William J Keen1

#21638, (c 1842 - 1915)
FatherJohn Keen1 (c 1793 - 1877)
MotherSarah Wells ( - c 1848)
RelationshipsGreat-granduncle of Wilma Ilene Collins
Son of John Keen
Extended Family
ChartsJohn Keen - Children & Grandchildren

Child of William J Keen and Mary E Anderson
  • John F Keen6 (c 1867 - )

Life Events

BirthWilliam J Keen was born circa 1842 in Tennessee.2
 
(with Father) 1850 CensusHe appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Perry County, Illinois, with his father, John. William J was 8 years old and born in Tennessee.2
1860 CensusWm J Kean appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Township 5 Range 3 West, Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 30 Jun 1860. He was 18, a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, and went to school within the year.3 
MarriageWilliam J Keen married Mary E Anderson on 4 Oct 1864 in Perry County, Illinois.4
 
Note.According to the John C Keen biography, he married Mary Stevenson.5 
1870 CensusWm J and Mary E King [sic] appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Township 6 Range 4 West, enumerated 13 Aug 1870. William was 26, farmer, born TN, could not write, wife Mary E 23, son John F age 3.6 
(Mentioned) ProbateWilliam J Keen was mentioned as an heir in the probate file of his father John Keen's estate in Apr 1877. He, his brother John, and brother-in-law Daniel Holeman posted a $140 bond.1 
1880 CensusW J and Mary E Keen appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Township 6 Range 4, Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 10 Jun 1880. WJ was 37, a farmer, and born in Tennessee, as were his parents. Mary was 34, keeping house, and born in Illinois. Son John F was 13. Also in their household were WF & Emma Stevenson.7 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Mary died on 12 Mar 1885.8  
MarriageWilliam J Keen married Mrs Malissa Cunningham on 5 Apr 1886 in Perry County, Illinois.9,10
 
1900 CensusWilliam J and Harriet M Keen appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cutler, Perry County, Illinois, enumerated 2 Jun 1900. They had been married 14 years and owned their home with a mortgage. William was age 55, born in Sept 1844 in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee. He was a Post master. Harriet was 47, born in May 1853 in Illinois, parents born in Kentucky, and she was the mother of 3 children, 1 still living. With them was niece Minnie Keen, born March 1886 and attended school 4 months.9 
1910 CensusWilliam J and Harriet M Keen appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cutler, Perry County, Illinois, at 7th Street, enumerated 18 Apr 1910. It was the second marriage for both of them and they were each first married at age 24. They owned their home free. William was 65, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, and he was the Cutler post master. Harriet was 55, born in Illinois, the mother of 3, 1 still living. With them were nieces Hattie C Keen (8) and Wanda P Soper (5). Enumerated right after them was William's youngest brother Hard and family.11 
DeathWilliam died in 1915.8
 
Burial8
W J Keen gravestone
Hopewell Cemetery
Pinckneyville, Illinois
Note.There is also a civil war stone for W J Keen in Hopewell Cemetery in Pinckneyville.12 
Last Edited3 Apr 2014

Citations

  1. [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).
  2. [S1554] United States 1850 Federal Census. Illinois, Perry County, family number 516. Image viewed at Familysearch.
  3. [S1740] 1860 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Township 5 Range 3W, Roll M653_218. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S855] Index to Illinois Marriages, text index online, 1763-1900, compiled by Illinois State Archives. William J Kean & Mary E Anderson, 1864.
  5. [S1690] Perry County Historical Society Perry County, Illinois, Turner Pub Co, Paducah, Kentucky (1988-1998) 0938021524, 1563114720, John C Keene biography, page 180.
  6. [S1739] 1870 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Township 6 Range 4, Roll M593_268, Page 274. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  7. [S938] 1880 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Southwestern, Roll T9_242, ED 76, Page 129A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. [S1510] Website Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com), W J & Mary E Keen gravestone, Hopewell Cemetery.
  9. [S939] 1900 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Cutler, Roll T623_335, ED 47, Page 2A. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  10. [S855] Index to Illinois Marriages, text index online, 1763-1900, compiled by Illinois State Archives. William J Keen & Mrs Malissa Cunningham, Perry County, vol B page 133 #75.
  11. [S940] 1910 Federal Census for United States, Illinois, Perry County, Cutler, Roll T624_315, ED 69, Page 2B. Digital image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  12. [S1510] Website Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com).