Key family, Belize History

DMK Note (31 Mar 2005):

This file is being made by redacting (slightly editing) a genealogy file compiled through years of labor by John Key, formatted by him PDF form, and snail-mailed to me.

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Ralph Key Family .

Merv/Mervin/Mervino.

FIRST GENERATION
    Ralph KEY
        He was married to Margaret DIXON. Ralph KEY and Margaret DIXON had the following children:
            James KEY was christened October 6, 1689 in Winnick, Lancashire, England.
            Jane KEY was christened on March 5, 1692 in Winnick, Lancashire, England.

SECOND GENERATION
    James KEY was christened October 6, 1689 in Winnick, Lancashire, England.
        He was married and had the following children:
            Simon (#1) KEY (born July 3, 1722).

THIRD GENERATION
    Simon (#1) KEY was born July 3, 1722 in Winnick, Lancashire, England.
                1743, Simon Key m. Elizabeth in Orange Co., VA source VA IGI page 17, 993
                1767 Sep 1, Simon Key witnessed sale of real estate in Culpepper Co., VA
                1782 S Apr, Simon Kee, Orange Co., VA, 1 free male, 0 slaves, 4 horses, 9 cattle; AIS (census)
                1782 TX, Simon Key, 250 acres, paid taxes, Orange Co., VA
                1787 TX, Simon Key, 250 acres, paid taxes, Orange Co., VA
                1788 TX, Simon Key, 250 acres, paid taxes, Orange Co., VA
                1789 TX, Simon Key, 250 acres, paid taxes, Orange Co., VA
                1790 TX, Simon Key Sr. paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, source AIS
                1790 Feb 26, Simon Sr. paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, First Census of KY 1790
                1800 TX, Simon Key paid taxes in Scott Co, KY, source AIS
                Note: Woodford Co. was formed from Fayette Co. in 1788
                Scott Co. was formed from Woodford Co. in 1792
        Simon (#1) KEY married Elizabeth about 1743 in Orange, VA. and they had the following children:
            Landon KEY (born about 1758).
            Simon (2) KEY (born in 1765).
                    1790 TX, Simon Key Jr. paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, source AIS
                    1790 Feb 26, Simon Key, Jr. paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, First Census of KY 1790
            William KEY (born on September 17, 1767).
            Elijah KEY (born on July 10, 1773).
            John KEY was born about 1775 in VA. He died about 1801 in Warren Co., KY.
        Simon (#1) KEY died before October 3, 1800, and was buried in Warren Co., KY
                    1790 abt, Simon Key moved to Lincoln Co., Ky, near Bays Fork
                    1800 Simon Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Creek, acquired from self
                    1800 Oct 3, Simon's real estate registered in name of Elizabeth and children
                    1809 Mar 10, Simon Key's widow and children named in sale of property
                         Note: Logan Co. was formed from Lincoln Co. in 1792
                         Warren Co. was formed from Logan Co. in 1796

FOURTH GENERATION
    Elijah KEY was born on July 10, 1773.

This family moved from Virginia to Kentucky and thence to Missouri (Keysville).
Elijah Key b. July 10, 1773, married Sarah Collins. She was born Mar. 23, 1778. Issue: Jeremiah b. Oct. 19, 1800; Mariah
b. Dec. 16, 1802; Obadiah b. Dec. 16, 1804; Catherine b. April 2, 1807; Elijah, Jr., and William Key, twins, b. May 20, 1809;
Sarah b. 1813; Lewis b. Mar. 1, 1815; John b. Dec. 27, 1817, and Mary Key.
Louis Key son of Elijah Key m. twice, 1st Eady Woods. She was b. May 12, 1827, m. 2nd Sarah Dieson b. Nov. 26, 1826.
Children of Louis Key: Sarah Elizabeth b. Sept. 6, 1839, m. Charles Russell, Isaac Eaton b. Sept. 3, 1843, never married;
Mary Jane b. Dec. 31, 1844; Hiram Newton b. Sept. 30, 1846, never married; Jacob Clark b. Mar. 5, 1849, m. Eva Gregg; John
Joal b. June 14, 1852, m. Lizzie Roberts; Lewis Preston b. Aug. 10, 1854, m. Louisa Bridgewater; Mariah Annabella b. Dec.
