Ken Neeley collection
Collection — Folder: S2348
Identifier: S2348
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies of a February 2, 1875 deed for property located in Veedersburg, Indiana that were donated by Ken Keeley. The deed was coveyed to Wyatt Tygnor (Tignor) and was signed by Peter S. Veeder, Christopher Keeling, and Sarah Keeling and witnessed by William Baker, Notary Public.
The collection also includes the correspondence of Louise Bulk and Wilhelm (later changed to William) Scheidt. The letters are written in German, with one letter dated August 8, 1868 and the remaining letters written in 1870. The collection also has two small cards tied together, one with Mary Roesgen printed on it and the other with Fred Volland's name, most likely part of a marriage announcement.
The collection also includes the correspondence of Louise Bulk and Wilhelm (later changed to William) Scheidt. The letters are written in German, with one letter dated August 8, 1868 and the remaining letters written in 1870. The collection also has two small cards tied together, one with Mary Roesgen printed on it and the other with Fred Volland's name, most likely part of a marriage announcement.
Dates
- 1868-1875
Creator
- Scheidt, William, 1843-1928 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English and German.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The town of Veedersburg is located in Fountain County, Indiana. The small community was laid out by Peter S. Veeder, Christopher Keeling and W.L.D. Cochran in 1871 and incorporated in 1872. Initially spelled Veederburgh, the "h" was dropped in 1893.
Source:
Town of Veedersburg. "About Veedersburg, Indiana." Home page. Accessed May 25, 2022. https://www.veedersburg.net.
Source:
Town of Veedersburg. "About Veedersburg, Indiana." Home page. Accessed May 25, 2022. https://www.veedersburg.net.
Biographical Note
William Scheidt was born November 13, 1843 in Germany to Wilhelm and Anne Marie (Meyer) Scheidt. When he was six years old, he moved to the United States with his widowed mother and siblings and they settled in Columbus, Indiana. Scheidt married Louise Bulk (1850-1920) in 1871 and they had five children. The family lived in Columbus and Indianapolis before moving to Kokomo. He died at the age of 84 on May 30, 1928.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Louise M. Scheidt." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed May 25, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
FindaGrave.com. "William John Scheidt." Find a Grave Memorial ID 45518679. Accessed May 25, 2022. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45518679/william-john-scheidt.
"Wm. J. Scheidt Dies. Passes Away Wednesday at Age of 84, at S. Market Street Home." Kokomo Daily Tribune (Ind.), May 31, 1928.
Sources:
Ancestry.com. "Louise M. Scheidt." 1900 United States Federal Census. Accessed May 25, 2022. https://www.ancestrylibrary.com/.
FindaGrave.com. "William John Scheidt." Find a Grave Memorial ID 45518679. Accessed May 25, 2022. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45518679/william-john-scheidt.
"Wm. J. Scheidt Dies. Passes Away Wednesday at Age of 84, at S. Market Street Home." Kokomo Daily Tribune (Ind.), May 31, 1928.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Ken Neely on 1966/07/20.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2022/05/25 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2022/05/25 by Laura Eliason.
Creator
- Scheidt, William, 1843-1928 (Person)
- Title
- Ken Neeley collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
