Descendants of Isaac Keepers

Descendants of Isaac Keepers

Group 8: Frederick County, Maryland

See group 1 for details about siblings and antecedents for Isaac Keepers.

Generation No. 1

1. Isaac¹ Keepers was born Unknown, and died Bef. 1798¹. He married Catherine McCardell² Unknown, daughter of Patrick McCardell and Mary. She died March 27, 1815 in Emmitsburg, MD³.

On July 1, 1800, lots 112 and 113 in Emmitsburg, MD, were conveyed to one Conrad Hersh for 159 pounds, and the deed was signed by the following who were obviously the heirs of Isaac Keepers (the senior) although this was not so stated: Catherine Keepers, Isaac Keepers (the junior - son of this Isaac), Michael Keepers, James Keepers, Mary Keepers, Eleanor and Andrew Knouff. Catherine Keepers, the widow, signed by mark. [MERLE]

(Note: Emmitsburg was founded in 1786 by William Emmit, to whom ground rents were due, with a later addition by William Shields.)

From McCardell and Related Families, p. 298, (book at Frederick Co. Historical Society, Frederick, MD), "the will of Patrick McCardel was probated in Hagerstown August 19, 1786." In addition to bequests to family members, it is stated that "son-in-law Isaac Keepers was willed a negro girl Sall." The daughters were not named, but the name Catherine is obtained from the note above.

From the 1790 Census, Frederick Co., MD: Isaac Keepers, 3 free wh. m. > 16, 3 free wh. m. < 16, 2 free wh. females, and no slaves.

From History of Western Maryland, vol. II, p. 1189: The first military company organized for the Revolutionary war in Hagerstown was mustered in January, 1776, the members whose names were appended subscribed to the following obligation:

"We whose names are subscribed do hereby enroll ourselves into a company of military, agreeable to the resolution of a Provincial Convention held at Annapolis on the 26th of July, 1775, and we do promise and engage that we will respectively march to such places within this province and at such times as we shall be commanded by the convention or the Council of Safety of this province, or by our officers in pursuance of the orders of said convention or Council, and there with our whole power fight against whomsoever we shall be commanded by the authority aforesaid. Witness our hands the 6th day of January, 1776."

The list of names includes Isaac Keepers.

From Revolutionary Patriots of Frederick County, Maryland 1775 - 1783, p. 204:

"Keepers, Isaac. Petitioned the General Assembly under the Act of May 12, 1780, stating that he had been a non-juror to the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity in 1778 due to ignorance and now desired relief under the Act and to take the Oath [Ref: L-101]."

From Western Maryland Genealogy, vol. 1, p. 39; in 1783, Isaac was a juror in the death of a Negro man. See Annapolis Hall of Records, Folder #40298 - 7 to see signature. This is probably this Isaac, although his son, Isaac, would have been about 18 years old in 1783. The age of majority was 21 at that time, so it is doubtful that the juror would have been the son.

From "Inhabitants of Frederick County, Maryland, vol. 1, 1750-1790," by Stephanie R. Shaffer, published 1999 by Willow Bend Books, Westminster, MD, pp. 80-81, the records show: "Deceased: Unnamed Negro man who was described as a recently captured runaway. Date of death: Not stated, inquisition May 10, 1783. Coroner: William Beatty. Cause of death: Drowned. Jury: Abraham Haff, Isaac Keepers, James McCardel, Gibert Rudoff, John fower, William Pope, Robert Hammitt, Samuel Linton, Sr., [crossed out Robert Adderton], William McCay,

Comments: Negro man had been 'taken up' on March 20, 1783. On the day of his death, he was tied up, and was boarded on the 'Manocacy Ferry.' The water was about 3 feet 9 inches deep and was described as muddy. The man, who was described as 'not having the fear of God before his eyes,' threw himself overboard. His hands were tied and he sunk in the water and drowned."

More About Isaac Keepers:

Military service: Veteran of Revolutionary War^4,5,6

Residence 1: Fred. Co. 1798 tax assess.: Resurvey of Peter's Run, 60 acres.

Residence 2: 1790, Frederick County, MD⁷

Notes for Catherine McCardell:

Her father, Patrick McCardell, born in Scotland, was a tobacconist at Hagerstown, MD, "from 1774," according to her father's will, dated 1786. [Washington Historical Society, "McCardles of Washington County", page 300.]

Children of Isaac Keepers and Catherine McCardell are:

+ 2 i. Isaac² Keepers, born Abt. 1765 in Frederick, MD; died 1804.

3 ii. Joseph Keepers, born Abt. 1776.

4 iii. Eleanor Keepers, born Abt. 1778; died February 1816 in near Frederick, MD⁸. She married Andrew Knouff November 20, 1798.

Notes for Eleanor Keepers:

Eleanor (Keepers) Knouff's last will and testament, February 7, 1816, lists no children, but she does name brothers James, John, and Michael, and sisters Mary Brawner and Monica Bird. John Keepers and Monica Keepers were missed in the 1979 edition of the Keepers Family genealogy. The fact that Isaac and Joseph were not named in her will indicates that they were probably both deceased by 1816 - we know that Isaac died in 1804.

+ 5 iv. Mary Anne Keepers, born Bet. 1765 - 1784.

+ 6 v. Michael Keepers, born Bet. 1765 - 1784; died March 23, 1832 in Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA.

+ 7 vi. James Keepers, born Abt. 1784; died August 1847.

8 vii. Monica Keepers⁹. She married --- Bird.

Notes for Monica Keepers:

Children of Monica Bird are referred to generally, but not named, in her sister Eleanor's will (1816).

+ 9 viii. John C. Keepers, born Abt. 1785; died Abt. January 1824.

Generation No. 2

2. Isaac² Keepers (Isaac¹) was born Abt. 1765 in Frederick, MD^10,11, and died 1804. He married Helen Livers Abt. 1790 in Frederick, MD¹². She was born Abt. 1769¹³, and died October 14, 1823.

Notes for Isaac Keepers:

Arnold Livers' (Helen Livers' father) will was executed in 1777 making Mary, his wife, sole devisee. He died in 1779 and the will is recorded in the probate clerk's office at Frederick, MD (G. M. #1, page 132).

In book W. R. 23, page 449, in Frederick County, MD, a deed was recorded on October 19, 1802, wherein the heirs of Arnold Livers, deceased, perfected the title to 27 1/2 acres of land called 'Arnold's Delight' in favor of Mary Livers, his widow. The following are grantors: Arnold Livers, Joseph Livers, William Livers, Thomas Livers, Isaac Keepers and Helen, his wife, Nathaniel Elder and Hannah, his wife, William Browner and Mary, his wife. It is not clear why the joint conveyance 23 years later was required to perfect the title.

On September 17, 1803, still another deed was executed for the same property (W. R. 25, page 40) by Isaac Keepers and Helen, his wife, who in this instance is specifically described as the daughter of Arnold Livers, deceased. This deed was in favor of Thomas Livers. The deed also describes Isaac and Helen Keepers as residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Excerpts from Sister Stella's letter:

'Great-grandfather Keepers was killed while hunting in Pennsylvania, near where the city of Latrobe now stands. After his death, his wife took the children, four boys, home to her mother in Maryland, never again returning to their home, which they owned and on which the City of Latrobe now stands, evidently taken over for taxes thus lost to them. The fifth son, my Grandfather, John B. Keepers, was born after his father's death.'

[Sr. Stella, MERLE]

Although Sr. Stella states that the hunting accident occurred "near Latrobe," which is in Westmoreland Co., an Inventory of the "Goods and Chattels" of Isaac Keepers, late of "Alegany Township Deceased," was filed in Somerset County on December 31, 1804. There are four pages detailing the value of Isaac's estate including: "1 Large Sugar Kitle & Bale" valued at 2 pounds, 1 shilling and 3 pence, " 3 Books of Devocion" valued at 7 shillings and 6 pence, and "1 Pocket cumpas" valued at 2 shillings and 6 pence.The value of the inventory totals 14 pounds 7 shillings and 7 1/2 pence and is certified by James Elder and Captain Richard Mcguire and signed by Hellen Keepers on January 2, 1805. All were referred to as "of Cambria County." Further, Helena Keepers, Edward V. James, and John Keepers, all of the County of Cambria, were obligated to Somerset Co. for $2,000, "lawful money of the United States" if they did not provide the inventory before January 31, 1805.

More About Isaac Keepers:

Burial: Unknown

Residence: ...principally, Somerset County, PA. [Sr. Stella]

Notes for Helen Livers:

In the 1820 census, Frederick County, MD, p. 144, there are two children in Helen's household: one male in the 10-16 age group (John B.), and one female in the 16-26 age group. This supports the approximate birth year for Catherine as 1800.

More About Helen Livers:

Burial: Elder Cemetery, south of Emmitsburg, MD¹³

Residence: 1820, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD¹⁴

Children of Isaac Keepers and Helen Livers are:

+ 10 i. Isaac M.³ Keepers, born May 17, 1792; died Unknown.

+ 11 ii. James Keepers, born Abt. 1794 in Frederick, MD; died Bef. 1840.

12 iii. Joseph Keepers, born Abt. 1795 in Frederick, MD¹⁶.

Notes for Joseph Keepers:

This Joseph is the founder of the Kentucky branch, Group 14. See group 14 for details.

More About Joseph Keepers:

Military service: Veteran of the War of 1812; rank: Private in Capt. Joseph Green's Co., Maryland Militia.

Residence: "...moved to Indiana."¹⁷

13 iv. Mary Ann Keepers, born Abt. 1797 in Frederick, MD¹⁸. She married J. W. Elder¹⁹.

14 v. Catherine Keepers, born Abt. 1800 in Frederick, MD²⁰; died in died young²¹.

+ 15 vi. John B. Keepers, born May 18, 1805 in Loretto, Cambria County, PA; died March 29, 1879.

