Ida Jane Keefer

12 July 1857–16 May 1941 (Age 83)
Huntington, Indiana, United States

The Life Summary of Ida Jane

When Ida Jane Keefer was born on 12 July 1857, in Huntington, Indiana, United States, her father, George Keefer, was 37 and her mother, Hannah France, was 42. She married Henry Andrew Coy on 20 February 1876, in Huntington, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She lived in Jackson Township, Huntington, Indiana, United States for about 10 years and Huntington, Huntington Township, Huntington, Indiana, United States in 1920. She died on 16 May 1941, in Huntington, Indiana, United States, at the age of 83, and was buried in Huntington, Huntington Township, Huntington, Indiana, United States.

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Family Time Line

Henry Andrew Coy
1849–1892
Ida Jane Keefer
1857–1941
Marriage: 20 February 1876
Harvey P Coy
1876–1936

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    20 February 1876Huntington, Indiana, United States
    • Children

    (1)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (7)

    +2 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1863
    Age 6
    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
    Age 6
    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.
    1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield
    Age 24
    Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.

    Name Meaning

    Americanized form of German Kiefer .

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

    Possible Related Names

    Kiefer

    Sources (6)

    • Ida Keefer in household of George Keefer, "United States Census, 1870"
    • Ida Keefer in entry for Harry P. Coy and Margaret Rorusk, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013"
    • Ida Jane Keefer in household of George Keefer, "United States Census, 1860"

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