15, 1856, m. Wm. Brown; William Paten b. Sept. 15, 1860, m. Judy Taylor; Finis Ewing b. Aug. 11, 1857, died in infancy;
George B. McClean b. Feb. 25, 1863, m. Mary Carr.
Lewis Preston Key and Louisa Jane Bridgewater born Oct. 11, 1861, had the following children: Eugene Preston and Sarah
Lavinia, twins, b. June 27, 1881, both died; Lewis Levi b. June 28, 1882; Artie Earl b. Aug. 16, 1884; Wila Landon b. Aug.
29, 1886, Bismark, Mo.; Elizabeth Isabel b. Mar. 7, 1858, m. Mr. Hunt; John Parson Dailey b. June 25, 1892, St. Louis, Mo.;
Drewry Luther and Hugh Arthur twins b. Feb. 5, 1894; Richard Park Bland, St. Louis, Mo., and Wm. J. Bryan twins b. Dec. 3,
1896.
The progenitor on the Key family of Keysville, Mo., was Simon Key, Sr., shown on the 1782 Orange Co., Va. census.
Simon and wife, Elizabeth moved to Warren Co., Ky. about 1790. Their children, named in a deed of sale, 1809, were
Landon, a Rev. War solider, William, Elijah, Bennett, John, Obediah, Simon, Jr., Elizabeth and Lucretia. Landon's 1st wife
was Catherine, 2nd wife, Prudence Putnam. Landon, John, Simon, Jr., and Bennett died in Gibson Co., In.
Elijah's family moved to Mo. about 1825, and settled at Keysville, near Steelville. The Keys were among the first members
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of Crooked Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Elijah, b. 7-10-1776, married Sarah Collins, 9-24-1799, Warren Co., Ky.
Their children were Jeremiah, b. 1800, Mariah, b. 1802, Obediah, b. 1804, Catherine, b. 1807, Elijah and William, twins, b.
1809, Sarah, b. 1813, Lewis b. 1815, John, b. 1817, and Mary.
Obediah married Mary Ann Carter, 1-1-1825. Their children were Jeremiah, Emaline, Mary Jane, William Tandy, Elijah
H., Sally Ann, Thomas M., Lewis and Mary Elizabeth. Elijah, Jr. married Matilda. Lewis married 1st, Eady Wood, 2nd, Sarah
Dieson. Mariah Key married John Dunlap 1-19-1823. John Key married Elvira Dunlap Sadler 3-2-1840, Cape Girardeau
Co., Mo. Son, Andrew W. was b. 1-30-1842, Crawford Co. His mother became a widow before 1847, and married William a
widower, brother of John Key, in 1847. William and Elvira reared 11 children. 1860 Census, Elm Grove, Union Township
shows Robert, age 27, J.P.A., 21; S.E. and A.E. 18; E.J., 16; W.M.R., 14; M.A., 12; Elvira, 11; Mary, 8; M., age 6; Benjamin
F., 4.
Andrew W. Key, a Civil War veteran, married Mary Susan Adams, 11-27-1870. Their children were Ida Alice, b. 1870,
married Preston Gibbs, d. 1956; Samuel Otto, b. 1872, married Florence F. LaRue, d. 1944; Lavina Emmaline, b. 1875,
married William Ulysses England, d. 1947; Adah Aline, b. 4-1-1877, married William Henry Cook, d. 3-15-1945; Richard, b.
1893, married Nettie; Bessie D., b. 1883, married Roy Palmer, d. 1930; Rose Coffee, b. 1886, married Otis Wilson; Ruth M.,
b. 1889, married Sam Veatch, d. 1939.
