Cora Elizabeth Keen1,2

#21543, (1873 - )
FatherHardin Keen1 (bt 1852 - 1853 - 1912)
MotherEmily Frances Taylor1 (1854 - 1924)
RelationshipsGrandaunt of Wilma Ilene Collins
Granddaughter of John Keen
Extended Family
ChartsJohn Keen - Children & Grandchildren

Children of Cora Elizabeth Keen and William J Todd
  • John R Todd3 (1891 - )
  • Maud Todd3 (1893 - )
  • Alice Todd3 (1894 - )
  • Thomas W Todd3 (1897 - )
  • Alfred Todd5
  • Lester Todd5
  • Jennie Todd5
  • Oscar Todd5

Life Events

BirthCora Elizabeth Keen was born in Apr 1873 in Perry County, Illinois.3
 
(with Parents) 1880 CensusCora E appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Township 6 Range 3, Pinckneyville Precinct, Perry County, Illinois, with her parents. She was 5 years old and born in Illinois.1
MarriageShe married William J Todd, son of John Todd and Malinda Presswood, on 11 Oct 1889 in Perry County, Illinois.
William was a Presswood descendant and had been previously married.2 
1900 CensusWilliam and Cora Todd appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Willisville Village, Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 5 Jun 1900. William was 40, born in Dec 1859 in Illinois, father born in England, mother in Illinois, and was a house carpenter. Cora was 27, born in April 1873 in Illinois. They had been married 12 years and Cora was the mother of 4 children. They owned their home free. With them were their children John R (9, at school 3 months), Maud (7, at school 5 months), Luce, (6), and Thomas W (2) as well as William's daughter Malinda (15, servant, at school 6 months).3 
1910 CensusWilliam J and Cora E Todd appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Tilden, Randolph County, Illinois, at St Louis Avenue, enumerated 19 Apr 1910. William was 46, born in Illinois, father born in England, mother in Illinois, and was a house carpenter working on his own account. Cora was 38, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois. It was William's second marriage and Cora's first; they had been married 21 years. Cora was the mother of 7 children, 6 still living. At home were John (19, coal miner), Thomas (12), Alfred (9), Lester (2), and Alice (13). Thomas, Alfred, and Alice attended school.4 
1920 CensusCora Todd appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Tilden, Randolph County, Illinois, at Crawford Street, enumerated 9 Jan 1920. She was 49, a widow, born in Illinois, and worked as a laundress at home on her own account. Her children were Alfred (18, driver in a coal mine), Lester (13), Jennie (8), and Oscar (5).5 
1940 CensusCora Todd appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Tilden, Randolph County, Illinois. She was 62, a widow, had a 3rd grade education, and was born in Illinois. Cora worked as a household aid for the WPA, earning $465. With her was her divorced son Jack (26) and his two children Jackie and Lorretta. Jack worked as a timekeeper for the WPA, earning $1015. They lived in the same house as in 1935.6 
Last Edited2 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [S1648] United States 1880 Federal Census, Illinois, Perry County, T6R3 Pinckneyville Precinct, Page 32. Image viewed at Familysearch.
  2. [S855] Index to Illinois Marriages, text index online, 1763-1900, compiled by Illinois State Archives. William J Todd & Cora Elizabeth Keen, Perry County, vol B page 212 #90.
  3. [S939] 1900 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Southwestern, Roll T623_335, ED 56, Page 3B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Randolph County, Tilden, Roll T624_320, ED 120, Page 3B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  5. [S917] 1920 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Randolph County, Tilden, Roll T625_396, ED 128, Page 10B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  6. [S2613] 1940 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Randolph County, Tilden, ED 79-41, Page 61B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.