5. Mary Anne² Keepers (Isaac¹) was born Bet. 1765 - 1784²². She married Jeremiah Brawner February 11, 1804. He was born Bet. 1765 - 1784²³.

Notes for Jeremiah Brawner:

The spelling of Brawner (instead of Browner) is based on the spelling in Eleanor (Keepers) Knouff's will (1816).

More About Jeremiah Brawner and Mary Keepers:

Marriage: February 11, 1804

Child of Mary Keepers and Jeremiah Brawner is:

16 i. Three sons³ Brawner, born Bet. 1804 - 1810²⁴.

6. Michael² Keepers (Isaac¹) was born Bet. 1765 - 1784²⁴, and died March 23, 1832 in Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA²⁵. He married (1) Polly Knouff February 05, 1813²⁶. He married (2) Susannah Stevens December 14, 1822²⁶.

Notes for Michael Keepers:

The 1810 census record, Frederick Co., MD, has the J. Brawner family next to the M. Keepers family. Presumably, they are brother-in-laws. The record also shows two females in the 16-26 age group. Perhaps Susannah is Michael's second wife. More work needs to be done here.

More About Michael Keepers:

Military service: Veteran of the War of 1812, in 2nd Regiment, Maryland Militia.

Residence: 1810, Frederick County, MD²⁷

Child of Michael Keepers and Susannah Stevens is:

17 i. Mary Evelina³ Keepers²⁹, born December 30, 1824.

More About Mary Evelina Keepers:

Baptism 1: January 13, 1825, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Egan

Baptism 3: Witness: Adeline Jarboe

7. James² Keepers (Isaac¹) was born Abt. 1784, and died August 1847. He married Mary Elder April 28, 1806. She was born 1790.

Notes for James Keepers:

In Western Maryland Genealogy, p. 182, Frederick County indentures:

"Barney Riley of Adams Co., Pa., binds his son John Riley , for 3y 6m to James Keepers of Frederick Co. [MD],

joiner, to 20 May 1813."

signed on "23 April 1810 by Barnabas Rielly and James Keepers (169-70)."

James was the executor named in his sister's (Eleanor Keepers Knouff) will (1816). In fulfilling his duties as executor, he sold his sister's farm: 60 acres, 3 miles from Emmitsburg, MD, and 1 mile from the seminary with good log dwelling. A notice to sell was published in The Frederick-Town Herald, March, 1817.

More About James Keepers:

Occupation: joiner³⁰

Residence: 1830, St. Louis, Missouri – see Group 13 for details on descendants of James & Mary.

Children of James Keepers and Mary Elder are:

18 i. Isaac³ Keepers, born Abt. 1812.

19 ii. Lewis Keepers, born 1817.

20 iii. Catherine Mary Keepers.

21 iv. Delphine Keepers.

22 v. Elizabeth Lucretia Keepers.

23 vi. Ellen Ann Keepers.

24 vii. Rebecca Keepers.

25 viii. Robert Keepers.

9. John C.² Keepers (Isaac¹) was born Abt. 1785, and died Abt. January 1824. He married Hannah.

Notes for John C. Keepers:

John Keepers is listed as a brother in his sister's will - see notes for Eleanor.

That this John is John, the husband of Hannah in Cambria County, PA, is inferred from the 1804 inventory of goods for Isaac (Helen) Keepers. John Keepers "of Cambria County", along with Helen, Isaac's widow, and an Edward V. James, are the three signers of the Administrative Bond for Isaac's estate, filed Dec. 31, 1804. This connection supplies strong evidence that this John is Helen's brother-in-law. The Administrative Bond for Isaac's estate, filed January 13, 1824, supplies the middle initial "C."

Two sources list all seven of John & Hannah's children - Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, Vol. 1, 1793-1839, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, located at Fulton County Historical Society, McConnellsburg, PA, and Souvenir of Loretto Centenary, Oct. 10, 1899, (Matrimonial and Baptismal Records of Gallitzin), located at Cambria Historical Society, Edensburg, PA.

Deed: In 1817, John & Hannah Keepers sold "parcels of land situate in the Town of Munster" [Cambria Co., PA] , known on the general plan of Munster by lot numbers 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 95, and 96, for the sum of $68.00. The lots were sold to Silas Moore, and John & Hannah signed the deed. Witnesses: John Miller and Johnston Moore.

Deed: On April 13, 1816, James Maginess, the Executor of the estate of Edward Victor James, sold to John Keepers, for the sum of $15.25, Lot 91 in the general plan for the Town of Munster. The lot is described as 66 ft. in front and 181.5 ft. deep on Huntingdon Street "& long lane", adjoining No. 92. James Maginess was from the Borough of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, and John was the highest bidder at public auction.

Witnesses: Jacob Schuler and Jno. Brandon

Deed: On March 14, 1816, under identical circumstances as the previous deed, John Keepers bought lot 92, 66 ft. in front and 181.5 ft. deep, on Huntingdon Street and long lane, adjoining No. 93, for the sum of $13.25.

Witnesses: Jos. Schuler and Jno. Brandon

More About John C. Keepers:

Residence: Loretto - "atop Allegheny Mountain in Cambria County."

Children of John Keepers and Hannah are:

26 i. Helen³ Keepers, born October 14, 1805 in near Loretto, Cambria Co., PA³¹.

More About Helen Keepers:

Baptism: November 10, 1805, godparents: John McGough & Prudence Gorman

27 ii. Louisa Keepers, born March 29, 1812 in near Loretto, Cambria Co., PA³²; died July 07, 1893.

Notes for Louisa Keepers:

The Loretto Cemetery record seems to imply that Louisa never married.

More About Louisa Keepers:

Baptism: August 16, 1812, godparents: Joseph &Caritas (Latin - really Cary?) Lilly

Burial: Loretto Cemetery³³

28 iii. Ann Margaret Keepers, born Bef. 1816 in near Loretto, Cambria Co., PA³⁴.

More About Ann Margaret Keepers:

Baptism: April 28, 1816, godparents: John McConnell & Mary Horn

29 iv. Isaac Keepers, born August 23, 1816 in near Loretto, Cambria Co., PA³⁵.

More About Isaac Keepers:

Baptism: February 02, 1817, godparents: Richard MacGuire & Catharine Warthan

30 v. Jacob Keepers, born October 12, 1818 in near Loretto, Cambria Co., PA³⁶.

More About Jacob Keepers:

Baptism: May 20, 1819, godparents: Michaeil & Mary Weakland

31 vi. John Christopher Keepers, born December 24, 1821 in near Loretto, Cambria Co., PA³⁷.

More About John Christopher Keepers:

Baptism 1: October 27, 1822, godparent: Honor Burgoon

Baptism 2: Rev. D. A. Gallitzin

32 vii. Catharine Keepers, born March 12, 1823 in near Loretto, Cambria Co., PA³⁸.

More About Catharine Keepers:

Baptism: April 26, 1823, godparent: Catharine Brawley, wife of Dennis

Generation No. 3

10. Isaac M.³ Keepers (Isaac², Isaac¹) was born May 17, 1792³⁹, and died Unknown. He married Unknown.

Notes for Isaac M. Keepers:

Western Maryland Genealogy, Frederick County Indentures, page 118: " JP [Justice of the Peace] bind Isaac Keepers, an orphan aged 17 on the 17th of this month, with consent of his mother, to Jacob Weller, blacksmith, to age 21. 27 May 1809."

This statement fixes May 17, 1792, as this Isaac M. Keepers' birthdate.

Noted from the Torch Light and Public Advertiser, a Hagerstown area newspaper, Tuesday, February 10, 1818:

"Five Dollars Reward

Ran away from the subscriber, living at Mount Pleasant Iron Works, Franklin County,

Pennsylvania, on Sunday the first inst., a Mulatto Man named

JOHN BUTLER,

An apprentice to the forge business, about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, slim made, hang down look when spoken to, and large full eyes with a great deal of white in them. Had on a dark mixed cloth coat and pantaloons, new fur hat, yellow Merseilles jacket, and one striped silk and cotton do [sic]. Whoever takes up said apprentice and secures him in any jail so that I get him again shall have the above reward, and all reasonable expenses ???? ????? [ at least two illegible words here].

ISAAC KEEPERS."

[I believe the "do" in the newspaper item above was short for "ditto," and that the phrase should probably be interpreted as "... and one striped silk and cotton jacket." - JKK]

Other newspaper items found are:

Keepers, Henry April 6, 1814 3D MH (MH = Maryland Herald and Hagerstown-Town Advertiser)

list of letters remaining in post office :

Subject: Jones, Jonathan

Keepers, Isaac

Keepers, Isaac list of letters remaining in post office

April 8, 1812 3C MH

April 7, 1813 3C MH

April 6, 1814 3B MH

Subjects:

1812 Irwin, George Hays

Hershey, Mary

1813 Holt, Drusilla

Harper, Mary

1814 Jones, Jonathan

Keller, Peter

from An Index to Hager's-Town Newspapers, 1820-1824:

Keepers, Isaac Jan. 11, 1820

3D MH list of letters remaining in post office.

Subjects:

Kessinger, Jacob

Kessinger, George

Children of Isaac Keepers and ? are:

+ 33 i. Americus C.⁴ Keepers, born Abt. 1848; died Aft. 1920.

+ 34 ii. Nathan S. Keepers, born April 1854 in PA.

11. James³ Keepers (Isaac², Isaac¹) was born Abt. 1794 in Frederick, MD⁴⁰, and died Bef. 1840⁴¹. He married Elizabeth Hovis April 12, 1828. She was born 1809 in Carroll County, MD^42,43,44.

More About James Keepers:

Residence: 1830, Frederick County, MD⁴⁵

Children of James Keepers and Elizabeth Hovis are:

35 i. John Francis⁴ Keepers⁴⁶, born May 1831.

