“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


JOHN KECK, furniture dealer; born in Germany Dec. 19, 1818; came to 
America and located in New York City in April, 1850; remained there 
until he came to Watertown in June, 1851; worked at trade of  cabinet-
maker until 1853; when he commenced business for himself.  He is one 
of the first Odd Fellows of this place, he has been a member of that 
Order for over twenty-five years.  He was married in Watertown, Aug. 9, 
1851, to Rosina Seagel; she was born in Germany; they have five 
children living - Anna, August, Amalia, Albert and Freddie; lost two 
sons who died in infancy.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)