Keeney Family Genealogy
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Hello Everyone, I had my hip replaced on 01 July 2002 and I'm getting around just fine, I should be going back to work sometime in October. I'm planning on moving sometime in September. I have one semi-completed issue of the Keeney Update that's been posted (it still needs to be indexed, but other then that it can be read), I forgot to post section 15 of the Wagon Ruts West book last time, but it's up now.I've added some of the guest book postings to this issue and one of them shows another connection to the family of Robert E. Lee. |
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From: "JW" <jfwski@hotmail.com>
From: "Rachael de Rham" <rachael@derham.com>
His son Lafayette has a second son Robert Leland Keeney b Nov 23, 1883 d. Sept 1, 1960.who
marries Harriet Elise Ellwood b. May 15, 1886 DeKalb, Illinois. They were Married Sept 14,
1912 in DeKalb Illinois. Her father was one of the successful inventors of barbed wire. In
1947 Aunt Elise and Bob bought one of six sections of the famous Bell Ranch, in Tucumcari,
New Mexico (See "The Bell Ranch as I Knew It" by George Ellis, 1973 Lowell
Press, Kansa City, MO). Their section comprised 130,000 acres surrounding the old Bell
Headquarters, near the center of the Pablo Montoya grant and the historic Bell brand. (Her
son William Elwood Keeney of Lubbock Texas helped to run the ranch interests). She also
inherited the Renderbrook Ranch, Lubbock Texas with her sister. This is where the family
of Ellwood Keeneys comes in from Lubbock, Texas. 2) John Kinne 01 July 2002 Dan, I have hit a roadblock in my research and was hoping maybe someone |
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Ralph R. Keeney's Wagon
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Marriage. PA Ellen Keeney Obit - Hiram/Narcissa
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Posted by Nancy Miller on 11 June 2002 at 10:14:33: Obituary of Ellen Douglas Ferguson - Canton August 21, 1908 Ellen Douglas Ferguson, eldest daughter of Hiram and Narcissa Keeney, was born in Del. Co., N. Y., Jan 1,1836, and died near Windfall, Aug., 10 1903. Her parents moved to Windfall while she was a young child, later they went to Waterville, Lycoming Co.; here she grew to womanhood and taught school for seven years. She was married to James Ferguson, March 17, 1857, by Rev. J. Moorhead. They began life together at Union, Tioga Co. where they spent eight years of happy life. In 1865 they returned to Windfall and purchased the farm upon which they lived the remainder of their lives. Mr. Ferguson departed for the better land five years ago, Feb. 23, 1898. To them were born six children five of whom remain, Allie, wife of Clarence Packard, of Tacoma, Washington; Myrt, Bertha, wife of Harry English, Harvey, of Williamsport, and Cora, wife of Merton Haflett. The funeral services were held at the Windfall M. E. church. Rev. Emory A. Baldwin, a former pastor, now of Union City, Michigan, preached, with him and assisting the pastor were Rev. H. B Allen of East Canton and Rev. C. W. Wasson, of Williamsport. The large congregation unable to get into the church, was a tribute to the high esteem in which she was held. Mrs. Ferguson gave her heart to God while young and united with the Methodist church. Her life was of the quiet yet deep spiritual nature. Her faithfulness to the church together with her loving heart and cheerful spirit won her [the friendship of all. The best work of her life was accomplished in the home. As a devoted Christian mother she was instrumental in the conversion of her entire family, all of whom are Christians. Her husband found in her a helpmate. Under every burden of life she placed a willing hand, into every dark experience she brought the light of a strong faith and a clear experience. Her last days were spent in ill health that kept her from the active life of earlier days, yet no cloud came over her faith or joy. The pastor found her a strong support all his works. Her life closed quietly without suffering. A pure life ceased to in the home. A redeemed spirit took flight to the land of rest. The departed left sad but hopeful friends. We will see her again. Keeney's in W VA Posted by Judy Chesson on August 20, 2002 at 20:44:34: Looking for information on Clara Ann Keeney (b.12Jan1859)(d.20May1936) who was married to Montague Thomas in 1880. They lived in the Chatleston (Kanawah County) area of the state. Any information on the ancestors of these two would be appreciated. From the Guest book:
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From: "Joan C. Keeney" maraba@sti.netSubject: Fw: Fw: Courage! Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:58:44 -0700 Courage! I sat in a movie theater watching "Schindler's List," asked myself, "Why didn't the Jews fight back?" Now I know why. I sat in a movie theater, watching "Pearl Harbor and asked myself, "Why weren't we prepared?" Now I know why. Civilized people cannot fathom, much less predict, the actions of evil people. On September 11, dozens of capable airplane passengers allowed themselves to be overpowered by a handful of poorly armed terrorists because they did not comprehend the depth of hatred that motivated their captors. On September 11, thousands of innocent people were murdered because too many Americans naively reject the reality that some nations are dedicated to the dominance of others. Many political pundits, pacifists and media personnel want us to forget the carnage. They say we must focus on the bravery of the rescuers and ignore the cowardice of the killers. They implore us to understand the motivation of the perpetrators. Major television stations have announced they will assist the healing process by not replaying devastating footage of the planes crashing into the Twin Towers. I will not be manipulated. I will not pretend to understand. I will not forget. I will not forget the liberal media who abused freedom of the press to kick our country when it was vulnerable and hurting. I will not forget that CBS anchor Dan Rather preceded President Bush's address to the nation with the snide remark, "No matter how you feel about him, he is still our president." I will not forget that ABC TV anchor Peter Jennings questioned President Bush's motives for not returning immediately to Washington, DC and commented, "We're all pretty skeptical and cynical about Washington." And I will not forget that ABC's Mark Halperin warned if reporters weren't informed of every little detail of this war, they aren't "likely -- nor should they be expected -- to show deference." I will not isolate myself from my fellow Americans by pretending an attack on the USS Cole in Yemen was not an attack on the United States of America. I will not forget the Clinton administration equipped Islamic terrorists and their supporters with the world's most sophisticated telecommunications equipment and encryption technology, thereby compromising America's ability to trace terrorist radio, cell phone, land lines, faxes and modem communications. I will not be appeased with pointless, quick retaliatory strikes like those perfected by the previous administration. I will not be comforted by "feel-good, do nothing" regulations like the silly "Have your bags been under your control?" question at the airport. I will not be influenced by so called,"antiwar demonstrators who exploit the right of statement to chant anti-American obscenities. I will not forget the moral victory handed the North Vietnamese by American war protesters who reviled and spat upon the returning soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines. I will not be softened by the wishful thinking of pacifists who chose reassurance over reality. I will embrace the wise words of Prime Minister Tony Blair who told Labor Party conference, "They have no moral inhibition on the slaughter of the innocent. If they could have murdered not 7,000 but 70,000, does anyone doubt they would have done so and rejoiced in it? There is no compromise possible with such people no meeting of minds, no point of understanding with such terror. Just a choice: defeat it or be defeated by it. And defeat it we must!" I will force myself to:
I sat in a movie theater, watching "Private Ryan" and asked myself, "Where did they find the courage?" Now I know. We have no choice. Living without liberty is not living. Please forward to every American who still believes in freedom and that we are NOT helpless in the fight against terrorism. This is a very powerful passage and should not be ignored. Either you are with us or you are against us - |
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