Henry and Ada Key Cook's children were Willis Raymond, b. 7-24-1894; Ernest Lee, b. 8-19-1896, married Irma Etta
Beezley 11-30-1917; Arthur Merle, b. 3-18-1899; Olive Geneva, b. 7-25-1902; William and Lillian, twins, b. 9-8-1905; Harry
and Hazel, twins, b. 9-15-1908; Jewel Andrew, b. 12-12-1911; Albert Israel, b. 8-24-1914, Margaret Marie, b. 9-19-1917;
Fredric Preston, b. 7-16-1920. Descendants of Andrew and Susan Key are scattered to the distant corners of America -
Submitted by Vesta M. Cook Lee
see for info http:/www.avalon.net/~jmartin/
Will of Simon Key recorded in Warren County, KY, January 1801, Will Book A, pages 30-32
In the name of God Amen I Simon Key of the County of Warren and State of Kentucky being in a Weak State of Body but of
Sound reason and perfect memory thanks be to God for the same do make Constitute and Ordain this my Last Will and
Testament in manner and form following. First I recommend my Soul unto the hand of my God Creator and Blessed Redeemer
and my body to the earth to be Decently Buried at the discression of my Executor hereafter named and as to my Worldly estate
with which it ___ God to Bless me with after all my Just Debts and funeral Charges. I give and bequeath all as followith. It is
also my Will that so much of my Estate be Sold (at Public Sale) as well. Satisfy and pay into the Treasury all the Sale Charges
due on 140 acres of Second sale Land Obtained by a Certificate from the Commissioners South of Green river whereon I now
live. Item) I give and bequeath unto my ____ and beloved wife Elizabeth Key all my whole Estate both personal and real
during her life. Item) I give and bequeath unto my ___ beloved Son Bennet Key his heirs or assigns forever 140 acres of Land
whereon I now live as aforesaid to come into posession of at the death of his Mother. Also a fifty Dollar Horse and my Saddle
to come into posession as aforesaid. My Will is my Son Bennet shall pay unto my Daughter Luccacy Key after he has been in
posession of the land 5 years the Sum of Ten pounds in property at its Value and if he Should not live to posess it. It will be
sold at Public Sale and equally Divided amoung all my Children after my Daughter Luccacy Key Receives ten pounds of the
Sale thereof. Item) I give and bequeath unto my daughter Luccacy a good Cow and Calf and 1 good Bed at the death of her
mother. Item) I give and Bequeath unto my Son Simon Key and Son Obediah Key each six pounds in property at its Value to
come into possesion of at the death of their mother and all the residue of my personal Estate at the death of my Wife Elizabeth
Key it is my Will that it shall be equally Divided amoung all my Children and lastly of this my Last Will and Testament
Forever and Appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth Key and my Son Obediah Key to be my whole and Soul Executors revoking
and making Void all Other Wills heretofore by me made and Ratifying and Confirming this my Last Will and Testament as
aforesaid.
Warren Co., KY Deed Book D4, 1808 - 1809, Page 208
LANDON KEY, WILLIAM KEY, SIMON KEY JR., ELIJAH KEY, BENNETT KEY, ELIZABETH KEY, widow,
ELIZABETH HINTON and LUCRETIA KEY, Heirs at law of SIMON KEY, Deed, release to SAMUEL GARRISON all
their right and title to 140 acres on west fork of Bays fork registered 3 Oct 1800. Dated 10 Mar 1809. Wit: ROBERT
MCREYNOLDS, JESSE KEY, SALLEY KEY.
Deed of Sale of Simon Key's Estate, Warren Co., KY, Book D4, pages 208-209
Be it known that I Landon Key, William Key, Simon Key, Jr., Elijah Key, Bennett Key, Elizabeth Key, widow, Elizabeth
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Will of Simon Key recorded in Warren County, KY, January 1801, Will Book A, pages 30-32
In the name of God Amen I Simon Key of the County of Warren and State of Kentucky being in a Weak State of Body but of
Sound reason and perfect memory thanks be to God for the same do make Constitute and Ordain this my Last Will and
Testament in manner and form following. First I recommend my Soul unto the hand of my God Creator and Blessed Redeemer
and my body to the earth to be Decently Buried at the discression of my Executor hereafter named and as to my Worldly estate
with which it ___ God to Bless me with after all my Just Debts and funeral Charges. I give and bequeath all as followith. It is
also my Will that so much of my Estate be Sold (at Public Sale) as well. Satisfy and pay into the Treasury all the Sale Charges
due on 140 acres of Second sale Land Obtained by a Certificate from the Commissioners South of Green river whereon I now
live. Item) I give and bequeath unto my ____ and beloved wife Elizabeth Key all my whole Estate both personal and real
during her life. Item) I give and bequeath unto my ___ beloved Son Bennet Key his heirs or assigns forever 140 acres of Land
whereon I now live as aforesaid to come into posession of at the death of his Mother. Also a fifty Dollar Horse and my Saddle
to come into posession as aforesaid. My Will is my Son Bennet shall pay unto my Daughter Luccacy Key after he has been in
posession of the land 5 years the Sum of Ten pounds in property at its Value and if he Should not live to posess it. It will be
sold at Public Sale and equally Divided amoung all my Children after my Daughter Luccacy Key Receives ten pounds of the
Sale thereof. Item) I give and bequeath unto my daughter Luccacy a good Cow and Calf and 1 good Bed at the death of her
mother. Item) I give and Bequeath unto my Son Simon Key and Son Obediah Key each six pounds in property at its Value to
come into possesion of at the death of their mother and all the residue of my personal Estate at the death of my Wife Elizabeth
Key it is my Will that it shall be equally Divided amoung all my Children and lastly of this my Last Will and Testament
Forever and Appoint my beloved wife Elizabeth Key and my Son Obediah Key to be my whole and Soul Executors revoking
and making Void all Other Wills heretofore by me made and Ratifying and Confirming this my Last Will and Testament as
aforesaid.
