Father of Alexander "Joe" Keys
From the Nebraska City Weekly News
March 7, 1919
Monday evening after an illness of a week.
Alexander Keys, one of the best known residents of Fremont County, Iowa died of a complication of diseases at his home near Payne.
The deceased was born July 29, 1843 at
Brockwayville, Pennsylvania, where he grew to
manhood. He served during the Civil War in
company C, 97th Penn. Inf., and shortly after the close of the war was married to Miss Betty Gibson and they came west, locating in southwestern Iowa, where they have since made their home. He was a man highly esteemed
by every one and was known all over this portion of Nebraska, as well as throughout southwestern Iowa. His death will be deeply regretted by all, who extend to the bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy.
He is survived by his widow and the following children: Misses Mattie and Minnie Keys at home; Thomas Keys, Mrs. C. Mead, near home place, John Keys of this city and Mrs. M.P. Wheeldon of Syracuse, Neb.
