I've "rescued" an old photograph identified as Elsie KELLER which was taken
at the Vignos & Hurford Studio in Canton, Ohio. The photograph appears to
have been taken in the 1890's with Elsie likely about 1 year old at the
time. Based on limited research I was able to gather information regarding a
number of possible matches including:
Elsie May or Mae KELLER was b. 6 or 7 Jul 1892 or 1894 in Canton, OH to
parents Frederick Morgan KELLER and Emma Mae or J. CARR or KARR. Elsie
married Elsworth J. RIEGLER about 1920 and she died 16 Apr 1984 in Akron,
OH.
Elsie Clara KELLER was b. 21 Nov 1891 in Canton Township, OH to parents
Frank KELLER and Elizabeth PITZFADEN.
Census records provide some additional information on possible matches as
well:
1900 census of Canton, OH:
Fred KELLER, age 34, born Jun 1865, married 5 years, born NY, parents born
NY, a Brick Layer Tender
Maggie KELLER, wife, age 25, born Nov 1874, married 5 years, 2 children/2
living, born OH, parents born PA/OH
Ruth M. KELLER, dau, age 4, born Jan 1896, born OH
Elsie KELLER, dau, age 1, born Oct 1898, born OH
1900 census of Canton Township, OH:
Frank J. KELLER, age 41, born Apr 1859, married 19 years, born OH, parents
born Germany, an Engine Turner
Elizabeth KELLER, wife, age 39, born Nov 1860, married 19 years, 5
children/5 living, born LA, parents born Germany
Lula KELLER, dau, age 19, born Oct 1880, born KY, a Watch Works Finisher
George KELLER, son, age 16, born Oct 1883, born KY, a Watch Works Vibrator
Frank KELLER, son, age 14, born Jul 1885, born KY, at School
Elsie KELLER, dau, age 8, born Nov 1891, born OH, at School
Ethel KELLER, dau, age 11 months, born Jun 1899, born OH
1910 census of Canton, OH:
Frank J. KELLER, age 52, married 30 years, born OH, parents born Germany, a
Watch Factory Engine Turner
Elizabeth KELLER, wife, age 50, married 30 years, 5 children/5 living, born
LA, parents born Germany
George J. KELLER, son, age 26, born KY, a Watch Factory Balancer
Elsie C. KELLER, dau, age 18, born OH, a Watch Factory Flat Steel Worker
Ethel M. KELLER, dau, age 10, born OH
Lula C. MILLER, dau, age 29, divorced, 2 children/2 living, born KY, a Watch
Factory Screw Maker
George H. MILLER, grandson, age 8, born OH, parents born OH/KY
1920 census of Canton, OH:
Frank J. KELLER, age 62, born OH, parents born Germany, an Engine Turner
Elizabeth KELLER, wife, age 60, born LA, parents born Germany
Elsie KELLER, dau, age 28, born OH, a Factory Worker
Ethel KELLER, dau, age 20, born OH, a Stenographer
Louisa MILLER, dau, age 39, born KY, a Factory Worker
George H. MILLER, grandson, age 17, born OH, parents born OH/KY, a Factory
Roll Turner
I am hoping to locate someone from Elsie's family so that this photograph
can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of one of
these families or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley