NEWTON KECK, son of Moses and Delia (Dubbs) Keck, was born June 27, 1855, in Salisbury township, and after acquiring his education in the public schools, remained on the home farm until 1875, when he learned the trade of wheelwright with Walter Sheetz, in Mountainville, remaining with him ten years until 1875, when he became connected with William Yeager, of Allentown, as a cabinet maker, where he has since remained.

He was a deacon in St. Mark's church, South Allentown, for six years. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, Woodworkers' Union, and Knights of Mystic Chain.

He married, in 1879, Dora Amelia Clifton, daughter of James and Pauline (Sterner) Clifton, born in Salisbury township, and reared in Philadelphia. Issue: Blanche Gertrude, and Harry Clifton Keck.