1st husband of Clara Belle Smith. Son of Samuel Thomas Keeney and Elizabeth Ethel Kessler
OBITUARY
THE CHARITON DEMOCRAT
Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, September 4, 1902
J. A. KEENEY
Mr. J. A. Keeney died at his home in Whitebreast township on last Thursday morning at seven o'clock after an extended illness. He leaves a wife to mourn his death and in her sorrow she has the heartfelt sympathy of a host of friends.
Deceased was an honest, industrious, upright citizen and was highly esteemed by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at Oakley on Friday and were conducted by Rev. Young. Burial was in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
Obituary courtesy of Charles M. Wright
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Parents:
Samuel T. Keeney (1818 - 1900)
Elizabeth Ethel Kessler Keeney (1828 - 1912)
Spouse:
Clara Belle Smith Gooch (1865 - 1951)
Siblings:
George K Keeney (1852 - 1935)*
Charles W. Keeney (1854 - 1857)*
Joseph Albert Keeney (1859 - 1902)
Nathaniel F. Keeney (1860 - 1890)*
Edmond Marion Keeney (1863 - 1932)*
Samuel Perry Keeney (1867 - 1950)*
Elmer Ashley Keeney (1868 - 1941)*
*Calculated relationship
