McKEEHAN, Thomas J. - Putnam

Some of the best improved farms in Putnam county are to be found in Monroe township, the owners of which are men of indefatigable industry, practical ideas and progressive methods. Among the successful agriculturists of the township is numbered the gentleman whose name appears at the head of this sketch. He has by his earnest and consecutive efforts brought his farm to a high standard of excellence and is looked upon as one of the reliable citizens of the township.

Thomas T. McKeehan was born in Whitley county. Kentucky. November 3. 1862. and is a son of Peter and Lida (Hart) McKeehan. He was reared and educated in his native county, his education being obtained in the common schools. He was engaged successfully in teaching school there for a time, and in 1886 he came to Putnam county, where he has since resided. He and his wife are the owners of one hundred and seventy acres of fine and fertile land, eligibly located, and on which are raised all the crops common to this section of the country. This land was inherited by Mrs. McKeehan from her father, the late Jacob Huffman, one of the prominent and well-known old pioneers of the county. The farm contains many excellent improvements, including a comfortable and attractive residence, a commodious and well arranged barn and other necessary outbuildings, while the well kept fences and other improvements indicate Mr. McKeehan to be a man of excellent taste and sound judgment.

On January 22, 1893. Mr. McKeehan was united in marriage with Alice Huffman, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah Ellen (Stadler) Huffman, and to them have been born four children, namely : Frederick, born September 27, 1895 : Paul, born January 29, 1897: Frank T. born July 26, 1900; Lawrence, born August 17, 1905.

In politics Mr. McKeehan gives a stanch support to the Republican party and takes an active interest in local public affairs, though not a seeker after pubIic office. Religiously he and his wife are members of the Christian church, to which they give an earnest and liberal support. Fraternally he is a member of Bainbridge Lodge, Xo. 75. Free and Accepted Masons, of which he is a past master. Possessing marked social qualities, he easily makes acquaintances and wherever known he has many warm personal friends, who respect him for his genuine worth.