KEEDY ~ HOWELLS Line
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Francis William Keedy
M, b. 21 April 1914, d. October 1975

 
Francis William Keedy age 25 years
Taken at Redcar, 6 months after marriage.

Father Francis Herbert Keedy1,2 b. 26 April 1882, d. 17 June 1963
Mother Margaret Eliza Merrick b. March 1880, d. 25 June 1920
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Relationship Father of Jean Keedy.
Last Edited 11 Dec 2004

Birth* Francis William Keedy was born on 21 April 1914 at Leeds.3 
Misc* He was in 1917; Serious shin injury; kicked by milkman's horse.4 
Misc He was in 1921; Had a bone removed from lower leg, resulting from accident in 1917.4 
Occupation* He was in 1930 at Heating Engineer.5 
Marriage* He married Rennie Wood, daughter of Albert Wood and Fanny Benn, on 31 December 1938 at Register Office, Leeds South, Leeds, Yorkshire; By Licence.6 
Misc Francis William Keedy was in 1939; Unfit to join military for WW2; injured leg as a child. Worked as a civilian at Catterick Camp.4 
Resided He lived at 22 Barmouth Street, Hunslet, in 1944.5 
Resided* He lived at 9 Armley Lodge Road, Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, in 1965.7 
Death* He died in October 1975 at Killingbeck Hospital, Leeds, Yorkshire, at age 61; Heart Failure and Lung Cancer (thought to derive from Asbestiosis).2 

Family Rennie Wood (living)
Marriage* He married Rennie Wood, daughter of Albert Wood and Fanny Benn, on 31 December 1938 at Register Office, Leeds South, Leeds, Yorkshire; By Licence.6 
Children
  1. Margaret Keedy b. Sep 1939, d. Sep 19398
  2. Jean Keedy (living)
  3. David Francis Keedy (living)
  4. Marian Ruth Keedy (living)
  5. Dorothy Irene Keedy (living)

Charts Descendant Chart for John Howells

Citations
  1. [S1] Birth Registration entry, UK Civil Registration.
  2. [S2] Death Cert held.
  3. [S29] Index for UK Civil Registration of Births (unknown file date).
  4. [S71] Interview, Rennie Keedy.
  5. [S17] Interview, Jean Corbridge.
  6. [S3] Marriage Cert held.
  7. [S17] Interview, Jean Corbridge, Jean Corbridge.
  8. [S30] GRO Death.
Francis Herbert Keedy1,2
M, b. 26 April 1882, d. 17 June 1963

 
Francis Herbert Keedy aged about 30 years
Probably taken at time of his marriage

Father William Keedy1 b. 16 February 1858, d. March 1929
Mother Ada Stephenson b. 20 July 1862, d. September 1928
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Relationship Grandfather of Jean Keedy.
Last Edited 28 Sep 2005

Birth* Francis Herbert Keedy was born on 26 April 1882 at 13 Briggs Yard, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire.1 
Census* Francis Herbert Keedy, 8, appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Belinda Street, Hunslet, Yorkshire.3 
Census Francis Herbert Keedy, 18, appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Beza Street, Hunslet, Yorkshire; Iron Turner Apprentice.4 
Occupation* He was Known to have worked at Hunslet Engine Company in 1909 at Iron Turner on marriage certificate Engineer turner on death certificate.5 
Resided* He lived at Park Mount, Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, on 31 July 1909.6 
Marriage* He married Margaret Eliza Merrick, daughter of Rees Oliver Howells and Isabella Merrick, on 31 July 1909 at Parish Church, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire.6 
MilService* Francis Herbert Keedy Served in WW1. Said to have fallen from a horse and broken his leg; unable to bend his knee.7 
Misc* He was on 25 June 1920; Wife Margaret died. Herbert did not re-marry.2 
Death* He died on 17 June 1963 at 17 Barmouth Street, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, at age 81; Suicide - poisoning by coal gas self administered.2 

Family Margaret Eliza Merrick b. March 1880, d. 25 June 1920
Marriage* He married Margaret Eliza Merrick, daughter of Rees Oliver Howells and Isabella Merrick, on 31 July 1909 at Parish Church, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire.6 
Children
  1. Harry Rees Keedy b. 5 Aug 1910
  2. Francis William Keedy+ b. 21 Apr 1914, d. Oct 19751,2

