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     Mary Luella Keeler was born on Friday, 25 December 1931 at Bryan, Williams County, Ohio.¹
     Mary Luella died in infancy at the age of 2 days on 27 December 1931 Bryan, Williams County, Ohio.¹ She was buried on Sunday, 27 December 1931 at Delta, Fulton County, Ohio.¹

     Anna E. M. Bemis was born on Saturday, 6 April 1850 at Ionia County, Michigan.¹
     Anna E. M. Bemis began military service on 26 July 1862. He enlisted in Company B, Ohio 111th Infantry Regiment.² She ended military service on 22 May 1865 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.²
     At age 17, Anna E. M. Bemis married Clark M. Keeler, age 22, son of Seth Keeler and Sophia Lake, on Thursday, 20 February 1868.³ Anna E. Keeler (given age 20) was listed as a household member living with Clark M. Keeler (given age 24) on the 1870 Census on 17 August 1870 at Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio.⁴ Anna E. Keeler (given age 29) was listed as the wife of Clark Keeler (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 2 June 1880 Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio.⁵ Anna Keeler (given age 49) was listed as the wife of Clark Keeler (given age 55) on the 1900 Census recorded 5 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.⁶ Annie M. Keeler (given age 59) was listed as the wife of Clark M. Keeler (given age 64) on the 1910 Census recorded 21 April 1910 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.⁷ Annie E. Keeler (given age 69) was listed as the wife of Clark M. Keeler (given age 73) on the 1920 Census recorded 28 January 1920 Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.⁸
     Her husband, Clark, died on 12 March 1920 Haskins, Wood County, Ohio, at age 74, leaving Anna E. M. as a widow.^1,3 She filed for a Civil War widow's pension on 4 June 1920 at Ohio.⁹
     The 1930 US Census enumerated her as Anna E. M. Keeler, the head of household Haskins, Wood County, Ohio, on 15 April 1930, living alone. Anna was a widow.¹⁰
     Anna E. M. died on 15 January 1932 at Portage, Wood County, Ohio, at age 81.¹ She was buried on Monday, 18 January 1932 at Waterville, Lucas County, Ohio.

     Gurdon E. Keeler was born on Monday, 19 July 1869 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.¹ Gurdon Keeler (given age 1) was listed as a household member living with Clark M. Keeler (given age 24) on the 1870 Census on 17 August 1870 at Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio.² Girdan P. Keeler (given age 10) was listed as the son of Clark Keeler (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 2 June 1880 Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio.³
     Gurdon E. Keeler married first Edith V. Miner say 1891.
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Gurdon Keeler (given age 30), the head of household at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio, on 7 July 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Edith Keeler (given age 28), his son, Earl Keeler (given age 6), his daughter, Hazel Keeler (given age 8) . Earnest C. Keeler (given age 24) was listed as his neighbor. Gurdon was employed as an Oil Pumper.⁴
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 40), the head of household Haskins, Wood County, Ohio, on 26 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Edith V. Keeler (given age 37), his son, Earl C. Keeler (given age 15), his daughters, Hazel I. Keeler (given age 18) and Gertrude M. Keeler (given age 8) . Gurdon was employed as a Foreman on the Stone Road.⁵
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 50), the head of household Haskins, Wood County, Ohio, on 28 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Edith Keeler (given age 47), his son, Earl C. Keeler (given age 25), his daughter, Gertrude Keeler (given age 17) . Clark M. Keeler (given age 73) was listed as his neighbor. Gurdon was employed as an Engineer at the School House.⁶
     His wife, Edith, died on 13 February 1921 Haskins, Wood County, Ohio, at age 48, leaving Gurdon E. as a widower.¹
     Gurdon E. Keeler married second Sarah (?) say 1926.
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Gerden E. Keeler (given age 60), the head of household at 215 Evers Avenue, Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, on 9 April 1930. Also living in the household was his wife, Sarah Keeler (given age 61). Gerden was employed as a Stationary Engineer for Boilers.⁷
     Gurdon E. died on 18 November 1946 Speck Convalence Home, located in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, at age 77 leaving Edith V. as a widow.¹ Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 77 years 3 months 29 days) was buried on Wednesday, 20 November 1946 in the Union Hill Cemetery, located at Wood County, Ohio.¹