More About John Francis Keepers:

Baptism 1: May 29, 1831, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Wiseman

Baptism 3: Witness: Joseph Elder

36 ii. Mary Helena Keepers⁴⁶, born January 08, 1833 in Frederick County, MD⁴⁷.

More About Mary Helena Keepers:

Baptism 1: January 20, 1833, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Jamison

Baptism 3: Witnesses: Arnold Livers & Mary Keepers

Residence: 1850, Emmitsburg, MD - living with her mother.

15. John B.³ Keepers (Isaac², Isaac¹) was born May 18, 1805 in Loretto, Cambria County, PA⁴⁸, and died March 29, 1879⁴⁹. He married Elizabeth Cretin August 09, 1830. She was born 1809 in MD^50,51, and died September 29, 1851⁵².

Notes for John B. Keepers:

In July 1879 the estate of John B. Keepers was probated naming his son Alexius V. Keepers administrator. The will provided that all of his estate go to Alexius who was to pay $300.00 to his daughter Catherine Ann Keepers Seabold and a like amount to the two children of his deceased daughter Helena. [MERLE]

St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD, shows a baptism on July, 25, 1832, to John & Eliz. Creyton Keepers.

Since the spellings of Cretin also show as Creten, and since the marriage of John & Elizabeth Cretin Keepers is August 9, 1830, it is assumed that John & Elz. Creyton Keepers are John & Elizabeth Cretin Keepers. The child has no name listed in the 1832 baptismal record - it possibly died soon after birth.

The order, with approximate dates of birth, for these children is based on the order for John B.'s children listed in Sr. Stella's letter.

The book, "Catholic Trails West," Adams & O'Keefe, vol. 2, p. 680, (located at Greensburg Historical Society, 44 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA) has Keefers (sic), Isaac married to Ellen (sic) with a child John Baptist Born in 1805 at St. Michael's Church in Loretto. I believe the last name and Helen's name are misspelled, and further, that the "B" in John B. Keepers name is for "Baptist." In support of this assumption, it is noted that Rev. Gallitzin was the pastor at St. Michael's Church in Loretto and also baptized John B. Keepers.

More About John B. Keepers:

Baptism: May 18, 1805, Rev. D. A. Gallitzin officiating; Honoria Burgoon godparent,⁵³ at St. Michael's Church in Loretto.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation 1: 1850, Shoemaker⁵⁴

Occupation 2: 1840, the census record shows John employed in "manufacturing and trades" - not farming.⁵⁵

Occupation 3: 1860, Farmer⁵⁶

Property: 1860, Value of real estate: $1500; personal estate: $200.⁵⁷

Residence 1: 1860, Emmitsburg, MD (Also, in 1830)⁵⁸

Residence 2: 1830, District 5, Frederick Co., MD⁵⁸

Notes for Elizabeth Cretin:

St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD, shows a baptism on July, 25, 1832, to John & Eliz. Creyton Keepers.

Since the spellings of Cretin also show as Creten, and since the marriage of John & Elizabeth Cretin Keepers is August 9, 1830, this person is assumed to be Elizabeth Cretin Keepers. The child has no name listed in the 1832 baptismal record - it possibly died soon after birth.

The assumption by this genealogist is that this (unnamed) child was their first child. Otherwise, Catherine Ann, born in 1836, 6 years after the marriage, would be their first.

"Marriage Licenses of Frederick County, 1811-1840," by Margaret E. Myers, has the spelling of Elizabeth's last name as Creighton.

More About Elizabeth Cretin:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Children of John Keepers and Elizabeth Cretin are:

37 i. Andrew⁴ Keepers, born Abt. 1832; died 1832...age 8 days.⁵⁹.

More About Andrew Keepers:

Baptism 1: July 25, 1832, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Jamison

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

+ 38 ii. Joseph Keepers, born July 25, 1832 in near Emmitsburg, MD; died June 11, 1878 in Waynesboro, PA.

+ 39 iii. Helena Elizabeth Keepers, born Abt. 1835; died Unknown.

+ 40 iv. Catherine Ann Keepers, born May 24, 1836.

41 v. Mary Cecilia Keepers⁶⁰, born May 17, 1838; died August 03, 1857^61,62.

Notes for Mary Cecilia Keepers:

Listed as Cecilia Keepers in the 1979 edition, she is listed in the household of John D. Nickam (sp?), wagon maker, in the 1850 census of Frederick County, MD [M432, Roll 292, Page 160-161]. The 1850 census has her age as 14, which would have her born about 1836. It may be inferred from her death in 1857 at age 20 that she may have been born in 1837.

More About Mary Cecilia Keepers:

Baptism 1: June 03, 1838, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Flautt

Baptism 3: Witnesses: John Althoff & Elizabeth Livers

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

+ 42 vi. Philomena Mary Keepers, born September 09, 1840 in MD; died Unknown.

+ 43 vii. Alexius Vincent Keepers, born May 04, 1843 in MD; died February 02, 1924.

44 viii. Ann Maria Andrew Keepers⁶³, born February 23, 1846; died 1862⁶⁴.

More About Ann Maria Andrew Keepers:

Baptism 1: June 27, 1847, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Corry

Baptism 3: Witnesses: Simon Livers & Regina Brawner

45 ix. Lycius Keepers, born Abt. 1843 in MD⁶⁵.

Notes for Lycius Keepers:

This child is not listed in Sister Stella's letter, nor is he listed in Sister Mary Donnelly's book, "Arnold Livers Family of America." I strongly suspect that he is a child of John's older brother Isaac about whom we know very little. John’s other brothers’ families are fairly well known. [JKK]

46 x. John Andrew Keepers⁶⁶, born January 09, 1849; died in infancy. [MERLE].

More About John Andrew Keepers:

Baptism 1: January 21, 1849, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: McCaffrey

Baptism 3: Witnesses: Jos. Rosensteel & Regina Brawner

Generation No. 4

33. Americus C.⁴ Keepers (Isaac M.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born Abt. 1848, and died Aft. 1920.

Notes for Americus C. Keepers:

From the now known date of Isaac's birth, and the dates of birth for Nathan & Americus, it is not clear that these two are children of Isaac. Previous assignment of these two individuals needs to be re-examined. To date, analysis of census records has not resolved their parentage. Perhaps birth records of Catholic churches in Franklin County, PA, will help.

More About Americus C. Keepers:

Occupation: 1920, Salesman - retail grocery.⁶⁷

Residence: 1920, 2nd Ward, Staunton, VA - living with his daughter, Minnie, and her husband.⁶⁸

Child of Americus C. Keepers is:

47 i. Minnie M.⁵ Keepers, born 1874. She married Charley Gillespie 1907⁶⁹; born 1863 in Virginia⁷⁰.

Notes for Minnie M. Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Black Fork, WV, Minnie lists no children after 3 years of marriage - no children are listed in the 1920 census, Staunton, VA.

More About Charley Gillespie:

Occupation 1: 1910, Own (?) income⁷¹

Occupation 2: 1920, Salesman - retail grocery.⁷²

Residence 1: 1910, Black Fork, Tucker Co., WV

Residence 2: 1920, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA

More About Charley Gillespie and Minnie Keepers:

Marriage: 1907⁷³

34. Nathan S.⁴ Keepers (Isaac M.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born April 1854 in PA^74,75. He married (1) Lena 1899⁷⁵. She was born October 1867 in PA. He married (2) Antoinette (Nettie) Coulter Unknown, daughter of John Coulter and E. M.. She was born 1850 in PA, and died 1895.

Notes for Nathan S. Keepers:

The residence at 238 Miller Street, Latrobe, PA, was sold in September, 1896. At this point we lose the trail on this family. [6-2-1973, MERLE]

More About Nathan S. Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1880, Worked on oil pipeline.⁷⁶

Occupation 2: 1900, Carpet salesman.⁷⁷

Residence: 1900, 1st ward, Allegheny, PA - Nat S. & Lena are boarders in the household of Emma Waddell..⁷⁸

Notes for Lena:

In the 1900 census, 1st ward, Allegheny, PA, Lena's parents are shown as born in Germany.

More About Nathan Keepers and Lena:

Marriage: 1899⁷⁸

Notes for Antoinette (Nettie) Coulter:

In the 1880 census, Latrobe, PA, Nettie is listed as a boarder, married, with her 2 year old daughter, Bertie, in her mother's household. Her husband is not listed.

More About Antoinette (Nettie) Coulter:

...survived by Nathan and the two children.

Residence: 1880, Latrobe, PA - boarding with her mother.⁷⁹

Children of Nathan Keepers and Antoinette Coulter are:

48 i. John⁵ Keepers.

49 ii. Bertha Keepers, born 1878⁸⁰.

38. Joseph⁴ Keepers (John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born July 25, 1832 in near Emmitsburg, MD^81,82, and died June 11, 1878 in Waynesboro, PA⁸³. He married Eliza Ann Flory October 11, 1854 in Corpus Christi Church, Chambersburg, PA, daughter of Adam Flory and Elizabeth. She was born July 1833 in MD⁸⁴, and died March 12, 1914.

Notes for Joseph Keepers:

Franklin Co. Courthouse, Chambersburg, PA:

Deed, Book 57, page 115: September 20, 1875, Joseph Keepers & Eliza Ann, his wife, bought for $1 and payment of outstanding debts, the property of W. S. Amberson & G. W. McGinty - a lot including a two story brick dwelling and outhouse, next to lot of Sarah Summers, Main St., Waynesboro, PA.

Deed, Book 58, page 494: October 13, 1875, Joseph & Eliza sold another lot to John Kenner(?) at public auction for $1550 apparently, at least partly, to satisfy creditors when Joseph & Eliza took on the debts of Amberson & McGinty.

Joseph's veteran's pension file mentions that there are six children, two living at home and under sixteen in 1878: Susan and Amanda.

Also in the household in 1870 is Adam Flory, age 68, a stonemason, born in MD, with personal estate listed at $6,000. Adam is Eliza Ann's father according to www.familysearch.org.

