Susie Mae Hocker
1880 May 13 Born in Monroe, Adams County to Joseph & Jesteen (Sunier) Hocker
Family Bible
1880 Census, Adams County, Monroe Township, IN, age 2 months
1890 Studied Catechism at Monroe Methodist Church, Rev. Foster
1897 Oct 5 Married Robert Benjamin McKeeman, M.D. in Decatur, Adams Co, IN,
Marriage Records of Adams County, IN., age 17
1898 Nov 28 Leland Stanford born, Monroe, IN, age 18
1900 Census, Adams County, Monroe, IN, age 20
1901 Nov 21 Baptized as adult, 3rd Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, IN, Church
Records, age 21
1901 Jul 11 Lillian Theodosia born, Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN, age 21
1901 533 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN, age 21
1901 Nov 24 Stan & Doad baptized 3rd Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, IN, age
1902 2103 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN
1904 Jan 12 Donald Harry Cook born, Fort Wayne, IN, age 24
1904 2020 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN, age 24
1906 May 6 Don baptized 3rd Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, IN, age 26
1907 Apr 18 Ruth Beatrice born, Fort Wayne, IN, age 27
1907 Oct 13 Ruth baptized 3rd Presbyterian Church, age 27
1908 Mar 14 Father, Joseph Hocker died, Monroe, IN in his drugstore, age 28
1910 Census, Allen County, Fort Wayne, IN age 29
1918 Office in home at 2020 Broadway, age 38
1920 Soundex 2020 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN, age 39 with Robert, age 45;
Stanford, 21; Theodosia, 18; Donald, 16; Ruth, 12
1924 June Son Stan graduated Indiana University School of Medicine, age 44
1925 Built new home at 724 Packard, Fort Wayne, IN, age 45
1925 Nov 1 Doad married James Boyd Hunter, Fort Wayne, IN, age 45
1926 Sister Aldeena died in Monroe (only sister), age 46
1926 Dec 27 Stan married Grace Keenan at Cathedral, Fort Wayne, IN, age 46
1926 Sister Mary Aldeena died, age 46
1926 Dec 19 Donald James born to Doad and Jim, first grandchild, Fort
Wayne, IN
1927 Trip to Florida, age 47
1927 Feb 24 Ruth married Paul Cottrell, Fort Wayne, IN, age 47
1927 Nov 20 Stan and Grace have first child, Leland Stanford, Jr., grandchild
1929 Jun 11 Don married Eula Ruddell, Sullivan, IN, age 49
1929 Apr 14 Robert Franklin born to Ruth and Paul, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild
1930 Aug 21 Grace Joanne born to Stan and Grace, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild
1930 Oct 25 Maurice Edward born to Doad and Jim, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild
1931 Oct Son, Don, graduated Indiana University Medical School, age 51
1931 Nov 26 Joseph Richard born to Doad and Jim, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild
1932 Jan 30 Marilyn, first child of Don and Eula born, Fort Wayne, IN, age 52
grandchild
1935 Sep 18 Maryellen born to Stan and Grace, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild
1935 Nov 20 Ann born to Don and Eula, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild, age 55
1935 Nov 22 Infant, Ann, daughter of Don died, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild
1936 Feb 21 Grandson, Richard, son of Doad died, Fort Wayne, IN, age 56
1937 Mar 4 Husband, Robert B. McKeeman, M.D., died, Fort Wayne, IN, age 57
1938 Oct 22 Charlotte Sue born to Don and Eula, Fort Wayne, IN. grandchild, 58
1938 Fort Wayne City Directory Susie M (wid Robt B) h 724 W Packard av
1939 June 24 Mother, Jesteen Hocker died, Monroe, IN, age 59
1942 May 3 Living in Fort Wayne when brother John F. died, age 62
1943 Fort Wayne City Directory Susie M Mrs h 724 W Packard av, age 63
1943 June 8 Jane Anne Hunter born to Doad and Jim, Fort Wayne, IN, grandchild
1951 Dec 6 Brother, Otis or "Ton" died, Monroe, IN, age 71
1957 May 24 Living in Fort Wayne when brother Harvey H. died, age 77
1961 June Granddaughter, Jane, graduated high school and started Parkview
School of Nursing
1962 May 7 Died at home, 724 Packard, heart attack, Family Bible & Church Rec
Buried at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN, age 81
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CHILDREN OF SUSIE MAY HOCKER & ROBERT BENJAMIN MCKEEMAN, M.D.:
1. LELAND STANFORD MCKEEMAN b. 28 Nov 1898 d. 7 Oct 1963 m. Grace Keenan
2. LILLIAN THEODOSIA MCKEEMAN b. 11 Jul 1901 d. 6 Jun 1988 m. James B. Hunter
m. DeWitt C. Jones
3. DONALD HARRY COOK MCKEEMAN b. 12 Jan 1904 d. 4 Jul 1985 m. Eula Ruddell
4. RUTH BEATRICE MCKEEMAN b. 18 Apr 1907 d. 19 Feb 1994 m. Paul Cottrell
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THE 1979 HISTORY OF ADAMS COUNTY, IN.