Warren Co., KY Deed Book D4, 1808 - 1809, Page 208
LANDON KEY, WILLIAM KEY, SIMON KEY JR., ELIJAH KEY, BENNETT KEY, ELIZABETH KEY, widow,
ELIZABETH HINTON and LUCRETIA KEY, Heirs at law of SIMON KEY, Deed, release to SAMUEL GARRISON all
their right and title to 140 acres on west fork of Bays fork registered 3 Oct 1800. Dated 10 Mar 1809. Wit: ROBERT
MCREYNOLDS, JESSE KEY, SALLEY KEY.
Deed of Sale of Simon Key's Estate, Warren Co., KY, Book D4, pages 208-209
Be it known that I Landon Key, William Key, Simon Key, Jr., Elijah Key, Bennett Key, Elizabeth Key, widow, Elizabeth
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Hinton and Lucretia Key all of the County of Warren and state of Kentucky Heirs at Law of Simon Key Deceased doth for
Value received hereby relinquish and release to Samuel Garrison of this County and state all our rights titles claims property
and Interest & demand to one hundred and forty acres of Land in said County on the West fork of Bays fork Obtained by the
Commissioner in the year seventeen hundred and ninety Eight Number thirteen hundred & eighty three Registered on the third
day of October Eighteen hundred Which One hundred and forty Acres of Land ___ the said Landon Key, William Key, Simon
Key, Jr., Elijah Key, Bennett Key, Elizabeth Key, Widow, Elizabeth Hinton and Lucretia Key doth hereby release unto the said
Samuel Garrison his heirs and Assigns forever all our rights as Heirs at Law of the Decedant and doth forever hereafter disclaim
any rights title or claim to any part or parcel thereof as heirs at Law to the said decedant or any other pretence or Colour of
claim Whatsoever by these presents sealed with our individual hand, & seal, this tenth day of March Anno domino Eighteen
hundred and nine and of the Commonwealth the seventeenth.
Teste Landon Key (seal)
Witness present Elizabeth Key (seal)
Robert McReynolds Elizabeth Hinton (seal)
Jesse Key Lucretia Key (seal)
Salley Key Bennett Key (seal)
Simon Key (seal)
William Key (seal)
Elijah Key (seal)
Warren County Sct
I William Chapline clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby Certify that the Within Release
was this day proved to be the Act and Deed of the Within named Landen Key & Others by the Oath of Robert McReynolds a
subscribing Witness thereto, and that I have recorded the same together with this Certificate as required by Law. In Testimony
Whereof I have set my hand the 8th day of August 1809.
/signed/ Wm Chapline
He was married to Elizabeth about 1768 in VA. Elizabeth3,2 died after 1814 in probably KY.
1747 abt, Elizabeth b. in VA, source IGI
1768 abt, Elizabeth m. Simon Key in VA, source VA IGI
1800 TX, Elizabeth Key, Warren Co, KY, source AIS
1800 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1802 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1803 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1804 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1805 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from E Key
1806 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Creek, acq. from Simon Key
1809 Mar 10, Elizabeth Key (widow) named on Warren Co, Ky deed for sale 140 acres above
Simon (2) KEY and Elizabeth had the following children:
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9. Elijah KEY2,3,4 (Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on July 10, 1773 in Herndon, VA.2 He died before
1826.2 He was buried in MO.3
1773 Jul 10, Elijah Key born in VA, source KY IGI page 13,079
1776 Jul 10, Elijah born per jhwhite
1799 Sep 24, Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins in Warren Co, KY, source Vesta Lee & KY IGI 13,079
1799 Sep 24, Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins, performed by Jno. Hightower, Warren Co., KY Marriage book A, page 141.