More About Joseph Keepers:

Military service: Veteran of Civil War; Cpl., Co. G, 17th PA Cavalry

Occupation 1: 1870, Teamster⁸⁵

Occupation 2: 1850, Farm hand⁸⁶

Property: 1870, Real Estate: $3,000; personal estate: $1,000.⁸⁷

Residence 1: 1870, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA

Residence 2: 1850, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD - working for Ross & Mary Witherow.

Notes for Eliza Ann Flory:

This is "Anne, a non-catholic" referred to in Sr. Stella's letter. Her name is Eliza Ann in the deeds recorded at the Franklin Co. Courthouse, Chambersburg, PA.

In the 1900 census, Waynesboro, PA, Eliza is listed as Anna L., with 9 children born to her, and 6 living. She is living in the household of her daughter, Amanda McGinley. In the 1910 census, Waynesboro, PA, the record indicates that she had 8 children and 5 were living.

More About Eliza Ann Flory:

Residence 1: 1880, Waynesboro, PA.⁸⁸

Residence 2: 1900, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.⁸⁹

More About Joseph Keepers and Eliza Flory:

Marriage: October 11, 1854, Corpus Christi Church, Chambersburg, PA

Officiated by: Rev. John Dougherty⁹⁰

Children of Joseph Keepers and Eliza Flory are:

+ 50 i. Dr. John Adam⁵ Keepers, born 1857 in PA; died February 28, 1929.

51 ii. Elizabeth Keepers, born 1859⁹¹.

More About Elizabeth Keepers:

Baptism: non-Catholic [Sr. Stella]

52 iii. Annie M. Keepers, born 1863 in PA⁹¹.

Notes for Annie M. Keepers:

It appears that this child is listed as Josie A., age 17, in the 1880 census, Waynesboro, PA. However, it is more likely that there is an error in the record, and the child is really Josephine, age 14.

More About Annie M. Keepers:

Baptism: non-Catholic [Sr. Stella]

53 iv. Josephine Keepers, born 1866⁹¹.

Notes for Josephine Keepers:

I believe that Josephine is the child referred to as Jennie in Sister Stella's 1968 letter. Sister Stella was not aware that there were five daughters in Joseph & Eliza Keepers' family, and so she only listed three daughters.

+ 54 v. Susan S. Keepers, born April 04, 1869 in PA.

+ 55 vi. Amanda Keepers, born January 01, 1872 in PA.

39. Helena Elizabeth⁴ Keepers (John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born Abt. 1835, and died Unknown. She married Thomas Manning Unknown. He was born 1835 in Ireland⁹².

More About Helena Elizabeth Keepers:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Notes for Thomas Manning:

In the 1880 census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD [T9, Roll 510, Page 214], Thomas Manning, age 45, and daughter Mary C., age 13, are the only persons listed, suggesting perhaps that Helena has died before 1880, and the other children may have left home. Thomas was a house painter, born in Ireland. Mary C. and her mother were born in Maryland. This fits with what we know of this family.

More About Thomas Manning:

Occupation: 1880, House painter⁹³

Residence: 1880, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD

Children of Helena Keepers and Thomas Manning are:

+ 56 i. John⁵ Manning, born Unknown; died Unknown.

57 ii. Mary Manning, born Unknown.

58 iii. Cecilia Manning, born Unknown.

59 iv. Helen Manning, born Unknown.

40. Catherine Ann⁴ Keepers (John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁹⁴ was born May 24, 1836. She married Joseph Seabold Bet. 1860 - 1864. He was born 1834 in Maryland⁹⁵.

More About Catherine Ann Keepers:

Baptism 1: July 03, 1836, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Flautt

Baptism 3: Witnesses: Andrew & Ann Creten (Cretin)

Notes for Joseph Seabold:

In the 1860 census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, [M653, Roll 474, Page 163], there is a Joseph Seabold, age 28, born in MD, a carpenter, in the James & Anna Taylor household; Joseph is listed along with three others - they all appear to be boarders. This is probably Joseph, future husband of Catherine Ann Keepers.

Also in the household in 1870, Wilkes-Barre, PA: Francis J. Wivel, age 30, carpenter, born in MD; Francis W. Wivel, age 28, carpenter, born in PA; Anastasia Seabold, age 28, domestic servant, born in MD.

More About Joseph Seabold:

Occupation: 1870, Carpenter⁹⁶

Property: 1870, Real estate: $1,000.

Residence: 1870, Wilkes Barre Twp., Luzerne Co., PA

Children of Catherine Keepers and Joseph Seabold are:

60 i. Alexis V.⁵ Seabold, born 1864 in Maryland⁹⁷.

61 ii. Anne E. Seabold, born 1866 in Maryland⁹⁷.

62 iii. Joseph E. Seabold, born 1868 in Maryland⁹⁷.

42. Philomena Mary⁴ Keepers (John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹)⁹⁸ was born September 09, 1840 in MD, and died Unknown. She married Daniel Manning Unknown.

Notes for Philomena Mary Keepers:

This child is listed as Philena in the 1860, Emmitsburg, MD, census, and it is noted that she attended school within the last year. Her brother, Lycius, is not listed as having attended school.

More About Philomena Mary Keepers:

Baptism 1: June 10, 1841, St. Mary's, Emmitsburg, MD

Baptism 2: Celebrant: Flautt

Baptism 3: Witnesses: Philip Creten (Cretin) & Mary Ann Keepers

More About Daniel Manning and Philomena Keepers:

Marriage: Unknown

Children of Philomena Keepers and Daniel Manning are:

63 i. James⁵ Manning

64 ii. Sons (3) Unknown Manning.

43. Alexius Vincent⁴ Keepers (John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born May 04, 1843 in MD, and died February 02, 1924. He married Mary Elizabeth Seabold January 26, 1869, daughter of Peter Seabold and Mary S.. She was born April 29, 1849 in MD⁹⁹, and died March 10, 1922.

Notes for Alexius Vincent Keepers:

In the Enoch Pratt Library, Baltimore MD:

The Maryland Line in the Confederate Army, 1861-1865, by W. W. Goldsborough.

Pvt. Alexis V. Keepers, Company F, 2nd Maryland Infantry. Text noted that he was "wounded slightly", and "surrendered at Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865."

National Archives: Unfiled Papers & Slips Belonging in Confed. Compiled Service Records, #M347, Roll 214:

A. V. Keepers, March 25, 1864; his signature is on a receipt for clothing, and under Remarks is written "Paroled Prisoner."

Alexius V. Keepers was wounded in the battle at Devil's Den at Gettysburg. Alexius and Mary Elizabeth spent most of their life at Travanian Farm, Carroll County, MD. They retired to the farm of Mary Elizabeth's father, Peter Seabold, near Emmitsburg, MD. [2004, Elizabeth Garner]

Also in the household in 1870: Dennis Creyton, age 18, blacksmith’s apprentice, born in PA. Dennis could be a cousin to Alexius.

In the 1900 census, Emmitsburg, MD, Alexius is listed as owning a farm of 120 acres, free of mortgage. 66 acres are listed as owned in 1910.

More About Alexius Vincent Keepers:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Military service: Confederate Veteran of the Civil War - see notes.^100,101

Occupation: 1880, Blacksmith (Also in 1870)¹⁰²

Property: 1870, Value of real estate: $3,000; personal estate: $500.¹⁰³

Residence: 1880, near Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD

More About Mary Elizabeth Seabold:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

More About Alexius Keepers and Mary Seabold:

Marriage: January 26, 1869, the Reverend John McCaffery, officiating.

Children of Alexius Keepers and Mary Seabold are:

+ 65 i. George Edward⁵ Keepers, born April 18, 1870; died November 24, 1958.

66 ii. Mary Catherine Keepers, born November 24, 1871; died December 27, 1945.

More About Mary Catherine Keepers:

...never married.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation 1: 1900, Dressmaker(Also in 1910.)¹⁰⁴

Occupation 2: 1930, Seamstress

Residence 1: 1900, In the household of her grandparents: Peter & Mary Seabold.¹⁰⁵

Residence 2: 1910, Living with her parents.¹⁰⁶

Residence 3: 1930, Emmitsburg, MD: owned home.¹⁰⁷

67 iii. John Albert Keepers, born October 30, 1873; died February 07, 1879.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

+ 68 iv. Agnes Cecilia Keepers, born February 26, 1876; died October 03, 1957.

69 v. Marie Stella Keepers, born November 24, 1878; died September 12, 1971.

Notes for Marie Stella Keepers:

Non-catholic members of our family may be interested to learn (no doubt our Catholic family members already know this) that Mother Seaton, the founder of the Sisters of Charity Community, is the only native born American to attain sainthood ever. She was canonized Sunday, September 14, 1975, by Pope Paul VI, this following her beatification in 1963 by Pope John XXIII. She founded her order in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and established a school from which the parochial system evolved. [11-1-1973, MERLE]

More About Marie Stella Keepers:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation: Sister Stella of Sisters of Charity

Residence: 1920, House of Destitute Catholic Children, 6th Ward, Boston, MA.¹⁰⁸

70 vi. Joseph Henry Keepers, born January 31, 1881; died October 29, 1884¹⁰⁹.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

71 vii. Francis Alexius Keepers, born November 20, 1883; died March 26, 1885.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

+ 72 viii. Charles Peter Keepers, born February 08, 1886; died September 24, 1957.

73 ix. Anne Virginia Keepers, born June 01, 1888; died March 15, 1973.

More About Anne Virginia Keepers:

Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation 1: Sister Philomena of Sisters of Charity

Occupation 2: 1910, Teacher in the Catholic Female Orphan Asylum¹¹⁰

Occupation 3: 1920, Trained nurse.¹¹¹

Residence 1: 1910, 3rd Ward, Mobile, AL¹¹²

Residence 2: 1920, St. Leo's Hospital, Greensboro, NC¹¹³

74 x. Lucy Mary Keepers, born December 08, 1891; died January 31, 1946.

