Lea Baker on 18 September 1957, no children. William Henry Keefauver died on 15 August 1990 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 60

Eulogy from the Grapevine, newsletter of the Rowan Company:

Eulogy from the Grapevine, the Rowan Company Newspaper:

Romeo Delta's Front Line

Rowan Chief Pilot and Vice President of RDC Marine, Inc, division, Jack Keefauver, died in the Gulf Stream I accident on August 23. He was a man of unfailing generosity, unquestioned professionalism and ability, with a talent for employee motivation.

Besides his job, transporting everyone from Rowan's rookie roustabouts to top executives and high level corporate guests, Jack Keefauver was always quick to ascertain certain needs of his travelers, some of whom may have reluctantly left their families to earn their living with Rowan overseas. They could count on words of encouragement from Jack. Everyone was glad to see him onboard.

Jack Keefauver had an abiding interest in Rowan's aircraft. In addition to the maintenance and care of the aircraft, for which he had a strong background, he also cared about the little things that company passengers took for granted - photographs, artwork and decor, magazine selections and refreshments. Jack Keefauver took pride and an active part in everything he did. He prided himself in keeping up with technology and was proficient in use of personal computers in many aspects of his job in corporate aviation. As time permitted he also offered valuable assistance to personal computer users throughout Rowan Companies, including helping select and install software used to produce Rowan's company magazine, the Grapevine.

Jack and wife, Lea, besides being welcome faces at Rowan, took an interest in upbringing of a young girl, Jennifer Lemus.

In his eulogy Rowan Chairman and President C. R. Palmer detailed the qualities by which Jack Keefauver made a lasting impact on our company.

"For 25 years Jack Keefauver and I dreamed the impossible dream and made it happen. As Rowan's Aviation Department progressed from one Twin Beech -- that was the ugliest airplane you ever saw, tan and black with red and white trim -- to a fleet of magnificent aircraft, our business mission had as a primary purpose: to support Rowan's worldwide operations. And the drilling crews were first priority.

The call sign "Romeo Delta" became our passport into the future and was welcomed at airports in many lands.
It would not have happened without Smiling Jack.

Jack was more than a pilot. Some have said he was a pilot's pilot. But there was so much more.

Jack was gifted with rare insight and possessed a deep concern for the well being of his co-workers. He was respected by all that knew him. Those of us, who knew him, knew him well as a teacher, and enthusiastic and tireless worker and more importantly as a true and trusted friend.

As we say farewell, I am conscious of the thought, 'Therefore, never send to ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee and me.'" (John Donne quoted by Earnest Hemingway, For Whom The Bell Tolls.)

     William N. Keefauver was born on 7 December 1908 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Nicholas E. Keefauver and Virginia A. Morrell.¹ William N. Keefauver died in May 1969 at California at age 60.

     William Shelton Keefauver was born on 18 October 1840 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Nicholas Keefhaver Jr. and Nancy Dicey Bacon. William Shelton Keefauver married Edna Evelyn Hunt on 15 January 1865. William Shelton Keefauver died on 3 March 1914 at age 73.

     Kathryn Zilla Keefe was born on 13 December 1919 at Opheim, Valley Co., MT. She was the daughter of William J. Keefe Sr. and Zilla Marie Brown. Kathryn Zilla Keefe married George Michael Emmert, son of Michael E. Emmert and Elva Mabel Weaver, on 16 January 1943 at Missoula, Missoula Co., MT. Kathryn Zilla Keefe died on 5 April 2003 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., MT, at age 83.

     William J. Keefe Sr. married Zilla Marie Brown on 26 December 1914 at Grant Co., SD.

     Abraham Keefer was the son of Abraham Kieffer and Catharine Beaver.¹ Abraham Keefer was Reformed.¹ He married Susanna Price, daughter of John Price and Elizabeth Snively, circa 1821.¹ Abraham Keefer died in March 1864.¹

     Aleida Marie Keefer was born on 22 March 1904 at Champaign Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Keefer and Carrie May Watkins.¹ Aleida Marie Keefer married Roland Hugo Smith, son of Hugo Leonard Schmidt and Laura Hollensteiner. Aleida Marie Keefer died on 29 June 1993 at Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC, at age 89. She was buried in July 1993 at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., NC, Findagrave #29498526.

