Edward A. W. Keiser, a worthy representative of the younger
generation of prominent citizens in Macoupin county, has since
September, 1909, served as cashier of the bank conducting business under
the name of C. J. Keiser & Company at Mount Olive. His birth occurred at
that place on the 2d of September, 1884, his parents being Cobus J. and
Mary C. (Niemann) Keiser, who are mentioned at greater length on another
page of this work. He was reared at home and in the acquirement of an
education attended the Mount Olive high school, from which he was
graduated with the class of 1902. Subsequently he pursued a commercial
course in the Bryant & Stratton Business College of St. Louis, returning
to Mount Olive on the completion of his studies. In June, 1903, he
entered his father’s bank in the capacity of bookkeeper and collector,
becoming thoroughly familiar with the banking business in principle and
detail. In September, 1909, he was made cashier of the institution and
has since served in that capacity, having won an enviable reputation as
a courteous and able official.
On the 19th of December, 1909,
Mr. Keiser was united in marriage to Miss Jeannette Lawson of Mount
Olive, her father being John Lawson, a retired butcher of that place.
Mr. Keiser is a republican in his political views but casts an
independent ballot at local elections, supporting the candidate or
measure that he deems will best conserve the general welfare. He is
without political aspirations but is serving as a member of the present
school board. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the
Evangelical Lutheran church. He has resided in Macoupin county from his
birth to the present time and the circle of his friends is almost
coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances.
Extracted 17 Nov 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, page 567.
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