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James Le Roy Keener 1914–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1914

Birth Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Death Date: 19 May 1988

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Father: Washington Keener

Mother: Mollie Wilson

Spouse(s): Florence Maxwell

Children(s):

In 1914, James Le Roy Keener entered the world in Des Moines, Iowa, born to Washington Keener And Mollie Wilson. James Le Roy Keener married Florence Evelyn Maxwell, and had children including Nancy L Keener. James Le Roy Keener passed away in 1988 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1914, James Le Roy Keener entered the world in Des Moines, Iowa, born to Washington Keener And Mollie Wilson.
  • James Le Roy Keener married Florence Evelyn Maxwell, and had children including Nancy L Keener.
  • James Le Roy Keener passed away in 1988 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Washington Keener
1859–1942
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia
WK
Mollie Wilson
1881–1975
Birth Location: Logan, Illinois
MW

Spouses(s)

Florence Maxwell
1919–
Birth Location: Churchville. IA.
FM

Children(s)

James Keener's Ancestors

Self
James Keener
1914–1988
Birth Place: Des Moines, Iowa
Parents
Washington Keener
1859–1942
Harrison, West Virginia
Mollie Wilson
1881–1975
Logan, Illinois
Grandparents
George (Washington Keener) Sr.
1825–1915
West Virginia
Mary (Jane) Goodwin
1834–1917
Monongalia, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Keener
1787–1855
Mary Crim
1790–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Keener
1743–1810
Catherine McCullough
1745–

James Keener's Timeline

9 Records

1910
3 February 1910
Birth of James Le Roy Keener in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
1911
abt 1911
Birth of James Le Roy Keener in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
1914
abt 1914
Birth of James Le Roy Keener in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 6
James Le Roy Keener resided here in Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 11
James Le Roy Keener resided here in Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
James Le Roy Keener resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
James Le Roy Keener resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 26
James Le Roy Keener resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1988
19 May 1988
Age 74
Death of James Le Roy Keener in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 February 1910
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 258
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01194; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 100-49
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 485-07-8598; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 79
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Microfilm Records
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1914
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340410

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2340410

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01194; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 100-49

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01194; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 100-49

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Microfilm Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 258

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1988
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 485-07-8598; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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