Desc. of Ira Keeney, 1843 - 1931
I'm doing the Cady line and looked up some Keeneys. I'm not related. GEDCOM on request. I could use death dates and places and maiden names, here and there.
Descendants of Ira Keeney- 17 Dec 2009
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First Generation
1. Ira Keeney 1-9 was born on 15 Feb 1843 in Keeneyville, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. He died on 15 Aug 1931 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.
In 1870 Ira and his first wife are in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania:
Keeny, Ira, 27, NY, Wagon Maker
Keeny, Viola, 23, Penn
Keeny, Adda, 4, Penn
1873 - 1874 Tri-County Marriages and Divorces from Newspaper Clippings
Keeney-Cady
In Hollidaysburg, Sept. 7th, by G. D. Keeney, Esq., Ira Keeney, of Middlebury, and Maryette Cady, of Farmington. (Tuesday, September 23, 1873, The Wellsboro Agitator, Wellsboro, Tioga Co, Pa.)
There is a Hollidaysburg in Blair County today, but an 1883 History of Tioga County mentions a church "at Hollidaysburg, Middlebury Township". That seems much more likely. The same history, in a chapter on Middlebury Township, says "Hollidaytown is a village on Crooked Creek near the northern boundary of the township. It contains a union church, a school house, a blacksmith shop, a hotel, two stores, a post-office and about thirty dwellings. The Corning, Cowanesque and Antrim Railroad passes along its eastern limits, and has a station. "
Sometimes it was a Burg, sometimes a Town. I'm listing it as "Holliday".
In 1880 the family is in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania:
(Name, Relation, Marital Status, Gender, Race, Age, Birthplace, Occupation Father's Birthplace, Mother's Birthplace)
Ira Keeney, Self, M, Male, W, 36, Pa, Carpenter, NY, Pa
Margett Kenney, Wife, M, Female, W, 29, Pa, Keeping House, Pa, NY
Adela H. Keeney, Dau, S, Female, W, 13, Pa, At Home, Pa, Pa
... S. Keeney, Son, S, Male, W, 4, Pa, Pa, Pa
[Smudged, but looks like "Richard" or "Richmont" to me]
Jemima Keeney, Dau, S, Female, W, 2, Pa, Pa, Pa
In 1900 the family is in Elkland Borough, Tioga, Pennsylvania:
Kenney, Ira, head, Feb 1843, 57, NY, Penn, NY,
Kenney, Margette, wife, Jul 1850, 49, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kenney, Richard S, son, Aug 1875, 24, Penn, NY, Penn
Kenney, Mima C, dau, Aug 1873 [1878], 22, Penn, NY, Penn
Kenney, Milton, son, Jun 1881, 18, Penn, NY, Penn
Ira and Margette have been married for 27 years.
In 1910 they are living in Stewardson Twp, Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania, right next door to their son, Milton. The transcription has some problems:
HH 145
Keenney, Iva, head, 67, NY, NY, Penn, farmer
Keenney, Mary E, wife, 59, Penn, Penn, Penn
HH 146
Keeney, Makton L, head, 28, Penn, NY, Penn, Forest ranger, State Forest
Keeney, Donna M, wife, 28, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Richard J, son, 6, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Hugh M, son, 4, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Ralph M, son, 3, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Earl G, son, 6/12, Penn, Penn, Penn
In 1920 a widowed ira is living by himself in Stewardson Twp, Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania,
Heeney, Ira, head, 79, NY, NY, Penn, farmer
See son-in-law John Flynn, husband of Jemima Keeney, for the 1930 census entry.
Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties site has Ira's obituary:
KEENEY, Ira
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Aug 26, 1931 Pg 4
Ira Keeney aged 88 years, died at the home of his son-in-law, John Flynn at Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 15. He was born at Keeneyville, PA., February 15, 1843, and spent the greater part of his life in Tioga County. He resided in Elkland nearly 35 years. He was a veteran of the Civil War and was the last survivor of Co. L, Second PA Cavalry, which served with distinction.
