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Walter Van Keller 1882–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1882

Birth Location: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio

Death Date: 3 Apr 1947

Death Location: Van Buren, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Father: John Keller

Mother: Anna Nevills

Spouse(s): Hazel Knisely, Laura Creek

Children(s): Victor Keller

In 1882, Walter Van Keller entered the world in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, born to John Andrew Keller And Anna Agnes Nevills. In 1900, Walter Van Keller resided in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Walter Van Keller resided in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA. Walter Van Keller married Hazel Anna Knisely, Laura Effie Creek, and had children including Victor V Keller. Walter Van Keller passed away in 1947 in Van Buren, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Walter Van Keller entered the world in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, born to John Andrew Keller And Anna Agnes Nevills.
  • In 1900, Walter Van Keller resided in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Van Keller resided in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA.
  • Walter Van Keller married Hazel Anna Knisely, Laura Effie Creek, and had children including Victor V Keller.
  • Walter Van Keller passed away in 1947 in Van Buren, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Keller
1856–1936
Birth Location: Ohio
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Anna Nevills
1857–1923
Birth Location: Port Burwell, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Hazel Knisely
1888–1920
Birth Location: Ohio
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Laura Creek
1880–1947
Birth Location: Posey County, Indiana
LC

Children(s)

Victor Keller
1920–1948
Birth Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
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Walter Keller's Ancestors

Self
Walter Keller
1882–1947
Birth Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio
Parents
John Andrew Keller
1856–1936
Ohio
Anna (Agnes) Nevills
1857–1923
Port Burwell, Elgin, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John (A.) Keller
1825–1899
Lebanon County,Pennsylvania, USA
Rowena Plantz
1828–1918
Erie County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Keller
1804–1866
Maria Juengst
1804–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ludwig Juengst
1780–1861
Magdalena Dinges
1775–1853

Walter Keller's Descendants

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Walter (Van) Keller (18 Nov 1882–3 Apr 1947) m. Hazel (Anna) Knisely (19 Feb 1888–10 Feb 1920) m. Laura (Effie) Creek (30 Nov 1880–27 Mar 1947)
  1. 1. Victor (V.) Keller 1920–1948

Walter Keller's Timeline

9 Records

1882
18 Nov 1882
Birth of Walter Van Keller in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio
Scott, Sandusky, Ohio
1900
1900
Age 18
Walter Van Keller resided here in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Walter Van Keller resided here in Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Walter Van Keller resided here in Lansing Ward 3, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Lansing Ward 3, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Walter Van Keller resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 53
Walter Van Keller resided here in Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan
Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 58
Walter Van Keller resided here in Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
Walter Van Keller resided here in Middlebury, Michigan, USA
Middlebury, Michigan, USA
1947
3 Apr 1947
Age 65
Death of Walter Van Keller in Van Buren, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Van Buren, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1882
    Event Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1820; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 78-12
    [4] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing Ward 3, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_771; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 96
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 990; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 752.0; FHL microfilm: 2340725
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Ingham; Roll: 1675767
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: 1318; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1241318
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: T624_1227; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375240
    [10] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [11] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: 1318; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1241318

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Sandusky, Ohio; Roll: T624_1227; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375240

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 3, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing Ward 3, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_771; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 990; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 752.0; FHL microfilm: 2340725

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1820; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 78-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middlebury, Shiawassee, Michigan; Roll: T627_1820; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 78-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Middlebury, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Ingham; Roll: 1675767

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Van Buren, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
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