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John G. Keeler, 7 South 49 West


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 1900 Franklin County, Kansas, Johan G. Keeler 59 Head Rebecca Keeler 54 Wife Letta Keeler 27 Daughter Mamy Keeler 20 Daughter Frank Keeler 18 Son Nelly Keeler 13 Daughter.

October 5, 1921 Ottawa Kansas, " Mrs. Rebecca M. Keeler died last night at her home, 315 South Mulberry street. She had been an invalid for 10 years and was seriously ill nine weeks. Disease due her advanced age caused her death at 11:15 p. m..
The deceased was past 76 years old. Rebecca M. Stewart was born July 31, 1845 in Butler, Pa. She came to Kansas from Iowa and had lived in Ottawa three years. On November 28, 1870 she was married to John G. Keeler in Sabetha. The husband, five daughters and two sons survive. The children are: Charles. A. Keeler, Ottawa; Mrs. J. B. Hatcher, Houston, Tex., Mrs. T. A. Morgan, Linn, Kan., Mrs. Alex Nusbaum, Bern, Kan., Mrs. F. M. Smith, Philippine Islands; Frank H. Keeler, Huttoni Valley, Mo;, and Mrs. B. H. Beamer, Seneca. S. A. Stewart of Clay Center and C. B. Stewart of Laramie, Wyo., are brothers and Mrs. A. L. Davis of Portola, Cal., and Mrs. Joseph Van Patten of Long. Beach, Cal., are sisters of the deceased. There are also 15 grandchildren of Mrs. Keeler living. Mrs. Nusbaum, has been here for three weeks. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the residence. Rev. J. P. Dowd of the Free Methodist church will conduct the services at 2:30 o'clock and the body will lie in state at the home from 1:30 o'clock until the funeral hour."

John G. Keeler BIRTH 1841 DEATH 1927 BURIAL Highland Cemetery Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 56577068.

1889 " Teachers in District 5: S. L. Chapman, Jennie Walters, Ira O. Stucky, Myrtle Keller "

In 1900 Washington County, Kansas, Johan G. Keeler is 59, Rebecca Keeler 54 Wife, Letta Keeler 27 Daughter, Mamy Keeler 20 Daughter, Frank Keeler 18 Son, and Nelly Keeler 13 Daughter.

John "KELLER" claimed a quarter in section 4, 7S 49W in 1910, next to Charles A. Keeler.

Rita Mae Keller is buried in Flagler.

In 1910 Colby, Kansas, John G. Keeler is 69, Rebecca M. Keeler 64 Wife.

RETA

Sabetha Kansas, January 2, 1896 "Married. Wednesday, December 25th, at the Ebenezer church in Bern, Mr. Alexander Nusbaum and Miss Lorretta M. Keeler. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers and evergreens and was crowded with relatives and friends long before the appointed hour. At 7:30 o'clock. Rev. H. W. Hartman opened the exercises with an appropriate talk about Christmas, choosing for his text "Peace on earth and good will toward men." Promptly at 7:45, Miss Leta Keeler, being seated at the organ, struck the opening strains of Mendelsshon's wedding march, when the bridal party entered, accompanied by Mr. J. T. Nusbaum and Miss Emma Nusbaum. The bride looked lovely in a changeable blue-and-steel colored silk with white trimmings, while the bridesmaid was attired in pure white and each carried a bouquet of white roses. The groom and groomsman wore the conventional suit of black. Rev. Hartman performed the short but impressive ceremony which united the destinies of two of our most popular young people, after which twenty-five of the nearest relatives adjourned to the home of the bride's parents to partake of the wedding supper and wish the happy couple every blessing this life affords.
They departed at a late hour leaving many beautiful presents which will serve through life to recall each into loving remembrance.
Mr. Nusbaum is a prosperous young farmer who has won the confidence and esteem of all who know him, while his bride is a general favorite, having lived in the vicinity of Bern from childhood. They will be at home to their friends after January fifteenth at their residence two miles south-east of Bern." "

In 1910 Nemaha County, Alex Nisbaum is 37, Loretta Nisbaum 32 Wife, Elva Nisbaum 13 Daughter, Crystal Nisbaum 10 Daughter, and Denzil Nisbaum 7 Son.

