Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1905 — OBITUARY. [ARTICLE]

OBITUARY.

Jacob Keener was born in Ross county, Ohio, April 7, 1822, and died at Fair Oaks, Ind., Dec, 4, 1905. His age was 83 years, 7 months and 27 days. He was the son of John and Catharine Keener, and of German descent. Qn April 7, 1850, he married Lucia M. Harrington. Three children were born to them, one son and two daughters. Tbe deceased came to Jasper county in 1855 and settled in what was then a part of Walker town* ship, but now includes in Keener township which bears his name. Hp was a farmer, and by bard work and economy he earned and saved enough to live comfortably through his declining years. The last seven years of his life were lived in Fair Oaks. More than fifty years ago, while in Ohio, he and his wife united with the Christian church. When they came to Indiana they transfered their church membership and continued their work for the Master. He was a man of strong faith ahd deep convictions, and a liberal contributor to all lines of church work. It was largely through bis influence and means that the Good Hope Church was built. It was his delight to converse on Christain living and duties. He died firm in the faith and an in* heritor of the rich promises of God. He left the best legacy that one can leave to his posterity, tbe record of a Christian life. The funeral services were conducted in the Good Hope Church, by G. H. Clarke of Rensselaer, the remains were laid to rest in the Prayther cemetery. %*