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Flora Belle McMillen Kelts

Birth	:	27 Mar 1886 Hesper, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Dec 1975 Consort, Hanna Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Lakeroad Cemetery, Consort, Hanna Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.0261200, -110.7681300
Description	:	Mrs. Flora Kelts, the first daughter of the McMillens, was born March 27, 1886, and now lives in Contort, Alberta, Canada. She married Harvey Kelts Feb. 22, 1909. In addition to raising a family of seven children of her own, she taught music and wrote several compositions. She and her husband noted their 59th wedding anniversary prior to his death. The Winona Daily News, Winona, Minnesota Sunday, September 27, 1970 Page 2 After deciding to homestead in Canada, they moved in 1911, knowing there were many hardships ahead, Flora, having the real pioneer spirit, was happy to venture forth with... Read More	Mrs. Flora Kelts, the first daughter of the McMillens, was born March 27, 1886, and now lives in Contort, Alberta, Canada. She married Harvey Kelts Feb. 22, 1909. In addition to raising a family of seven children of her own, she taught music and wrote several compositions. She and her husband noted their 59th wedding anniversary prior to his death. The Winona Daily News, Winona, Minnesota Sunday, September 27, 1970 Page 2 After deciding to homestead in Canada, they moved in 1911, knowing there were many hardships ahead, Flora, having the real pioneer spirit, was happy to venture forth with an eleven month old daughter, Jewel Belle, who was born at Hesper, N. Dakota on May 5, 1910. They lived in very make-shift quarters until the sod house was ready for occupancy. This dwelling was small, having but two rooms. However, it was quite comfortable, being cool in summer and warm in winter. There must have been some extremely rough days, breaking a few acres at a time, drought, and shortage of feed, but seemingly no end to determination. Their first real home on the barren praries was built eight miles south of Consort. It was a two story frame structure, boasting a large kitchen, dining room and living room on the main floor and three bedrooms upstairs for the family which grew to five girls and two boys: Jewel, Myrtle, Gertrude, Lela, Cleona, Orval and Douglas. Flora had piano training before she married and was more than happy to continue in that field as soon as possible. In 1915, the folks decided to purchase a piano. From that time on, Flora was busy teaching neighbouring children as well as her own family. In later years, she travelled into Consort on weekends giving lessons to quite a sizable class. Then after moving into town in 1949, she resumed the piano teaching which by then had become her hobby. Having recitals involving many of her grandchildren as well as her other pupils seemed most rewarding to Flora. Harvey and Flora enjoyed good health with no major illnesses and remained active, living in their home. Harvey passed away on June 11, 1968, after a few days sickness, and Flora on December 7, 1975. Excerpts from The Harvey Kelts Family by Phillip Schloss

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Flora Belle McMillen Kelts's memorial is located at: Lakeroad Cemetery, Consort, Hanna Census Division, Canada.
When did Flora Belle McMillen Kelts death?
Flora Belle McMillen Kelts death on 7 Dec 1975 in Consort, Hanna Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 52.0261200
Longitude: -110.7681300

Family Members:

Parent

John Henry McMillen

(1865 - 1954)

Johanna “Jennie” Vongraven McMillen

(1867 - 1940)

Spouse

Harvey S. Kelts

(1887 - 1968)

Siblings

Charles L McMillen

(1885 - 1976)

Jesse R McMillen

(1898 - 1975)

Phillip J McMillen

(1901 - 1976)

Ruby Lucene McMillen Johnson

(1906 - 1984)

Children

Jewel Belle Kelts Lewsaw

(1910 - 1999)

Myrtle Leona Kelts Larson

(1912 - 2007)

Gertrude L. “Gert” Kelts Doherty

(1915 - 1994)

Cleona E. Kelts Kroeger

(1918 - 2000)

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Coordinate: 52.0261200, -110.7681300

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