Mr. Keeney went to Toledo about two and one-half years ago to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Flynn. Mrs. Flynn died about a year ago and he continued to reside with his son-in-law. Mr. Keeney is survived by two sons, Richard S. of Berkshire, NY and Milton L. of Buffalo. The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. Peter Van Duren officiating; interment in Highland Cemetery at Elkland.
Ira Keeneyand Viola Hollidaywere married between 1862 and 1866 in Pennsylvania (prob). Viola Holliday 3,10 was born in 1847 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania (prob). She appeared in the census in 1870 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She died in 1873 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania (prob).
I estimated the marriage by assuming Viola was at least 16 at the time (1862) and they were married before Adela was born in 1866. Ira Keeneyand Viola Hollidayhad the following children:
2 i. Adlea Keeney 2,3,11 was born in 1865/66 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania (prob). She appeared in the census in 1870 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She died on 2 Dec 1887 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania.
Joyce Tice's Tri-Counties site has Adela's sad obituary:
Miss Addie H. Keeney
At Elkland, Pa., December 2, 1887, of consumption, Addie H., daughter of Ira Keeney, aged 22 years.
Ira Keeneyand Marietta Cadywere married on 7 Sep 1873 in Holliday, Tioga, Pennsylvania. Marietta Cady 1,2,6,7,12-16 (daughter of Simeon Cadyand Jemima Baxter ) was born on 4 Jul 1850 in Farmington Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Farmington Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Farmington Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. She died on 16 Mar 1916 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania - Highland Cemetery. She was also known as Margette.
Joyce Tice's US Gen Web site has Marietta's obituary:
CADY Marietta
Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, March 15, 1916
Elkland, March 13 - Mrs. Ira Keeney died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Flynn, in Elkland. Marietta Cady, daughter of Simeon and Jemima Cady, was born in Farmington, July 4, 1850. At the age of 24 years she was married to Ira Keeney. To them were born four children, three of whom, with their father, survive: Richard S. Keeney, of Wilkes-Barre; Milton L. Keeney, of Crossforks, and Mrs. John Flynn, of Elkland. Four brothers also survive: John and Marcus Cady, of Caton, N.Y.; and Edwin and Milton Cady, of Elkland. She also leaves ten grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Keeney were for years residents of Elkland, the family removing to Cross Forks about fifteen years ago.
Ira Keeneyand Marietta Cadyhad the following children:
3 i. Richard S. Keeney 2,5,6,16,17 was born in Aug 1875 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Corning, Steuben, New York. He was living in 1916 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania. He was living in 1931 in Berkshire, Tioga, New York.
In 1910 this is probably Richard in Corning, Steuben, New York:
Keeney, Richard S, head, 35, Penn, Penn, Penn,
Keeney, Maria, wife, 35, NY, NY, NY,
Richard is the manager of Gents clothing in a department store. they have been married for 5 years.
The name, middle initial, age BP and last name all fit, but it could be a coincidence.
I can't find him in 1920 or 1930.
+4 ii. Jemima Keeney , born in Aug 1878, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; married John Flynn , in 1902/3, Tioga County, Pennsylvania (prob); died in 1930/31, Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.
+5 iii. Milton L Keeney , born in Jun 1881, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; married Donna (Unknown) , in 1902/3, Pennsylvania (prob).
Second Generation
4. Jemima Keeney 2,6,9,18,19 (Ira-1) was born in Aug 1878 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. She died in 1930/31 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. She was also known as Mima.
Jemima Keeneyand John Flynnwere married in 1902/3 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania (prob). John Flynn 5,9,18,19 was born in 1871/72 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. He was living in 1931 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.
In 1910 the family is in Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania:
Flynn, John E, head, 38, Penn, Ireland, Ireland, farm labor
Flynn, Mima C, wife, 32, Penn, Penn, Penn,
Flynn, Garold D, son, 6, Penn, Penn, Penn,
They have been married for 7 years.
