Hello:
I am a relative and descendent of the Keich Family of Tamaqua, though my knowledge about them is somewhat limited. In fact, I'm trying to find out something about them myself. My mother's maiden name is Charlotte Mae Keich. She's the daughter of the late Charlie Keich and the late Mabel Woodring. Charlie and his brother John began Keich Motors in Tamaqua circa 1925. Charlotte is still alive and doing very well (she's only in her 60s). What I'm trying to determine is what happened to my ancestors on this side of the family. When I was a kid, Charlie told me of a mine cave-in which killed his ancestors (if I remember correctly, he said they were the family of his grandfather or great-grandfather) in about 1870. I'm not sure where it happened, though I know it was in northern Schuylkilll County. I've been trying to find out anything I can about it but have found nothing. I'd greatly appreciate any information anyone can share with me. If it's not too much trouble, I'd love it if anyone could e-mail me directly with anything at all. Thank you.
L. A. Tarone, address:
tarone@standardspeaker.com