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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 222
- Age 8, living with parents
- Born in Macon County, North Carolina
- Attended school in census year
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1860 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 257
- Age 19, living with parents
- Born in Macon County, North Carolina Parents: Isaac Newton KEENER and Mary Ann "Polly" JENNINGS.
Spouse: Douglas Washington MONTEITH. Douglas Washington MONTEITH and Charity Melvania KEENER were married on Jul 21, 1896 in Macon County, North Carolina.
Charles KEENER was born between 1890 and 1910.
Spouse: Ella "Grace" CONLEY. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.
Living. Parents: C. Randolph KEENER and Pearl MILLER.
Charlotte KEENER was born about 1899. Parents: Melvin Brownlow KEENER and Martha Caroline HOLLAND.
Spouse: Len TALLEY. Len TALLEY and Charlotte KEENER
were married on Jul 27, 1917 in Macon County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 by James E. Wooley, page 134:
- Date of Marriage was 7-27-1917. Talley, Len age 22 to Keener, Charlotte age
18. Performed or recorded by P. C. Calloway, J. P.
Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living,
Living, Living,
Living, Living.
Living. Parents: James Alexander KEENER and Nellie Pearl HOUSTON.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Christopher Maidur KEENER was born on Apr 9, 1878. He died on May 7, 1885. Parents: Hiram Asbury KEENER and Mary E. "Mollie" KEENER.
Living. Parents: Isaac Anthony KEENER and Martha Nellie CALLOWAY.
Living.
Spouse: Alma HENDERSON. Children were: Living, Living.
Claude Asbury KEENER was born on Oct 14, 1892 in Rabun County, Georgia. He lived in Dougherty County, Georgia about Feb 1927. He died on Mar 2, 1973 in Will County, Illinois. Parents: Hiram Asbury KEENER and Sarah Caroline SITTON.
Spouse: Living. Claude Asbury KEENER and Ruth Evelyn KENNY were married. Children were: Mary Grace KEENER.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: John KEENER and Living.
Living.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: George Marion KEENER Jr. and Living.
Delena Mae KEENER was born on Aug 30, 1926 in Macon County, North Carolina. She died on Jan 30, 1993 in South Carolina. She was buried on Feb 1, 1993 in Macon County, North Carolina - Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
Obituary from The Franklin Press, Macon County, North Carolina, dated February 23, 1993:
Mrs. Shand
Mae Keener Shand, 66, of Pickens, S.C. died at 8:10 a.m on Sunday, Jan.31, at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
Shand was born in Macon County, and was the daughter of the late Issac Anthony and Nettie Calloway Keener. She was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Liberty. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy S. Martin of Pickens; two grandsons; two brothers, Joe Keener and Issac Keener, both of Highlands; and four sisters, Myrtle Mackey of Clyde, Lou James of Franklin, Clara Webb of Pickens and Maggie Gainor of Port Richey, Fla..
Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, in Mount Moriah Cemetery at Goldmine Baptist Church, located between Highlands and Franklin.
Memorials may be made to Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 1162, Pickens, S.C. 29671, or to the Building Fund of Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 906, Pickens, S.C. 29671. Parents: Isaac Anthony KEENER and Martha Nellie CALLOWAY.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.
Dessie KEENER was born on May 29, 1898. Parents: Alexander J. KEENER and Mary Elizabeth YOUNG.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: James Alexander KEENER and Nellie Pearl HOUSTON.
Spouse: Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: George Dover KEENER and Virginia "Virgie" BRADLEY.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: George Marion KEENER Sr. and Callie Elizabeth RUSSELL.
Spouse: James Walter MCCOY.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Douglas Turner BRYSON, Living.
Living. Parents: Henry Brownlow KEENER and Living.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Living. Parents: Charles KEENER and Ella "Grace" CONLEY.
Living. Parents: Charles KEENER and Ella "Grace" CONLEY.
Edward Ernest KEENER was born on Mar 28, 1888 in Rabun County, Georgia. He lived in Chicago, Illinois about Feb 24, 1927. He died on Dec 25, 1976 in Du Page County, Illinois. Parents: Hiram Asbury KEENER and Sarah Caroline SITTON.
Spouse: Ruth Lillian BISHOP. Edward Ernest KEENER and Ruth Lillian BISHOP were married.
Spouse: Living. Edward Ernest KEENER and Irene Belle BISHOP were married on Apr 25, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois.
