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Keeler, Virginia Christensen, 1901-1970

 Person

Dates

  • Usage: 1901 - 1970

Biographical History

Virginia Christensen Keeler (1901-1970) was a genealogist, wife and mother in Utah.

Virginia Christensen Keeler was born to Albert H. Christensen and Jennie Snow in Sanpete, Utah on September 6, 1901. Virginia attended Brigham Young University from 1920 to 1921. In 1923, she married Daniel M. Keeler and together they raised five children: Ellen, Jennie, Colleen, Daniel, and Phillip. She spent much time working with her husband on the genealogies of the Christensen and Keeler families. Virginia passed away on May 14, 1970.

Citation:
Ancestry.com, May 3, 2017 (Virginia Christensen Keeler; b. Sept. 6, 1901; d. May 14, 1970; born to parents Albert H. amd Jennie Snow Christensen; attended Brigham Young University on 1920-1921)

Deseret News, May 3, 2017 (Virginia gave birth to four kids (Jennie, Colleen, Ellen, and Phillip); spent her time with her husband working on genealogical work for the Christensen and Keeler families.)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Keeler family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2043
Scope and Contents

Contains transcripts of the books "Some Christensens Who Came from Thy" by Virginia C. Keeler and "Build Thee More Stately" by Daniel A. Keeler alongside historical documents pertaining to the creation of those books and to the history of the Keeler family ranging from letters, photographs, and documents from Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University. Also includes material pertaining to Joseph B. Keeler, grandfather of Ellen Keeler Thompson. Dated 1847-1990.

Dates: 1847-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Keeler family papers

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