Joseph Cephus Keasler

Brief Life History of Joseph Cephus

When Joseph Cephus Keasler was born on 3 April 1825, in South Carolina, United States, his father, Abraham Keasler Sr, was 39 and his mother, Nancy Boyd, was 38. He married Mary Jane Smith on 18 November 1847, in Harrison, Texas, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Harrison, Texas, United States in 1860. He died on 18 December 1863, in Texas, United States, at the age of 38, and was buried in Hallsville, Harrison, Texas, United States.

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Family Time Line

Joseph Cephus Keasler
1825–1863
Mary Jane Smith
1831–1887
Marriage: 18 November 1847
John Kay Keasler
1849–1915
Sarah Jane Keasler
1850–1852
Robert Marion Keasler
1852–1882
Ella Dora Ann Keasler
1855–1876
Rufus Awalt Sol Keasler
1856–1914

Sources (3)

  • J Keasler, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Joseph Cefus Keasler, "Find A Grave Index"
  • United States. Census, Compiled Genealogical Collections - Abraham Keasler - 10 sons 3 daughters

World Events (8)

1829 · Fort Sumter Constructed

In 1829 Fort Sumter is constructed in the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Fort Sumter is most known for being the site of the first shots of the Civil War. It is barely ready when the American Civil War starts.

1830 · The Second Great Awakening

Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

1839

Historical Boundaries: 1839: Shelby, Republic of Texas 1839: Harrison, Republic of Texas 1841: Panola, Republic of Texas 1842: Harrison, Republic of Texas 1845: Harrison, Texas, United States

Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiesler .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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