Notes for Lucy Mary Keepers:

From the Maryland Archives website, we have an itemized list of the gifts in her will:

"149. To the gifts contained in the Last Will and Testament of Lucy M. Keepers, deceased, late of

Frederick County of record in the Office of the Register of Wills for said County in "Wills" Liber R. L. L. No. 2, folio 244:

(a) To Pastor of St. Anthony's Church, R.D. 1, Emmitsburg, Md.

(b) To Rev. Hugh J. Phillips,

More About Lucy Mary Keepers:

... never married.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation: 1930, Seamstress¹¹⁴

Residence: 1930, Emmitsburg, MD, with her sister Mary C.¹¹⁵

Generation No. 5

50. Dr. John Adam⁵ Keepers (Joseph⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹)¹¹⁶ was born 1857 in PA, and died February 28, 1929. He married Sarah Elizabeth Little¹¹⁷ Unknown. She was born 1861 in PA¹¹⁸.

Notes for Dr. John Adam Keepers:

In the Franklin Co. courthouse, Chambersburg, PA, the will of John A. Keepers, dated March 8, 1913, names his wife Sarah E. as sole executor and she is to get all property. At his death in 1929, an oath by Charles A. & Robert W. Keepers, dated June 18, 1929, to "well and truly administer the goods, chattels, rights, and credits" of John A.'s estate and to abide by Transfer Inheritance Taxes was recorded. The decree was granted. No other children are mentioned.

In the 1880 census, Waynesboro, PA, John is listed as Adam. In the 1920 census, Greencastle, PA, no children are listed as living with John & Sarah.

More About Dr. John Adam Keepers:

Baptism: Catholic [Sr. Stella]

Burial: Franklin County, PA

Occupation 1: 1880, Machinist¹¹⁹

Occupation 2: 1910, Dental Surgeon¹²⁰

Residence 1: 1880, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA¹²¹

Residence 2: 1910, 1st ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA (Also, in 1920)^122,123

Children of John Keepers and Sarah Little are:

75 i. Zella O.⁶ Keepers, born February 1880 in PA^124,125.

More About Zella O. Keepers:

Residence: 1910, 1st ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA - single, living with her parents.¹²⁶

76 ii. Charles A. Keepers, born March 25, 1881 in PA¹²⁷; died March 1967 in Chester Co. Hospital, West Chester, PA. He married Grace Steiger; born February 04, 1886 in PA¹²⁸; died October 1975 in Kennett Square, Chester Co., PA - last residence¹²⁹.

Notes for Charles A. Keepers:

Data for Charles A. Keepers comes from a Chester County newspaper, the "Daily Local News," April 14, 1967 obituary. The obituary lists survivors: wife, Grace Steiger Keepers and a niece. Apparently, there were no children.

In the 1900 census, Wilkinsburg, PA, Charles has a birthdate listed as May, 1880. In the same census, Charles lists his mother born in MD. This is correct for his aunt's mother but not for his.

More About Charles A. Keepers:

Burial: April 15, 1967, Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg, PA

Occupation 1: Optometrist in Greencastle, PA, and Delta, PA.

Occupation 2: 1900, Apprentice machinist¹³⁰

Occupation 3: 1910, Retail merchant - jewelry store - working for himself.¹³¹

Religion: ...member of Greencastle Presbyterian Church.

Residence 1: 1910, 1st ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA - single, living with his parents.¹³¹

Residence 2: 1900, Wilkinsburg Boro., Allegheny Co., PA - living with his aunt, Sudie Miller.

Residence 3: 1920, Parkesburg, Chester Co., PA¹³²

Retirement: 1961

+ 77 iii. Dr. Robert W. Keepers, born July 16, 1884 in PA; died April 22, 1965.

54. Susan S.⁵ Keepers (Joseph⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹)¹³³ was born April 04, 1869 in PA^134,135. She married Martin R. Miller 1889¹³⁶. He was born May 1865 in PA¹³⁷.

Notes for Susan S. Keepers:

In the 1870 census, Waynesboro, PA, this child is listed as Sudie, and in the 1880 census, same place, she is Sudie S.

In the 1900 census, Wilkinsburg, PA, Sudie's nephew, Charles Keepers, is shown boarding with the Miller family.

Note: The 1910 census, Washington Twp., Franklin Co., PA, shows all the Miller children, save the second youngest, born in Pennsylvania. Robert K. Miller was born in Maryland.

More About Martin R. Miller:

Occupation 1: 1900, Machinist¹³⁷

Occupation 2: 1910, Farmer - owned a 119 acre farm, with mortgage.¹³⁸

Residence 1: 1900, Wilkinsburg Boro., Allegheny Co., PA

Residence 2: 1910, Washington Twp., Franklin Co., PA

More About Martin Miller and Susan Keepers:

Marriage: 1889¹³⁹

Children of Susan Keepers and Martin Miller are:

+ 78 i. Anna Bell⁶ Miller, born July 22, 1890 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA; died March 06, 1959 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH.

79 ii. Jonathon Adams Miller, born September 1893.

80 iii. Charles E. Miller, born February 1896.

81 iv. Oscar M. Miller, born January 1898.

82 v. Fiora E. Miller, born 1901.

83 vi. Elmer J. Miller, born 1905.

84 vii. Robert K. Miller, born 1908.

85 viii. Harry A. Miller, born 1909.

55. Amanda⁵ Keepers (Joseph⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹)¹⁴⁰ was born January 01, 1872 in PA¹⁴¹. She married (1) George McGinley. She married (2) William Shelson 1908¹⁴². He was born 1879 in PA¹⁴³.

Notes for Amanda Keepers:

The 1900 census, Waynesboro, PA, lists 3 children born to Amanda, and 3 children living.

More About Amanda Keepers:

Baptism: non-Catholic [Sr. Stella]

Notes for George McGinley:

In the 1900 census, Waynesboro, PA, George is not listed - suggesting that he had died before 1900.

In the 1880 census, Waynesboro, PA [T9, Roll 1132, page 568] is listed an Annie B. McGinley, age 21?, born in PA, a servant in the household of H. G. and Cora Bonebreak. Annie may be a sister to George. Interestingly, on the same census page is listed the family of M. L. & Clara Snyder in which Clara is a daughter of Eliza Jane (Keepers) Michaels of Group 4. So, George, who married Amanda Keepers, Group 8, and Clara, whose mother was Eliza Jane Keepers, appear in the same neighborhood in Waynesboro. The progenitors of groups 4 and 8 were first cousins, and Eliza Jane is a third generation descendant while Amanda is a fifth generation descendant. It may well be that these neighbors did not know they were related.

More About William Shelson:

Occupation: 1910, Laborer in a car shop.¹⁴³

Children of Amanda Keepers and George McGinley are:

86 i. George W.⁶ McGinley, born November 02, 1890¹⁴⁵; died February 1963 in Maryland - last residence¹⁴⁶.

More About George W. McGinley:

Occupation: 1910, Apprentice in a clockworks.¹⁴⁷

Religion: 1910, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin, PA.¹⁴⁸

87 ii. Annie F. McGinley, born July 1892.

Notes for Annie F. McGinley:

Listed as Flora McGinley in the 1910 census, Waynesboro, PA, so Flora may be her middle name.

More About Annie F. McGinley:

Occupation: 1910, Saleswoman in dry goods.¹⁴⁹

Residence: 1910, 1st ward, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA¹⁵⁰

88 iii. Joseph K. McGinley, born January 05, 1896; died June 30, 1958.

56. John⁵ Manning (Helena Elizabeth⁴ Keepers, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born Unknown, and died Unknown. He married Elizabeth.

Children of John Manning and Elizabeth are:

89 i. Helen⁶ Manning, born Unknown.

90 ii. Elva Manning, born Unknown.

91 iii. Lilian Manning, born Unknown.

92 iv. Raymond Manning, born Unknown.

65. George Edward⁵ Keepers (Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born April 18, 1870, and died November 24, 1958. He married Mary Loretta Eckenrode 1894¹⁵¹, daughter of Ephrim Eckenrode. She was born September 08, 1869, and died April 02, 1946.

More About George Edward Keepers:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation 1: 1900, Blacksmith: Emmitsburg, MD¹⁵²

Occupation 2: 1910, Coach Builder: owned his own shop, Emmitsburg, MD¹⁵³

Property 1: 1900, Owned a home with a mortgage.¹⁵⁴

Property 2: 1910, Also owned a 11 acre farm with mortgage.

More About Mary Loretta Eckenrode:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Children of George Keepers and Mary Eckenrode are:

+ 93 i. Genevieve Marie⁶ Keepers, born January 28, 1895 in MD.

+ 94 ii. Rose Elizabeth Keepers, born April 12, 1897 in MD.

95 iii. Joseph E. Keepers, born February 09, 1898 in MD; died January 29, 1957.

Notes for Joseph E. Keepers:

In the 1910 census, Emmitsburg, MD, he is listed as Josephine E. Keepers, age 12....I assume the census taker erred.. [JKK]

More About Joseph E. Keepers:

...no descendants.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation 1: 1920, Machinist - tool maker.

Occupation 2: 1930, Upholsterer in a furniture factory.¹⁵⁶

Residence 1: February 20, 1920, living with his parents - Emmitsburg, MD, perhaps on a farm.¹⁵⁷

Residence 2: January 1920, Lodger in the household of Norman & Rhoda M. Kuhn, Baltimore, MD.¹⁵⁸

Residence 3: 1930, Baltimore, MD.¹⁵⁹

96 iv. John William Keepers, born June 25, 1899 in MD; died January 20, 1991 in Howard, MD¹⁶⁰. He married Winnie Downing November 18, 1939.

