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Author: CaroleAMay
Surnames: Van Dyke; Keist
Classification: queries
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I have an original marriage certificate for George N. Keist of New Berlin, Illinois and
Miss Fern Van Dyke of Kewanee, Illinois. They were married in University City, Missouri
on the 14th of June 1942 by Pastor Albert J. Korris, Bethel Lutheran Church. This
document was recorded by the county and stamped on reversed side with book and page
numbers and officially signed by the registrar. I found it at an old antique shop in
Illinois. They said that when photos and other documents don't sell, they throw them
away. They were getting ready to do just that. The Keist family is from Missouri and
Kewanee Illinois areas. This is a true original certificate with raised seal of the
church - all in original ink. I bought it with a mission to find its' rightful
owners. I am searching for the family in Missouri and Illinois with this last name who may
be the rightful owners. My only intention is to re-coup what I paid for them so they can
return home where they belong. I did not wan!
t them to go into the trash, as I know what it means from my own searching what finding
lost family photos, wills, marriage certificates means. Some appear to be wedding or
anniversary photos. Starting my own search really has made me addicted and anytime I come
across labeled photos or documents from now on, I am grabbing them to find their true
owners. Family photos alone are treasures, but this is not my family treasure and may be
yours. Anyone has any info, please contact me at calmquills(a)gmail.com. Thank you
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