Veteran of the Civil War - Captain, Union Army
Blacksmith / Postmaster / Manufacturer of shirts
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa., Friday,Apr 25, 1902, page 6
THE GRIM REAPER Garners a Sad Harvest of Humanity During the Past Week
KEEPERS - At his residence in Newark N.J. On Wednesday, April 23rd, 1902 in the 80th year of his age Joseph Keepers Sr. Deceased was born in Connellsville, December 19th, 1822 where he resided and was a leading citizen until 1871 when removed to Newark. He was a member of the firm of Keepers & Armstrong foundry ___ and manufacturers of plows and stoves whose works occupied the present site of the Catholic Church prior to the Civil War. They manufactured the first hillside plow in the country. Later he engaged in the manufacture of carriages and invented the beltless tires for wheels largely in use through out the West. He was the contractor for the superstructure of the old suspension bridge between Connellsville and New Haven and was for some time connected with the old Pittsburg & Connellsville railroad. Upon the outbreak of the Rebellion he and Captain J.M. Du Shane organized the sixth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, this being one of the largest regiments of the war consisting of about 1500 men. He was chosen Captain of Company E ___ men and upon the recommendation of President Lincoln appointed him postmaster of Connellsville. He was also twice elected Burgess of Connellsville. Deceased was a life long Republican, a member of General Worth Lodge IOOF Connellsville retaining his membership in the Lodge until the day of his death. For sixty two years he was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and died in that faith. At Newark he was engaged in the mens furnishing goods business and later in the manufacture of shirts. Nine years ago he celebrated his golden wedding. His married life was one of unalloyed happiness. His disposition was kindly and none knew him will but to love him well. His aged wife died last January and his son Isaac only a few weeks ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Samuel R. Fairchild of Scottdale and six sons, Dr. A.C. Keeper of Latrobe, Pa., and Joseph T, Henry L, William, Frank and Charles B of Newark N.J.
Blacksmith / Postmaster / Manufacturer of shirts
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa., Friday,Apr 25, 1902, page 6
THE GRIM REAPER Garners a Sad Harvest of Humanity During the Past Week
KEEPERS - At his residence in Newark N.J. On Wednesday, April 23rd, 1902 in the 80th year of his age Joseph Keepers Sr. Deceased was born in Connellsville, December 19th, 1822 where he resided and was a leading citizen until 1871 when removed to Newark. He was a member of the firm of Keepers & Armstrong foundry ___ and manufacturers of plows and stoves whose works occupied the present site of the Catholic Church prior to the Civil War. They manufactured the first hillside plow in the country. Later he engaged in the manufacture of carriages and invented the beltless tires for wheels largely in use through out the West. He was the contractor for the superstructure of the old suspension bridge between Connellsville and New Haven and was for some time connected with the old Pittsburg & Connellsville railroad. Upon the outbreak of the Rebellion he and Captain J.M. Du Shane organized the sixth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, this being one of the largest regiments of the war consisting of about 1500 men. He was chosen Captain of Company E ___ men and upon the recommendation of President Lincoln appointed him postmaster of Connellsville. He was also twice elected Burgess of Connellsville. Deceased was a life long Republican, a member of General Worth Lodge IOOF Connellsville retaining his membership in the Lodge until the day of his death. For sixty two years he was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and died in that faith. At Newark he was engaged in the mens furnishing goods business and later in the manufacture of shirts. Nine years ago he celebrated his golden wedding. His married life was one of unalloyed happiness. His disposition was kindly and none knew him will but to love him well. His aged wife died last January and his son Isaac only a few weeks ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Samuel R. Fairchild of Scottdale and six sons, Dr. A.C. Keeper of Latrobe, Pa., and Joseph T, Henry L, William, Frank and Charles B of Newark N.J.
Veteran of the Civil War - Captain, Union Army
Blacksmith / Postmaster / Manufacturer of shirts
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa., Friday,Apr 25, 1902, page 6
THE GRIM REAPER Garners a Sad Harvest of Humanity During the Past Week
KEEPERS - At his residence in Newark N.J. On Wednesday, April 23rd, 1902 in the 80th year of his age Joseph Keepers Sr. Deceased was born in Connellsville, December 19th, 1822 where he resided and was a leading citizen until 1871 when removed to Newark. He was a member of the firm of Keepers & Armstrong foundry ___ and manufacturers of plows and stoves whose works occupied the present site of the Catholic Church prior to the Civil War. They manufactured the first hillside plow in the country. Later he engaged in the manufacture of carriages and invented the beltless tires for wheels largely in use through out the West. He was the contractor for the superstructure of the old suspension bridge between Connellsville and New Haven and was for some time connected with the old Pittsburg & Connellsville railroad. Upon the outbreak of the Rebellion he and Captain J.M. Du Shane organized the sixth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, this being one of the largest regiments of the war consisting of about 1500 men. He was chosen Captain of Company E ___ men and upon the recommendation of President Lincoln appointed him postmaster of Connellsville. He was also twice elected Burgess of Connellsville. Deceased was a life long Republican, a member of General Worth Lodge IOOF Connellsville retaining his membership in the Lodge until the day of his death. For sixty two years he was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and died in that faith. At Newark he was engaged in the mens furnishing goods business and later in the manufacture of shirts. Nine years ago he celebrated his golden wedding. His married life was one of unalloyed happiness. His disposition was kindly and none knew him will but to love him well. His aged wife died last January and his son Isaac only a few weeks ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Samuel R. Fairchild of Scottdale and six sons, Dr. A.C. Keeper of Latrobe, Pa., and Joseph T, Henry L, William, Frank and Charles B of Newark N.J.
Blacksmith / Postmaster / Manufacturer of shirts
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa., Friday,Apr 25, 1902, page 6
THE GRIM REAPER Garners a Sad Harvest of Humanity During the Past Week
KEEPERS - At his residence in Newark N.J. On Wednesday, April 23rd, 1902 in the 80th year of his age Joseph Keepers Sr. Deceased was born in Connellsville, December 19th, 1822 where he resided and was a leading citizen until 1871 when removed to Newark. He was a member of the firm of Keepers & Armstrong foundry ___ and manufacturers of plows and stoves whose works occupied the present site of the Catholic Church prior to the Civil War. They manufactured the first hillside plow in the country. Later he engaged in the manufacture of carriages and invented the beltless tires for wheels largely in use through out the West. He was the contractor for the superstructure of the old suspension bridge between Connellsville and New Haven and was for some time connected with the old Pittsburg & Connellsville railroad. Upon the outbreak of the Rebellion he and Captain J.M. Du Shane organized the sixth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, this being one of the largest regiments of the war consisting of about 1500 men. He was chosen Captain of Company E ___ men and upon the recommendation of President Lincoln appointed him postmaster of Connellsville. He was also twice elected Burgess of Connellsville. Deceased was a life long Republican, a member of General Worth Lodge IOOF Connellsville retaining his membership in the Lodge until the day of his death. For sixty two years he was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and died in that faith. At Newark he was engaged in the mens furnishing goods business and later in the manufacture of shirts. Nine years ago he celebrated his golden wedding. His married life was one of unalloyed happiness. His disposition was kindly and none knew him will but to love him well. His aged wife died last January and his son Isaac only a few weeks ago. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Samuel R. Fairchild of Scottdale and six sons, Dr. A.C. Keeper of Latrobe, Pa., and Joseph T, Henry L, William, Frank and Charles B of Newark N.J.
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