1.3.5.8 William J. Keslar (1817-1884) – Kessler/Keslar/Kesler Family History (Johann George Bernhard)

1.3.5.8 William J. Keslar (b: 20 Oct 1817 Donegal Township-d: 31 Aug 1884)

William J. Keslar married Barbara Eshelman (b: 20 Dec 1814 Bullskin, Pa-d: 18 Nov 1862) on 28 May 1844 and they had four children. Barbara died in 1862 and William remarried Mary A. (b: Abt 1826-d: ?) sometime after 1862. Children born to William and Barbara included John Wesley, David E., Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny,’ and Morrison ‘Morris’ Wesley. The many descendants of this family line continued to populate Westmoreland County but also migrated to Ohio, Iowa, and California.

Children and Descendants:

1.3.5.8.1 John Wesley Keslar (b: 18 Mar 1845 Donegal-d: 6 Apr 1927 Donegal) was a farmer. He married Mary Amanda “Minnie” Mossholder Keslar (b: Abt 23 May 1846 Donegal-d: 21 Jun 1944 Westmoreland Cty Pa). They had eleven children:

1.3.5.8.1.1 Mary Ann ‘Annie’ Keslar (Stokes??? b: 1868-d: 24 Apr 1921)

1.3.5.8.1.2 William W Keslar (b: 31 Jan 1872-d: 25 May 1880)

1.3.5.8.1.3 Lloyd Keslar (b: 15 May 1874-d: 30 Jul 1935)

1.3.5.8.1.4 Mary Elizabeth Keslar Brant (b: 21 Mar 1876-d: 8 Sep 1951)

1.3.5.8.1.5 Charles Orville Keslar (b: 11 Mar 1878-d: 11 May 1960 Donegal, Pa) married Lillie ‘Effie’ Stahl Keslar m: 10 Jan 1905 (b: 30 Jun 1885-d: 17 Jul 1968 Donegal, Pa). They had ten children:

1.3.5.8.1.5.1 John Lawrence Keslar (b: 22 Jan 1906-d: 17 Sep 1986 Donegal, Pa) married Birdie Dora Lankey Keslar (b: 21 Mar 1906-d: 1 Feb 1991 Fayette County, Pa). They had seven children:

1.3.5.8.1.5.1.1 Charles David Keslar (b: 31 Jan 1929-d: 5 Jul 1990 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.1.2 John Wesley Keslar (b: 9 Dec 1930-d: 8 Oct 2018 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.1.3 Harry Thomas Keslar (b: 20 Mar 1933-d: Living)

1.3.5.8.1.5.1.4 James R. Keslar (b: 12 Apr 1937-d: 23 Apr 2014 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.1.5 Robert Keslar (b: 1939-d: Living Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.1.6 Richard F. Keslar (b: Aft. 1940-d: Living)

1.3.5.8.1.5.1.7 Lucy Keslar Princher (b: Aft. 1940-d: Bef. 2018)

1.3.5.8.1.5.2 Susan ‘Susie’ Eldora Keslar Irwin (no children b: 30 Apr 1907-d: 22 Dec 1988 Donegal, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.3 Ray Hunter Keslar (b: 8 May 1909-d: 9 Jun 1994 Donegal, Pa) married Ruth Alberta Keefe Keslar (b: 7 Nov 1915-d: 23 Jan 2006 Donegal, Pa). They had ten children:

1.3.5.8.1.5.3.1 Alberta Ruth Keslar (b: 2 Apr 1934-d: 26 Dec 1997)

1.3.5.8.1.5.3.2 Dolores I. Keslar White (no children b: 24 Sep 1938-d: 28 Jul 2012 Jones Mills, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.4 Paul Andrew Keslar (b: 19 Dec 1910-d: 26 Apr 1978 Normalville, Fayette County, Pa) married Erma A Meyers Keslar (b: 15 Nov 1910-d: 22 Mar 1986 Normalville, Fayette County, Pa). They had one son: 1.3.5.8.1.5.4.1 Senneth Charles ‘Saith’ Keslar (b: 31 Aug 1935-d: ? Fayette County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.5 Daisy B. Keslar Menzie (b: 16 Dec 1912-d: 11 Oct 2012 Donegal, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.6 Charles Orvill Keslar Jr (b: 9 Jun 1914-d: 12 Jun 1982 Donegal, Pa) married Grace Erbana White Keslar Jr (b: 22 Apr 1917-d: 13 Dec 2009 Fayette, Pa). They had two children:

1.3.5.8.1.5.6.1 Judith Ann Keslar Firestone (b: 19 Jul 1939-d: Living Donegal, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.5.6.2 Ronald Scott Keslar Jr (b: 15 Mar 1941-d: 25 Jul 1988 Donegal, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.7 Lillie M. Keslar Coffman (no children b: 5 Dec 1916-d: 8 Oct 2001)

1.3.5.8.1.5.8 Roy Pershing Keslar (b: 20 Nov 1917-d: 20 Jul 2010 Donegal, Pa) married Rebecca A. ‘Becky’ Keslar (b: 29 Mar 1924-d: 18 May 2007 Westmoreland County, Pa). They had three children:

1.3.5.8.1.5.8.1 Roy Edward Keslar (b: 16 Aug 1945-d: 13 Jul 1974 Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.5.8.2 Jayne Keslar Zarycki Hare (b: Abt. 1946-d: living)
1.3.5.8.1.5.8.3 Lynn Keslar Leeper Cain (b: Abt. 1948-d: living)

