I've "rescued" an old photograph of Philip Ernest KIEFER which was taken at
the Pickerill Studio in Indianapolis, Indiana. The photograph appears to
have been taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Philip appearing to be in his
50's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to
locate the following information in census records:
1880 census of Indianapolis, IN:
Phillip KIEFER, age 41, born Germany, a Mince Meat Manufacturer, parents
born Germany
Nancy KIEFER, wife, age 27, born IN, Keeps House, parents born Germany/IN
Rosie KIEFER, dau, age 9, born IN, in School
Lillie KIEFER, dau, age 6, born IN, in School
Major KIEFER, son, age 4, born IN
Norman KIEFER, son, age 10 months, born IN
1900 census of Indianapolis, IN:
Philip E. KIEFER, age 62, born Jan 1838, married 17 years, born Germany,
parents born Germany, a Dealer
Cynthea H. KIEFER, age 41, born May 1859, married 17 years, 1 child/1
living, born IN, parents born KY
Norman KIEFER, son, age 20, born Aug 1879, born IN, parents born Germany/IN,
a Grain Dealer
Leona KIEFER, dau, age 14, born May 1886, born IN, at School
1910 census of Indianapolis, IN:
Philip E. KIEFER, age 72, 2nd marriage 27 years, born Germany, parents born
Germany, to USA 1854, Own Income
Cinthia H. KIEFER, wife, age 42, 2nd marriage 27 years, 1 child/1 living,
born IN, parents born France/USA
Leona D. KIEFER, dau, age 22, born IN, a Telephone Operator
I am hoping to locate someone from Philip's family so that this wonderful
old photograph can be returned to the care of his family. If you are a
member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley