I thought you might be interested to learn, as I have thru my own research, that my 1889 home in Olde Towne East is the home of Columbus’ first Police Chief.
Thru my own research on my home, I discovered this about Alexis Keeler. He was trained as a carpenter by his Father at age 19, fought in the Civil War as 1st lieutenant, was Columbus’ Sergeant of Arms and, again, became Columbus’ first Police Chief.
Alexis’ second wife’s (Lizzy Perry) family is one of Ohio’s pioneering families. Their one and only child (Edwin Keeler) later became Police Chief as well. Alexis passed away in my home after battling asthma and heart disease after six weeks.
I do have photos of Alexis and his son Edwin. I’m still working on locating a photo of Lizzy.
In 2006, I held a speaking engagement at Greenlawn Cemetery about my home and it’s previous owners (16 in all) and then afterward visited their burial site(s).
I’ve included a few photo links for your viewing.
If you would like to hear more, I would be happy to talk in more detail and even invite you to experience my home and it’s history.
Steve D’Aoust (dowst)