Notes for John William Keepers:

No descendants. [MERLE]

More About John William Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1920, Farm laborer working on his own account.¹⁶¹

Occupation 2: January 14, 1920, Machine Operator at Crown, Cork & Seal Co., Baltimore, MD.¹⁶²

Occupation 3: 1930, Upholsterer in own business.¹⁶³

Residence 1: February 20, 1920, Living with his parents - Emmitsburg, MD, perhaps on a farm.¹⁶⁴

Residence 2: January 1920, Lodger in the household of Norman & Rhoda M. Kuhn, Baltimore, MD.

Residence 3: 1930, Baltimore, MD.¹⁶⁵

97 v. Edgar A. Keepers, born February 07, 1901; died November 07, 1996 in Reisterstown, Baltimore Co., MD - last residence.¹⁶⁶. He married Martha Mast January 05, 1952; born December 02, 1909¹⁶⁶; died May 01, 1999 in Reisterstown, Baltimore Co., MD - last residence.¹⁶⁶.

Notes for Edgar A. Keepers:

No descendants. [MERLE]

More About Edgar A. Keepers:

Occupation 1: 1920, Shop laborer.

Occupation 2: 1930, Plasterer - building home¹⁶⁷

Residence 1: 1920, Living with his parents - Emmitsburg, MD, perhaps on a farm.¹⁶⁸

Residence 2: 1930, Baltimore, MD.¹⁶⁹

More About Edgar Keepers and Martha Mast:

Marriage: January 05, 1952

+ 98 vi. Albert V. Keepers, born May 07, 1902; died March 1992.

99 vii. Anna M. Keepers, born 1904¹⁷⁰; died 1958 ...never married. [MERLE].

More About Anna M. Keepers:

Occupation: 1930, Stenographer in an insurance office.¹⁷¹

Residence: 1930, Baltimore, MD.¹⁷¹

+ 100 viii. Frank H. Keepers, born October 21, 1905.

101 ix. Raymond H. Keepers, born April 06, 1908; died January 26, 1994 in Tuscarora, Schuylkill Co., PA - last residence¹⁷². He married Celia Gedrich January 02, 1965.

Notes for Raymond H. Keepers:

... no descendants. [MERLE]

102 x. Masie Keepers, born November 11, 1910; died 1929.

Notes for Masie Keepers:

Note: Never married. [MERLE]

More About Masie Keepers:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

68. Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers (Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born February 26, 1876, and died October 03, 1957. She married Edward J. Fitzgerald September 24, 1897. He was born 1876, and died 1953.

More About Agnes Cecilia Keepers:

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Children of Agnes Keepers and Edward Fitzgerald are:

+ 103 i. Frank⁶ Fitzgerald, born August 06, 1899.

+ 104 ii. Allen Thomas Fitzgerald, born February 25, 1907; died October 10, 1940.

105 iii. Edward Donald Fitzgerald, born February 15, 1902.

More About Edward Donald Fitzgerald:

Occupation: Priest

106 iv. Albert Sidney Fitzgerald, born October 02, 1905; died January 25, 1908.

More About Albert Sidney Fitzgerald:

Died in childhood.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

107 v. William Vincent Fitzgerald, born December 12, 1909; no descendants.. He married Elsie Baumgardner January 15, 1937.

72. Charles Peter⁵ Keepers (Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born February 08, 1886, and died September 24, 1957. He married Louise E. O'Toole February 04, 1908. She was born January 10, 1887, and died December 1978 in Emmitsburg, MD - last residence.¹⁷².

Notes for Charles Peter Keepers:

In the 1900 census, Emmitsburg, MD, Charles and his two younger sisters are listed as attending school.

More About Charles Peter Keepers:

Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

Occupation: 1910, Blacksmith: owned his own shop, Mechanicstown, MD.¹⁷³

Notes for Louise E. O'Toole:

In the 1920 census, Emmitsburg, MD, the name given for Louise is "Loay."

More About Charles Keepers and Louise O'Toole:

Marriage: February 04, 1908

Children of Charles Keepers and Louise O'Toole are:

+ 108 i. Helen L.⁶ Keepers, born December 19, 1908 in MD.

+ 109 ii. Paul A. Keepers, born October 14, 1910; died February 11, 2000 in Thurmont, Frederick Co., MD - last residence.

110 iii. Mary E. Keepers, born July 23, 1913; died February 28, 1920.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

+ 111 iv. Cecil P. Keepers, born March 17, 1915; died March 16, 1994 in Sabillasville, Frederick Co., MD - last residence.

+ 112 v. Louis A. Keepers, born June 09, 1917; died February 1984 in Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD - last residence.

+ 113 vi. Frances V. Keepers, born January 07, 1920.

+ 114 vii. Charles E. Keepers, born February 19, 1924; died August 12, 1995 in Emmitsburg, MD - last residence.

+ 115 viii. Theresa Keepers, born June 06, 1926.

+ 116 ix. Leo E. Keepers, born March 21, 1929.

Generation No. 6

77. Dr. Robert W.⁶ Keepers (John Adam⁵, Joseph⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born July 16, 1884 in PA^174,175, and died April 22, 1965. He married Mary Ida Strickler¹⁷⁶ 1909¹⁷⁷, daughter of -- Strickler and Anna F.. She was born 1885 in PA¹⁷⁷, and died September 09, 1966.

Notes for Dr. Robert W. Keepers:

The will of Robert W. Keepers assigns all his goods to his wife Mary S. Keepers. As in Mary's will, only one daughter, Helen, and the same three grandchildren are listed. Witnesses: J.(?) W. Harth(?), Greencastle, PA, and Pierce I. Hammond, Jr., Philadelphia.

More About Dr. Robert W. Keepers:

Burial: Franklin County, PA

Occupation: 1910, Veterinarian - Surgeon^177,178

Residence 1: ...believed, principally, Waynesboro, PA. [MERLE]

Residence 2: 1910, 1st ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA - living with his mother-in-law. (Also, in 1920)^179,180

Notes for Mary Ida Strickler:

The will of Mary S. Keepers, probated January 27, 1967, refers to her late husband, Robert W., a daughter, Helen K. Welch, and three grandchildren: Margaret W. Beard, Maryann W. Gauger, and David Welch. Witnesses: William A. Powell, Drekel Hill, PA, and Pierce I. Hammond, Jr., Philadelphia.

More About Mary Ida Strickler:

Burial: Franklin County, PA

Child of Robert Keepers and Mary Strickler is:

+ 117 i. Helen⁷ Keepers, born 1909.

78. Anna Bell⁶ Miller (Susan S.⁵ Keepers, Joseph⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born July 22, 1890 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, and died March 06, 1959 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. She married Barr D. Stoops.

Notes for Anna Bell Miller:

Thanks to Yolanda Campbell Lifter: Information from the Stoops Study Website:

Anna Bell MILLER was born on 22 Jul 1890 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She died on 6 Mar 1959 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. She was buried on 9 Mar 1959 in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark County, Ohio. Parents: Martin R. MILLER and Sudie S. KEEPERS.

Spouse: Barr D. STOOPS. Barr D. STOOPS and Anna Bell MILLER were married. Children were: Arthur B. STOOPS.

More About Anna Bell Miller:

Burial: March 09, 1959, Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, Donnelsville, Clark County, Ohio

Child of Anna Miller and Barr Stoops is:

118 i. Arthur B.⁷ Stoops.

93. Genevieve Marie⁶ Keepers (George Edward⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born January 28, 1895 in MD. She married Louis Bertrum Clements March 28, 1932. He was born December 22, 1888, and died September 1944.

Notes for Genevieve Marie Keepers:

The three siblings, Genevieve, Joseph and John, lodged together in Baltimore; in the 1920 census, each listed their birthplace as Pennsylvania. Unless there is an enormous coincidence in another Keepers family involving both names and ages, these three were in the 1920 federal census twice.

In the 1930 census, Baltimore, MD, Genevieve is listed as owning her home, value $4,000, and also owned at least one radio set. Also, in the household were her brothers Joseph, John, Edgar, Albert, and Frank, and her sister Anna. All seven were listed as single. While her siblings are employed, Genevieve lists no occupation. [2005, JKK]

More About Genevieve Marie Keepers:

Occupation 1: February 20, 1920, Nurse - worked out of her home - staying with her parents in Emmitsburg, MD.¹⁸¹

Occupation 2: January 14, 1920, Dressmaker

Residence 1: January 14, 1920, Lodger in the household of Norman & Rhoda M. Kuhn, Baltimore, MD.¹⁸²

Residence 2: 1930, 15th Ward, Baltimore, MD.¹⁸³

More About Louis Bertrum Clements:

Burial: Newport, MD

More About Louis Clements and Genevieve Keepers:

Marriage: March 28, 1932

94. Rose Elizabeth⁶ Keepers (George Edward⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born April 12, 1897 in MD. She married William Henry Wivell May 25, 1921. He was born October 07, 1884, and died January 06, 1973.

More About William Henry Wivell:

Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

More About William Wivell and Rose Keepers:

Marriage: May 25, 1921

Children of Rose Keepers and William Wivell are:

+ 120 i. Albert Francis⁷ Wivell, born April 05, 1922.

121 ii. George Henry Wivell, born April 29, 1923; died January 11, 1925.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

122 iii. John Alexius Wivell, born July 02, 1924. He married Sylvia Elizabeth Sherman November 25, 1967; born September 04, 1920.

123 iv. Edward Anthony Wivell, born July 02, 1924; died February 19, 1925.

Burial: St. Anthony Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD

124 v. George Thomas Wivell, born January 15, 1926.

Notes for George Thomas Wivell:

....unmarried. [MERLE]

More About George Thomas Wivell:

Military service: Veteran of WW2.

+ 125 vi. Mary Ann Elizabet Wivell, born August 16, 1927.

+ 126 vii. Clarence Morris Wivell, born March 27, 1929.

127 viii. Carroll Raymond Wivell, born May 26, 1930. He married Mary Virginia Six; born December 26, 1932.

+ 128 ix. Catherine Bernadette Wivell, born May 04, 1931.

