OBIT: Amos L. Keeport, 1918, formerly of Littlestown, Adams County, PA

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New Oxford Item, 1918-Mar-28
 
Amos L. Keeport, for many  years a resident of Littlestown, died last Thursday evening at 8:30 
o'clock at the home of his son Mark, in Reading.  Death was due to old age and general 
debility. His age was 96 years 10 months and 2 days.  Notwithstanding his advanced age Mr. 
Keeport was about the house as usual and had eaten a hearty supper before retiring Thursday 
evening. Death ensued shortly after he retired The deceased was born in Lancaster county. When 
about 20 years of age he came to Littlestown as a tutor in the LeFevre family. Later he taught 
in the old academy. Mr. Keeport was a chemist and held diplomas from several  
institutions. He was a master of twelve sciences.  He was the author of a book on "Life 
Theology" and was awarded a life membership and gold medal from the Parisian Academy, France, 
for his discovery that gold and platinum exist negatively in their salts or ores. Mrs. Keeport 
died about three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Keeport moved to Reading about eight years ago. The 
deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Hickey, of Littlestown, and two sons, Mark and 
Emory Keeport, of Reading.