Neil Keefe (1883–1938)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1883
    Died
    1938

    When was Neil Keefe born? 1883.

    When did Neil Keefe die? 1938.

    Life story

    Neil Keefe (1883–1938) was born in 1883, and died in 1938, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents Neil's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Neil's life.

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    The world Neil lived through

    1. 1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 17 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 34 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 52 — The Social Security Act was signed

    Questions about Neil Keefe

    When was Neil Keefe born?

    Neil Keefe was born in 1883.

    When did Neil Keefe die?

    Neil Keefe died in 1938.

    How old was Neil Keefe at the time of death?

    Neil Keefe was about 55 years old.

    Where is Neil Keefe buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Neil's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Neil Keefe was born?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Neil was born.

    Who was president when Neil Keefe died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Neil died.

    What generation was Neil Keefe part of?

    Born in 1883, Neil Keefe was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Neil Keefe's lifetime?

    During Neil's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 17); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 34); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 52).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Neil Keefe?

    Federal censuses taken during Neil's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1883

    2. Death

      1938

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Neil Keefe (1883–1938)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/neil-keefe-1883-1938-7b17612e/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Names in Stone

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