98. Albert V.⁶ Keepers (George Edward⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born May 07, 1902, and died March 1992¹⁸⁴. He married Alice McCafferty August 06, 1932. She died July 07, 1975.

More About Albert V. Keepers:

Occupation: 1930, Upholsterer in his own business.¹⁸⁵

Residence: 1930, Baltimore, MD.¹⁸⁵

More About Alice McCafferty:

Burial: New Cathedral Cemetery, Ellicott City, MD

100. Frank H.⁶ Keepers (George Edward⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born October 21, 1905. He married (1) Rose O'Grady. He married (2) Evelyn Porter.

More About Frank H. Keepers:

Occupation: 1930, Upholsterer - partner with his brothers.

Residence: 1930, Baltimore, MD.¹⁸⁵

103. Frank⁶ Fitzgerald (Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born August 06, 1899. He married Julia Topper August 29, 1922.

More About Frank Fitzgerald and Julia Topper:

Marriage: August 29, 1922

Children of Frank Fitzgerald and Julia Topper are:

+ 134 i. Mary Julia⁷ Fitzgerald, born July 29, 1923.

+ 135 ii. Elizabeth A. Fitzgerald, born December 17, 1924.

+ 136 iii. Ann Jean Fitzgerald, born September 11, 1926.

+ 137 iv. Josephine Fitzgerald, born June 06, 1928.

138 v. Richard F. Fitzgerald, born January 26, 1930; died August 10, 1931.

More About Richard F. Fitzgerald:

Died 2: ...in infancy.

Burial: Unknown

104. Allen Thomas⁶ Fitzgerald (Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born February 25, 1907, and died October 10, 1940. He married Naomi Powell May 18, 1926. She was born September 28, 1907.

Children of Allen Fitzgerald and Naomi Powell are:

+ 142 i. Edward Allen⁷ Fitzgerald, born November 16, 1927.

+ 143 ii. Gerald Powell Fitzgerald, born December 26, 1928; died October 04, 1968.

+ 144 iii. Donald Francis Fitzgerald, born July 02, 1930.

108. Helen L.⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born December 19, 1908 in MD. She married Leonard J. Sanders September 25, 1928. He was born July 02, 1904¹⁸⁶, and died April 19, 1995 in Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD - last residence¹⁸⁶.

109. Paul A.⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born October 14, 1910, and died February 11, 2000 in Thurmont, Frederick Co., MD - last residence¹⁸⁶. He married Alice Regina Humerick February 10, 1934¹⁸⁷.

More About Paul Keepers and Alice Humerick:

Marriage: February 10, 1934¹⁸⁷

111. Cecil P.⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born March 17, 1915, and died March 16, 1994 in Sabillasville, Frederick Co., MD - last residence¹⁸⁸. He married Hazel Tresler June 15, 1939. She was born October 09, 1920, and died November 1995 in Sabilasville, Frederick Co., MD - last residence¹⁸⁸.

112. Louis A.⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born June 09, 1917, and died February 1984 in Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD - last residence¹⁸⁸. He married Rita Sanders February 08, 1941, daughter of James Sanders and Maria McMaster. She was born November 22, 1917 in Bonneauville, PA¹⁸⁹, and died October 22, 2002 in Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD - last residence¹⁹⁰.

113. Frances V.⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born January 07, 1920. She married George Rorbach July 22, 1937.

114. Charles E.⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born February 19, 1924, and died August 12, 1995 in Emmitsburg, MD - last residence¹⁹⁰. He married Joan Neiderer August 06, 1949.

115. Theresa⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born June 06, 1926. She married Karl Orndorff October 20, 1945.

116. Leo E.⁶ Keepers (Charles Peter⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born March 21, 1929. He married Rose Marie Knott December 24, 1958.

Generation No. 7

117. Helen⁷ Keepers (Robert W.⁶, John Adam⁵, Joseph⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born 1909. She married Unknown Welch.

Children of Helen Keepers and Unknown Welch are:

177 i. David⁸ Welch.

178 ii. Margaret Welch. She married Unknown Beard.

179 iii. Maryann Welch. She married Unknown Gauger.

120. Albert Francis⁷ Wivell (Rose Elizabeth⁶ Keepers, George Edward⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born April 05, 1922. He married Elsie Marie Sherman August 25, 1945, daughter of Donald Sherman and Susan Weaver. She was born August 01, 1927 in Catlett, Virginia.

125. Mary Ann Elizabet⁷ Wivell (Rose Elizabeth⁶ Keepers, George Edward⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born August 16, 1927. She married Joseph Clement Straub, Jr. June 12, 1948, son of Joseph Straub and Dazie Mick. He was born July 14, 1920.

More About Joseph Clement Straub, Jr.:

Military service: Veteran of WW2.

126. Clarence Morris⁷ Wivell (Rose Elizabeth⁶ Keepers, George Edward⁵, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born March 27, 1929. He married Ruth Jeanette Sherman November 11, 1950, daughter of Donald Sherman and Susan Weaver. She was born June 28, 1932 in Brandy, Virginia.

134. Mary Julia⁷ Fitzgerald (Frank⁶, Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born July 29, 1923. She married Thomas Arcidiacomo October 16, 1948.

135. Elizabeth A.⁷ Fitzgerald (Frank⁶, Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born December 17, 1924. She married William Garner December 30, 1954.

136. Ann Jean⁷ Fitzgerald (Frank⁶, Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born September 11, 1926. She married Paul Virbal August 02, 1952.

137. Josephine⁷ Fitzgerald (Frank⁶, Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born June 06, 1928. She married Edward O'Rourke January 05, 1952.

142. Edward Allen⁷ Fitzgerald (Allen Thomas⁶, Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born November 16, 1927. He married Ethel V. Hurley December 28, 1948. She was born November 05, 1926.

143. Gerald Powell⁷ Fitzgerald (Allen Thomas⁶, Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born December 26, 1928, and died October 04, 1968. He married Doris D. Martin September 05, 1948. She was born October 29, 1929.

More About Gerald Powell Fitzgerald:

Burial: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Thurmont, MD

144. Donald Francis⁷ Fitzgerald (Allen Thomas⁶, Agnes Cecilia⁵ Keepers, Alexius Vincent⁴, John B.³, Isaac², Isaac¹) was born July 02, 1930. He married Doris Wastler June 24, 1948. She was born June 06, 1931.

Endnotes

1. 1798 Fred. Co. Assessment: Houses and Lots in Emmitsburg, by Donna Valley Russell, C.G., F.A.S.G., p. 81, Isaac Keepers' heirs, 1 1/2 front.

2. Frederick Co., MD, Historical Society - McCardles of Washington Co., p. 298.

3. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67.

4. Frederick Co., MD, Historical Society - McCardles of Washington Co..

5. History of Western Maryland, etc., Vol. II by J. Thomas Scharf, A.M., published in Philadelphia, Louis H. Everts, 1882, p. 1189.

6. Revolutionary Patriots of Frederick County, Maryland 1775-1783, by Henry C. Peden Jr., p. 204.

7. 1790 Census, Frederick Co., MD, M637, Roll 3, Page 186.

8. Vital Records in The Frederick-Town Herald, 1817, compiled by Mary Fitzhugh Hitselberger, Knouff, Eleanor, dcd. James Keeper(sic), exec., will sell farm of 60a, 3 miles from Emmitsburg and 1 mile from Seminary, with good log dwelling. [8 March].

9. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67.

10. www.familysearch.org, /Eng/Sea...9083366&lds=1&region=11&frompage=9.

11. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67, Isaac...eldest son of Isaac & Catherine.

12. www.familysearch.org.

13. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67.

14. 1820 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, M33, Roll 43, Page 158.

15. www.familysearch.org.

16. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67, Joseph..."single, moved to Indiana."

17. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67.

18. www.familysearch.org.

19. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67, Husband of Mary Ann Keepers cited.

20. www.familysearch.org.

21. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 67.

22. 1810 Census, Frederick Co., MD, M252, Roll 15, Page 194.

23. 1810 Census, Frederick Co., MD.

24. 1810 Census, Frederick Co., MD, M252, Roll 15, Page 194.

25. "The Republican Compiler," published in Gettysburg, PA, by Jacob Lefever, March 27, 1832, Death notice: "Saturday last, in this town, Michael Keepers, formerly of Frederick, MD, at advanced age."

26. Marriage Licenses of Frederick County, 1811-1840, by Margaret E. Myers, p. 130.

27. 1810 Census, Frederick Co., MD, M252, Roll 15, Page 194.

28. Marriage Licenses of Frederick County, 1811-1840, by Margaret E. Myers, p. 130.

29. St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD: Births & Baptismal Records.

30. Western Maryland Genealogy, Frederick County Indentures, p. 182.

31. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 6.

32. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 21.

33. Souvenir of Loretto Centenary, Oct. 10, 1899, p. 181, The citation shows "Keefers" - I believe this is a transcription error, and should be Keepers. [JKK].

34. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 28.

35. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 144.

36. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 37.

37. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 51.

38. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 53.

39. Western Maryland Genealogy, Frederick County Indentures, page 118.

40. 1830 Census, District 5, Frederick Co., MD, M19, Roll 57, Page 286.

41. 1840 Census, 5th Election District, Frederick Co., MD, M704, Roll 166, Page 267, The census shows Elizabeth as head of household with two children, one male and one female, each in the 5-10 age group.

42. 1830 Census, District 5, Frederick Co., MD.

43. 1850 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, M432, Roll 292, Page 162.

44. 1850 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, M432, Roll 292, Page 162, Elizabeth is listed with age 41.

45. 1830 Census, District 5, Frederick Co., MD.

46. St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD: Births & Baptismal Records.

47. 1850 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

48. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 5.

49. Names in Stone, by Jacob Holdcraft, 75,000 cemetery inscriptions from Frederick County, MD.

50. National Archives: 1850 census, Frederick County, MD, p. 185, Elizabeth's age is 41 in the 1850 census.

51. 1880 Census, Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD.

