Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
Charles A. Keeler, 7 South 49 West
CHARLES' FAMILY
In 1880 Nemaha County, Kansas, J.G. Keeler is 37, born in Connecticut,
R. M. Keeler
33 Wife,
Charles Keeler
8 Son,
Leta Keeler
7 Daughter,
Burtie Keeler
5 Daughter,
Reta Keeler
3 Daughter, and
Moss Keeler
6/12 Daughter.
In 1910 Kit Carson County, Charles is farming, 39, born in Kansas,
married nine years to Melvina 32
born in Tennessee. She's had two kids, one living, Gerald G. 7 born in Kansas.
June 3, 1915 Colby Kansas "Melvina Dosia Baker was born November 30th,
1877 at Nashville, Tennessee, died May 18th, 1916 at her home near
Gravette, Arkansas. In the year 1909, she came to Jackson, Tennessee,
where she was united in marriage to Chas. A. Keeler on June 2nd,
of that year. To this union was born three children. Mrs. Keeler made
peace with God at the age of 19 and from thence forth lived a consecrated
life, ever striving to point others to the Savior. She had been a constant
but patient sufferer for years. And several times during her last illness
expressed a readiness to go, and requested her family to join her in the
home above. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. Claud
Goodwin and at the church by Rev. G. A. Wilson. Interment was made at
Mount Enterprise Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon."
Charles claimed a quarter in section 4, 7S 49W in 1912,
next to John G. Keller.
LILLIE'S FAMILY
In 1880 Lyon County, Kansas,
A. Wenger is 62,
Mary Wenger
46 Wife, and
Lillie B. Wenger 6 Daughter.
Hartford, Kansas, June 4, 1891 " Not for the last time within the last
year do we chronicle the sudden death of one of Hartford's most worthy
citizens. On last Saturday, Memorial day at about 5 o'clock,
Father Adam Wenger, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens
of Hartford, died very suddenly of heart failure. He had been sitting
on the porch, and had told his wife that he would go in and lie down
while she prepared supper, as he felt hungry. In a very short time,
not more than two or three minutes, his daughter, Lilly
followed him in and made the startling discovery that he was dead.
Dr. Reser was immediately summoned, but life was entirely extinct.
Adam Wenger was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in March 1818,
and was, therefore, 73 years. 2 months and one day of age. He
was first married to Anna Diller while yet a young man, by which union
lie became the father of five sons, two of whom survive him.
Mrs. Anna Wenger died at her home in Bearville, Pa., on
August 13, 1855. He married Mary Russell on May 8, 1872. and leaves
one daughter as the fruit of this union. He removed from Pennsylvania
to Cass county. Illinois, and after living there for a few years,
came to Kansas in August 1871, settling in Hartford, where he has
resided ever since. He joined the Evangelical church about 35 years
ago and ever afterward led an upright and religious life.
He expressed himself only a few days before his death as being ready
to meet his Master at any time and that he could die in peace.
The doctor had informed the family that be was liable to die
suddenly and when the news was gently told to him, he said that
he was ready.
The funeral services were held in the Christian church.
Rev. C. F. Erflmire, of Atchison, Kansas, preaching an eloquent
funeral sermon. After the services at the church,
the remains were followed by a long procession of friends to
Hartford cemetery, where Rev. P. A. Scbuman, of Emporia,
conducted the ceremony of the sad rites of interment.
Mrs. Susie Wenger, of Emporia, wife of the late Lemuel Wenger, who proceeded his father in death just
one month, was present at the funeral. Father Wenger was a devoted
husband and a loving father. He leaves a wife and daughter and two sons
to mourn his loss. We join with the hosts of friends in extending sincere
sympathy to the bereaved family."
In 1900 Emporia, Kansas,
Martha P. Smith is 72,
Mary Wenger
64 Sister, and
Lillie B. Wenger 25 Daughter.
Lillie Belle Wenger 1875-1942
In 1920 Franklin County, Kansas, Charles is farming, Lillie B. Keller 46 born in Kansas, with Gerald G. 17 born in Kansas, Maud L. 14 born in Texas, and Trena A. 9 born in Kansas.
Lillie Wenger Keeler
BIRTH
19 Apr 1874
Kansas,
DEATH
1942
Kansas,
BURIAL
Worden Cemetery
Worden, Douglas County, Kansas,
MEMORIAL ID
33658464.
Charles A. Keeler
BIRTH
25 Jun 1871
Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas,
DEATH
Dec 1957
Oklahoma,
BURIAL
Worden Cemetery
Worden, Douglas County, Kansas,
MEMORIAL ID
33658390.
MAUDE
In 1930 Ottawa, Kansas,
Lyod A. Walker is 25,
Maud L. Walker 24 Wife,
Clive W. Walker
4 Son, and
Ruth L. Walker
0 Daughter.
Maude L. Keeler Walker
BIRTH
8 Jan 1906
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas,
DEATH
29 Aug 1994
McPherson, Kansas,
BURIAL
McPherson Cemetery
McPherson, Kansas,
MEMORIAL ID
118390865.
"Maude L. Walker, 88, McPherson, died Monday, Aug. 29, 1994,
at McPherson Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Walker was born Maude Keeler on Jan. 8,
1906, at Arlington, Texas, and was a resident of McPherson since 1973,
moving from Ottawa. She was former owner of Walker's Wallpaper and Paint
store, Ottawa, a member of the Free Methodist Church and Home Arts Club,
both of McPherson. Her husband, Lloyd A., died in 1978.
Survivors include a son, Clive "Bud" of Eugene, Ore.;
a daughter, Ruth L. Cooney of McPherson; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Free Methodist Church, JVlcPherson, the Revs. David Kendall, Tom Mayse and Tom Griffith officiating. She requested her body donated to The University of Kansas School of Medicine."
TREVA
Treva A. Ruddick
BIRTH
7 Jun 1911
DEATH
7 Jan 1980
BURIAL
Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas,
MEMORIAL ID
61485238.
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