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Frank Keiss 1894 - c. 1973

Frank Keiss of Fort Lee, Bergen County, NJ was born on March 14, 1894 to George F. Keiss. Frank was baptized in Jersey City. Frank Keiss married Florence Keiss, and they were married until Frank's death circa August 1973.

Frank Keiss
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Fort Lee, Bergen County, NJ 07024
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March 14, 1894
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circa August 1973
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  • 03/14
    1894

    Birthday

    March 14, 1894
    Birthdate
    Unknown
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    We are not sure. Dutch is what my grandfather was told. My family talked about anti German sentiment back then, when my Great grandfather started his business. I was told he changed their name to Keiss from Kiss, but I wonder if it was Von Kiss? Or Van Kiss? It's a mystery I don't have the answer yet...

  • Nationality & Locations

    My grandfather was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 14, 1894.

  • Early Life & Education

    I'm not sure about completing High School. His Father, my Great Grandfather died suddenly without a Will. My grandfather became an apprentice to learn bricklaying, otherwise he would have worked taking over his father's business. His father had 2 barns of work horses & wagons to transport goods with horse & wagon to NYC & parts of NJ. They were cheated out of their family business by a nasty lawyer.

  • Baptism

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    Jersey City, New Jersey USA
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  • Religious Beliefs

    He was Catholic & gave me his Bible.

  • Military Service

    My Grandfather fought in WWI. He said it was alot of living & fighting in muddy trenches.

  • Professional Career

    My grandfather was a bricklayer & he built the family home for my grandmother,Florence; my mother & uncle.

  • Personal Life & Family

    My grandfather was wonderful. He'd pick me up from grade school & drive me home in his car, 'old Mary'. I remember him always laughing with my mother. He loved animals & especially horses. I asked about a big carved stone in front of their house. He said it was a stepping stone in to help someone get in a wagon or get on a horse.
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    1973
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    Death

    circa August 1973
    Death date
    Massive Cardiac infarction
    Cause of death
    Unknown
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Did you know?
In 1894, in the year that Frank Keiss was born, on March 12th, for the first time, Coca-Cola was sold in individual bottles as a drink for consumer consumption. Previously, it was sold as a syrup for upset stomachs - over the counter.
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In 1918, by the time he was 24 years old, following European countries, Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States in March. It was an effort to conserve fuel needed to produce electric power. This was a war effort and proved unpopular so in most areas of the United States, Daylight Saving Time ended after World War I. It returned during World War II.
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George F. Keiss
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Frank Keiss Mar 14, 1894 - c. Aug 1973
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Florence Keiss

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Frank Keiss

Frank's Death
Cause of Separation
circa August 1973
Frank's death date
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Frank Keiss Mar 14, 1894 - c. Aug 1973
Florence Keiss 1900 - Oct 14, 1988
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Keiss, Janis (Nov 10, 1924 - Dec 26, 2004) Keiss, Walter (Aug 14, 1902 - Jun 1987) Keiss, Florence (Oct 2, 1900 - Oct 1988) Keiss, Barbara (Dec 17, 1925 - Jun 7, 2003) Keiss, William (Dec 15, 1923 - Jun 10, 2008) Keiss, Leonard (Mar 7, 1897 - Dec 1980) Keiss, Joseph (Sep 27, 1901 - Jul 1969) Keiss, William (Nov 30, 1891 - Jan 1968) Keiss, Hugh (Oct 14, 1894 - Jan 1976) Keiss, Mathilda (Mar 2, 1901 - Nov 1980)
Keiss, Kathleen (Oct 26, 1911 - May 1, 2000) Keiss, Sarah (May 17, 1909 - Mar 1986) Keiss, Jessie (Aug 19, 1892 - Feb 1984) Keiss, Hugh (Nov 1, 1930 - Mar 26, 2010) Keiss, Albert (May 24, 1894 - Dec 1970) Keiss, Stanley (Mar 30, 1920 - May 20, 1979) Keiss, Lillian (Apr 3, 1919 - Dec 1989) Keiss, Dorothy (Mar 5, 1898 - May 1980) Keiss, Lillian (Mar 12, 1885 - Aug 1978) Keiss, John (Jun 18, 1902 - Feb 1972)
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