52. Names in Stone, by Jacob Holdcraft.

53. Catholic Vital Records of Central Pennsylvania, vol. 1, 1793-1838, by Rev. Ledoux, 1993, p. 5, lists birthdate and baptism date.

54. National Archives: 1850 census, Frederick County, MD.

55. 1840 Census, 5th Election Dsitrict, Frederick Co., MD, M704, Roll 166, Page 269.

56. 1860 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, M653, Roll 474, Page 176.

57. 1860 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

58. 1830 Census, District 5, Frederick Co., MD, M19, Roll 57, Page 278.

59. Names in Stone, by Jacob Holdcraft.

60. St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD: Births & Baptismal Records.

61. Names in Stone, by Jacob Holdcraft, Mary C. Keepers is listed by Holdcraft.Sr. Stella also lists her age at death as 20 yrs.

62. Sister Stella's letter, ...Cecilia, who died at age 20...

63. St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD: Births & Baptismal Records.

64. Sister Stella's letter, Annie died at age 16.

65. 1860 Census, Emmitsburg,Frederick Co., MD, Lycius is listed in the 1860 census at age 17, but he is not listed in the 1850 census. It is possible that he is adopted or he may be a child of a relative of John B. Keepers..

66. St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD: Births & Baptismal Records.

67. 1920 Census, 2nd Ward, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, T626, Roll 1916, Page 81.

68. 1920 Census, 2nd Ward, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA.

69. 1910 Census, Black Fork, Tucker Co., WV, T624, Roll 1969, Page 250.

70. 1920 Census, 2nd Ward, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA.

71. 1910 Census, Black Fork, Tucker Co., WV.

72. 1920 Census, 2nd Ward, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA.

73. 1910 Census, Black Fork, Tucker Co., WV, T624, Roll 1969, Page 250.

74. 1880 Census, Tidioute, Warren Co., PA, In the household of his brother-in-law, Albert M. Coulter.

75. 1900 Census, 1st Ward, Allegheny, Allegheny Co., PA.

76. 1880 Census, Tidioute, Warren Co., PA.

77. 1900 Census, 1st Ward, Allegheny, Allegheny Co., PA, T623, Roll 1354, Page 15.

78. 1900 Census, 1st Ward, Allegheny, Allegheny Co., PA.

79. 1880 Census, Latrobe, Westmoreland Co., PA, T9, Roll 1203, Page 125.

80. 1880 Census, Latrobe, Westmoreland Co., PA, T9, Roll 1203, Page 125, Bertie is age 2 in 1880, in the household of her grandmother, E. M. Coulter.

81. National Archives: Civil War Veteran Pension Record, Widow's claim: Eliza A. Keepers.

82. Arnold Livers Family of America, by Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, p. 92, Lists month, day and year of birth for five of John B.'s children.

83. National Archives: Civil War Veteran Pension Record, Widow's claim: Eliza A. Keepers.

84. 1900 Census, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T623, Roll 1413, Page 248.

85. 1870 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

86. 1850 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, M432, Roll 292, Page 186.

87. 1870 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, M593, Roll 1346, Page 639.

88. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T9, Roll 1132, Page 564, Listed as Elizabeth.

89. 1900 Census, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

90. National Archives: Civil War Veteran Pension Record, Widow's claim: Eliza A. Keepers.

91. 1870 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

92. 1880 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

93. 1880 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T9, Roll 510, Page 214.

94. St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD: Births & Baptismal Records.

95. 1870 Census, Wilkes Barre Twp., Luzerne Co., PA.

96. 1870 Census, Wilkes Barre Twp., Luzerne Co., PA, M593, Roll 1369, Page 523B, Page 523A has George Seabold, age 23, carpenter, wife Laura, age 21, and Mary Hordisty, age 74, all born in MD.

97. 1870 Census, Wilkes Barre Twp., Luzerne Co., PA.

98. St. Mary's Church, Emmitsburg, MD: Births & Baptismal Records.

99. 1880 Census, Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD.

100. National Archives; Unfiled Papers & Slips Belonging in Confed. Compiled Service Records, #M347, Roll 214.

101. The Maryland Line in the Confederate Army 1861-65, by W. W. Goldsborough.

102. 1880 Census, Taneytown, Carroll Co., MD, www.familysearch.org.

103. 1870 Census, Uniontown P.O., Carroll Co., MD, M593, Roll 582, Page 288.

104. 1900 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T623, Roll 622, Page 183.

105. 1900 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

106. 1910 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T624, Roll 564, Page 6.

107. 1930 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

108. 1920 Census, 6th Ward, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, T625, Roll 731, Page 279.

109. Names in Stone, by Jacob Holdcraft, Holdcraft has this Joseph as Joseph A. - perhaps there was difficulty distinguishing an A from an H in the records he was using.

110. 1910 Census, 3rd Ward, Mobile, AL.

111. 1920 Census, 2nd Ward, Gilmer, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, T625, Roll 1302, Page 60.

112. 1910 Census, 3rd Ward, Mobile, AL, T624, Roll 27, Page 88.

113. 1920 Census, 2nd Ward, Gilmer, Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC.

114. 1930 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

115. 1930 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T626, Roll 874, Page 256.

116. Index to Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg, PA, Keepers, John Adam, Dr.

117. Index to Franklin Co. Cemeteries, Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg, PA.

118. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

119. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T9, Roll 1132, Page 564.

120. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA, T624, Roll 1347, Page 261.

121. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

122. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA.

123. 1920 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA, T625, Roll 1571, Page 271.

124. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

125. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA, Lists her middle initial, O.

126. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA.

127. Social Security Death Index.

128. 1920 Census, Parkesburg, Chester Co., PA, T625, 1550, Page 44.

129. Social Security Death Index.

130. 1900 Census, Wilkinsburg Boro, Allegheny Co., PA.

131. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA.

132. 1920 Census, Parkesburg, Chester Co., PA.

133. 1910 Census, Washington Twp., Franklin Co., PA, Sudie's middle initial is also given in this census.

134. 1880 Census, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

135. National Archives: Civil War Veteran Pension Record, Widow's claim: Eliza A. Keepers, Listed the date of Susan's birth.

136. 1900 Census, Wilkinsburg Boro, Allegheny Co., PA, T623, Roll 1372, Page 200, Record shows they were married 11 years in 1900.

137. 1900 Census, Wilkinsburg Boro, Allegheny Co., PA.

138. 1910 Census, Washington Twp., Franklin Co., PA, T624, Roll 1348, Page 213.

139. 1900 Census, Wilkinsburg Boro, Allegheny Co., PA, T623, Roll 1372, Page 200, Record shows they were married 11 years in 1900.

140. Bonebrake.FTW, Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg, PA, p. 458, Daniel Beinbrech - His Ancestors and His Descendants, 1990, Marie Rizel Bonebrake.

141. National Archives: Civil War Veteran Pension Record, Widow's claim: Eliza A. Keepers, Listed the date of Amanda's birth.

142. 1900 Census, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T624, Roll 1438, Page 219, The record states that Amanda & William had been married for two years, and it was the second marriage for both.

143. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Waynesboro, PA.

144. 1900 Census, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, T624, Roll 1438, Page 219, The record states that Amanda & William had been married for two years, and it was the second marriage for both.

145. 1900 Census, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

146. Social Security Death Index.

147. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Waynesboro, PA.

148. 1900 Census, 1st Ward Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA.

149. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Waynesboro, PA.

150. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Waynesboro, PA, T624, Roll 1348, Page 219.

151. 1910 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T624, Roll 564, Page 10, States that George and Mary were married 16 years in 1910..

152. 1900 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T623, Roll 622, Page 201.

153. 1910 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

154. 1900 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

155. 1910 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T624, Roll 564, Page 10, States that George and Mary were married 16 years in 1910..

156. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

157. 1920 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, Census taken Feb. 20, 1920.

158. 1920 Census, Baltimore, 14th Ward, Baltimore Co., MD, Census taken January 14, 1920..

159. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

160. Social Security Death Index.

161. 1920 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

162. 1920 Census, Baltimore, 14th Ward, Baltimore Co., MD, T625, Roll 663, Page 86, Census taken January 14, 1920.

163. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

164. 1920 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, Census taken February 20, 1920.

165. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

166. Social Security Death Index.

167. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

168. 1920 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD.

169. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

170. 1910 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, Lists Anna M. Keepers as 6 years old.

171. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

172. Social Security Death Index.

173. 1910 Census, Mechanicstown, Frederick Co., MD, T624, Roll 565, Page 35.

174. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA, T624, Roll 1347, Page 261.

175. Social Security Death Index.

176. 1920 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA, T625, Roll 1571, Page 271.

177. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA.

178. Sister Stella's letter.

179. 1920 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle, Franklin Co., PA.

180. 1910 Census, 1st Ward, Greencastle Boro., Franklin Co., PA.

181. 1920 Census, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, T625, Roll 672, Page 215, Census taken February 20, 1920.

182. 1920 Census, Baltimore, 14th Ward, Baltimore Co., MD, Census taken January 14, 1920.

183. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, T626, Roll 859, Page 9.

184. Social Security Death Index.

185. 1930 Census, 15th Ward Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD.

186. Social Security Death Index.

187. Sister Stella's letter, Paul A. Keepers married Alice Regina Humerick February 10, 1934. This was a double wedding with each couple acting as witness for the other. The second couple being Paul E. Humerick, brother of Alice, and Ida Brawner. Ceremony performed by the Reverend William Groninger.

188. Social Security Death Index.

189. Obituary: Hanover Sun, MD, October 24, 2002, Internet posting by Annette Ward.

190. Social Security Death Index.

191. Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg, PA; Genealogical Records.

192. Adams County Library Obituaries, Source: The Gettysburg Times, 10/24/2002, Obituary for Rita (Sanders) Keepers lists Louise Reeves.