     Earnest Keeler was born in November 1875 at Ohio. He was listed as the son of Clark Keeler (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 2 June 1880 at Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Earnest Keeler married Ada (?) say 1897.
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Earnest C. Keeler (given age 24), the head of household at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio, on 7 July 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Ada Keeler (given age 27), his son, Edna Keeler (given age 2) . Gurdon Keeler (given age 30) was listed as his neighbor. Earnest was employed as a Tool Dresser at an Oil Field.²

     Addie Keeler was born in August 1878 at Ohio. She was listed as the daughter of Clark Keeler (given age 34) on the 1880 Census recorded 2 June 1880 at Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio.¹ Adda Keeler (given age 21) was listed as the daughter of Clark Keeler (given age 55) on the 1900 Census recorded 5 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.²

     Edna V. Keeler was born in January 1883 at Ohio. She was listed as the daughter of Clark Keeler (given age 55) on the 1900 Census recorded 5 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Edna V. Keeler married George Alfred Hilt III say 1900. Edna V. Hilt was listed as the daughter of Clark M. Keeler (given age 64) on the 1910 Census recorded 21 April 1910 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.² Edna V. Hilt was named as the nearest relative of George Alfred Hilt III on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at RR #1, Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.³ Edna Hilt (given age 36) was listed as the wife of George Hilt (given age 40) on the 1920 Census recorded 9 February 1920 at River Road, Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio.⁴ Edna V. Hilt (given age 46) was listed as the wife of George A. Hilt (given age 51) on the 1930 Census recorded 24 April 1930 at Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio.⁵ Edna V. Hilt was named as a person who would always know an address for George Alfred Hilt (given age 63) on his WWII draft registration on 27 April 1942 at Portage, Wood County, Ohio.⁶
     Her husband, George, died on 5 May 1963 Long-Term Care Facilities, located in Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio, at age 84, leaving Edna V. as a widow.⁷
     Edna V. died on 25 July 1963 in the St. Charles Hospital, located at Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio, at age 80.⁷

     Edgar Daniel Keeler was born on Sunday, 25 October 1885 at Ohio.^1,2 He was listed as the son of Clark Keeler (given age 55) on the 1900 Census recorded 5 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.³
     Edgar Daniel Keeler married May J. DeWolfe say 1908.
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Edward D. Keeler (given age 24), the head of household at San Francisco Road, Soledad Township, Los Angeles County, California, on 21 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, May Keeler (given age 17), his daughter, Dorothy Keeler (given age 9 months) . Edward was employed as a Mechanic at an Oil Refinery.⁴
     Edgar Daniel Keeler (given age 32) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at Fillmore, Ventura County, California. Mrs. May Keeler was named as his nearest relative. Edgar was employed as an Oil Well Driller by the Monticello Oil Company.⁵
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Edgar Keeler (given age 32), the head of household at Monticello Oil Lease, Fillmore Township, Ventura County, California, on 3 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, May Keeler (given age 27), his daughters, Dorothy Keeler (given age 10), Phyllys Keeler (given age 4 years, 9 months) and Virginia Keeler (given age 2 years, 9 months) . Edgar was employed as a Well Driller for Oil Wells.⁶
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Edgar Keeler (given age 42), the head of household at 167 Argonne Street, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, on 13 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, May Keeler (given age 37), his daughters, Dorothy Keeler (given age 20), Phyllys Keeler (given age 15), Virginia Keeler (given age 13) and Marjorie J. Keeler (given age 4 years, 1 month) . Edgar was employed as a Driller in an Oil Field.⁷
     His wife, May, died on 21 November 1956 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 64, leaving Edgar Daniel as a widower.¹
     Edgar D. died on 22 August 1967 Los Angeles County, California, at age 81.^1,2