McKeeman-Hocker
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THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF FORT WAYNE INDIANA.
Robert B. McKeeman, M.D. has found in his native county ample field for
successful achievement in his exacting profession and has won secure place
as a
representative physician and surgeon in the city of Fort Wayne. He was born
near Hoagland, Allen county, on February 27, 1874, a son of David C. and
Margaret (McConahey) McKeeman, natives of County Antrim, Ireland. David C.
Mckeeman was reared and educated in Ireland and came to America when a young
man. He remained for a time in the vicinity of Albany, New York, and then
came
to Indiana and purchased a farm near Hoagland, Allen county. He became one of
the prosperous exponents of agricultural and live-stock industry in this
county
and here he and his wife passed the residue of their lives--possessed of those
sterling attributes of character that invariably beget popular confidence and
respect. Mr. McKeeman was a Republican in politics and both he and his wife
were lifelong members of the Presbyterian church. Of their children the first
three--John, Catherine and Margaret--are deceased; Jennie is the wife of Henry
Dauer, of Decatur, this state; Nancy is the wife of Robert Mercer, of Poe,
Allen county; Belle and James are deceased; William, Alexander, Ella and David
C. Jr., reside in Fort Wayne; and Dr. Robert B., of this review, is the
youngest of the number. Passing his childhood and early youth on the home
farm, Doctor McKeeman made good use of the advantages of the public schools in
the village of Hoagland and thereafter attended Taylor University, at Upland,
this state, and the normal school at Marion. After two years of successful
service as a teacher in the schools of Allen county he was able to follow the
course of his ambition and to enter the Fort Wayne Medical College, which is
now an integral part of the medical department of the University of Indiana.
In this institution he was graduated in 1897, and, after thus receiving his
degree of Doctor of Medicine, engaged in practice at Monroe, Adams county,
where he remained until 1900, since which time he has been engaged in practice
in Fort Wayne, where he has developed a substantial and representative
professional business. The Doctor is identified with the Allen County Medical
Society. His political allegiance is given to the Republican party, he and
his
wife are members of the Third Presbyterian church of Fort Wayne, and in the
time-honored Masonic fraternity he has received the thirty-second degree of
the
Scottish Rite. October 5, 1897, was made an eventful day in the life of
Doctor
McKeeman, since then was solemnized his marriage to Miss Susan M. Hocker, a
daughter of Joseph and Jesteen Hocker, of Monroe, Adams county, and the four
children of this union are L. Stanford, Lillian Theodosia, Donald H.C. and
Ruth
Beatrice.
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THE 1979 HISTORY OF ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA by Heller.
Robert B. McKeeman, M.D., was born at Hoagland, Ind. the son of David C. and
Margaret (McConahey) McKeeman. He attended the local schools in and around
Hoagland until 1891. At that time he attended Taylor University located at
Upland, Ind. In 1892, he attended Marion College at Marion. From 1893 until
1895, he taught school in Hoagland and in 1895, he entered the Fort Wayne
Medical College, graduating in 1897.
After completing medical school, he moved to Monroe, to begin the practice of
medicine. At Monroe he met Miss Susie May Hocker, and in 1897 they were
married. The parents of Susie Hocker were Joseph and Justine Hocker. Joseph
Hocker was the druggist in Monroe. In 1900, Dr. McKeeman left Monroe and
moved
to Fort Wayne.
Dr. and Mrs. McKeeman were the parents of four children: L. Stanford,
Theodosia, Donald and Ruth. His two sons followed in the medical profession,
both graduating from the Indiana University Medical School, one in 1924 and
one
in 1929.
Dr. Robert McKeeman was a member of the Allen Co. Medical Society, the
Tri-State Society of Medicine, the Indiana State Medical Society, and The
American Medical Society. He was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian
church.
In politics, he was a Republican. He was a Blue Lodge Mason, 32nd degree
Scottish Rite, and a member of the Shrine organization.
Dr. McKeeman died in 1937, and was buried in Lindenwood cemetery at Fort
Wayne.
His wife, Susan, died in 1962, and is also buried at Lindenwood cemetery.
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HISTORY OF THE MAUMEE RIVER BASIN.
Among the native sons of Allen county who have here attained gratifying
recognition and success in the medical profession is the subject of this
review, who is one of the representative physicians and surgeons of the
younger
generation in the city of Fort Wayne, where he has his office at 1608 Calhoun
street, and his residence at 2020 Broadway.
