Miami Union

May 12, 1910

KEYT, STEPHEN - Stephen Keyt, aged 78, died at his home on the Lockington pike about three miles north of Piqua Wednesday of last week after a short illness.  He was born in Piqua and most of his life was spent in Miami county.  He was a carpenter and became a contractor and always led an active life working up until his last illness. In 1857 he married Cynthia Denman.  Five of six children born to this union survive.  They are A. Keyt of Rockyford, Ill., James V. Keyt of Chatham, Ontario, H F. Keyt of Oshkosh, Wis., Mrs. Elizabeth Lyon, also of Oshkosh, and Mrs. Caroline Bell of Battle Creek, Michigan.  The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon, Rev. Fairchild of the Seventh Day Adventist church of Dayton, officiating.  Mr. Keyt was a substantial worthy citizen, who did his full duty to his family and fellowmen.

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