Loretta Moore Keeler Nusbaum BIRTH 16 May 1877 Bern, Nemaha County, Kansas, DEATH 21 Aug 1932 Kansas, BURIAL Bern Cemetery Bern, Nemaha County, Kansas, PLOT Lot 183 MEMORIAL ID 54411096.

Alexander Nusbaum BIRTH 24 Sep 1872 Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, DEATH 15 Jun 1933 Kansas, BURIAL Bern Cemetery Bern, Nemaha County, Kansas, PLOT Lot 183 MEMORIAL ID 54411043.

BERTIE

In 1900 Nemaha County, Kansas, Thomas Morgan is farming, 32, Alberta Morgan 25 Wife, and Ray Morgan 1 Son.

In 1910 Washington County, Kansas, Thomas A. Morgan is 42, Alberta G. Morgan 34 Wife, Roy L. Morgan 11 Son, Estella L. Morgan 8 Daughter, and Clifford T. Morgan 3 Son.

Alberta G. Morgan BIRTH 1875 Kansas, DEATH 1955 Kansas, BURIAL Reiter Cemetery Linn, Washington County, Kansas, MEMORIAL ID 14762200.

LETA

In 1880 Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Augustus T. Hatcher is 51, Sarah A. Hatcher 42 Wife, John B. Hatcher 14 Son a farm laborer, Sweetie Hatcher 11 Daughter, and Emma T. Hatcher 8 Daughter.

John B. Hatcher and Leta S. Keeler married on 11 Nov 1909 in Burlington, Kit Carson County.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, John B. Hatcher is 44, Leta S. Hatcher 37 Wife a school teacher.

John B. Hatcher proved up two quarters in section 5, 7S 49W in 1914 (touching the Keeler claims).

In 1920 Houston, Texas, John B. Hatcher is 53, keeper of a rooming house, Leta S. Hatcher 46 Wife, and Harold Hatcher 11 Son born in Kansas.

In 1930 Hutchinson, Kansas, John B. Hatcher is manager of a rooming house, 64, Leta S Hatcher 57 Wife, Harold Hatcher 22 Adopted Son, and Hiram Curtiss 75 Roomer.

John B. Hatcher, a farmer, husband of Leta K. Hatcher, born February 14, 1866 in Louisiana to Gus Hatcher of Louisaian and Sallie Newsom of Georgia, died February 27, 1937 in Jasper, Texas, to be buried in Memorial Park.

In 1940 Jasper, Texas, Leta K. Hatcher is widowed, 67, a teacher, Chas Hatcher 31 Son, a truck driver.

Leta Keeler Hatcher, born March 27, 1873 in Kansas, died July 5, 1955 in Jasper, Texas. Her father, no data on her mother, was John Keeler of England.

MAMIE

March 12, 1912 FOrt Scott, Kansas.
" One month from now, or very near that time, a simple but at the same time most attractive wedding in Manila, will be the culmination of a decidedly romantic courtship, and one which Fort Scott will have soma interest, because the bride, Miss Mamie Keeler, has been for the past several mouths a teacher in the public schools. The groom, Mr. Frank Smith, is a former Kansas boy, and well known as an educator. He has been supervisor of the schools of Cebu, a small island near Manila, for the past three years. He first met Miss Keeler when he was principal of a high school in the western part of the state, and Miss Keeler was teaching in the same school. The trip from here to Manila will take about a month's time. Miss Keeler leaves here Monday morning early, going to Kansas City, and later on to Seattle. At the latter place she sails on the Minnesota, the largest passenger vessel cn the Pacific. The boat stops for three days in Tokio, Japan, and Miss Keeler is looking forward to a delightful sight-seeing trip there. She will also stop for some time at the Hawaiian Islands. At Manila she will be met by Mr. Smith, and they will be married there.
The bride is taking her gown with her from here. It is a dainty lace trimmed affair, which she has designed and made all herself. She will wear a veil, and while far away from here, plans to have an attractive wedding service. It is probable that she will be on the way more than a month, but the wedding will take place immediately on her arrival at Manila. The young people expect to spend their honey moon in the mountains. Mr. Smith is supervisor of the schools on the entire island, which has an area of over 700 miles. This is his vacation time. Miss Keeler is a girl of attractive personality and a decidedly winsome and pretty manner. During her stay here she has won an unusually large circle of friends, who are sending a world of congratulations and best wishes with her."

