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DAVID J. KECK is a member of the firm of Keck Brothers, of Pottstown, leading meat packers and wholesale butchers. He was born on July 17, 1867, in New Hanover township, and educated in its public schools. He remained at home on the farm until 1893, alternating attendance at school with the ordinary duties of farm life. He also worked in the grist mill. He then went to Pottstown, and entered the establishment of his brother J. Y. Keck by whom he was employed for a period of five years, the brother being at that time in the retail butcher business. In 1897 he purchased a half-interest in the business, and the firm of Keck Brothers was organized, gradually increasing their business and adding to their facilities until the year 1900, when they engaged in the wholesale line in which they have been very successful, conducting it on an extensive scale, and having gained a reputation as they handle nothing but good stock.

David J. Keck has charge of the sales and of the purchasing department, his brother looking after the butchering of the cattle and the proper preparation of the meat. He gives his entire attention to purchases and sales, and is most of the time on the road. He is a member of U. S. Grant Council, No. 352, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of Washington Camp, No. 295, Patriotic Order Sons of America, and also of the Continental Beneficial Association. In politics he is a Democrat, but has never sought or held office, preferring to keep to the regular routine of business.

Mr. Keck married, April 26, 1890, Miss R. M. Christman, daughter of Jonas and Emeline Christman, of New Hanover township. Mr. and Mrs. Keck have five children as follows: Allen C., Elmer C., Rufus C., Daniel Harold, and Miriam Frances. The family are members of Grace Evangelical Lutheran church of Pottstown. They reside at No. 19 West Third street, Pottstown.

The firm are also engaged in farming a place of seventy-six acres in Pottsgrove township, on which they produce excellent crops. Mr. Keck is a shrewd business man, who has been prosperous in all his undertakings, and whose qualities insure him a successful career in life.