     George Alfred Hilt III was born on Sunday, 20 October 1878 at Sugar Ridge, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     George Alfred Hilt III married Edna V. Keeler, daughter of Clark M. Keeler and Anna E. M. Bemis, say 1900.
     George Alfred Hilt III registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at RR #1, Haskins, Wood County, Ohio. Edna V. Hilt was named as his nearest relative. George was employed as a Farmer.²
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as George Hilt (given age 40), the head of household at River Road, Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio, on 9 February 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Edna Hilt (given age 36), his sons, Alfred A. Hilt (given age 3 years 8 months) and Berry D. Hilt (given age 1 year 8 months), his daughter, Elnora Hilt (given age 6) . George was employed as a Farmer.³
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as George A. Hilt (given age 51), the head of household at Perrysburg Township, Wood County, Ohio, on 24 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Edna V. Hilt (given age 46), his sons, Alfred A. Hilt (given age 13), Darell D. Hilt (given age 11), George J. Hilt (given age 5) and Gerald W. Hilt (given age 5), his daughters, Elinor Hilt (given age 16) and Margarite C. Hilt (given age 8) . George was employed as a Farmer.⁴
     George Alfred Hilt (given age 63) registered for the civilian draft for WW II on 27 April 1942, while residing at Portage, Wood County, Ohio. Edna V. Hilt was named as a person who would always know his address. George was self employed.¹
     George Alfred died on 5 May 1963 Long-Term Care Facilities, located in Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio, at age 84 leaving Edna V. as a widow.⁵

     Clark C. Hilt was born say 1903 at Ohio. He was listed as the grandson of Clark M. Keeler (given age 64) on the 1910 Census recorded 21 April 1910 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Clark C. died circa 1925 at Oklahoma.

     Anna M. Hilt was born say 1904 at Ohio. She was listed as the granddaughter of Clark M. Keeler (given age 64) on the 1910 Census recorded 21 April 1910 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Anna M. died of blood poisoning before 1924.

     Sarah (?) was born say 1869 at Scotland.
     Sarah (?) married Gurdon E. Keeler, son of Clark M. Keeler and Anna E. M. Bemis, say 1926. Sarah Keeler (given age 61) was listed as the wife of Gerden E. Keeler (given age 60) on the 1930 Census recorded 9 April 1930 at 215 Evers Avenue, Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio.¹

     Edith V. Miner was born on Wednesday, 27 March 1872 at Tontogany, Wood County, Ohio.¹
     Edith V. Miner married Gurdon E. Keeler, son of Clark M. Keeler and Anna E. M. Bemis, say 1891. Edith Keeler (given age 28) was listed as the wife of Gurdon Keeler (given age 30) on the 1900 Census recorded 7 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.² Edith V. Keeler (given age 37) was listed as the wife of Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 40) on the 1910 Census recorded 26 April 1910 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.³ Edith Keeler (given age 47) was listed as the wife of Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 50) on the 1920 Census recorded 28 January 1920 Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.⁴
     Edith V. died on 13 February 1921 Haskins, Wood County, Ohio, at age 48 leaving Gurdon E. as a widower.¹
     Her husband, Gurdon, died on 18 November 1946 Speck Convalence Home, located in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, at age 77, leaving Edith V. as a widow.¹

     Earl C. Keeler was born on Thursday, 26 April 1894 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.^1,2 He was listed as the son of Gurdon Keeler (given age 30) on the 1900 Census recorded 7 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.³ Earl C. Keeler (given age 15) was listed as the son of Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 40) on the 1910 Census recorded 26 April 1910 Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.⁴
     Earl Clinton Keeler (given age 23) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 5 June 1917, while residing Haskins, Wood County, Ohio. Earl was employed as a Bookeeper by the Haskin Farmer's Grain Company.¹ He was listed as the son of Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 50) on the 1920 Census recorded 28 January 1920 Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.⁵
     Earl C. Keeler married Hazel Winkhouse. Earl C. Keeler provided information for the death certificate of Charles Edward Keeler (given age 3 years 10 months 23 days) on Thursday, 30 October 1924 at 1354 Morris Street, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.⁶
     Earl C. died in July 1968 at age 74 leaving Hazel as a widow.²

