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KEIF in Michigan

Eric SHORT (View posts)
Posted: 24 Apr 2000 5:29PM GMT
Does anyone have any information about the KEIF families in Michigan? I am particularly looking for relation and history on Frederick KEIF (b. 16 AUG 1905, d. 1942) who married Rachel THOMPSON (b. 14 APR 1905, d. 10 JUN 1988). Both lived in Whittemore, MI. They are my ggrandparents.

Thanks!

Re: KEIF in Michigan

Posted: 22 Jan 2008 11:35PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Keiff
I am also looking for information on Frederick Keiff and his brother Vernon Keiff (b. about 1911 and 1912, respectively, or so I thought) whose father Frederick Keiff was born in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. I have some information on that family, but am not sure it is the same family you are looking for. Frederick, Sr. (Frederick and Vernon's father) was a tailor/clothing designer, and he and his wife Blanche lived in Chicago in 1910, in Cook Co., IL in 1920, and in Tonawanda Twp., Erie Co., NY in 1930. Please let me know whether or not this is the family you are looking for; if so, I can help you to some extent. Joann

Re: KEIF in Michigan

Posted: 24 Jan 2008 2:18AM GMT
Classification: Query
Dear Joann,

Wow - it's been a while since I stopped the family tree stuff and started having kids! I've tried to go back into my notes. Unfortunately the software I was using I can't seem to find anymore (Family Tree Maker). I talked with my grandfather (Claire KEIF) who is Frederick's son and he's going to talk with his brother to see what they can recall about their father (who died when they were young). My hardcopy files indicated that Frederick's father's name was August Charles Keif and married a lady by the name of Sarah (last name?). I show Frederick being born in Shepherd, in Isabella County, Michigan (near Mount Pleasant). Hopefully there is a link somewhere! Thanks for the message. Eric

Charles KEIF m. Sarah JONES, 1904, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Posted: 10 Dec 2009 4:54AM GMT
Classification: Query
Did you ever get back to your genealogy? I see the marriage of "August" & Sarah:

Groom: Chas Keif, 30, farmer, b. abt 1874, Ohio
Parents: James Keif & Margaret F Ignew
Bride: Sarah Jones, 20, domestic, b. abt 1884, Mich
Parents: not named
m. 14 Nov 1904, Mr Pleasant, Isabella Co, MI, Albert A. Loveland, Justice
Witnesses: James Keif of Chippewa
Hazel Vuring of Chippewa
(first marriage for both)

In 1910 they were living with brother James:

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles Keif
Age in 1910: 39
Estimated birth year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
Home in 1910: Chippewa, Isabella, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
James Keif 45
Charles Keif 39
Sarah Keif 26, 3/3 kids living
Fred L Keif 4
John W Keif 3
Edward C Keif 11/12
Margretie Keif 77, b. IRE, mother of James (and Chas), 5/9 kids living; 1869 immigrant
next door; George Keif (brother; see below), 59, b. Ohio

Here are the brothers in 1900 (living with another brother, John, and mother):

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles Kief
Home in 1900: Chippewa, Isabella, Michigan
Age: 29
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Brother
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Chippewa Township, Isabella, Michigan
Occupation:
Household Members:
John Kief 50, b. Jan 1850, IRE
James Kief 31, b. Apr 1869, Ohio
Charles Kief 29, b. Feb 1871, Ohio
Margaret Kief 66, b. Aug 1833, IRE, widowed
The 3 boys are all single; brother (?) George next door.

Here is the family in 1880:

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John Keef
Home in 1880: Sandusky, Sandusky, Ohio
Age: 30
Estimated birth year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Ireland
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: James
Father's birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Name: Margaret
Mother's birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members:
James Keef 56
Margaret Keef 45
John Keef 30
George Keef 24
Patrick Keef 21
James Keef 16
Charles Keef 10
Anne Keef 13

...and in 1870:

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: James Keefe
Estimated birth year: abt 1827
Age in 1870: 43
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1870: Fremont Ward 3, Sandusky, Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Fremont
Household Members:
James Keefe 43
Margaret Keefe 41 [likely a few years younger]
John Keefe 20
Jane Keefe 18 [m. or d. by 1880]
George Keefe 15
Patrick Keefe 10 [d. or out of house by 1880]
James Keefe 5
Mary Keefe 2 [not listed in 1880]
Charles Keefe 4/12

I hope something is helpful.
Joan



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