Brief Life History of Newton J.
When Newton J. Keltner was born in 1854, in Greene, Missouri, United States, his father, Absolem Keltner, was 44 and his mother, Margarette "Peggy" Horn, was 46. He married Nancy Ann Ballard on 19 March 1874, in Missouri, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He lived in Porter Township, Christian, Missouri, United States in 1860 and Wilson Township, Greene, Missouri, United States in 1880. He died on 24 December 1884, in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States, at the age of 30.
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- Newton Rettener in household of A C Rettener, "United States Census, 1860"
- Newton J Keltner, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991"
- Legacy NFS Source: Newton J. Keltner - Government record: death: 24 December 1884; Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States
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1859
Historical Boundaries 1859: Christian County created from Greene, Taney and Webster Counties.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
Name Meaning
German: occupational name for a vintner or the overseer of a wine press, from Kelter + the agent suffix -(n)er.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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