Charts Pedigree for Francis Herbert Keedy
Descendant Chart for William Keddy
Descendant Chart for John Howells

Citations
  1. [S1] Birth Registration entry, UK Civil Registration.
  2. [S2] Death Cert held.
  3. [S15] UK Census 1891, All counties, Filmed Copy.
  4. [S24] UK Census 1901, All Counties, Internet access, RG13 4192 96 34.
  5. [S17] Interview, Jean Corbridge.
  6. [S3] Marriage Cert held.
  7. [S71] Interview, Rennie Keedy.
Margaret Eliza Merrick1
F, b. March 1880, d. 25 June 1920

 
Margaret Eliza Howells aged about 19 years

Father Rees Oliver Howells b. 20 April 1856, d. March 1908
Mother Isabella Merrick b. 11 February 1858, d. March 1901
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Relationship Grandmother of Jean Keedy.
Last Edited 28 Sep 2005

Birth* Margaret Eliza Merrick was born in March 1880 at Parkgate, Kimberworth, Yorkshire.2,1 
Name Variation She was also known as "Howells"; Father not declared on birth certificate. Given mothers maiden name. Shown as Howells on 1881 census.1 
Census* Margaret Eliza Merrick, 1, appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 13 Brunswick Street, Salford, Lancashire.2 
Census Margaret Eliza Merrick, 11, appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 6 Belle Vue Cottages, Cockermouth, Cumberland; General Servant living with John & Ann Johnston.3 
Census Margaret Eliza Merrick appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 38 Pepper Road, Hunslet, Yorkshire.4 
Resided She lived at Ash Lea, Middleton, in December 1906; Address on personal xmas tag. 
Resided* She lived at Edinburgh Terrace, Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, before 31 July 1909.5 
Married Name Her married name was Keedy.5 
Marriage* She married Francis Herbert Keedy, son of William Keedy and Ada Stephenson, on 31 July 1909 at Parish Church, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire.5 
Death* Margaret Eliza Merrick died on 25 June 1920 at 4 Milner Grove, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire, at age 40; Spleens Medullary Leukemia.6,7 

Family Francis Herbert Keedy b. 26 April 1882, d. 17 June 1963
Marriage* She married Francis Herbert Keedy, son of William Keedy and Ada Stephenson, on 31 July 1909 at Parish Church, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire.5 
Children
  1. Harry Rees Keedy b. 5 Aug 1910
  2. Francis William Keedy+ b. 21 Apr 1914, d. Oct 1975

Charts Pedigree for Margaret Eliza Merrick
Descendant Chart for John Howells

Citations
  1. [S29] Index for UK Civil Registration of Births (unknown file date).
  2. [S10] 1881 UK census index, All counties, Internet access.
  3. [S15] UK Census 1891, All counties, Filmed Copy.
  4. [S24] UK Census 1901, All Counties, Internet access, RG13 4191 150 5.
  5. [S3] Marriage Cert held.
  6. [S30] GRO Death.
  7. [S2] Death Cert held.
William Keedy1
M, b. 16 February 1858, d. March 1929

Father James Keedy b. 23 March 1828, d. March 1890
Mother Mary Miller b. 1828, d. March 1899
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Relationship Great-grandfather of Jean Keedy.
Last Edited 28 Sep 2005

Birth* William Keedy was born on 16 February 1858 at Thornhill Masbrough, Kimberworth, Rotherham, Yorkshire.1 
Nickname He was also called "Herbert."2 
Census William Keedy, 3, appeared on the census of 7 March 1861 at Brinsworth, New York, Rotherham, Yorkshire.3 
Census William Keedy, 13, appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Wainwright Place, Hunslet, Yorkshire.4 
Occupation* He was Noted on 1881 to 1901 census on 18 December 1880 at Glass Bottle Maker.5 
Marriage* He married Ada Stephenson, daughter of Francis Stephenson and Mary Ann Ingham, on 18 December 1880 at Hunslet Moor, Hunslet, Yorkshire.5,6 
Census* William Keedy, 23, appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Glass Bottle Maker, 13 Briggs Yard, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England; RG11 4487 125.7 
Census William Keedy, 33, appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Belinda Street, Hunslet, Yorkshire; Glassworker.8 
Census William Keedy, 43, appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Beza Street, Hunslet, Yorkshire; Flint Glass Bottle Maker - This was in-laws home in 1871-1891 census.9 
Occupation He was Identified on Marriage certificate for Francis Herbert on 31 July 1909 at Boiler Maker. 
Residence He lived on 25 August 1924 at 7 Milner Grove, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire; Address at time of application for copy birth certificate.1 
Death* He died in March 1929 at Hunslet at age 71.10 

