Person:Cosmos Keller (2)

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Cosmos Keller
b.27 Sep 1859 Elsah, Jersey, Illinois, United States
d.14 Feb 1918 Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1856
  1. Louis Keller1857 - 1861
  2. Cosmos Keller1859 - 1918
  3. Emma H. Keller1863 - 1908
Spouse and Children
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m. 10 Jan 1888
  1. Frederica Marie Keller1888 - 1963
  2. Marguerite Georgia Keller1890 - 1975
  3. Winifred Genevieve Keller1893 - 1893
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Facts and Events
Name Cosmos Keller
Gender Male
Birth? 27 Sep 1859 Elsah, Jersey, Illinois, United States
Marriage 10 Jan 1888 Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois, United Statesto Mary Jane Knapp
Death? 14 Feb 1918 Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois, United States
Burial? St. Francis Cemetery; Jerseyville, IL

Cosmos Keller, Jr. was born on 27 September 1859 in Elsah (Jersey County), Illinois. He was the son of Cosmos and Dorathea Behrens) Keller. On 10 January 1888, in Jerseyville Illinois he married Mary Jane Knapp. They first lived in Elsah and later moved to Jerseyville where Cosmos was sheriff from 1890-94 & 1898-1902. In Jerseyville they lived at 601 W. Exchange Street. While Cosmos was sheriff Mary Jane was responsible for cooking meals for the prisoners in the jail. Cosmos died on 14 February 1918 in Jerseyville, Illinois. Both Cosmos and Mary Jane are buried at St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville. The family was Catholic.

Obituary from the Jerseyville Republican states: KELLER. Jerseyville Republican, 14 February 1918: Cosmos Keller, born near Elsah 28 September 1860, was an office holder 16 years in which time he was sheriff twice and treasurer one term. In 1888 he married Mary Jane Knapp. Three children, one of whom died while young. Miss Frederica teaches school in Jerseyville and Miss Margaret is employed as bookkeeper at Brammeier's store which was owned by Mr. Keller until ill health caused him to give it up. Additional obituary: Jersey County Democrat 21 February 1918: Cosmos Keller, 58 years old, died at home on W. Exchange in Jerseyville. Funeral from church of the Holy Ghost. Burial in St. Francis cemetery. He had been prominent in politics and business in Jersey county for many years. He was sheriff of Jersey county in 1890, county treasurer in 1894, sheriff in 1898. Leaves wife and two daughters: Misses Frederica and Marguerite Keller of Jerseyville. He was native of Elsah, Jersey county. Father E. J. Eckhard had service. Pallbearers: W. J. Chapman, Wm. Powers, B. W. Akard, M .J. Dolan, Wm. Tracy, Jos. Schmieder, Thomas A. Kraus and August Mitzel.

lived in Elsah (Jersey Co.) IL and later moved to Jerseyville where Cosmos was sheriff. Per 1870 census he was B. IL, but both parents were of foreign birth. Lvd. 601 W. Exchange St. Sheriff 1890-94 & 1898-1902

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Keller home Jerseyville, IL ca. 1900
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Keller home Jerseyville, IL ca. 1900
Keller home Jerseyville, IL ca 2004
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Keller home Jerseyville, IL ca 2004
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