1.3.5.8.1.5.9 Loren Edward Keslar (b: 23 Nov 1921-d: 22 Jul 2005 Donegal, Pa) married Estella Blanche ‘Stella’ Flack Keslar (b: 2 Aug 1922-d: 23 Jan 2017 Pa). They had one daughter: 1.3.5.8.1.5.9.1 Laverne Dianne Keslar (b: 23 Feb 1947-d: 23 Aug 2010 Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.5.10 Vernon Keslar (b: 3 Jul 1925-d: 24 Jan 2011 Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa) married Gladys Klink Keslar (b: 22 Oct 1931-d: ? Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa). They had four children:

1.3.5.8.1.5.10.1 Marjorie Ann Keslar Basham (b: Abt 1951-d: Living Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.5.10.2 Randy Jay Keslar (b: Abt 1953-d: Bef. 2012 Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.5.10.3 Vernon Eugene Keslar Jr. (b: 4 Jan 1955-d: 29 May 2012 Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.5.10.4 Rodney ‘Tracy” Keslar (b: Abt 1959-d: Living Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pa — police officer)

1.3.5.8.1.6 Harry Harrison Keslar (b: 3 Jul 1881-d: 25 Sep 1963 Westmoreland County, Pa) married Mary Etta Hauger Keslar (b: 14 Sep 1887-d: 10 Nov 1926). They had eight children:

1.3.5.8.1.6.1 John Freeman Keslar (b: 18 Aug 1905-d: 6 Jun 1926 Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.6.2 Violet Mae Keslar Andrews (b: 18 Aug 1907-d: 10 Apr 1992 Ridley Park, DE)
1.3.5.8.1.6.3 Bessie Doris Keslar Inmel Gamble (b: 21 Mar 1909 -d: 10 Sep 1978 Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.6.4 Frances Edith Keslar Wentzel Donitzen (b: 18 Aug 1910-d: 31 Aug 2009 Syracuse, NY)
1.3.5.8.1.6.5 Harry Harrison Keslar Jr. (b: 24 Apr 1914-d: Jun 1982 Ligonier, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.6.6 Clyde Brooks Keslar (b: 20 Sep 1916-d: 23 Dec 2005 Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.6.7 Thelma Marjorie ‘Margie’ Keslar Shearer (b: 18 Aug 1921-d: 27 Nov 1959 Latrobe, Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.6.8 Ada Bell Keslar McCombs (b: 10 Sep 1922-d: 25 Jan 1978 Ulster, NY)

1.3.5.8.1.7 Alice Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Keslar Neiderhiser (b: 15 Apr 1883-d: 7 Sep 1962 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.8 Jenny Mabel Keslar Hellein (b: 7 Dec 1887-d: 20 Oct 1912 Fayette County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.1.9 Ida B. Keslar Kerfoot or McManus? (b: 27 Nov 1889-25 Jan 1995) married Thomas Jefferson Kerfoot (b: 9 Jan 1885-25 Jul 1924 Fayette County, Pa). They had two children:

1.3.5.8.1.9.1 Thomas Jefferson Kerfoot Jr (b:29 Apr 1912-d: 26 Aug 1989 Washington County, Md) married Eleanor Kerfoot (b: 6 Jan 1918-d: 16 Apr 2013). They had one son: 1.3.5.8.1.9.1.1 Terry Marlin Kerfoot (b: 20 Jul 1939-d: 12 Jul 1990 Santa Clara, Ca)

1.3.5.8.1.9.2 James Dale Kerfoot (b: 11 Sep 1918-d: 26 Mar 1992 Florida)

1.3.5.8.1.10 James W. Keslar (b: 18 Mar 1892-d: 12 May 1975 McClellandtown, Fayette, Pa) married Rae Myrtle Boyd Keslar m: 1927 (b: Abt 1902-d: 28 Nov 1970 Uniontown, Pa). They had three children:

1.3.5.8.1.10.1 Robert Wesley Keslar (b: 1 Feb 1929-d: 10 Oct 1971 Connellsville, Fayette, Pa)
1.3.5.8.1.10.2 James Boyd Keslar (b: 12 Nov 1930-d: 15 Dec 1981 Hocking, Oh)
1.3.5.8.1.10.3 Melvin Roy Keslar (b: 1 Jan 1934-d: 14 Dec 2004 Florida)

1.3.5.8.1.11 Elroy Jack Keslar (b: 15 Feb 1896-d: 29 Aug 1969 Westmoreland Cty, Pa) married Marie Agatha Keslar (b: 21 Dec 1898-d: 24 Feb 1999 Riverside, Ca). They had two children:

1.3.5.8.1.11.1 Wayne Seneff Keslar (b: 2 Jan 1918-d: 6 May 2009 Riverside, Ca)
1.3.5.8.1.11.2 Dwight Keslar (b: 24 Sep 1919-d: 31 Aug 1921 Saltlick, Pa)

1.3.5.8.2 David E. Keslar (b: 29 Dec 1845-d: 29 Dec 1920 Westmoreland County, Pa.), like his father, was a farmer. He married Susan Caroline Moody Keslar (b: Feb 1856-d: 26 Mar 1943). They had five children:

1.3.5.8.2.1 Riley S Keslar (b: 15 Jan 1880-d: 3 Apr 1880 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.2.2 William Moody Keslar (b: 25 Aug 1880-d: Aft 1942 Donegal, Pa) married Lucy L. Hottel Keslar (b: 13 Oct 1879-d: 21 May 1932 Donegal, Pa). After she died, he married Margaret Golden Sherman White Keslar (b: 8 Apr 1885-d: Mar 1968 Fl) on 17 Jun 1939.

