| Birth | about 1845 | John Zachary Keener was born about 1845 in Virginia. |
| Possible Birthdate | 1848 | According to at least one source, his birthdate was 1848 birthplace was Taylor County, West Virginia. |
1850 Census
(with Parents)
| 28 Aug 1850 | John appeared in the 1850 Federal Census of 63rd District, Taylor County, Virginia, as John Keener, in the household of his parents, Nancy and James Keener. He is a 4 year old male, born in Virginia. |
1860 Census
(with Parents)
| 24 Jul 1860 | John appeared in the 1860 Federal Census of Richland Township, Jay County, Indiana, as John W. Keaner, in the household of his parents, Nancy and James Keener. He is a 14 year old male, born in Virginia. |
1870 Census
(with Parents)
| 7 Jul 1870 | John appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Osawkie Township, Jefferson County, Kansas,in the household of his parents, Nancy and James Keener. |
| 1880 Census | 2 Jun 1880 | John Zachary Keener appeared as head of household in the 1880 Federal Census of Osawkie Township, Jefferson County, Kansas, as J. W. Keener Living with him was his mother, Nancy, his brother George and a boarder, Horace Butler, a 31 year old white male. He is a single white male, age 35. His occupation is farmer. He cannot read or write. He was born in Virginia. His mother and father were born in Virginia. |
| Death | 1925 | John Zachary Keener died in 1925 in Taylor County, West Virginia. |
John Zachary Keener