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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
Fort Lee, Bergen County, NJ 07024
March 14, 1894
circa August 1973
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Frank Keiss' History: 1894 - circa 1973

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  • 03/14
    1894

    Birthday

    March 14, 1894
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 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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    Baptism date
    Jersey City, New Jersey USA
    Place of worship
  • 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.
  • 08/dd
    1973
    circa

    Death

    circa August 1973
    Death date
    Massive Cardiac infarction
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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circa August 1973
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