Biography of Alfred A. Keysler. Vol. II. page 625.  Presidents, Soldier, 
Statesmen; H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, New York, Toledo, and Chicago, 1894.

Alfred A. Keysler

Son of Dennis and Abigail (Davis) Keysler, deceased, was born Aug. 13, 1844, 
in Erie county, Ohio, coming to DeKalb county, Ind., in Jan., 1878; he was 
married in Allen county, Ind., March 11, 1871, to Rebecca J. Farver, born in 
Ashland county, O., Aug. 6, 1851, a daughter of Lemuel B. Farmer living 
(1894) and Elizabeth (Calwell), deceased.  Four children were born to this 
union, Nellie, Clarence, Albert dec., and Harry J.  He was a farmer at the 
time of his enlistment at the age of 18 years, Sept. 14, 1862, at 
Indianapolis, Ind., in 23d Ind. Bat. Art., 23rd A.C.  April 11, 1863, he was 
in hospital at Indianapolis five weeks and was furloughed for twenty days at 
the following month, which was extended when he returned to hospital.  He 
took part in the engagements of his regiment while able to participate and 
was granted an honorable discharge Nov 30, 1863, at Indianapolis, Ind.  
His brother, James, served in the late war and now resides in Paulding 
county, O.   His wife's father, Lemuel Farver, also served in the late War 
of the Rebellion.  Comrade Keysler belongs to J.C. Carnes Post, Dept. 
Ind., 144, he draws a pension, and is by occupation a farmer near 
Spencerville, Ind. Where he may be addressed.

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Arlene Goodwin
Auburn, Indiana
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