When and where did John L. Keel die? What was Sarah's maiden name? Sarah E. was not John Keel's first wife. The 1880 census for Union Twp., Ripley County lists California, Francis T., and Thomas B. Keel as stepchildren to Sarah who is now head of the family. Sarah's own children are Joseph L. and James W. Keel.
Joseph L. married Lucindy whose maiden name is unknown. Did he marry her in Ripley County? They were in Lone Star Township, Wagoner County, Oklahoma in 1910. Their two oldest children, Luther A. and Maciel A. were born in Texas. Hazel, Hemey A., Joe, and Hassie were born in Oklahoma.