Dr. McKeeman was born in the village of Hoagland, Madison township, this
county, on the 27th of February, 1874, and is a son of David C. and
Margaret A.
(McConnaha) McKeeman, both of whom were born in Ireland, whence they came to
America with their respective parents when children. The father followed the
vocation of farmer until the time of his death, in 1876. His widow survived
him
by many years, her death occurring in 1894. They became the parents of twelve
children, of whom eight are living.
Dr. McKeeman secured his preliminary educational discipline in the public
schools of Madison township, after which he availed himself of the advantages
afforded in Taylor University, in Fort Wayne, and the Indiana State Normal
School at Marion, after leaving which latter institution he devoted his
attention to teaching in the schools of his native county for a period of two
years, meeting with marked success in his pedagogic labors but utilizing this
profession simply as a means to an end, as he had decided to adopt the calling
to which he is now devoted. In 1894 he was matriculated in the Fort Wayne
College of Medicine, in which well equipped institution he completed the
prescribed courses in medicine and surgery, being graduated as a member of the
class of 1897 and receiving his degree of Doctor of Medicine. In view of his
standing in his profession it is pleasing to revert to the fact that he is not
only a native of Allen county but also, that he received his technical
training
in a local institution. Immediately after his graduation the Doctor opened an
office in Monroe, Adams county, and while he was necessarily called upon to
serve the customary novitiate in his profession it was not unduly prolonged,
and his success and prestige have been cumulative in character, so that he
stands well to the front among the able, popular and successful young
physicians of his native county, giving his attention to general practice. He
remained in practice in Monroe until 1900, when he located in Fort Wayne,
where
he has since followed the work of his profession. he is a close and
appreciative student, being duly conservative in his attitude but ever
standing
ready to avail himself of those agencies and advanced methods which meet the
approval of his judgment. He is an affiliate of the American Medical
Association, the Indiana State Medical Society, the Fort Wayne Medical Society
and the Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine, and he finds time and opportunity to
avail himself of the advantages of each. Though never active in the realm of
practical politics, the Doctor is a stalwart supporter of the cause of the
Republican party and he is essentially progressive and public-spirited as a
citizen.
On the 5th of October, 1897, Dr. McKeeman was united in marriage to Miss Susie
May Hocker, of Monroeville, and they have three children, Leland Stanford,
Lillian Theodosia and Donald Harry Cook.
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MARYELLEN HOWER'S BOOK:
Robert Benjamin born 27 Feb 1874 Hoagland, Ind.
Married 5 Oct 1897 Susie May Hocker born 13 May 1880
Died 4 Mar 1937 buried Lindenwood Cemetery, Ft. Wayne Ind
Children:
Leland Stanford born 28 Nov 1898
Lillian Theodosia born 11 July 1901
Donald H.C. born 12 Jan 1904
Ruth Beatrice born 18 April 1907
The next page is a copy of an Allen County History, on Dr. Robert McKeeman,
his
education and background.
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1880 FEDERAL CENSUS
1880 Federal Census Indiana, Adams County, French Township
Hocker, Joseph W M 32 Cooper OH GER GER
Justine W F 31 Wife Keeping house IN FR FR
Mary W F 10 Daughter At home IN OH IN
John W M 8 Son IN OH IN
Charles W M 6 Son IN OH IN
Harvey W M 2 Son IN OH IN
Susan W F 1/12 Daughter IN OH IN (age 1/12)
Mary W F 18 Sister Servant OH GER GER
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1900 FEDERAL SOUNDEX INDIANA
McKeeman, Robert B
Feb 1874 26 Indiana
Adams Monroe Twp
McKeeman, Susie May 1880 20 IN (age 20)
Leland S. Nov 1898 1 IN
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1910 FEDERAL CENSUS INDIANA, ALLEN COUNTY, WAYNE TOWNSHIP, P.790
McKeeman, Robert 36 M Physician IN IRE IRE
Susie M. 29 F IN OH IN (age 29)
Stanford 11 M IN IN IN
Theodosia 8 F IN IN IN
Donald 6 M IN IN IN
Ruth 2 F IN IN IN
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1920 SOUNDEX IN
1920 Soundex IN M255
McKeeman, Robert B. Vol. 5, E.D. 56, Sheet 17, Line 58
Color W, Age 45, Birthplace IN
Allen Fort Wayne Broadway 2020
McKeeman, Susie W 39 IN (age 40)
Stanford 21 IN
Theodosia 18 IN
Donald 16 IN
Ruth 12 IN
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1920 FEDERAL CENSUS
1920 Federal Census Fort Wayne, Allen County, IN
2020 Broadway
MCKEEMAN, Robert Head 45 IN IRE IRE Doctor General Medicine
Susie Wife 39 IN OH IN (age 39)
Stanford Son 21 IN IN IN
Theodosia Dtr 18 IN IN IN
Donald Son 16 IN IN IN
Ruth Dtr 12 IN IN IN
Allen County, Indiana Will Book 3, Page 236
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CITIZENS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ALLEN CO IN
(SON)
L.S. MCKEEMAN, PHYSICIAN
302 Wayne Pharmacal Building, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
L(eland) S(tanford) McKeeman, b. at Monroe, Adams Co., Ind., Nov. 28, 1898; s.
of Dr. Robert Benjamin and Susan Mae (Hocker) McKeeman.