1800, Elijah paid taxes in Warren Co, KY, source AIS
1800 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1802 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1803 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1804 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1805 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Chapin
1806 Elisha Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Creek, acquired from self
1807 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1809 Mar 10, Elijah named in sale of property from fathers estate
1810 TX, Elijah Key paid taxes in Warren Co, KY, source AIS
1810 KY census Warren Co., Elijah Key, Page 267, Males 4 under 10; 2, 26-45; 1 over 45
Females 2 under 10; 1, 26-45; 1 over 45
1 Male over 45 - ?
1 Female over 45 - Elizabeth (mother)
2 Males 26-45 - Elijah (37)
- ?
1 Female 26-45 - Sarah (32)
4 Males under 10 - Jeremiah (10)
- Obadiah (6)
- Elijah Jr (1)
- William (1)
2 Females under 10 - Mariah (8)
- Katherine (3)
1826, bef death per Ray DeVries
From the book "Crawford County, Missouri" by James Ira Breuer
OLD ELM TREE-KEYSVILLE
Among the sixty-three settlers who were already living in Crawford County in January 1829, eleven of them had settled in the
vicinity of Keysville. Four of the families were, Keys, hence it was natural that the place be called Keysville.
These eleven families, and others who were early arrivals on Crooked Creek are Obadiah, William, Lewis, and Elijah Key;
Washington, John, and Reuben Carter; J. Givens, John Dunlap, John Stafford, Reuben Vaughan, and Oliver and Tom Bullock.
Also coming early into the valley were the Browne, Laney, and Arthur families.
In 1888 Goodspeed Publishing Company gave a brief history of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Keysville. The report
as follows: "Crooked Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized about 1834, by Frank Braley. The first members
were J. Givens and wife, Obadiah, William, Elijah and John Key, John D and wife, W. Carter and wife, Mary Key, Richard
Stafford and wife, and Reuben Vaughan and wife. Originally the Baptists and Presbyterians built a union log house, but
disagreeing, the Presbyterians built a church building of their own, also a log house, in which they have worshipped about
forty-eight years. The pastors have been Reverends Jonathan Burris, Jacob Clark, Solomon Brown, John E. Braley, I. C.
Richey, E. M. Johnson, George Brown, A. A. Johnson, J. W. Dobbs, James B. Braley, and Isaac Eaton. The membership is now
about thirty-five."
The old church doors are now closed and as a grand old lady lately said "There is not a Presbyterian left in the valley."
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Copied from Crawford County Missouri History - page 256
KEY-COLLINS
Elija Key born in Va., 7-10-1773. He moved to Ky., and married Sarah "Sally" Collins b. 3-23-1778. The ceremony was
performed 9-24-1799, in Warren Co. by John Hightower and witnessed by Landon Key. Elija and Sarah were the parents of
nine children, Jeremiah Andrew b. 10-19-1800, Mariah b. 12-16-1802, Obadiah b. 12-16-1804, Catherine 4-2-1807, twins
Elija and William b. 5-20-1809, Sarah 12-27-1813, Louis 3-1-1815, and John 12-27-1817. They may have also had another
daughter named Mary.
On 1-19-1823, in Warren Co., Ky., Mariah married John Dunlap, b. 7-31-1795, in Clark Co., Ky. Parents of nine children:
William Thomas, Elija James, Obadiah Edwin, Andrew Washington, John Givens, Lewis Alexander, Elizabeth Jane, Edward
Clark and Sarah Catherine. Obadiah took Mary Ann Carter as his bride 1-1-1826, in Gasconade, Mo. Catherine also married
into the Carter family. Elija and his wife Matilda Stafford were the parents of nine children: Sarah J., William W., James
Noah, Jeremiah M., Jesse B., Obadiah "Uncle Dar", Matilda A., Mary E., and Elija H. On 2-27-1831 William entered into
marriage with Louvina Stafford, daughter of Noah Stafford. Died when still a young woman, leaving William a widower with
the seven children: Robert H., E.J. (female), M.C. (female), Jackson, J.A. (female), L.R. (female) and William R. On
10-4-1847, William married Elvira Dunlop Key, his brother John's widow, having the following children: Martha Adaline,
Elvira E., Mary E. "Mollie", Virginia "Jennie" Melvina, and Benjamin Franklin. William d. 8-19-1884 buried in the Keysville
Cemetery. Sarah Key became the wife of James Arthur on 1-3-1830. Sarah d. 2-15-1907, and was buried in the Keysville
Cemetery. Louis Key married Eady Woods 7-9-1837, with whom he had one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth. Following Eady's
death he married Sarah Diesen on 9-25-1842, mother of: Isaac Eaten, Mary Jane, Hiram Newton, Jacob Clark, John Joal,
Lewis Preston, Marish Annabelle, Finis Ewing, William Paton and George B. McLean. John married Elvira Dunlop who
survived his death to marry his brother William. They were the parents of three sons: L.E., Andrew W. 1-3-1842, and Elija
James 11-9-1843.
