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| AN OLD CITIZEN GONE The Brooklyn Chronicle 1898 Robert Keysor was born in Morrow Co., Ohio , July 7, 1838, being the eldest of thirteen children. He died January 20, 1898, at Kirkville, Missouri, of hemorrahage of the brain. On September 15, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Fields, also of Morrow County, Ohio. By this union six children were born, one son and five daughters, one daughter having preceded him to the other world at the age of fifteen. The others with the wodowed mother survive to mourn his loss. He also leaves six sisters and tow brothers, Mrs. O. D. Sleggle of Coon Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Geo. Stephenson of Ness County, Kansas; Mrs. B. Fields of Wakarusa, Indiana; Mrs. J. Norris of Montezuma; Mrs. D. Hilligas of Brooklyn; and Mrs. B. Jordan of whom nothing has been heard for a number of years; Wm. Keysor of Oakley and Geo. Keysor of Brooklyn. About thirty-three years ago deceased moved from Ohio to Ewart, Poweshiek County, remaining ther about eight years when he moved to this vicinity where he has since resided. He had been in the employ of W. T. Holnes for about seven years commencing in 1800 and remaining until his illness. he was stricken with paralysis on January 21, 1897, and a year later, lacking one day, he was called to the other shore. He was taken to Kirksville, Missourri on November 9th for treatment but on Monday January 17th he received a fall on the icy sidewalk which caused a fresh hemmorhage from which he never rallied. All was done for him tha the skill of medical science or loving care could suggest but on the following Thursday evening he passed away. Messrs. Joseph Keysor and Samuel Benton were with him in his last illness and they with the aged widow accompanied the remains home arriving here Saturday morning on the 9:30 train. Services were held at the Brethren Church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Dr. Benson after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in the IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Keysor was a loving husband and father, a good neighbor and citizen and his presence will be missed by the large circle of asaquaintances he made during his residence here. The earnest sympathy of the community will be extended to the sorrowing family. Those present at the funeral from a distance were; Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Wheeler of Muchaknock; Mr. and Mr.s F. W. Benton and Geo. Fields of Montezuma and Noah Force of Coon Rapids. |
| Called to Her Reward Mrs. Elizabeth Keysor was found cold in death in her room in South Brooklyn last Saturday morning about nine o'clock. She boarded with her daughter, Mrs. E. J. Benton and roomed at the Frank Megus hom only a short distance away. She retired in good spirits Friday evening and when she did not appear as early as ususal, th next morning, nothing strange was thought of it. As it was getting rather late one of the grandchildren went over to have her come to breakfast, and as nothing had been heard of her Mrs. Negus went to her room to awaken her and was shocked to find her cold in death, lying on the floor face downward as though she had attempted to get up and had fallen. Death had resulted from heart trouble with which she had been afflicted many years. the circumstances of her death demanded that an inquest should be held and Coroner Bliss was summoned from Grinnell. He empaneled a jury consisting of L. M. Bennett, Geo. Littlefield and W. G. Pierson, who after hearing the evidence rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts as above stated. Elizabeth Keysor was born in Morrow County, Ohio, July 13, 1830, and died Oct. 28, 1899, age 69 years 3 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Robert Keysor September 15, 1860. By this union six children were born, five of whom survive to mourn her loss. With her husband she came to Poweshiek County in 1863 locating at Ewart, where they resided fifteen years when they moved to Brooklyn, where she has since lived. Her husband preceeded her to the other world, having died suddenly at Kirksville, Mo., January 20, 1897. The funeral services were held at the Brethren Church in South Brooklyn Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. W. Hannon, after which the remains wre thenderly laid to rest in the IOOF Cemetery. The sympathy of the community is tendered the sorrowing family. Brooklyn Chronicle |
| GEORGE W. KEYSOR OBIT George W. Keysor was born in Marrow County, Ohio, May 24th 1840, and died at his late home in Warren township March 16, 1908, after a brief illness. He married Miss Tamar Wiley, March 15, 1866. To this union four children were born, only two daughters surviving at the present time. Besides the two daughters he leaves a sorrowing wife and one brother Willliam Keysor. The funeral services were held at his late home conducted by Stephen J. Epler, the minister of the Christian Church. Followed by a large procession of relatives and friends the remains were brought to Brooklyn and interred in the IOOF cemetery. Brooklyn Chronicle 1908 |
| BROOKLYN'S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY THURSDAY Mrs. Tamare Keysor, the odest citizen of Brooklyn, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Connell, last Thursday. Mrs. Keysor was ill only a few hours, and her death came suddenly and unexpectedly. She was recognized by all as one of the finest ladies in our community. She has had a long and useful life and leaves, besides the sorrowning family, a host of friends. Mrs. Tamar Ruth Keysor, daughter of William and Elizabeth Chambers dying November 1, 1934, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rose Connell. She was 95 years, one month and 27 days old. She came to Poweshiek county from Indiana in 1865 and on March 15, 1866, was married to George Keysor, who died in 1908. to this union were gorn four children, Mrs. Rose Connell and Mrs. Maude Lyman, both of Brooklyn, Frank, who passed away when he was 19 years old and the first daughter, who died in infancy. There are ten grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. She was the last member of a family of ten children to died. Far a number of yeaars she has made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Connell and Mrs.Lyman. Before that Mrs. Keysor lived on farms near Brooklyn where she was always ready to answer the call of the needy and where she won for herself the love of all of her neighbors. She affiliated herself with the Baptist church in Ohio when she was 18 years old and remained true to that faith until the time of her decease. Her hope for the future was expressed in the words of the hymn, "The End of the Road;" the words of which were very dear to her heart. Especially did she rejoice in the line of this hymn which read, "The Face of My Lord I Shall See." Her hope is now being realized. Funeral services were held from the Church of the Brethren near Brooklyn Sunday afternoon. the Rev. Elmer J. Hutchison of Victor officiated at the funeral services and was assisted by the Rev. D. C. Snider of the Brethren church. Mrs. Charles Raffwnsperger and Mrs. Charles Ferguson of Victor rendered several musical numbers and burial was in the IOOF cemetery of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Chroncile |