James Harrison Keaton and Lilly Myrtle Holbrook, 1968

James Harrison Keaton was born July 14, 1896, in Carter Co., Ky. and died August 7, 1980, in Carter Co., Ky.  James is buried at Thompsom Cem., Dry Branch Road, Carter Co., Ky.  He was the son of Joseph "Joe" Keaton and Margaret Bradley Keaton.  James married Lilly Myrtle Holbrook.  Lilly was born March 13, 1899, and died December 14, 1987.  Lilly is buried at Thompson Cem., Dry Branch Rd., Carter Co., Ky.  She was the daughter of Dennis James and Elizabeth Burton Holbrook James.

The children of James and Lilly:
1. Thelma
2. James Chalmer "Bigfoot", b. May 24, 1920; d. September 22, 1990; married Marjorie H. Hicks
3. Ina P., b. Sept. 4, 1925; d. 1989; married Ray Buxton
4. Buford Ray, b. Feb. 4, 1928; d. January 13, 1997; married Arthana Arrowood
5. Willy Lee, b. 1931; married Odolene Stamper
6. David Paul, b. 1934 never married (still lives in his parents home)
7. Elizabeth "Libby",  b. Mar. 10, 1937; d. January 25, 1999; married Ralph E. "Gene" Geary

Submitted by  Linda Cheeks Pittano

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