Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Carl” Francis McCarl KEESLING 470, Francis McCarl "Carl" Keesling
BirthMar 1, 1884, Parrottsville, Cocke County, Tennessee470, Francis McCarl "Carl" Keesling
DeathApr 12, 1936, Rader, Webster County, Missouri470, Francis McCarl "Carl" Keesling
BurialRader Lutheran Cemetery, Rader, Webster County, Missouri470, Francis McCarl "Carl" Keesling
Obituary Online notes for “Carl” Francis McCarl KEESLING
According to his World War I draft registration records dated 9/12/1918 his full name is Frances McCarl Keesling. Most people know him as "Carl." His mother is Sarah Sentha Lorena Shoemaker (1851–1887). Her place of burial is unknown at this time. His father is James Alexander Keesling (1848–1921).

On 24 JAN 1907 • Niangua, Webster Co., Missouri, Francis McCarl Keesling (1884–1936) married Dorothea "Dora" Frances Rader (1886–1974).
Their children:
Olive Bessie Keesling (1907–1986)
Albert Freeman Keesling (1909–2002)
Reba Cornelia Keesling (1917–1936)
James Lowell "Cap" Keesling (1922–2012)

According to his Missouri Death Certificate # 18389-d, Francis McCarl Keesling, passed away due to dilation of his left ventircle with injuries in a cyclone as a contributing factor. The cyclone, which occurred on March 23, 1936 also caused head injuries to his 18 year old daughter, Reba, who died the evening of the cyclone. 470, Francis McCarl "Carl" Keesling
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