BIO:  Charles H. Keesey, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Township, Pg 205

CHARLES H. KEESEY, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Glatfelter) Keesey, was born April 4, 1847, in 
Springfield Township, York Co., Penn.  On attaining his majority he engaged in the nursery 
business with a Mr. Evans, of York, Penn., and in this business continued three years.  In 1869 
he engaged as gatekeeper on the York & Chanceford Pike, and followed that occupation five 
years.  In 1876 he leased his present hotel at Dallastown, and engaged in the hotel business.  
In 1879 he established a general store in Dallastown, which he runs in connection with the 
hotel, and is doing a good business.  Mr. Keesey was married, in 1869, to Miss Elizabeth C. 
Hovis, daughter of Jacob Hovis.  They have two children:  Percy E. and Minnie May.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Keesey are members of the Lutheran church.