Dr. Robert Benjamin McKeeman, b. in Madison Twp., Allen Co., Ind., in 1874.
His parnets, David C. and Margaret (McConahey) McKeeman, came, with two
children, from County Antrim, Ireland, to America, and settled on a farm near
Hoagland, Madison Twp., Allen Co., Ind. David C. McKeeman was a Republican,
and both he and his wife were lifelong members of the Presbyn. Ch. They were
the parents of 12 children, of whom 10 were born in America. Dr. Robert
Benjamin McKeeman was the youngest child. He graduated from the Ft. Wayne
Medical Coll, with an M.D. deg., in 1897, and began the practice of
medicine at
Monroe, Ind., where he remained 2 years. He then came to Ft. Wayne, where he
conducted a general practice of his profession until his death, which occurred
in 1937. He was a staff mem. of the Lutheran Hosp., and the Methodist
Episcopal Hosp. He was a Republican, and a mem. of the following: Blue Lodge,
F. and A.M., Consistory (32nd deg.), and Shrine; American Med. Assn.; Ind.
State Med. Assn.; Ft. Wayne (Allen County) Med. Soc.; and Third Presbyn. Ch.,
of Ft. Wayne. On Oct. 5, 1897, he married Susan Mae Hocker, who was b. at
Monroe, Ind., in 1881. Her parents, Joseph and Justine Hocker, are decd.
Joseph Hocker was a druggist at Monroe. He served with the Union Army in the
Civil War.
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ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA ESTATE, FILE BOX 6297, WILL BOOK 71, PAGE 333/336
15426
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF (Written age 68)
SUSIE MAY MCKEEMAN
I, SUSIE MAY MCKEEMAN, a resident of the City of Fort Wayne, Allen County,
Indiana, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, declare
and publish the following writing consisting of five (5) items, as and for my
Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills by me at any
time heretofore made.
ITEM ONE.
I direct that my Executor herinafter named shall pay all of my just debts and
funeral expenses as soon after my death as practicable.
ITEM TWO.
I hereby give and bequeath my diamond ring unto my grand-daughter, Jane Ann
Hunter. I direct that if at the time of my death my granddaughter be under
the
age of twenty-one (21) years, that said ring be turned over to my daughter,
Theodosia Hunter, for safekeeping, she to deliver the same to my said
granddaughter at such time as my daughter shall be of the opinion that my
granddaughter has reached an age whereby she can appreciate and take care of
said ring.
ITEM THREE.
All the rest and residue of my furniture and personal effects I give and
bequeath unto my daughters, Ruth Cottrell and Theodosia Hunter, in equal
shares, with the request that they divide same in such manner as they deem
best
between themselves, and give to my sons, Stanford McKeeman and Donald McKeeman
such articles as my said daughters feel should be given to them.
ITEM FOUR.
All the rest and residue of my property, of every kind and character
whatsoever, be the same real, personal or mixed, I give, devise and
bequeath in
equal shares to my son Stanford McKeeman, my son Donald McKeeman, my daughter
Theodosia Hunter, and my daughter Ruth Cottrell.
ITEM FIVE.
I hereby constitute and appoint my son, Stanford McKeeman, as Executor of this
my Will.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day of
September, 1948. Susie May McKeeman (Seal)
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OBITUARY (Age 82)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, 7 May 1962
Rites Wednesday for Mrs. McKeeman
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Klaehn Funeral Home for
Mrs.
R.B. McKeeman, 81, who died at 10 a.m. at her residence, 724 Packard Ave. She
was the widow of Dr. R.B. McKeeman.
Rev. Robert R. Bieber will officiate and burial will be in Lindenwood
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon today.
Born in Monroe, Mrs. McKeeman was a resident of Fort Wayne for 62 years. She
was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church, the Dywyki Club, the White
Cross
Guild at Methodist Memorial Hospital, the Emmanuel Class of the church and the
Stitch and Chatter Club.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. Donald H. and Dr. L. Stanford McKeeman, both of
Fort Wayne; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Cottrell and Mrs. James Hunter, both of
Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and one brother,
Charles Hocker, Decatur.
Submitted by:hodgson@azstarnet.comJane Hunter Hodgson
Tucson, Arizona
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