Mary Keefer had the healing hands. Her home was ten miles from the nearest doctor. She became mid-wife, nurse and sometimes doctor for the nearby early settlers. If needed, she prepared infants for burial. There is one story that tells of Myron building a child's casket and Mary lining the casket with an old wedding dress.
- As told by Leo Keefer
Mary Keefer had the healing hands. Her home was ten miles from the nearest doctor. She became mid-wife, nurse and sometimes doctor for the nearby early settlers. If needed, she prepared infants for burial. There is one story that tells of Myron building a child's casket and Mary lining the casket with an old wedding dress.
- As told by Leo Keefer
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