John P. Keller

     John was born circa 1886 at Illinois. An unknown person married 2nd an unknown person , daughter of Thomas Leander Sweney and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bell, before 1930 at Nebraska. 5 April 1930, John and his wife, Grace, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 118 So. 50th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Enumerated in this household were J. P. Keller [44 Illinois], his wife: Grace [43 Iowa], step sons: Thomas Putnam [18 Iowa], Robert Putnam [12 Nebraska] & roomer: Floy Smith [31 Nebraska]. He was 30 years old when first married and she was 21 years old. They own their home valued at $10,500. He is a merchant of restaurant equipment. Floy is a teacher in the public schools.¹ 2 April 1940, John and his wife, Grace, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 118 South 50th Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Enumerated in this household were John P. Keller [54 Illinois], his wife: Grace B. [53 Iowa], son: Robert Putnam Keller [22 Nebraska] & lodger: Marion DeLong [29 South Dakota]. John completed 4 years of high school and both Grace & Robert 1 year of college and Marion 4 years of college. John is a proprietor of restaurant & store equipment. Grace is teaching music in her home. Robert is a clerk in a retail men's clothing store. Marion is a secretary in a real estate office.²