John
Leander
Keesey
Born in York Co., PA
Ancestors 
Brother of
William Henry Keesey, Charles Keesey, Adam Keesey, James Monroe Geesey, Fannie Elizabeth (Geesey) Selua and David Keesey
Husband of
Mary Grace (Eldred) Keesey
— married
6 May 1906 in York Co., PA
Husband of
Mary Jane (Pusey) Keesey
— married
20 Feb 1921 in York Co., PA
[children unknown]
Died after
after age 59
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 8 May 2016
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Biography
1900 Census: 10th Ward, York City, York Co., PA, Page 202A, House 152, Family 158. Cathrine Keesey 54, Widow, 6 children, Came to US in 1852. John L. Keesey 17, Typesetter, David 16, Laborer Box Factory. Fannie E. Lehn (daughter) 20, William H. Lehn 26, Letter Carrier. John H. 3, Pauline E. 1 - Catharine's Grandchildren.
Marriage Divorce: Y. Husband John Leander Keesey. Wife Mary Grace Eldred. Marriage 6 May 1906. York Co., PA. [1]
1910 Census: 10th Ward, 2nd Precinct, York City, York Co., PA, Page 5A, House 109, Family 109. John L. Keesey 27, Printer, Printing Office, Rent House. Mary G. 21, Married 3 years, 2 of 2 children living, Tobacco Stripper. Andrew C. Eldred (Brother-in-Law) 18, Office Building Elevatorman.
1920 Census: ????.
1930 Census: Passaic Co., NJ. John L. Keesey 48, Mary J. 1940 Census: York, York Co., PA, ED 140, Sheet 13B, 818 Arlington St., Family 310. John L. Keesey 57, Lineotype Operator, Mary J. 70, Rent home $30.
1942 US World War II Draft Registration Card, 27 April 1942. Name: John Leander Keesey. Residence: 818 Arlington Ave. 10 York York Pa. Birth Date: Oct 10 1882. Place Born: York Pennsylvania. Contact Person: Mrs. Mary Jane Keesey. Employer: Telegraph Press, Harrisburg,Pa. Place: same.
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- Mark Geesey
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Family Tree DNA Y-DNA Test 111 markers, haplogroup R-L48, FTDNA kit #98898
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~1.56%
Chris (Taylor) Cooper :
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