Family Ada Stephenson b. 20 July 1862, d. September 1928
Marriage* He married Ada Stephenson, daughter of Francis Stephenson and Mary Ann Ingham, on 18 December 1880 at Hunslet Moor, Hunslet, Yorkshire.5,6 
Children
  1. Lawrence W Keedy b. Jan 1881
  2. Francis Herbert Keedy+ b. 26 Apr 1882, d. 17 Jun 19631

Charts Pedigree for Francis Herbert Keedy
Descendant Chart for William Keddy

Citations
  1. [S1] Birth Registration entry, UK Civil Registration.
  2. [S4] Email, Diane K Snyder to Jean Corbridge.
  3. [S14] UK Census 1861, All counties, Filmed copy.
  4. [S23] UK Census 1871, All counties, Filmed copies, RG10/4512 F4.
  5. [S3] Marriage Cert held.
  6. [S10] 1881 UK census index, All counties, Internet access.
  7. [S10] 1881 UK census index, All counties, Internet access, RG11 4487 125.
  8. [S15] UK Census 1891, All counties, Filmed Copy.
  9. [S24] UK Census 1901, All Counties, Internet access, RG13 4192 96 34.
  10. [S30] GRO Death.
Mary Miller1
F, b. 1828, d. March 1899

Father Alexander Miller b. circa 1799, d. 6 August 1834
Mother Mary Johnston b. 1800
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Relationship 2nd great-grandmother of Jean Keedy.
Last Edited 23 Dec 2006

Birth* Mary Miller was born in 1828 at Scotland.2 
Census* Mary Miller appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 at Heworth, Durham.3 
Married Name Her married name was Keedy.4 
Marriage* She married James Keedy, son of James Keedy and Isabella Rogers, on 28 February 1847 at Chapelry of Heworth, Heworth, Durham.5,4 
Census Mary Miller appeared on the census of 3 March 1851 at Hill Street, Westoe, South Shields, Durham.6 
Census Mary Miller appeared on the census of 7 March 1861 at Brinsworth, New York, Rotherham, Yorkshire.7 
Census Mary Miller appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Wainwright Place, Hunslet, Yorkshire.8 
Residence* She lived on 3 April 1881 at 6 Plevna Terrace, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England.2 
Census Mary Miller appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 6 Plevna Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire.2 
Death* She died in March 1899 at Hunslet, Leeds.9 

Family James Keedy b. 23 March 1828, d. March 1890
Marriage* She married James Keedy, son of James Keedy and Isabella Rogers, on 28 February 1847 at Chapelry of Heworth, Heworth, Durham.5,4 
Children
  1. Isabella Keedy b. Mar 184810
  2. Mary Jane Keedy b. Jun 185010
  3. James Keedy b. Mar 1852, d. Jun 19282
  4. Robert Keedy b. Mar 18552
  5. William Keedy b. Mar 1857, d. Jun 185710
  6. William Keedy+ b. 16 Feb 1858, d. Mar 1929
  7. Elizabeth Keedy b. Sep 1860, d. Dec 186010
  8. Joseph Keedy b. Dec 1861, d. 4 Dec 19322
  9. John Henry Keedy b. Mar 1864, d. Mar 19072
  10. Alexander Keedy b. 1865, d. Dec 19002
  11. Mary Alice Keedy b. 18702

Charts Pedigree for Francis Herbert Keedy
Descendant Chart for William Keddy

Citations
  1. Recorded on William Keedy birth certificate.
  2. [S10] 1881 UK census index, All counties, Internet access.
  3. [S19] UK Census 1841, All counties, Filmed copy.
  4. [S114] St Mary, Heworth.
  5. [S11] International Genealogical Index (IGI), Parish registers, 1696-1908 Church of England. Chapelry of Heworth (Durhamshire) .
  6. [S13] UK Census 1851, All counties, Filmed copy.
  7. [S14] UK Census 1861, All counties, Filmed copy.
  8. [S23] UK Census 1871, All counties, Filmed copies, RG10/4512 F4.
  9. [S30] GRO Death.
  10. [S29] Index for UK Civil Registration of Births (unknown file date).


       

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