Individual Details

Keith Ed Webster

(30 Jan 1902 - 16 Sep 1968)



Arkansas Delayed Birth Certificate, #8031
Keith Edwin Webster was born 30 Jan 1902, Van Buren, Crawford Co, AR. His father was Edwin Donald Webster, age 41, b. in Illinois; his mother was Allie Bennett, age 36, born in Iowa. He mother made affidavite, 15 Jan 1955 - she was age 88, still living in Crawford County.

1910 Census. Van Buren, Crawford, AR, Hh 344
Edward Webster, 48, married 14 yr, b. Iowa
Alice, wife, 41, 3 children - all living, b. Iowa
Vera K., dau, 12, b. OK
Keith, son, 8, b. AR
Glenn B., son, 5, b. AR

No Date. Young Men's World War II Draft Registration
Keith Edd. Webster of Rt. 2, Crawford Co, AR was age 40, born 31 Jan 1902 in Van Buren, AR. Mr.s Keith Webster would always know his address. He was a farmer. 5' 7 1/2" tall, 137 lbs. Blue eyes, brown hair.

Arkansas Death Certificate #015060
Keith E. Webster died 16 Sep 1968 at St. Edwards Hospital, Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co of acute myocardial infarction. His residence was RFD 2, Van Buren, Crawford Co. Born 31 Jan 1902 in Van Buren. Retired Cattleman. Surviving spouse - Tressie Hays. Father was Ed Webster; mother, Allie Bennett. The informant was Keith H. Webster of Lockport, Illinois. Buried Peevyhouse Cemetery, Van Buren.

His father's will is recorded in Crawford Co, AR, Will Book C, p.69
8 April 1910
Ed Webster was of Crawford County. He appointed John J. Hays of Uniotown is executor and guardian of his minor children. To his wife Allie in lieu of dower, 80 acres of land on which the family residence is situated - East 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Twp 9 N, Range 32 W. My life insurance policy carried by Woodmen of the World for the sum of $1500, to be divided between my three children, Vera Katheline, Keith Edwin, and Glenn Bennett - $500 each.
To daughter Vera Katheline, $1500 in cash or personal property, making her legacy $3000, $1000 to be paid over to her when she is 18, the remaining when she is 21.
To my sons, Keith Edwin and Gleen, all of my real estate, when the youngest reaches his jamority - the 80 acres of land for the use of my wife during her liftime is part of this legacy at her death.
The remaining personal estate to my three children, share and share alike.
The monies bequeathed to my children to be safely invested and the interest, together with rents and profits from all the real estate, to be paid by wife as an annual income during the minority of the children provided she supports and maintains the children and provides them with a good common school education.
If the children desire a high school or college education, it shall be paid out of their respective legacies.
Signed: Ed Webster
Wit: J. F. Roberts, J. S. Thomson, Wm Orwig.
Filed for Probate 10 Dec 1910.

Events

Birth30 Jan 1902
Marriage18 Mar 1923Crawford County, Arkansas - Tressie Lee Hays
Death16 Sep 1968Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas
BurialPeevyhouse Cemetery, Crawford County, Arkansas

Families

SpouseTressie Lee Hays (1902 - 1987)
ChildKeith Hays Webster (1925 - 1981)
ChildSue Jeanne Webster (1927 - 2002)

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