     Alfred Price Keefer was born on 11 October 1842 at Franklin Co., PA.² He was the son of Henry Keefer and Elizabeth Weist.¹ Alfred Price Keefer died on 18 October 1863 at age 21.²

     Alice Keefer married Dr. H. B. Creitzman.² Alice Keefer was born circa 1868 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Price Keefer and Mary Rebecca Seibert.¹

     Ann Keefer was also known as "Nancy". She was born on 26 April 1818 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Keefer and Barbara Burkholder. Ann Keefer married John Stouffer, son of Jacob Stouffer and Elizabeth Oberholtzer, on 12 October 1837. Ann Keefer died on 29 December 1888 at age 70.

     Note: Did not marry.¹ Annie Keefer was born circa 1871 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of John Price Keefer and Mary Rebecca Seibert.

     Annie Elizabeth Keefer was born on 14 April 1873 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Denton Keefer and Mary Jane Musselman.¹ Annie Elizabeth Keefer married John Frank Huber, son of John H. Huber and Anna Mary Stouffer, on 1 January 1903.¹

     Annie Elizabeth Keefer married Clayton Weist Keefer, son of Henry Keefer and Elizabeth Weist, No children.¹ Annie Elizabeth Keefer was born on 31 August 1858.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Keefer and Elizabeth Eberly.² Annie Elizabeth Keefer died on 14 June 1899 at Keefer P.O. (now Chambersburg), Franklin Co., PA, at age 40.¹

     Annie Elizabeth Keefer was born in September 1894 at Whiteside Co., IL. She was the daughter of Dr. John Franklin Keefer and Jane Reid.¹

     Camilla Maria Keefer was born in June 1898 at Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Keefer and Carrie May Watkins.¹ Camilla Maria Keefer died on 23 March 1930 at Decatur, Macon Co., IL, at age 31. She was buried in March 1930 at City Cemetery, Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL, Findagrave #31250718.
Note: Did not marry.

     Catherine Keefer was the daughter of John Keefer and Catherine Eberly.¹

     Charles Franklin Dewey Keefer was also known as "Charlie". He was born on 9 December 1898 at Carroll Co., MD, per 1900 census and SS application index. WW II draft registration shows 1899.¹ He was the son of Thomas Franklin Keefer and Lydia C. Shriner.¹ Charles Franklin Dewey Keefer married Grace P. Gosnell, daughter of Amos Lee Gosnell and Althea Cordelia Franklin, before April 1930. Charles Franklin Dewey Keefer died on 16 September 1991 at Manchester, Carroll Co., MD, at age 92

Obituary -- The Baltimore Sun, (Baltimore, Maryland); Wednesday, 25 Sep 1991; Page 9; (Newspapers.com):

Woodbine

Charles F. D. Keefer, 92, died Sept. 16 at Longview Nursing Home in Manchester. He was the husband of the late Grace P. Keefer. He was a member of Morgan Chapel United Methodist Church here. Surviving are a son, C. Dale Keefer of Sykesville; a sister, Pauline Crumwell of Rockville; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.

He was buried in September 1991 at Morgan Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Woodbine, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #105872535.

     Charles W. Keefer was Lutheran.² He was born circa 1864 at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of John Price Keefer and Mary Rebecca Seibert.¹ Charles W. Keefer married Katharine Carr, daughter of Charles Carr and Emma (?).² Charles W. Keefer lived in 1926 at Lincoln Way and Fifth Avenue, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA.²

     Clayton Weist Keefer married Annie Elizabeth Keefer, daughter of William S. Keefer and Elizabeth Eberly, No children.² Clayton Weist Keefer was born on 22 February 1857 at Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Henry Keefer and Elizabeth Weist.¹ Clayton Weist Keefer died on 8 April 1891 at Keefer P.O. (now Chambersburg), Franklin Co., PA, at age 34.¹

     Note: Did not marry.¹ Daniel Keefer was born circa 1836 at Franklin Co., PA.^1,2 He was the son of John Keefer and Hannah Price.

     Daniel Keefer was born.¹ He was the son of Abraham Keefer and Susanna Price.¹

     Daniel H. Keefer was born on 17 January 1859 at Franklin Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Henry Keefer and Elizabeth Weist.¹ Daniel H. Keefer married Mary J. Glick, daughter of John Glick and Maria (?), on 20 January 1885.¹

     Elizabeth Keefer was born on 10 May 1830 at Marion, Franklin Co., PA, or 13 May.¹ She was the daughter of John Keefer and Hannah Price. Elizabeth Keefer married Benjamin Franklin Reed, son of Michael Reed and Catharine (?), on 3 February 1853.¹ Elizabeth Keefer died on 15 April 1893 at Emerson, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 62.¹

     Ellen Keefer was the daughter of John Keefer and Catherine Eberly.¹

     Emma C. Keefer was born circa 1849 at Antrim Twp., Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Keefer and Anna Maria Grove.¹