Hardin Keen1

#21513, (bt 1852 - 1853 - 1912)
FatherJohn Keen3 (c 1793 - 1877)
MotherElizabeth Jackson McCoy2 (c 1817 - )
RelationshipsGreat-grandfather of Wilma Ilene Collins
Son of John Keen
Extended Family
ChartsAncestors of Wilma Ilene Collins (5 generations)
John Keen - Children & Grandchildren

Children of Hardin Keen and Emily Frances Taylor

Life Events

Overview
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Hardin, or Howard, was the youngest child of John Keen and Elizabeth Jackson McCoy, born in 1853 in Perry County, Illinois. His reported age varied a lot in the census records. As was typical in that place and time, he was illiterate. And, like many others, he was a farm laborer then worked in the coal mines.
Howard married when he was about 20 years old and they had nine children. Howard died at the age of 62 from injuries sustained in a mine accident.

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BirthHardin Keen was born between 1852 and 1853 in Illinois.
His birthdate according to records early in his life would be 1852 or 53. Later in life his age was reported as more than expected. His birthdate calculated from his age on the death certificate would be 8 December 1849 but he did not appear on the 1850 census.2 
(with Mother) 1860 CensusHardy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Illinois, in the household of his mother, Elizabeth. He was 7 and born in Illinois.4
(with Mother) 1870 CensusHardy Keen appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pinckneyville with his mother, Elizabeth. He was 17, a Farm Laborer, born in Illinois, and unable to read or write.2
MarriageHardin Keen married Emily Frances Taylor, daughter of William B Taylor and Elizabeth Ragland, on 1 Oct 1874 in Perry County, Illinois.
The license was issued on October 1st to Hardy M Keen and Miss [sic] Frances Lawrence and they were married that day by James K P Ragland, J.P.5 
(Mentioned) ProbateHardin was mentioned as an heir in the probate file of his father John Keen's estate in Apr 1877.3 
1880 CensusHardin and Emily F King [sic] appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Township 6 Range 3, Pinckneyville Precinct, Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 23 Jun 1880. The family was enumerated with the surname King. Hardin was 23, a Laborer, born in Illinois, father's birthplace not recorded, mother born in Virginia. Emily F was 22, kept house, was born in Illinois, parents birthplaces not known. Emily could read and write; Hardin could read but not write. With them were Cora E (5), Lydia A (3), and Ed (1).1
1900 CensusHard and Emily F Keen appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cutler Precinct, Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 20 Jun 1900. Hard was born in Dec 1849 in Illinois, father born in Tennessee and mother in South Carolina. He was age 50, a Miner, out of work 3 months in the past year, and rented their home. Emily F was age 49, born in June 1850 in Illinois, father born in Indiana and mother in Illinois. Hard and Emily had been married 28 years; had 8 children, 7 of whom were still living. Their children at home were Edward (21), James L (15), Mable M (11), and John (9). James and John attended school for 3 months that year, Mable for 5 months.6
1910 CensusHard and Emma F Keen appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cutler Village, Perry County, Illinois, at 7th Street, enumerated 18 Apr 1910. Hard was 54, born in Illinois, father born in Tennessee, mother in South Carolina, and was a miner in a coal mine. He was working at the time but had been out of work 18 weeks during the year.
Emma F was 52, born in Illinois, parents born in Pennsylvania
They had been married 31 years, first marriage for both, had 8 children, 6 of whom were still living. They owned their home free of mortgage. Hard could not read and write but Emma could. At home were Luther J (26) and John (20), both coal miners.7
EventThe Illinois Mining Board annual report stated that on 17 July 1912 Howard Keene, of Cutler, aged 62 years, married, with eight children and nine dependents, had his back injured by falling slate. Forty days time lost. They failed to add him to the fatalities report.8 
DeathHoward died on 21 Jul 1912 in Cutler, Perry County, Illinois.
Information from death register: Howard Keen, male, white, married, born in Illinois, birthdate not recorded, age 62 years 7 months 13 days, last occupation was a coal miner (1882-1912), previously a farmer, lived entire life in Illinois, father John Keen born in Tennessee, mother Emly Taylor [sic] born in Perry County. The informant was Edward Keene of Cutler and burial was in the Cutler Cemetery. Cause of death was injuries caused by accidental fall of slate in mine 5 days before, certified by the coroner Dr C O Wellington in Du Quoin.
[Edward made a common mistake, giving his own mother's name rather than that of his deceased father]9 
BurialHe was buried on 23 Jul 1912 in Cutler Cemetery.9 
Note.There may be two other children - Bertha and Nancy.10 
Last Edited4 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1648] United States 1880 Federal Census, Illinois, Perry County, T6R3 Pinckneyville Precinct, Page 32. Image viewed at Familysearch.
  2. [S1649] United States 1870 Federal Census. Illinois, Perry County, T5R3, Pinckneyville PO, Page 14. Image viewed at Familysearch.
  3. [S1689] John Keen, Estate Records, 1877 Box 359, File 1165, page 533, FHL film # 975933 (microfilm of original records in the Perry County courthouse, Pinckneyville, Illinois).
  4. [S657] Online image of the 1860 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Illinois, Perry County, Pinckneyville PO, Roll 218, Page 89.
  5. [S1901] Marriage Licence and Certificate for Hardy M Keen and Miss Frances Lawrence, Perry County, Ohio, Court Clerk, 1 October 1874 (Illinois Archives, SIU Depository).
  6. [S736] Online image of the 1900 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Illinois, Perry County, Cutler Precinct, Roll 335, Page 22.
  7. [S658] Online image of the 1910 Federal Census for United States (Heritage Quest, www.heritagequest.com), Ohio, Perry County, Cutler Precinct, Roll 315, Page 41.
  8. [S1176] Annual Coal Report of Illinois, 1913. Lookup provided by Wayne Hinton, April 2014.
  9. [S1899] Death certificate of Howard Keen, died 21 July 1912, registered 21 September 1912 in Perry County, Illinois, file # 34402.
  10. [S1647] Recollections of Wilma Bartholomew, 2009.
  11. [S1686] Marriage Records of Perry County, Illinois, 1827-1867 & 1878-1916, FHL film # 975923 & 975926 (microfilm of original records in the Perry County courthouse, Pinckneyville, Illinois), Charles H Presswood & Lydia Keen, 1891, #74.
  12. [S1662] Website Perry County Illinois History & Genealogy, Transcription of Hopewell Cemetery, Clarence E Keen, 1899.