City: Huntsville
KEEN, Willard, attorney at law; born Willow Grove, Clay Co., Tenn., June 14, 1873; English and Irish descent; son of James Marion and Virginia Richmond (Mabry) KEEN; father’s occupation, merchant; paternal grandparents John and Jane (Johnson) KEEN; maternal grandparents Thomas and Maria (Creed) MABRY; educated Huntsville Presbyterian Academy, Center College, Danville, KY. and University of Tenn., Knoxville, Tenn.; graduated from Center College with degree of B. S. in 1896, University of Tenn. with degree of L.L. B. in 1899; in early life was engaged in mercantile business and taught school; married Esther WALTON July 8, 1908; member Beta Theta Pi (Greek Letter Fraternity) Center College; Chevalier Commandery Knights Templar, Harriman, Tenn.; Sunbright Chapter R. A. M.; Helenwood Lodge No. 570 F. & A. M.; New River Lodge I. O. O. F.; Huntsville Lodge K. of P.; Bar Association of Tenn.; Republican; United States Commissioner; chairman Scott Co., Tenn., Board of Election Commissioners; member of Presbyterian church.
