Frank Keeney


Charles Francis Keeney Jr. was a union organizer during the West [Virginia coal wars|West Virginia Coal Wars]. He served as a rank-and-file leader during the Paint Creek–Cabin Creek [strike of 1912|Paint Creek-Cabin Creek] strike of 1912–13 and became president of United Mine Workers District 17 from his election in 1916 until 1924. He played a leadership role during the strike of 1920–21 leading up to the Battle of Blair Mountain.

Early life

Frank Keeney was born in Cabin Creek, [West Virginia|Cabin Creek], Kanawha, West Virginia. His father died when he was less than a year old.