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History of Manistee, Mason and Oceana counties, Michigan
with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of
Its Prominent Men and Pioneers

Published by H. R. Page & Co., Chicago, IL, 1882

Transcribed by Linda Talbott

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Page 154
KEENE, Stephen
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Stephen Keene, farmer, was born in Onondaga County, N.Y., July 26, 1823.
He went from that state to Wisconsin, in 1853, and came to Clay Banks, and
purchased lands on Section 25, in 1861.  He had to make his own road for
several miles in reaching his selected home, but by patient perseverance
and hard labor, he has prepared a beautiful and inviting home, where once
all was wilderness.  He was married to Hannah M. Chichester, of
Cattaraugus County, N.Y., July 26, 1846, who died November 24, 1854.  His
second marriage was to Miss Sophia Allen, of the same county, October 24,
1855.  He has one daughter--Florence Jennett, (now Mrs. S. B. Smith, of
Clay Banks).  In politics Mr. Keene is Republican.  Religiously they are
Episcopal Methodists, and are ever desirous for the highest welfare of
those around them.
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