E. W. Keiser (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler

E.W. KEISER, farmer, P.O. Moline, born at Sutton, N. H., 1836.  In 1839, his parents, moved to the Province of Quebec, remaining there until 1849, thence to Lowell, Mass, remaining there until 1853, and while there learned the machinist's trade.  Thence to Minnesota, locating in Wabasha County, and located a claim there.  In 1851, went to Wisconsin and took a course at Madison University, finishing in the fall of 1838.(??)  Thence to Illiinois, and was engaged in teaching until 1873, when he emigrated to Kansas, and located a claim in Howard County (now Elk), on Section 31, Township 31, Range 10.  Was among the early settlers in the township.  Has improved his farm, putting 100 acres in cultivation, the whole place fenced, planted four acres of orchard, besides this he has taught from eight to nine months school each year since his residence in the State, has also worked in the stock business, and has sold the present season $1,300 worth.  Was married in 1859, to Miss Abbie E. Lord, of Wisconsin.  Was married again in 1873 to Miss A. Adams, of Illinois.  They have four children, viz-- Mary, Annie, George and Elizabeth.  Mr. Keiser has worked up an enviable reputation as a No. 1 teacher.