Eliza Jane
KEENER was born on Nov 4, 1846 in Macon County, North Carolina.
She died on Dec 7, 1921. She was buried in Macon County, North Carolina
- Ellijay Baptist Church Cemetery.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1850 Macon County, North Carolina census (abstract):
- HH # 914
- Age 3, living with parents
- Born in Macon County, North Carolina
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1860 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 57
- Age 13, living with parents
- Born in Macon County, North Carolina
- Attended school in census year
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1870 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 69, Ellijay Twsp
- Age 24, married to James Peek
- Born in North Carolina
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Obituary from The Franklin Press, Macon County, North Carolina, dated December 16, 1921:
Ellijay Items
Mrs. Jane Peek, widow of J.M.O. Peek, died last Wednesday morning. She was seventy-five years old and for some time had suffered from a diseased heart. For years she had been a consistent member of the Christian Church, and her decease was only a gentle release from suffering. Her many friends and relatives miss her very much. The community and the church have lost a noble and sincere character. Parents: Ulrich KEENER and Sophronia Caroline LEDFORD.
Spouse: James Monroe O. "Jim" PEEK. James Monroe O. "Jim" PEEK
and Eliza Jane KEENER were married on Oct 17, 1868 in Macon County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 by James E. Wooley, page 104:
- Date of Marriage was 10-17-1868. Peek, James M. to Keener, Eliza J.. Performed
or recorded by R. C. Slagle, Reg.
Children were: Harriett M. PEEK,
Sophronia C. PEEK, Ulrich PEEK, Millie Samantha
PEEK.
Ella Mae
KEENER was born on Aug 30, 1918. She died on Aug 3, 1944.
She was buried in Macon County, North Carolina - Mountain Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery. Parents: Living
and Fannie Elizabeth WILLIAMS.Living. Parents: William Leander KEENER and Nettie RAY.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: George Marion KEENER Sr. and Callie Elizabeth RUSSELL.
Spouse: John McKinley
PEEK. John McKinley PEEK and Ella Vesta KEENER were married on Feb 27, 1926
in Macon County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 by James E. Wooley, page 105:
- Date of Marriage was 2-27-1925. Peek, John M. age 29 to Keener, Ella age 17.
Performed or recorded by J. D. McCoy, J. P.
Children were: Living, Living.
Emmy KEENER was born on Mar 29, 1886. Parents: Alexander J. KEENER and Mary Elizabeth YOUNG.
Emory Norman
KEENER was born on Jun 11, 1875 in Jackson County, North Carolina.
He lived in Macon County, North Carolina about Feb 1927. He died
on Jun 16, 1952 in Macon County, North Carolina of a Heart Attack.
He was buried on Jun 18, 1952 in Rabun County, Georgia - Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
He was a Farmer.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1900 Rabun County, Georgia census (microfilm):
- HH # 217, Tennessee Valley Twsp
- Age 24, married to Hulda for 3 yrs
- Born May 1876
- Born in Georgia, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Occupation was farmer, own account
- Can read, can write, speaks English
- Rents farm
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1910 Rabun County, Georgia census (microfilm):
- HH # 147, Tennessee Valley Twsp
- Given name was "E. N."
- Age 35, married to Huldy for 12 years
- Born in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina, father in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was black smith, own shop, own account
- Can read and write
- Owned farm free of mortgage
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1930 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 128, Smith Bridge Twsp
- Owns home
- Age 54, married to Huldy. Age at first marriage was 22
- Able to read and write
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
- Speaks English
- Occupation was farmer, general farm, own account
- Not a veteran Parents: Hiram Asbury KEENER and Mary E. "Mollie" KEENER.
Spouse: Huldah Brunette HOLBROOK.
Emory Norman KEENER and Huldah Brunette HOLBROOK were married on Dec 22, 1897
in Macon County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
General Index and Revised Marriage Register for Macon County, North Carolina,
From 1828 thru 1942 "Woman", page 167, located at the Macon County
Courthouse:
- Date of Marriage was 12-22-1897. Holbrooks, Huldah, age 22 to Keener, E. N.,
age 22. Held at home of L. Holbrooks. Performed or recorded by J. M. Keener,
Minister. Witnessed by T. B. Crunkleton, W. T. Rogers, and M. W. Guffee.
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Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 by James E. Wooley, page 74:
- Date of Marriage was 12-22-1897. Keener, E. N. age 22 to Holbrook, Hulda age
22. Performed or recorded by J. M. Keener, M. G.
Children were: Roy McKinley KEENER,
Lee Larkin KEENER, William Isaac KEENER, Annabelle
KEENER, George Dover KEENER, Living, Mattie
Elizabeth "Matt" KEENER.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
Ethel KEENER was born after 1872. Parents: Melvin Brownlow KEENER and Martha Caroline HOLLAND.
Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.
Living. Parents: John KEENER and Living.
Living. Parents: James Alexander KEENER and Nellie Pearl HOUSTON.
Spouse: Living.
Living. Parents: John KEENER and Living.
Living. Parents: Alexander J. KEENER and Mary Elizabeth YOUNG.
Eva Jane KEENER was born on May 7, 1876. She died on May 7, 1876. Parents: James Marion KEENER and Ruah Vian HOLBROOK.
Living. Parents: James Alexander KEENER and Nellie Pearl HOUSTON.
Spouse: Meldurm CABE. Children were: Living, Living.
Fannie Belle KEENER was born on Aug 28, 1880 in Macon County, North Carolina. She died on Mar 16, 1948 in Macon County, North Carolina of Hypertensive Cariovascula Disease. She was buried on Mar 17, 1948 in Macon County, North Carolina - Walnut Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Parents: James Marion KEENER and Ruah Vian HOLBROOK.
Spouse:
William Henry MOSES. William Henry MOSES
and Fannie Belle KEENER were married on Dec 30, 1897 in Macon County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 by James E. Wooley, page 91:
- Date of Marriage was 12-30-1897. Moses, W. H. age 17 to Keener, Fannie age
17. Performed or recorded by G. W. Stiwinter, J. P.
Children were: Arthur Washington MOSES,
Mary V. MOSES, Charles A. MOSES, Clara
Penella MOSES, Pete J. MOSES, Willie Mitchell MOSES, Adam L. MOSES, Claude M.
MOSES, Clyde Edmond MOSES, Walter "Howard" MOSES.
Florida KEENER was born about 1863. She was born about 1864 in North Carolina. She was also known as Floridia B. KEENER.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
1870 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 57, Sugar Fork Twsp
- Age 6, living with parents
- Born in North Carolina
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1880 Macon County, North Carolina census (microfilm):
- HH # 10, Ellijay Twsp
- Age 16, single, living with parents
- Attended school in census year
- Born in North Carolina, father in North Carolina, mother in North Carolina
Parents: Ulrich KEENER and Sophronia Caroline LEDFORD.
Spouse: Melvin Ross BUCHANAN. Melvin Ross BUCHANAN and Florida KEENER
were married on Oct 21, 1880 in Macon County, North Carolina.
MARRIAGE NOTES:
Macon County, North Carolina Marriages 1829-1939 by James E. Wooley, page 18:
- Date of Marriage was 10-21-1880. Buchanan, M. R. age 22 to Keener, F. B age
17. Performed or recorded by Hosea Moses, J. P.
Children were: Arthia BUCHANAN, William A. BUCHANAN, Sophronia Caroline "Callie" BUCHANAN, Hattie BUCHANAN, John BUCHANAN,
Manual BUCHANAN, Dollie M. BUCHANAN.
Living. Parents: William Howard KEENER and Alice HENRY.
Frank KEENER
was born on Jun 13, 1946. He died on Jun 13, 1956. He
was buried in Macon County, North Carolina - Ellijay Baptist Church Cemetery.
Parents: William Howard KEENER and
Alice HENRY.Frederick KEENER was born on Feb 24, 1893. Parents: Alexander J. KEENER and Mary Elizabeth YOUNG.
Living. Parents: Grover Leander "Lee" KEENER and Vesta Pauline PEEK.
Living. Parents: Living and Living.
George KEENER was born after 1895. Parents: Thomas Maiden KEENER and M. Virginia CALLOWAY.
George Benjamin KEENER Sr. was born on Oct 4, 1920 in Jackson County, North Carolina. He died on Sep 15, 1997 in Jackson County, North Carolina. He was buried in Jackson County, North Carolina - Fairview Memorial Gardens. Parents: James Andrew Franklin KEENER and Beulah Rachel MOORE.
Spouse: Jessie Wilma FARMER. George Benjamin KEENER Sr. and Jessie Wilma FARMER were married on May 15, 1954 in Jackson County, North Carolina. Children were: Living, Living.