In 1920 they are in Toledo Ward 8, Lucas, Ohio:
Flynn, John, head, 48, Penn, Penn, Penn, varnisher, auto works
Flynn, Minnie, wife, 42, Penn, Ohio, Ohio
Flynn, Gerald, son, 16, Penn, Penn, Penn
Flynn, Marsha, dau, 8, Penn, Penn, Penn
Flynn, Helen, dau, 5, Penn, Penn, Penn
Flynn, James, son, 1 6/12, Penn, Penn, Penn
In 1930 the family is in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Flynn, John E, head, 58, Penn, N. Ireland, N, Ireland, painter Auto factory
Flynn, Mima C, wife, 52, Penn, Penn, Penn
Flynn, Marcia M, dau, 18, Penn, Penn, Penn
Flynn, Helen M, dau, 16, Penn, Penn, Penn
Flynn, June E, dau, 11, Ariz, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Iva Father-in-law, 87, Penn, Penn, Penn
John was 31 at first marriage, Mima 25.
Jemima Keeneyand John Flynnhad the following children:
6 i. Gerald D Flynn 18,19 was born in 1903/4 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania (prob). He appeared in the census in 1910 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.
7 ii. Marsha Flynn 9,18 was born in 1911/12 in Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. She was also known as Marcia.
8 iii. Helen M. Flynn 9,18 was born in 1914/15 in Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio.
9 iv. James Flynn 9,18 was born in 1918 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. He was also known as June.
James was 1 and 6/12ths on the census taken 12 January 1920, so he was born in the summer of 1918. He is a male son.
He is "June", daughter, on the 1930 census. One of them is wrong.
5. Milton L Keeney 5-7,16,20,21 (Ira-1) was born in Jun 1881 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Elkland Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He was living in 1916 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York. He was living in 1931 in B uffalo, Erie, New York.
In 1910 they are living in Stewardson Twp, Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania, right next door to Milton's parents. The transcription has some problems:
HH 145
Keenney, Iva, head, 67, NY, NY, Penn, farmer
Keenney, Mary E, wife, 59, Penn, Penn, Penn
HH 146
Keeney, Makton L, head, 28, Penn, NY, Penn, Forest ranger, State Forest
Keeney, Donna M, wife, 28, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Richard J, son, 6, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Hugh M, son, 4, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Ralph M, son, 3, Penn, Penn, Penn
Keeney, Earl G, son, 6/12, Penn, Penn, Penn
In 1920 they are living in Galeton Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania, still having transcription problems:
Kuney, Hilton, head, 38, Penn, Penn, Penn, Automobile dealer
Kuney, Donna, wife, 38, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Richard, son, 15, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Hugh, son, 14, NY, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Ralph, son, 12, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Earl, son, 10, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Donald, son, 9, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Gordon, son, 6, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Floyd, son, 5, Penn, Penn, Penn
Kuney, Judson, son, 3, Penn, Penn, Penn
In 1930 the family is in Buffalo, Erie, Pennsylvania:
Keeney, Milton M L, head, 48, Penn, Penn, Penn, Chauffer, auto
Keeney, Donna M, wife, 48, Penn, Penn, Penn, none
Keeney, Richard D, son, 26, Penn, Penn, Penn, manager, restaurant
Keeney, Ralph M, son, 23, Penn, Penn, Penn, clerk, automobile parts
Keeney, Donald C, son, 19, Penn, Penn, Penn, ** Driver, auto parts
Keeney, Jordon H, son, 17, Penn, Penn, Penn, cashier, restaurant
Keeney, Lloyd F, son, 15, Penn, Penn, Penn, helper, drug store
Keeney, Judson R, son, 13, Penn, Penn, Penn,
Blass, Clara E Boarder, 34, Penn, Penn, Penn, teacher, public school
Milton L Keeneyand Donna (Unknown)were married in 1902/3 in Pennsylvania (prob). Donna (Unknown) 7,20,21 was born in 1881/82 in Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. She appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York. Milton L Keeneyand Donna (Unknown)had the following children:
10 i. Richard J Keeney 7,20,21 was born in 1903/4 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York.
