Joseph C. Keech Explained

Joseph C. Keech (May 5, 1833 – March 24, 1915) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1870 to 1872.

Early life

Joseph C. Keech was born on May 5, 1833, in Chester County, Pennsylvania.^[1]

Career

Keech was a conductor of the Pennsylvania Railroad.^{[1] [2]}

Keech was a Republican. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1870 to 1872.^{[1] [3]} In 1903, he ran for Pennsylvania Senate, but lost.^{[1] [4]}

Personal life

His daughter Jessie R. married John Rogers of Philadelphia.^[5] He lived in Coatesville.^[6]

Keech died of dropsy on March 24, 1915, at Homeopathic Hospital in West Chester. He was interred at Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery in Coatesville.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Joseph C. Keech . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives . 2023-12-20.
2. News: Joseph C. Keech . 1915-03-25 . Chester Times . 9 . . 2023-12-20.
3. Book: Chester County and Its People . Thomson . W. W. . 1898 . The Union History Company . . 2023-12-20.
4. News: Candidates for Senator . 1903-10-04 . . 9 . . 2023-12-20.
5. News: West Chester . 1897-07-04 . . 38 . . 2023-12-20.
6. Book: A History of Chester County Pennsylvania . Heathcote . C. W. . National Historical Association, Inc. . 1932 . 84 . . 2023-12-20.