     Hazel I. Keeler was born in April 1893 at Ohio. She was listed as the daughter of Gurdon Keeler (given age 30) on the 1900 Census recorded 7 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.¹ Hazel I. Keeler (given age 18) was listed as the daughter of Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 40) on the 1910 Census recorded 26 April 1910 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.²
     Hazel I. Keeler married Clark M. Young say 1917. Mabel A. Young (given age 26) was listed as a boarder of Margaret Bower (given age 64) on the 1920 Census recorded 8 January 1920 at 227 North Enterprise Street, Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio.³ Hazel D. Young (given age 39) was listed as the wife of Clark M. Young (given age 38) on the 1930 Census recorded 8 April 1930 at Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio.⁴ Hazel Young (given age 43) was listed as the wife of Clark Young (given age 43) on the 1935 Florida Census recorded 1935 at Dade County, Florida.⁵ Hazel I. Young provided information for the death certificate of Gurdon E. Keeler (given age 77 years 3 months 29 days) on Monday, 18 November 1946 Speck Convalence Home, located in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio.⁶

     Ada (?) was born in February 1873 at Ohio.
     Ada (?) married Earnest Keeler, son of Clark M. Keeler and Anna E. M. Bemis, say 1897. Ada Keeler (given age 27) was listed as the wife of Earnest C. Keeler (given age 24) on the 1900 Census recorded 7 July 1900 at Haskins Corporation, Wood County, Ohio.¹

     Edna M. Keeler was born in April 1898 at Ohio. She was listed as the granddaughter of Clark M. Keeler (given age 64) on the 1910 Census recorded 21 April 1910 at Haskins, Wood County, Ohio.¹

     Clark M. Young was born on Monday, 21 March 1892 at Ohio.¹
     Clark M. Young married Hazel I. Keeler, daughter of Gurdon E. Keeler and Edith V. Miner, say 1917.
     Clark M. Young (given age 25) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 5 January 1917, while residing at 338 Connecticut Avenue, Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. Clark was self employed as a Picture Show Manager.¹ He was listed as a boarder of Margaret Bower (given age 64) on the 1920 Census recorded 8 January 1920 at 227 North Enterprise Street, Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. He was employed as the Manager of a Theater.²
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Clark M. Young (given age 38), the head of household at Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, on 8 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Hazel D. Young (given age 39), his daughter, Shirley Young (given age 2 years, 6 months) . Clark was employed as the Owner of a Public Theater.³
     The 1935 Florida State Census enumerated him as Clark Young (given age 43), the head of household at Dade County, Florida, in 1935. Also living in the household were his wife, Hazel Young (given age 43), his daughter, Shirley Young (given age 7) . Clark was employed in a Theatre.⁴

     Hazel Winkhouse was born on Tuesday, 20 June 1899 at Ohio.^1,2
     Hazel Winkhouse married Earl C. Keeler, son of Gurdon E. Keeler and Edith V. Miner.
     Her husband, Earl, died in July 1968 at age 74, leaving Hazel as a widow.²
     At the time of her death in 1988, Hazel resided at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.^1,2
     Hazel died on 24 June 1988 in the Mary Rutan Hospital, located at Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio, at age 89.¹

     Charles Edward Keeler was born on Wednesday, 8 December 1920 at Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.¹
     Charles Edward died in infancy at the age of 3 years, 10 months and 22 days on 30 October 1924 at 1354 Morris Street, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, at age 3.¹ He was buried on Friday, 31 October 1924 in the Memorial Park Cemetery, located at Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.¹