1.3.5.8.2.2.1 Nelson Hottel Keslar (b: 23 Feb 1909 Virginia-d: 4 Jul 1991) married Susan Ephia Rolla Keslar (b: 26 Oct 1911-d: 2 Nov 2005 Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa). They had two children:

1.3.5.8.2.2.1.1 Fay Irene Keslar Hepler (b: Abt 1938 -d: Living)
1.3.5.8.2.2.1.2 Linda S. Keslar Spicer (b: 9 Jun 1939 -d: 22 Mar 2014 Pa)

1.3.5.8.2.2.2 Leroy David Keslar (b: 7 Sep 1910 Virginia-d: 1986 Allegheny County, Pa) married Henrietta O. Dequinzio Keslar (b: 11 Jul 1905 NY-d: 30 Jul 1993 Allegheny County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.2.2.3 Kathryn Virginia Keslar Buck (b: 6 Apr 1914 Virginia-d: 3 Nov 1991 Sacramento, Ca)

1.3.5.8.2.2.4 Susan Mae ‘Susie’ Keslar Folz (no children b: 19 Oct 1915 Virginia-d: 5 Jul 1989 Los Angeles, Ca)

1.3.5.8.2.2.5 William Marshall Keslar (b: 1 Mar 1921-d: 11 Sep 2011 Sacramento, Ca) married Louise Wright Keslar (b: Jul 1923-d: Living Sacramento, Ca)

1.3.5.8.2.3 Lawrence Weaver Keslar (bachelor b: 23 Dec 1881-d: 23 Jun 1951)

1.3.5.8.2.4 Richard Sherman ‘Dick’ Keslar (b: 22 Jun 1885-d: 6 Mar 1977 Westmoreland County, Pa) married Leona Frances Beistel Keslar m:5 Dec 1912 (b: 3 May 1889-d: 14 Jun 1930 Westmoreland County, Pa). After she died, he married Edna Keslar m: Aft. 1930 (b: 26 Mar 1890-d: 5 Feb 1970 Orlando, Fl).

1.3.5.8.2.4.1 Vera Jean Keslar Queer (b: 10 Jul 1915-d: Sp 1995 Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.2.4.2 Paul R. Keslar (b: 15 Oct 1917-d: 4 Apr 2006 Westmoreland County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.2.4.3 Virginia Elizabeth Keslar Murphy (b: 29 Jan 1922-d: 2 Nov 1996 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.2.5 Ruth O Keslar Harkcom (b: 25 Apr 1897-d: 5 Dec 1982 Washington, Pa) married Harold Emmons ‘Harry’ Harkcom, MD (b: 7 Oct 1893 Jones Mill, Westmoreland Cty, Pa-d: 12 Jan 1973, St. Paul, In). They had two children:

1.3.5.8.2.5.1 Stanford Lawrence Harkcom (b: 10 Nov 1924 Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa-d: 29 Jan 2004 Beaver County, Pa)
1.3.5.8.2.5.2 Richard Keslar Harkcom, MD (b: 14 Apr 1926 Westmoreland County, Pa-d: 28 Oct 1985 Washington County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar (b: 20 Jun 1850 Donegal-d: 7 Jan 1922 Westmoreland County, Pa) was a farmer in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Ann Bruner m: 1883 (b: 15 Oct 1859-d: 1 Dec 1892 Westmoreland County, Pa). After she died, he married Emma Miller Keslar (b: Aug 1870 Donegal-d: 20 Nov 1957 Westmoreland County, Pa) in 1894.

1.3.5.8.3.1 Grover Cleveland Keslar (no children b: 14 Oct 1884-d: 24 Oct 1973 St. Pete, Fl) married Emma Laura Keslar (b: 31 Jul 1878-d: 28 May 1932 Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pa). He later married Peggy Gonsman Keslar m:10 Nov 1935 (b: 25 Nov 1886-d: 1982 Pinellas County, Fl)

1.3.5.8.3.2 Cordelia Mae ‘Cordie’ Keslar Haverfield (no children b: 12 Feb 1886-d: 23 Feb 1984 Ohio)

1.3.5.8.3.3 Etta ‘Ettie’ Keslar (never married b: 27 Apr 1887-d: 9 Sep 1950 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.3.4 Jacob Ream Keslar (no children b: 28 Feb 1889-d: 14 Feb 1967 Westmoreland County, Pa) married Mary E. Leeper Keslar (no children b: Oct 1888-d: 1988 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.3.5 Wily S. Keslar (never married b: 9 Feb 1891-d: 13 Oct 1910 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.3.6 Viola B. Keslar (b: Apr 1895-d: 2 Aug 1900)

1.3.5.8.3.7 Alva M. Keslar (b: 22 Nov 1896-d: 2 Apr 1973 Summit, Ohio) married Gladys Aelene Aldrich Keslar (b: 3 Feb 1895 NY-d: 7 Apr 1983 Summit, Ohio). They had two sons:

1.3.5.8.3.7.1 Peter H. Keslar (b: 30 May 1924-d: ? Summit, Ohio)
1.3.5.8.3.7.2 Richard A. Keslar (b: 30 Apr 1927-d: 25 Jan 2008 Akron, Ohio)

1.3.5.8.3.8 Peter Boyd Keslar (b: 19 Oct 1898-d: 10 Oct 1954 Westmoreland County, Pa) married Mabel Esther Shrader Keslar m:Mar 1932 (b: 1 Sep 1895-d: 3 Apr 1939 Westmoreland County, Pa). They had one daughter: 1.3.5.8.3.8.1 Marilyn Keslar Cornell (b: 17 Oct 1932-d: 19 Jul 2017 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.3.9 Carl Boyd Keslar (no children b: 13 Dec 1908-d: 6 Aug 1996 Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio) married Marye Eva Krejci Keslar m:12 Aug 1941 (b: 23 May 1911-d: 14 Sep 1988 Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio)

1.3.5.8.3.10 William Amos Keslar (never married b: 17 Oct 1913-d: 15 Oct 1990 Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio)