11 ii. Hugh M Keeney 7,20 was born in 1905/6 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania.
I can't find him in 1930.
12 iii. Ralph M Keeney 7,20,21 was born in 1906/7 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York.
13 iv. Earl G Keeney 7,20 was born in 1909 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Cross Forks, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania.
Earl was 6/12ths on the census taken April 1910, so he was born late in 1909.
I can't find him in 1930.
14 v. Donald C. Keeney20,21 was born in 1910/11 in Potter County, Pennsylvania (prob). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York.
15 vi. Gordon Keeney 20,21 was born in 1913/14 in Potter County, Pennsylvania (prob). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York. He was also known as Jordon.
16 vii. Floyd Keeney 20,21 was born in 1914/15 in Potter County, Pennsylvania (prob). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York. He was also known as Lloyd.
17 viii. Judson Keeney 20,21 was born in 1916/17 in Potter County, Pennsylvania (prob). He appeared in the census in 1920 in Galeton, Potter, Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1930 in B uffalo, Erie, New York.
Sources
1. Shirley Cleveland, fellow Cady researcher I met on the Internet.
2. United States Census - 1880, Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania; p. 321C on the LDS.
3. United States Census, 1870. Middlebury, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll M593_1457; Page: 299A; Image: 166; Family History Library Film: 552956.
4. Obituaries, Marietta Cady, d. 13 Mar 1916. Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, March 15, 1916
See the note for Marietta for the complete text.
5. Ibid., Ira Keeney, d. 15 Aug 1931. Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA - Wed., Aug 26, 1931 Pg 4
(Via Tri-Counties US Gen Web site)
See the note for Ira for the complete text.
6. United States Census - 1900, Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll T623_1490; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 148.
7. United States Census - 1910, Stewardson, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1415; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 807.
8. United States Census - 1920, Stewardson, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll T625_1648; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 131; Image: 1023.
9. United States Census - 1930, Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Roll 1833; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 200; Image: 775.0.
10. US Gen Web, Tri-Counties Site by Joyce Tice. Middlebury Twp, Tioga, Pennsylvania - Holiday (Fairview) Cem
Keeney, Viola, 1847 - 1873.
11. Obituaries, Adela Keeney, d. The Wellsboro Agitator, December 13, 1887
(Via Tri-Counties US Gen Web site)
See the note for Adela for the complete text.
12. Marjorie Dean Clarke Stuhr
She writes "[My sister] spent the last 30 years at the Seattle Library working on genealogy. All I have done is put what she sent me on the computer."
Mrs. Stuhr's sister did not include sources. Some of the data comes from Cady family bibles.
13. United States Census - 1860, Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll M653_1187; Page: 304; Image: 308; Family History Library Film: 805187.
14. United States Census, 1870. Farmington, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll M593_1456; Page: 211; Image: 424.
15. Tioga County History (1897), Chapter 60 Part Four - Biographies. See the note for father Simeon Cady for the complete text.
16. Obituaries, Marietta Cady, d. 13 Mar 1916. Wellsboro Agitator, Tioga, PA--Wednesday, March 15, 1916
(Via Tri-Counties US Gen Web site)
See the note for Marietta for the complete text.
17. United States Census - 1910, Corning Ward 6, Steuben, New York; Roll T624_1079; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 1295.
18. United States Census - 1920, Toledo Ward 8, Lucas, Ohio; Roll T625_1409; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 94; Image: 768.
19. United States Census - 1910, Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1422; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 146; Image: 647.
20. United States Census - 1920, Galeton Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll T625_1648; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 766.
21. United States Census - 1930, Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll 1429; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 241; Image: 1058.0.
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