John J. Keim, Salisbury's oldest citizen, received word last Monday of the death of his aged sister, Mrs. Catherine Bockes of Conrad, Grundy Co., Iowa. Mrs. Bockes lived to the remarkable age of 97 years, 2 months and 12 days. She was born in Fayette Co., PA, but shortly afterwards the family moved to Somerset Co. to the old Keim farm near Salisbury, now owned by Norman B. Christner. In 1834 she married Lewis Bockes. In 1870 they moved to Iowa where Mr. Bockes died in 1901. She had 13 children, 45 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 30 great great grand children. Six of her great grandchildren were pall-bearers. Mrs. Bockes was the oldest of ten sisters and brothers, all of whom preceded her to the grave with the exception of John J. Keim who is still hale and hearty although in his 89th year, and bids fair to attain the great age attained by his oldest sister. Mr. Keim's parents both were well up in the 90's when they passed away.
Meyersdale Republican
Meyersdale Republican
John J. Keim, Salisbury's oldest citizen, received word last Monday of the death of his aged sister, Mrs. Catherine Bockes of Conrad, Grundy Co., Iowa. Mrs. Bockes lived to the remarkable age of 97 years, 2 months and 12 days. She was born in Fayette Co., PA, but shortly afterwards the family moved to Somerset Co. to the old Keim farm near Salisbury, now owned by Norman B. Christner. In 1834 she married Lewis Bockes. In 1870 they moved to Iowa where Mr. Bockes died in 1901. She had 13 children, 45 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 30 great great grand children. Six of her great grandchildren were pall-bearers. Mrs. Bockes was the oldest of ten sisters and brothers, all of whom preceded her to the grave with the exception of John J. Keim who is still hale and hearty although in his 89th year, and bids fair to attain the great age attained by his oldest sister. Mr. Keim's parents both were well up in the 90's when they passed away.
Meyersdale Republican
Meyersdale Republican
Family Members
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