1.3.5.8.4 Morrison ‘Morris’ Wesley Keslar (b: 29 Feb 1856 Donegal-d: 25 Jul 1936 Snyder County, Pa.) married Sarah Catherine Coffman Keslar (b: 20 Oct 1861-d: 23 Apr 1926 Fayette, Pa). They had five children:

1.3.5.8.4.1 Mary Imo Keslar Brown (b: 21 Apr 1885-d: 19 Apr 1952 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.2 Ora V. Keslar Smith (b: 2 Jun 1887-d: 18 Sep 1964 Waterloo, Iowa)

1.3.5.8.4.3 Forrest I. Keslar (b: 12 Nov 1890-d: 29 Aug 1955 Fayette, Pa) married Sadie Grace Bungard Keslar m:31 Mar 1909 (b: 8 Mar 1890-d: 12 Jan 1960 Somerset County, Pa). They had 13 children:

1.3.5.8.4.3.1 Carl Welfred Keslar (b: 22 Oct 1909-d: 16 Jul 1993 Fayette, Pa) married Evangeline Agnes Krienbrook Keslar (b: 18 Jan 1916-d: 11 Mar 2002 Fayette, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.3.2 Luella J. Keslar Anderson (b: 2 Dec 1910-d: 5 May 1998 Berks, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.3.3 Morris Woodrow Keslar (b: 20 Dec 1912-d: 4 Jun 1989 Fayette, Pa) married Goldie Althea Knupp Keslar (b: 24 Mar 1920-d: 27 Feb 1982 Fayette, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.3.4 Mary Catherine Keslar (b: 7 Feb 1914-d: 13 May 1914 Fayette, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.3.5 Meryl Wayne Keslar (b: 13 Apr 1915-d: 29 May 1971 Westmoreland County, Pa) married Agnes Rachel Shawley Keslar m:6 Oct 1934 (b: 28 Jan 1912-d: 22 Oct 1986)

1.3.5.8.4.3.6 Gilbert Edmund Keslar (b: 28 Jul 1916-d: 19 Dec 1985 Latrobe, Pa) married Mary K. Kinnear Keslar m: 21 Apr 1941 (b: 22 Oct 1923-d: 2018 Fayette, Pa). They had three children:

1.3.5.8.4.3.6.1 Blaine Keslar (b: ?-d: ?)
1.3.5.8.4.3.6.2 Claudia Keslar Terhorst (b: ?-d: ?)
1.3.5.8.4.3.6.3 Amy Keslar (b: ?-d: ?)

1.3.5.8.4.3.7 Iven Harold Keslar (never married b: 4 Feb 1919-d: 21 Oct 1963 Westmoreland County, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.3.8 Ciaude Lavern Bungard Keslar (b: 3 May 1921-d: 11 Oct 2001 Fayette, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.3.9 Josiah Bungard Keslar (b: 26 Oct 1923-d: 18 Mar 1945 Iwo Jima)

1.3.5.8.4.3.10 Shelby Otis ‘Shep’ Keslar (b: 30 Nov 1925-d:29 Nov 2010 Indian Head, Pa) married Louise Freeman Keslar (b: Abt 1915-d: ?)

1.3.5.8.4.3.11 Theodore Vernon Bungard Keslar (b: 10 Jun 1928-d: 18 May 2009 Upper Tyrone, Pa) married Nellie Shawley Keslar (b: Abt 1915-d: ?), They had one son:

1.3.5.8.4.3.11.1 Theodore Vernon Keslar Jr. (b: 15 Mar 1954-d: 8 May 2006 Monroeville, Pa) married Jeanna Joy Repine Keslar m:12 Oct 1976 (b: 12 May 1957-d: Living)

1.3.5.8.4.3.12 Arden Fay Keslar (b: 19 Sep 1929-d: 23 Mar 2002 Westmoreland County, Pa) married Doris Gail Keslar m: 14 Dec 1951 (b: 25 Jul 1933-d: 25 Jul 2004). They had two sons:

1.3.5.8.4.3.12.1 Rex I. Keslar (b: 30 Jun 1952-d: Living) married Deborah Keslar m: Abt. 1970 (b: Abt. 1952-d: Living)

1.3.5.8.4.3.12.2 Garry E. Keslar (b: 17 Jun 1958-d: Living) married Martha Keslar m: Abt. 1972 (b: Abt. 1954-d: Living)

1.3.5.8.4.3.13 Hazel Marcella Bungard Keslar Chackan (b: 9 Jan 1931-d: 18 Jan 2006 Fayette, Pa)

1.3.5.8.4.4 Lois Iva Keslar Sparks (b: 31 Dec 1899-d: 1 Aug 1967 Cuyahoga, Oh) married Leslie T. Sparks m:25 Oct 1922 (b: 6 Oct 1902-d: 14 Feb 1965 Sparks Cemetery, Pa). They had two children:

1.3.5.8.4.4.1 Neva S. Keslar Evans (b: 14 Sep 1923-d: Living)
1.3.5.8.4.4.2 Enid Helen Sparks Deutschendorf (b: 19 Dec 1924-d: 7 Sep 2012)

1.3.5.8.4.5 Eva Blanche Keslar Pfirrman (no children b: 16 Mar 1902-d: 22 Sep 1969 San Diego, Ca) married Frank Peter Pfirrman m: 18 Apr 1939 (b: 18 Jan 1909-d: 25 Feb 1968 San Diego, Ca)

US Census Data for William J. Keslar and his descendants:

- 1820: Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa. (p. 3/12) Peter Kessler
  3 males <10 = Samuel (1813) John (1815) William (1817), 3 males 10-15 = Eli (1807), 1 male 16-25 = ????, and 1 male 26-44 = Peter (1778) … 1 female <10 = Elizabeth (1809) Barbara (1810), 1 female 10-15 = Sarah (1802) Agnes(1805 ?), and 1 female 26-44 = wife Mary Slater Kessler (1780)
- 1830: Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa. (17/26) Peter Keslar
  –2 males 10-14 John S (1815) & William (1817), –1 male 15-19 Samuel (1813)
  –1 male 50-59 Peter (1778), –1 female 40-49 Mary (1780)
- 1840: Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa. (136/203) Peter Keslar
  1 male 20-29 = William J (1817), 1 male 60-69 = Peter (1778), 1 female <5 = (grandchild?)
  1 female 15-19 = (grandchild?), 1 female 50-59 = Mary (1780)
- 1850(1): Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa. (2/61) William J. Keslar 33 (farmer), Barbara 34, Westly 5, David 3, Sonny 2 months, Barbara Bungard 23
  - (2): Stonycreek, Somerset, Pa. (30/34) John Mosholder 26 (farmer), Louisa 21, Mary A. 2 (future wife of John Westley Keslar (1845-1927), Emeline 8/12
- 1860: Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa. (p. 11/35 12 Jun) William J. Keslter 43, Barbara 44, John Westly 15, David E. 13, Peter 9, Morrison 4, Hetty Erwin 12, Susanah Wasabaugh 22
- 1870: Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (16/34 26 Jun) William J. Kesler 52, Mary A. 44, John W. 26, Peter 20, Morrison 14
- 1880(1): Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (16/34 26 Jun) William J. Kesler 52, Mary A. 44, John W. 26, Peter 20, Morrison 14
  - (2): District 090, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/29 2 Jun) John W. Kesler 34 (farmer), Mary A. 31, Annie 12, Lloyd 6, Mary 4, Charles 2 Note: Lives 2 doors away from another John who is same age, son of Eli, John’s uncle
  - (3): District 090, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (1/29 2 Jun) David Keslar 33 (farmer), Susan C. 24, B.E. Keslar 29 (probably David’s brother ‘Sonny’)
- 1900(1): District 090, Four Mile Run, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (8/12 26 Jun) John W. Kesler 54 (farmer), Mary M. 51, Charles 22 (Mar 1878), Harry 18 (Jul 1881), Lizzie A. 17 (Apr 1883), Jenny M. 12 (Dec 1887), Ida 10 (Nov 1889), James W. 8 (Mar 1892), Elroy 4 (Feb 1896)
  - (2): District 0195, Somerset, Somerset County, Pa (36/41 Jun 22) Charles Brant 26 (coal miner Aug 1873), Mary 24 (Mar 1876 – daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Gladys 2 (Aug 1897)
  - (3): District 090, Four Mile Run, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (8/12 26 Jun) David E. Keslar 53 (farmer-Dec 1846), Susan C. 44 (Feb 1856), William M. 19 (Aug 1880), Lawrence W. 18 (Dec 1881), Richard S. 14 (Jun 1885), Ruth O. (3 (Apr 1897), Bertha Clingan 11 (servant)
  - (4): District 090, Four Mile Run, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (8/12 26 Jun) Peter E. Keslar 49 (Jun 1850-farmer), Emma 29 (Aug 1870-Peter’s wife), Grover 15 (Oct 1884), Cordie 14 (Feb 1886-daughter), Ettie 13 (Apr 1887), Ream J. 11 (Feb 1889), Wily 9 (Feb 1891), Viola B. 5 (Apr 1895), Alva M. 3 (Nov 1896), Peter B. 1 (Oct 1889)
  - (5): District 0059 Salt Lick Township, Fayette County, Pa (p. 11/19 6 Jun) Morris Keslar 44 (farmer), Sarah C. 38, Mary 15, Ora V. 12, Forest B. 10, Iva. L. 5 months
- 1910(1): District 0116, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (5/14 19 Apr) John W. Keslar 64, Mary A. 58, Ida B. 18, James W. 17, Elroy 14
  - (2): District 0162, Somerset, Somerset County, Pa (23/46 ?) Charles Brant 36 (coal miner), Mary 33 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Gladys 10
  - (3): District 0117, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (9/15 26 Apr) Charles Keslar 31 (farmer), Effie L 23, John L. 4, Susie E 3, Ray H. 10, Paul A. 9, Daisy 7, Charles 5, Lillie M. 3, Ray H 11/12
  - (4): District 0116, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (3/14 16 Apr) Harry H Keslar 25 (farm laborer), Etta M. 22, Freeman 4, Violet 3, Bessie 1
  - (5): District 0117, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (9/15 26 Apr) Harvey Neiderhiser 27 (carpenter), Alice 26 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Dorothy 2, Harold 8/12
  - (6): District 0070, South Union, Fayette County, Pa (20/65 Apr 22) Albert Hellein 26 (fireman; coke plant), Mabel 21(daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Glen 4, Ida L. 2, Carrie 1/12
  - (7): District 0116, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (5/14 19 Apr) David E. Keslar 63 (farmer-Dec 1846), Susan C. 54 (Feb 1856), Ruth O. 13 (Apr 1897), Pearl Davis 13 (boarder), William Moody 87 (father-in-law), John Ferguson 24 (hired hand), John Knopsnyder 22 (hired hand)
  - (8): District 0045, Lee, Faquier County, Virginia (11/32 21 Apr) William Kesler 29 (farmer), Lucy 30, Nelson H. 1 (son), Clyde White 18 (hired man)
