Hulda Elizabeth Keene

Hulda Elizabeth Hawkins Keene
BIRTH 18 Feb 1835 Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri, USA
DEATH 2 Jun 1918 (aged 83) Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, USA
BURIAL New Hope Cemetery Ivanhoe, Fannin County, Texas

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Hulda Elizabeth Hawkins was married to Samuel Louden Keene. They were married: August 20, 1853 by F.G. FAWCETT Ordained Minister of the Gospel FANNIN COUNTY, TEXAS

Her parents were: Strother Moses Hawkins and Francis Lucinda RENEAU/Reno.

Her brothers and sisters were:Mary Francis, Hawkins,James S. HAWKINS,Joseph S. (Joe) Hawkins,Strother Moses (Jr.) Hawkins,Elizabeth Jane Hawkins,Samuel (Sam) W. R. HAWKINS

Obituary-Fannin County Paper, June 7, 1918: "Funeral of Mrs. Hulda Keene- Yesterday afternnon the funeral of Mrs. Hulda Keene, who died here Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, was held at the Baptist Church in Ivanhoe, Rev. Fount Jones of Gainesville, conducting the services. There was probably never before in the history of Ivanhoe so great a gathering at a funeral.

This woman was an honored pioneer of that community. For her father Hawkins Prairie was named many years ago. She herself was the last charter member of the old Sandy Creek church, which years ago was known all over this section of Texas, and which counted among its members, some of the greatest and best of our early pioneers. It was moved to Ivanhoe some years ago, and is now known as the First Baptist Church.

After the services were concluded, the body was taken to the New Hope cemetery and buried. People from all over the river section and from many other parts of the county were present.

Hulda E. Hawkins was born in Marion County, Mo. eighty-three years ago. Her father came to this county in a very early day, and in 1853 she was married to S.L. Keene in the community in which she was buried.

They reared a large family, she being the mother of thirteen children, eight of whom are living, as follows: Dr. Pres. Keene of Shawnee, Okla., Rev. R. L. Keene of this city, Walter and Sam Keene off Ivanhoe, Marion Keene, Mrs. W. L. Blake of Olney, Mrs. R. H. Skipworth of Stamford, and Mrs. C. E. Taylor of this city. The latter daughter lived with her mother, and for years has cared for her as tenderly as if she were a child, her mother having been a helpless invalid for the past four years.

In addition to her own children, Aunt Huldah reared nine orphans, one of whom is a colored woman, who was one of the sincere mourners at her funeral. Besides her children, Aunt Huldah is survived by about sixty grandchildren and about 54 great grandchildren. She was a mother to that whole river country where she lived so long, and it was to Aunt Huldah they all went when they wanted comfort or advice and help. Hers was a great heart and it found a place in it for the sorrows of the distressed as well as the joys of the happy. Therefore her own heart was made richer, and her own life made happier.

Aunt Huldah was a faithful member of the Baptist Church, and one of its staunchest supporters. Her life blessed others as they now bless her."

Fannin County Paper
June 7, 1918
Funeral of Mrs. Hulda Keene
Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Hulda Keene, who died here Sunday
afternoon at 5 o'clock, was held at the Baptist Church in Ivanhoe, Rev. Fount
Jones of Gainesville, conducting the services. There was probably
never before in the history of Ivanhoe so great a gathering at a funeral.
This woman was an honored pioneer of that community. For her father
Hawkins Prairie was named many years ago. She herself was the last
charter member of the old Sandy Creek church, which years ago was
known all over this section of Texas, and which counted among its members,
some of the greatest and best of our early pioneers. It as moved to
Ivanhoe some years ago, and is now known as the First Baptist Church.

After the services were concluded, the body was taken to the New Hope
cemetery and buried. People from all over the river section and fron many
other parts of the county were present.

Hulda E. Hawkins was born in Marion County, Mo. eighty-three years
ago. Her father came to this county in a very early day, and in 1853
she was married to S.L. Keene in the community in which she was buried.

They reared a large family, she being the mother of thirteen children, eight of
whom are living, as follows:
Dr. Pres. Keene of Shawnee, Okla., Rev. R. L. Keene of this city, Walter and
Sam Keene off Ivanhoe, Marion Keene, Mrs. W. L. Blake of Olney, Mrs.
R. H. Skipworth of Stamford, and Mrs. C. E. Taylor of this city. The latter
daughter lived with her mother, and for years has cared for her as
tenderly as if she were a child, her mother having been a helpless invalid
for the past four years.

In addition to her own children, Aunt Huldah reared nine orphans, one of
whom is a colored woman, who was one of the sincere mourners at
her funeral. Besides her children, Aunt Huldah is survived by about
sixty grandchildren and about 54 great grandchildren. She was a mother
to that whole river country where she lived so long, and it was to Aunt Huldah
they all went when they wanted comfort or advice and help. Hers was a
great heart and it found a place in it for the sorrows of the distressed as
well as the joys of the happy. Therefore her own heart was made richer, and her
own life made happier. Aunt Huldah was a faithful member of the
Baptist Church, and one of its staunchest supporters. Her life blessed
others as they now bless her.

Record Matches (2)
The Bonham Daily Favorite - June 4 1918
The Bonham Daily Favorite - June 4 1918
Texas Newspapers, 1848-2009
Text: "...Keene had. been here to attend the funeral of his mother, Aunt Hulda Keene. ■R. H. ... Fouet Jonae of Gelma vi lle, th# wae probably never before in the history ef Ivanhoe o gihei e gathering et funeral. women was an honored plemer of that, For her father Prairie was named many year ago. After the services ware concluded, the body was taken to the New Hope cemetery and buried. People from all over the river sertier, from many other parts of the county were present. Hulda B. Hawkins was born ln Marion county. Mo., years ago. In addition to her own children, Aunt Huldah reared nine orphan, one of whom it a colored Woman, who was one of the sincere mourners at her funeral. Besides her children. Aunt Huldah is survived by about sixty..."
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