Daniel was the son of James and Mary Grant Keenan and emigrated with his mother and sister in 1852 to join his father who was living in Southwick, MA.
The following are from articles about his death.
Daniel H. Keenan, for many years a freight conductor on the Northampton division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, died at Noble Hospital late Tuesday night as a result of injuries at the local freight yard early in the evening. He was run down by a freight train, and his left leg was injured so badly that it was amputated below the knee.
He had been employed on the Northampton division for 25 years and his service in that capacity was the longest of any man on the division. His whole connection with the road extended over a term of 35 years, and he was considered a careful and proficient railroad man.
Mr. Keenan was a charter member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, and he also belonged to Div. 3, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Westfield Aerie of Eagles.
He leaves a widow, three sons, Daniel T., William P., and James L., and two daughters, Mary V., a graduate of Smith College, and Nellie M., all of Westfield.
For many years he ran the early morning freight from Westfield to Shelburne Falls, as conductor. He may be recalled by those that knew him without knowing his name, by speaking of his having but one eye.
His death makes the fifth in the family from injuries received in a railroad accident. Mr. Keenan's father was struck by a train while employed on the section. Two brothers, John and William, met violent deaths on the railroad. James Keenan, the remaining brother, died of injuries received in an accident at Easthampton a few years ago.
The following are from articles about his death.
Daniel H. Keenan, for many years a freight conductor on the Northampton division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, died at Noble Hospital late Tuesday night as a result of injuries at the local freight yard early in the evening. He was run down by a freight train, and his left leg was injured so badly that it was amputated below the knee.
He had been employed on the Northampton division for 25 years and his service in that capacity was the longest of any man on the division. His whole connection with the road extended over a term of 35 years, and he was considered a careful and proficient railroad man.
Mr. Keenan was a charter member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, and he also belonged to Div. 3, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Westfield Aerie of Eagles.
He leaves a widow, three sons, Daniel T., William P., and James L., and two daughters, Mary V., a graduate of Smith College, and Nellie M., all of Westfield.
For many years he ran the early morning freight from Westfield to Shelburne Falls, as conductor. He may be recalled by those that knew him without knowing his name, by speaking of his having but one eye.
His death makes the fifth in the family from injuries received in a railroad accident. Mr. Keenan's father was struck by a train while employed on the section. Two brothers, John and William, met violent deaths on the railroad. James Keenan, the remaining brother, died of injuries received in an accident at Easthampton a few years ago.
Daniel was the son of James and Mary Grant Keenan and emigrated with his mother and sister in 1852 to join his father who was living in Southwick, MA.
The following are from articles about his death.
Daniel H. Keenan, for many years a freight conductor on the Northampton division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, died at Noble Hospital late Tuesday night as a result of injuries at the local freight yard early in the evening. He was run down by a freight train, and his left leg was injured so badly that it was amputated below the knee.
He had been employed on the Northampton division for 25 years and his service in that capacity was the longest of any man on the division. His whole connection with the road extended over a term of 35 years, and he was considered a careful and proficient railroad man.
Mr. Keenan was a charter member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, and he also belonged to Div. 3, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Westfield Aerie of Eagles.
He leaves a widow, three sons, Daniel T., William P., and James L., and two daughters, Mary V., a graduate of Smith College, and Nellie M., all of Westfield.
For many years he ran the early morning freight from Westfield to Shelburne Falls, as conductor. He may be recalled by those that knew him without knowing his name, by speaking of his having but one eye.
His death makes the fifth in the family from injuries received in a railroad accident. Mr. Keenan's father was struck by a train while employed on the section. Two brothers, John and William, met violent deaths on the railroad. James Keenan, the remaining brother, died of injuries received in an accident at Easthampton a few years ago.
The following are from articles about his death.
Daniel H. Keenan, for many years a freight conductor on the Northampton division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad, died at Noble Hospital late Tuesday night as a result of injuries at the local freight yard early in the evening. He was run down by a freight train, and his left leg was injured so badly that it was amputated below the knee.
He had been employed on the Northampton division for 25 years and his service in that capacity was the longest of any man on the division. His whole connection with the road extended over a term of 35 years, and he was considered a careful and proficient railroad man.
Mr. Keenan was a charter member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, and he also belonged to Div. 3, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Westfield Aerie of Eagles.
He leaves a widow, three sons, Daniel T., William P., and James L., and two daughters, Mary V., a graduate of Smith College, and Nellie M., all of Westfield.
For many years he ran the early morning freight from Westfield to Shelburne Falls, as conductor. He may be recalled by those that knew him without knowing his name, by speaking of his having but one eye.
His death makes the fifth in the family from injuries received in a railroad accident. Mr. Keenan's father was struck by a train while employed on the section. Two brothers, John and William, met violent deaths on the railroad. James Keenan, the remaining brother, died of injuries received in an accident at Easthampton a few years ago.
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