  - (9): District 0119, East Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, Pa (18/26 Apr 22) Peter E. Keslar 58, Emma 39, Conda Mae 24, Etta 23, J. Ream 21, Wiley S. 19, Alva M. 13, Peter Boyd 11, Carl Bryce 1 5/12
  - (10): District 0149, Latrobe Ward 3, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/34 Apr 15) Morris C. Cramer 33 (salesman, general store), Lulu M. 34, Grover C. Keslar 25 (boarder-butcher, retail shop), Lily Pinkard 24 (boarder-school)
  - (11): District 0065 Salt Lick Township, Fayette County, Pa (p. 4/18 Apr 19) Morris Keslar 54 (farmer), Sarah C. 48, Ora V. 12, Iva Lois 10, Eva B. 8
  - (12): District 0005 Bullskin, Fayette County, Pa (1/43 Apr 15) Norman Brown 29 (farmer), Imo 25 (daughter of Morris), Lillian 7, Earl 5, Lawrence 3, Ethel 9/12, Earnest 14 (nephew)
  - (13): District 0065 Salt Lick Township, Fayette County, Pa (p. 9/18 Apr 26) Forrest J. Keslar 19 (farm laborer), Sadie G. 20, Willard C. 3
- 1920(1): District 0089 Donegal Township (p. 8/13 13 Jan) Wesley Keslar 74, Minnie 69, Lloyd 39, James 25
  - (2): District 0199, Somerset, Somerset County, Pa (41/47 Feb 17) Charles Brant 49 (stationary engineer), Mary 44 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Gladys 21
  - (3): District 0089, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (5/13 6 Jan) Charles Keslar 40 (farmer), Lillie 34, John L. 13, Susan 12, Ray H. 10, Paul A. 9, Daisy 7, Charles 5, Lillie M. 3, Roy 1 & 11/12
  - (4): District 0089, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/13 2 Jan) Harry Keslar 36 (carpenter), Etta 31, Freeman 14, Violet 12, Bessie 10, Edith 8, Harry 5, Clyde 4
  - (5): District 0090, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (4/17 Jan 6) Harvey Neiderhiser 38 (farmer), Alice 36 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Dorothy 12, Harold 10, Ella Rea 7, Donald 5, Kenneth 3
  - (6): District 0040, German, Fayette County, Pa (39/53 Feb 11) Thomas Kerfoot 34 (laborer), Ida 26 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Thomas 7, Dale 1 6/12
  - (7): District 0080 Salt Lick Township (p. 5/16 13 Jan) Elroy Keslar 23, Marie A. 20, Wayne S. 1, Dwight 0
  - (8): District 0080 Salt Lick Township (p. 8/16 20 Jan) David E. Keslar 73, Susan C. 63 (wife)
  - (9): District 0089, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (5/13 6 Janr) William Kesler 39 (farmer), Lucy 40, Nelson H. 10 (son), Leroy 9, Catharine 5, Susan 3 & 2/10
  - (10): District 0789, Sewickley Ward 1, Allegheny County, Pa (3/38 Jan 3) Laurence Keslar 38 (keeper, restaurant), Vaughn F. Leary 30 (restaurant worker), Thomas Harding (employee), Nellie L. Wilt 50 (partner), Nada G. Wilshire 22 (daughter ??? Nellie’s daughter?)
  - (11): District 0204 Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pa (3/20 Jan 5) Richard Keslar 34 (merchant, grocery), Leona 30, Vera Jean 4 6/12, Paul R. 2 2/12
  - (12): Ruffedale District 0093, East Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, Pa (15/23 Jan 16) Peter E. Keslar 69, Emma Y. 49, J. Ream 30 (clerk, hardware store), Alvia A. 23, Etta M. 31 (daughter-milner, own shop), Boyd P. 21, Carl B. 11, William A. 6 3/12
  - (13): District 0080 Salt Lick Township (p. 9/16 20 Jan) Morris Keslar 63 (farmer), Sarah C. 58, Lois J. 20, Eva B. 17, Isaac S. Coffman 55 (14): District 0038 Orange, Blackhawk County, Ia (14/15 Jan 26) Arthur W. Smith 31 (farmer), Ora V. 32 (daughter of Morris), Wayne S. 2 6/12
  - (14): District 0080 Salt Lick Township (p. 9/16 20 Jan) Forest J. Keslar 29, Sadie G. 29, Carl W. 11, Luella J. 9, Morris W. 7, Meryl W. 4, Gilbert E. 3, Joen H. 1 (working farm next door to his father’s farm)
- 1930(1): District 0037, German, Fayette County, Pa (15/25 8 Apr) Ida Kerfoot 38 (head), Thomas Kerfoot 18 (son), Dale Kerfoot 11 (son), Minnie Kessler 81 (mother)
  - (2): District 0053, Somerset, Somerset County, Pa (2/54 Apr 2) Charles Brant 58 (farmer), Mary E. 54 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Gladys Ludwig 32 (clerk, grocery store)
  - (3): District 0022, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/25 4 Apr) Charles Keslar 51 (farmer), Lillie 44, Susan 22, Ray H. 20, Paul A. 19, Daisy 17, Charles Jr. 15, Lillie M. 13, Roy 11, Loren 8 (son), Vernon 4
  - (4): District 0022, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (6/25 4 Apr) John Keslar 24 (laborer), Birdie 24, David 1
  - (5): District 0021, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (3/4 May 6) Harry Keslar 50, Harry Jr. 16, Clyde 13, Marjorie 7, Ada Bell 5
  - (6): District 0024 Jenner, Somerset County, Pa (32/29 Apr 15) Chester J. Wallace 32 (coal miner), Violet M. 22 (daughter of Harry Harrison Keslar), Bessie J. 2 11/12
  - (7): District 0111 Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa (29/37 Apr 17) William Immel 32 (dig coolie-coal mine), Bessie 21 (daughter of Harry Harrison Keslar)
