I am a decendant of William KEELING, born 1808 N. C., died aft. 1888 Barry County, Missouri.

He married August 31, 1826, Lawrence County, Tennessee, Kathy BURNETT.

1830 Census, Tennessee, Wayne County, page 313:
Keeling, William 1 male age 20 to 30 1 male under 5
1 female under 5 1 female age 20 to 30

1850 Census, Lewis County, Tennessee, 137-797:
Keeling, William age 42 born North Carolina
" , Catherine age 45 born South Carolina
" , George R. age 21
" , John D. age 19
" , Rhoda J. age 17
" , Nancy O. age 14
" , Catharine age 12
" , William age 8
" , Louisa age 6
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Rhoda Jane is my direct line.

Thanks,
Beverly