Frank Keeney


Charles Francis Keeney Jr. was a union organizer during the West Virginia Coal Wars. He served as a rank-and-file leader during the 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, Kanawha, West Virginia. His father died when he was less than a year old.