Philip Keil
Philip Keil, son of Sebastian and Josephine Keil, was born in Germany, July 26, 1842. His wife was born in Germany, in the year 1849, and came to Allen County with her parents, Charles and Mary Humlong, in 1854. Their children are Josephina and Mary. Mr. Keil's brothers and sisters--Sebastian, Michael, Michael Jr., John, William, Mary and Catharine. Children of Charles and Mary Humlong--Eliza, Catherine, Winey, Charles and Amelia.
From 1875 Historical Atlas of Allen County, Ohio, by H H Hardesty & Co. Publishers, Chicago.
Phillip Keil one of the highly respected retired business men of Lima, and one of the city's capitalists, was born in Hessen- Darmstadt, Germany, July 26, 1842. His parents were Sebastian and Josephine (Miller) Keil.
The parents of Mr. Keil remained throughout their lives in Germany where they were respected residents of Hessen-Darmstadt. They had a family of 11 children, seven of whom came to America.
When Phillip Keil came to the United States in 1860, he was a well-informed, well-educated young man of 18 years, equipped with a knowledge of the cabinet-maker's trade. He followed this trade first in Marion County, Ohio. He located in Lima 1861 and followed his trade until he retired from active work. He was a man skilled in his trade and prospered exceedingly. Wise investments brought him large returns and he became known as an extensive manufacturer and as a large property owner. He erected a number of buildings, notably a substantial business block on Main street. A large portion of his time for the past few years has been taken up with looking after his various holdings and investments.
On January 30, 1866, Mr. Keil was united in marriage with Elizabeth Amelung, who was born in Germany and is a daughter of Charles and Mary Amelung, who came to America and settled in Allen County in 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Keil have had these children: Josephine, wife of Charles Schrader, of Lima; Mary, wife of Lawrence Townsend, of Lima; Mildred, wife of Stephen Churchill, of Lima; Clara, wife of P. M. Magley, of Kenton, Ohio; Elizabeth, wife of Dr. Frank Steiner, of Lima; and a babe which died in infancy.
Mr. Keil has always been considered a man of sound business judgment. His has been a good citizen and enjoys the respect and friendly regard of his neighbors and fellow-citizens.
From History of Allen County, Ohio and Representative Citizens, Part 2, Edited & Compiled by Charles C. Miller, Ph. D.; Richmond & Arnold, Publishers, Chicago, 1906