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Mrs. James (Sarah) Keefe

Photograph of Mrs. James (Sarah) Keefe. She was the wife of Colonel James Keefe, who was an early Decatur resident, and landholder. He amassed a fortune selling seashells. Her home was at 1080 St. Louis Ave. The photo was taken by International…

Tags: 1080 St. Louis Ave., biography, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, International Stereograph, James Keefe, landholder, Mrs. James (Sarah) Keefe, Photo File: Biography, Sarah Keefe, seashells

James Keefe

Photograph of James Keefe (d. 4/19/1910). He was a Civil War veteran, and made his living peddling seashells. In 1864, he bought his first property in Decatur. He purchased property all over Decatur and Macon County, and gave money to help bring…

Tags: 1080 St. Louis Ave., 3rd ward, alderman, biography, Civil War, Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur IL, Illinois Midland Railroad, International Stereograph, James Keefe, Photo File: Biography, real estate, seashells, veteran