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Birth	:	21 Mar 1831 Barbour County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	22 Sep 1912 Warren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Tabor Pioneer Cemetery, Squaw Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1944008, -93.6686020
Plot	:	Row 5
Description	:	This is my Great Great Great Grandfather Franklin KELLER. He shares a large headstone with Ellen Jane MCINTOSH KELLER, his wife. OBIT: Franklin Keller was born in Harrison county, Virginia on the 21st day of March 1831, and departed this life Sept 22, 1912, at the ripe old age of 81 years and 6 months, at the old homestead, which has been his home ever since coming to this state in 1854. His wife preceded him to the better world about 5 years ago, they having lived together over fifty-six years. They were among the very earliest settlers of this part of... Read More	This is my Great Great Great Grandfather Franklin KELLER. He shares a large headstone with Ellen Jane MCINTOSH KELLER, his wife. OBIT: Franklin Keller was born in Harrison county, Virginia on the 21st day of March 1831, and departed this life Sept 22, 1912, at the ripe old age of 81 years and 6 months, at the old homestead, which has been his home ever since coming to this state in 1854. His wife preceded him to the better world about 5 years ago, they having lived together over fifty-six years. They were among the very earliest settlers of this part of the state and were among the twenty-eight charter members that founded the Mt. Tabor society in March 1855. All of these members having gone to their reward except Mrs. Lucy Masterson, now of Glenwood, Iowa, and N.E. Stickel, of New Virginia, Iowa. He was married to Ellen Jane McIntosh Jan 16, 1851 in West Virginia. Here two children were born to them and with these they came to their western home in the spring of 1854, settling first in Van Buren county. Here they buried their two children. In the fall of the same year they came to Warren county, where they entered the farm on which he has resided for fifty-eight years.They were the parents of twelve children, four having died in infancy, the rest living to manhood and womanhood, are married with families of their own. Two of them, John and Rebecca, died leaving families. Six remain. They are Bollovia, Mrs. Rosa Sanders, Charles, Lee, Mrs. Cyrena Morrison and Mrs. Ida Taylor, all striving to serve the God of their father and mother, with a hope of meeting the loved ones gone before. They were all with him during his last days, also a brother, Ira Keller, of West Virginia, lovingly and tenderly ministering unto him. He often spoke of the loving care of his children. He leaves, besides his children to mourn his loss, three brothers, Allen, Morgan and Ira, four sisters, Mrs. Minerva Bryan, Mrs. Hester Murphy, Mrs. Lura Proudfoot, and Mrs. Lucinda Woodford, also thirty-three grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and a host of friends. He was converted at the age of 16 years in the old log church at Pleasant Creek, West Virginia, of which church he remained a member until marriage, when he changed his membership to the Ebenezer class bringing his letter from this class in Iowa. He had a clear conversion and his testimony was always clear and direct concerning the saving power of God and the wonders of His grace. He was a true man of God and though sorely afflicted in the last few years of the life, he bore it all with patience that becometh God's children rejoicing in the love of God. He was a faithful and loyal member of his church which he loved so dearly, and in his last hours spoke of his church as dearest of all to him. How often have we heard him say, Whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth. He has finished his course here yet his works will follow him. His funeral service was conducted at the house by Rev. C.K. Corkill, his pastor, song, Jesus Lover of my Soul, and prayer, after which the body was taken to Mt. Tabor church, of which class he has been a member fifty-seven years. The scripture lesson the 91st Psalm and 23rd Psalm using the 15th verse of the 116th Psalm, Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints, for his text. The opening song, How Firm a Foundation, Safe in the Arms of Jesus, Nearer my God to Thee, Jesus is Mine, Asleep in Jesus. The church and casket were beautifully decorated with flowers. Something near forty years ago he was made a Mason and was member of Neophyte Lodge, No. 301 at New Virginia, Iowa. After the sermon the Masons rendered their beautiful burial service and the body was laid to rest by the side of his wife at the Mt. Tabor cemetery.

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Franklin Keller's memorial is located at: Mount Tabor Pioneer Cemetery, Squaw Township, Warren County, USA.
When did Franklin Keller death?
Franklin Keller death on 22 Sep 1912 in Warren County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Franklin Keller's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1944008
Longitude: -93.6686020

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Ellen Jane Mcintosh Keller

(1828 - 1907)

Siblings

Allen Blackhawk Keller

(1829 - 1919)

Andrew Jackson Keller

(1836 - 1856)

Minerva Ellen Keller Bryan

(1843 - 1914)

Children

Lucinda Keller

(1852 - 1854)

Ai Keller

(1853 - 1854)

Bollovia I. Keller

(1858 - 1914)

Rosa Jane Keller Sanders

(1864 - 1957)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 41.1944008, -93.6686020

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7. Hewitt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2602360, -93.6155700

8. Jamison Cemetery
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10. Bethel Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2454200, -93.5575830

12. Fremont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1330000, -93.7705000

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Coordinate: 41.1156000, -93.5896000

14. Worthing Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2192001, -93.8094025

15. Walker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1150017, -93.5567017

16. Young Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2080994, -93.8227997

17. Liberty Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2045000, -93.5100000

18. Union Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0811005, -93.7213974

19. Otter Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1826960, -93.5092280

20. Farson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2399929, -93.8227221

21. Randolph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3076290, -93.5965620

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3113640, -93.7318570

23. Dillman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2970120, -93.7781030

24. Vawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0760498, -93.7514648