  - (8): District 0022, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/25 Apr 4) Harvey Neiderhiser 48 (farmer), Alice 46 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Harold 19, Ella Mae 17, Donald 16, Kenneth 13, Dale 5
  - (9): District 0037, German, Fayette County, Pa (15/25 8 Apr) Ida Kerfoot 38 (head) (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Thomas Kerfoot 18 (son), Dale Kerfoot 11 (son), Minnie Kessler 81 (mother)
  - (10): District 0037, German, Fayette County, Pa (15/25 8 Apr) James Keslar 36 (lamp man, coal mine) (son of John Wesley Keslar), Rae 28, Robert 1
  - (11): District 0021, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/4 5 May) Susan Keslar 74 (widow of David E. Keslar, who was son of William Keslar), Ruth Hasson 33 (daughter), Richard Hasson 4 (1926), Stanford Hasson 5 (1925)
  - (12): District 0022, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/25 Apr 4) William Keslar 48 (farmer) (son of David E. Keslar), Lucy 50, Nelson 24, Leroy 19, Catherine 15, Susan 14, William Jr. 8
  - (13): District 0013, Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa (2/29 Apr 2) Laurence Keslar 49 (proprietor, restaurant) (son of David E. Keslar), Harriett H. King 30 (housekeeper)
  - (14): District 0204 Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pa (3/20 Jan 5) Richard Keslar 34 (merchant, grocery) (son of David E. Keslar), Leona 30, Vera Jean 4 6/12, Paul R. 2 2/12
  - (15): District 0875, Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pa (21/50 Apr 10) Grover C. Keslar 42 (retail market, meat & grocer) (son of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar), Emma L. 49
  - (16): District 0136, Columbus, Franklin County, Oh (29/35 Apr 12) Calvin L. Haverfield 51 (doctor of dentistry), Cordelia M. 41 (daughter of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar)
  - (17): District 0024, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (1/21 Apr 2) Emma J. Keslar 57, Peter B. 30 (conductor-streetcar, Etta 40 (milliner-dept. store), Carl B. 21, William B. 16, William Caldwell 56 (hired helper-farm laborer)
  - (18): District 0105, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa (17/40 Apr 5) Ream Keslar 40 (truck driver-general store), Mary 40 (son of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar)
  - (19): 680 Roslyn Avenue District 0226, Akron, Summit, Oh (13/44 Apr 7) Alva M. Keslar 33 (merchant-groceries & meats) (son of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar), Gladys A. 34, Peter H. 5, Richard A. 2
  - (20): District 0083 Salt Lick Township (p. 32/50 Apr 19) Morris Keslar 74 (farmer), Elizabeth Anderson 65 (maid-servant) (21): District 0005 Bullskin, Fayette County, Pa (16/24 ?) Norman Brown 49 (farmer), Ino 44 (daughter of 1.3.5.8.4 Morris Wesley Keslar), Ethel 20, Eva Ruth 12, Janet 8, Gail 6
  - (21): District 0037 Orange, Blackhawk County, Ia (16/17 Apr ?) Arthur W. Smith 42 (farmer), Ora V. 42 (daughter of 1.3.5.8.4 Morris Wesley Keslar), Wayne S. 12, Lois J. 8, Virginia M. 6, Clair R. 5, Eleanor L. 1 2/12, Mary E. Cornelius 18 (boarder)
  - (22): District 0083 Salt Lick Township (p. 30/50 Apr 19) Forrest J. Keslar 40 (son of 1.3.5.8.4 Morris Wesley Keslar), Sadie G. 40, Carl W. 20, Luella J. 19, Morris W. 17, Meryl W. 4, Gilbert E. 13, Iva H.11, Claude L. 9, Josiah B. 6, Shelly O. 4 4/12, Teddy S. 1 8/12, Arden F. 7/12
- 1940(1): District 26-45, German, Fayette County, Pa (48/60 19 Apr) Ida Keslar Kerfoot 47, Dale Kerfoot 21 (truck driver), Minnie Keslar 91
  - (2): District 56-60, Somerset, Somerset County, Pa (36/57 Apr 17) Charles Brant 69 (rock driller, tunnel construction), Mary E. 65 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Gladys Pearl Ludwig 42, Charles Ludwig 19 (grandson)
  - (3): District 65-33, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (12/39 1 Apr) Charles Keslar 61 (farmer), Lillie 54, Roy 21, Gordon E. 18 (son), Vernon 14
  - (4): District 26-10 Bullskin Township, Fayette County, Pa (9/43 Apr 10) John Keslar 34 (logging-timber land), Birdie 34, David 11, John 9, Thomas 7, James 3, Robert 10/12
  - (5): District 65-103, Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pa (21/58 Apr 10) Franklin Irwin 32 (retail driver), Susan 31
  - (6): District 65-33, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (4/39 Apr 24) Ray Keslar 30 (proprietor, lumber sales), Ruth 25, Alberta R. 6, Dolores 1
  - (7): District 26-96 Saltlick Township, Fayette County, Pa (29/36 Apr 17) Paul A. Keslar 29 (laborer W.P.A.), Erma 29, Saith 4
  - (8): District 65-33, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (13/39 May 2) Charles Keslar Jr 24 (operator-trucking business), Grace 22, Judeth Ann 3
  - (9): District 65-134, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa (31/36 Apr 24) William Immel 42 (coal miner), Bessie 30 (daughter of Harry Harrison Keslar), Alma 9, William 6
  - (10): District 65-33, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (12/39 1 Apr) Michael Smith 22, Edith W. 27 (daughter of Harry Harrison Keslar), Harry A. 11, Margaret P. 10, Violet E. 6, James L. 4
  - (11): District 56-87, Ellenville, Ulster County, NY (13/26 Apr 12) Harry Keslar 26 (son of Harry Harrison Keslar), Frances 25, Harry Jr. 4, Anthony 1, John Wayne 6/12
  - (12): District 65-143, New Alexandria, Westmoreland County, Pa (13/19 Apr 11) Wallace G. Shearer 19 (contractor laborer), Margie L. 18 (daughter of Harry Harrison Keslar)
  - (13): District 65-33, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (12/39 1 Apr) Harvey S. Neiderhiser 58 (farmer), Alice E. 56 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar)
  - (14): District 26-45, German, Fayette County, Pa (48/60 19 Apr) Ida Keslar Kerfoot 47 (daughter of John Wesley Keslar), Dale Kerfoot 21 (truck driver), Minnie Keslar 91
  - (15): District 26-45, German, Fayette County, Pa (48/60 19 Apr) Thomas Kerfoot 27 (coal miner) (grandson of John Wesley Keslar), Eleanor Kerfoot 22, Terry Kerfoot 9/12 (son)
  - (16): District 26-45, German, Fayette County, Pa (48/60 19 Apr) James Keslar 48 (machinist) (son of John Wesley Keslar), Rae 38, Robert 11, James Boyd 9, Melvin Ray 6
  - (17): District 26-90, Redstone, Fayette County, Pa (25/30 19 Apr) Elroy Keslar 43 (stable boss, coal mine) (son of John Wesley Keslar), Marie 41
  - (18): District 26-59, Masontown, Fayette County, Pa (20/29 Apr 12) Wayne Kessler 22 (truck driver) (grandson of John Wesley Keslar) Ruth 21
  - (19): District 65-32, Donegal Township, Westmoreland County, Pa (5/11 18 Apr) Ruth Harkcom 42 (college 2nd year), Stanford Harkcom 15, Richard Harkcom 14, Susan Keslar 84 (widow of David E. Keslar, who was son of William Keslar)
  - (20): District 65-33, Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (11/39 Apr 30) William Moody Keslar 57 (farmer), Margaret 55, William Jr. 19
  - (21): District 66-22, Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, Pa (10/44 Apr 11) Nelson H. Keslar 31 (claim adjuster, auto industry) (grandson of David E. Keslar), Susan R. 28, Fay J. 2, Linda S. 10/12
  - (22): District 2-549, Tarentum, Allegheny County, Pa (29/44 Apr 22) Adolph V. Dequinzio 70 (Germany, office clerk), Alice J. 70, Henrietta O. Keslar 34, Leroy D. Keslar 29 (chemist, glass factory) (son of William Moody Keslar and grandson of David E. Keslar)
  - (23): District 65-193 Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pa (2/46 Apr 3) Richard Keslar 54 (service station manager) (son of David E. Keslar), Edna M. 50
  - (24): District 65-194 Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pa (23/36 Apr 16) Vernon Queer 25, Vera Jean 24, Paul R. Kessler 33 (Vera Jean and Paul are children of 1.3.5.8.2.4 Richard Sherman “Dick” Keslar)
  - (25): District 2-629, Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pa (12/22 May 14) Grover C. Keslar 56 (retired) (son of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar), Peggy G. 53
  - (26): District 93-58, Columbus, Franklin County, Oh (1/30 Apr 2) Calvin L. Haverfield 62 (doctor of dentistry), Cordelia M. 48 (daughter of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar)
  - (27): District 65-133, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa (54/60 May 1) Ream Keslar 51 (clerk-general store), Mary 51 (son of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar)
  - (28): 438 Westminster Avenue, District 65-211, Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa (26/39 Apr 16) Peter B. Keslar 40 (railway operator), Marilyn 7 (daughter), Emma Y. 69 (mother), Minnie Shrader 63 (mother-in-law)
  - (29): 680 Roslyn Avenue District 89-88, Akron, Summit, Oh (9/36 Apr 10) Alvin Keslar 43 (proprietor-grocery store), Gladys A. 46, Peter H. 15, Richard A. 12 (son of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar)
  - (30): 438 Westminster Avenue, District 65-211, Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa (26/39 Apr 16) Peter B. Keslar 40 (railway operator) (son of 1.3.5.8.3 Peter Eshelman ‘Sonny’ Keslar), Marilyn 7 (daughter), Emma Y. 69 (mother), Minnie Shrader 63 (mother-in-law)
  - (31): District 60-52, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Oh (37/40 Apr 8) Carl Boyd Keslar 31 (lodger), William Amos Keslar 26 (lodger)
  - (32): District 26-10 Bullskin, Fayette County, Pa (6/43 Apr 5) Norman Brown 59 (farmer), Ino 54 (daughter of 1.3.5.8.4 Morris Wesley Keslar), Janet 18, Gail 16
  - (33): District 7-52 Orange, Blackhawk County, Ia (19/27 May 10) Arthur W. Smith 52 (farmer), Ora V. 52 (daughter of 1.3.5.8.4 Morris Wesley Keslar), Wayne S. 22, Lois June 18, Virginia M. 16, Clair R. 15, Elinor L. 11
  - (34): District 26-96 Salt Lick Township (p. 24-36 Apr 15) Forrest J. Keslar 49 (son of 1.3.5.8.4 Morris Wesley Keslar), Sadie G. 50, Carl W. 30, Morris W. 27, Gilbert E. 23, Claude L. 18, Josiah B. 16, Shelly O. 14, Teddy S. 11, Arden 10, Hazel 9
  - (35): District 65-33 Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pa (p. 11/39 Apr 30) Merle Keslar 25 (woodsman, sawmill), Agnes 27, Arlene 1