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: