Biographical Sketch of John C. Keller, Sr., Bloomington Township,
Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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John C. Keller, Sr., farmer, section 30, postoffice Rushville, was born
in Clark County, Indiana, December 14, 1829, and when two years of age
his parents moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana, where he was raised
and educated. In 1860, he emigrated to Buchanan County, Missouri where
he has since resided. His landed estate consists of 254 acres. He was
married, May 31, 1855 to Miss Clarinda Cox. She was born in Dearborn
County, Indiana, October 18, 1834. They have eight children: Martin,
born April 18, 1858; Myra, born December 30, 1859; James A., born Dec-
ember 20, 1861; Mary J., born December 25, 1865; Sarah E., born July
24, 1868; Martha, born September 4, 1870; Virtie E., born April 30,
1874; John C., Jr., born September 26, 1876. Mr. Keller's father,
Martin, is of German descent, and was born in Ohio County, Virginia,
in June, 1803, and died in Bartholomew County, Indiana on April 20,
1855. His mother, Polly (Robb) Keller, was born in Clay County, Ind-
iana February 28, 1806 and now resides on his farm. Her grandchild,
Mahala Thompson, was born September 10, 1864, and now makes her home
with her.

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