Early Life, Family and Training Henry Keller was born on April 3, 1869, in Cleveland, United States. His roots were tied to the land; his family home was originally a farmhouse owned by his father, a structure that stood before Cleveland grew into a city. He was raised by German-born parents, and his upbringing was shaped by the steady, disciplined habits often associated with his heritage. He lived a regular life, avoiding the common vices of his contemporaries, such as smoking, which many of his peers relied upon to sustain their creative temperament. His formal education began in Clevela…