In 1920 Whittier, California, Frank M. Smith is 43, Mamie K. Smith 40 Wife, Paul A. Smith 5 Son, and Gladys A. Smith 1 Daughter.

In 1940 Riverside, California, Frank Smith is 62, Mamie Smith 60 Wife, Gladia Burks 21 Daughter, and Beverly Burks 2 Granddaughter.

Frank Marion Smith BIRTH 11 Oct 1876 Marysville, Clark County, Missouri, DEATH 20 Oct 1943 Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, MEMORIAL ID 106770433.

Mary Faustine Keeler Smith BIRTH 9 Sep 1879 Nemaha County, Kansas, DEATH 1 Apr 1969 Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Joshua Memorial Park Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, MEMORIAL ID 106770434.


Gladys Ariel Smith Beaver BIRTH 21 Jun 1918 Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, DEATH 3 Feb 2012 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Joshua Memorial Park Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California, MEMORIAL ID 105926875.

"1st Marriage- Conner Burks 05 Jul 1936 Durango, Archuleta, Colorado https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KN3B-JT1

2nd Marriage- John Walter Pennell 1940-1958 28 May 1940 at Norfolk Virginia

3rd Marriage- Nicholas Beaver 1963-1991 20 Jul 1963 Los Angeles, California"

FRANK

Mrs. Eva Walker Age: 40. and Frank Keeler married on 21 Sep 1921 in Howell County, Missouri.

In 1940 Webster County, Nebraska, Frank H. Keeler is farming, 58, Eva Keeler 62 Wife.

Evaline 'Eva' Reed Keeler BIRTH 28 Jan 1878 Washington County, Ohio, DEATH 15 Jul 1944 Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, BURIAL Walker Chapel Cemetery Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 27159970.

In 1950 Newton, Kansas, Roy C. Rice is 70, Maggie F. Rice 68 Wife, and Frank W. Keller 68 Brother-in-law, widowed.


Frank Hurlbert Keeler, born February 1, 1882 in Bern, Kansas, died November 2, 1951 in Mountain View, Missouri, son of John G. Keeler and Rebecca Stuart.
The informant was Mrs. B.H. Besmer of Pawnee City, Nebraska. He was buried in Walker Chapel, Trask, Missouri.
Frank Hulbert Keeler BIRTH 1 Feb 1882 Bern, Nemaha County, Kansas, DEATH 2 Nov 1951 Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, BURIAL Walker Chapel Cemetery Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 27160010.

NELLIE

In 1910 Pawnee County, Nebraska, Bernice H. Beamer is 26, Nellie G. Beamer 24 Wife, and James A. Hawkins 44 Lodger.

In 1920 Nemaha County, Kansas, Bernice H. Beamer is farming, 36, Nellie Beamer 34 Wife, Alice Beamer 8 Daughter, Ray Beamer 7 Son, and Mildred Beamer 5 Daughter.

Bernice H. Beamer BIRTH 29 Jul 1883 Monroe County, West Virginia, DEATH 11 Aug 1968 BURIAL Pawnee City Cemetery Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, PLOT Orig. 35 1/2- 2 MEMORIAL ID 83794023.

Nellie G. Keeler Beamer BIRTH 26 Sep 1885 DEATH 7 Oct 1987 BURIAL Pawnee City Cemetery Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, PLOT Orig. 35 1/2- 1 MEMORIAL ID 83794653.

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