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Karl Frederick Keehner

Birth	:	1 Dec 1848 Germany
Death	:	11 Nov 1928 Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7466316, -95.7143936
Description	:	Karl Keehner, farmer and stockraiser, of Washington Township, Shelby County, is an American only by adoption, having been born in Baden, Germany, December 1, 1848. He was the son of Karl and Sophia (Keensman) Keehner, being the oldest of four children. The other three ere named Mary, Catherine and Jacob. Karl Keehner came to America in 1865 and remained in New York City one winter, working at the harness maker's trade. The following summer he worked at the carpenter's trade and then came to Fayette County, Iowa, working by the month on a farm for three and one-half years.... Read More	Karl Keehner, farmer and stockraiser, of Washington Township, Shelby County, is an American only by adoption, having been born in Baden, Germany, December 1, 1848. He was the son of Karl and Sophia (Keensman) Keehner, being the oldest of four children. The other three ere named Mary, Catherine and Jacob. Karl Keehner came to America in 1865 and remained in New York City one winter, working at the harness maker's trade. The following summer he worked at the carpenter's trade and then came to Fayette County, Iowa, working by the month on a farm for three and one-half years. In the spring of 1871, he moved from Fayette County to Shelby County, and for six years he worked by the month. He then rented land for one year, during that time boarding with N.J. Roundy. After renting for one year. he bought eighty acres of wild land which he improved and made his home. August 23, 1877 he was married to Mary Marie Kimmerer, a native of Iowa, born in the year 1860. The result of this union was five children-Victor,Cora, Frederick, Bessie and Effie. Mr Keehner built a small house at a cost of $100,00, which furnished a shelter for 10 years. He then built a larger one at a cost of $1200.00, which made a very comfortable home. He owned 360 acres of land and carried on general and stock raising, fattening about 150 hogs annually and from one to two carloads of cattle. He ws inclined to the principles of the Democatic Party and served his township as road supervisor and as school director. Karl Keehner died in 1928 in Woodbine Iowa

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Karl Frederick Keehner's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.
When did Karl Frederick Keehner death?
Karl Frederick Keehner death on 11 Nov 1928 in Woodbine, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7466316
Longitude: -95.7143936

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Marie Kimerer Keehner

(1859 - 1950)

Children

Cora Sarah Keehner Straight

(1880 - 1959)

Bessie Keehner Brockman

(1885 - 1979)

Eva Luella Keehner Henderson

(1887 - 1958)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

2. Biglers Grove Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7327995, -95.7786026

3. Benjamin Purcell Cemetery
Allen, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694328, -95.7794523

4. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

5. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

6. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

7. Silver Hill Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

8. Jesse Purcell Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -95.8232000

9. Logan Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

10. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

11. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

12. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

13. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Dunlap, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8446999, -95.5939026

15. Valley View Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8647003, -95.6252975

16. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

17. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

18. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

19. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

20. Harris Grove Cemetery
Beebeetown, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

21. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020