Elija d. 5-8-1888, buried in Keysville Cemetery, as was his wife Matilda. -- Submitted by Ann Wendler Hommert
He was married to Sara (Sally) COLLINS (daughter of Capt. William COLLINS and Sarah GATEWOOD) on September 24,
1799 in Warren Co., KY.2 Sara (Sally) COLLINS2,3,4 was born on March 23, 1778 in VA.2 f1410 believes Sara born on 10
Mar 1778. Elijah KEY and Sara (Sally) COLLINS had the following children:
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i.
Jeremiah KEY2,4,9 was born on October 19, 1800 in Warren Co., KY.
1800 Oct 19, Jerimiah born f. Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins, KY IGI page 13,083
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ii.
Mariah KEY (born on December 16, 1802).
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iii.
Obadiah KEY (born on December 16, 1804).
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iv.
Katherine KEY (born on April 2, 1807).
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v.
Elijah KEY Jr. (born on May 20, 1809).
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vi.
Judge William KEY (born on May 20, 1809).
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vii.
Nancy Ann KEY was born on December 31, 1811 in Gasconade, MO. She was buried in Crawford
Co., MO.
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viii.
Sarah "Sally" KEY (born on December 27, 1813).
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ix.
Lewis KEY (born on March 1, 1815).
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x.
John KEY (born on December 27, 1817).
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xi.
Mary KEY4 was born about 1819 in Gasconade, MO.
1819 abt, Mary born f. Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins, MO IGI page 14,638

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1840 MO Census, Crawford Co., Obadiah Key Males 1, 0-4; 1, 5-9; 1, 10-14; 1, 15-19, 1, 30-39
Females 1, 0-4; 1 10-14; 1, 20-29; 1, 30-39
1 Male 30-39 - Obadiah (36)
1 Female 30-39 - Mary Ann (31)
1 Female 20-29 - ?
1 Male 15-19 - ?
1 Male 10-14 - Jeremiah (14)
1 Female 10-14 - Emaline (12)
1 Male 5-9 - William Tandy (10)
2 Male 0-4 - Thomas Marshall (5)
- Lewis Washington (3)
1 Female 0-4 - Mary Elizabeth (2)
Copied from Crawford County Missouri History - page 256
KEY-CARTER
Obadiah Key born in Ky. 12-16-1804, third child of Elija Key and Sarah "Sally" Collins, both natives of Va. On 1-1-1826,
he took Mary Ann Carter b. 11-22-1809, as his bride. The ceremony took place in Gasconade Co., Mo. Obadiah and Mary Ann
Carter were the first settlers in the Keysville area, arriving in 1825. As the community grew Obadiah's skills as wagonmaker
became well known, and an asset to the commuity. Obadiah served as County Judge and Magistrate and was a Justice of the
Peace from 1838 until his death from loss of blood in 1843, when he was buried at Keysville. Obadiah and Mary Ann were
members of the Crooked Creek Presbyterian Church.
Obadiah and Mary Ann were blessed with nine children, all were born in Crawford Co. First born was Jeremiah Andrew on
10-5-1826, followed by Emaline Amanda on 2-19-1828, Mary Jane on 3-19-1829, William Tandy on 5-9-1830, Elija Henry on
9-31-1831, Sally Ann on 9-17-1833, Thomas Marshall on 2-19-1835, Lewis Washington on 3-6-1837, and Mary Elizabeth on
9-8-1838.
Jeremiah Andrew married Jane A. Craig 10-28-1849. Children: Samuel Andress, John Thomas, Martha A., Nancy A.,
Almeda E. and David M. Jane d. 5-2-1901, was followed by Jeremiah 10-9-1909, buried in Chandler, Ok. Emaline Amanda
became Mrs. Henry Haley 9-15-1844, children: Obadiah, William, Basil Henry, Wilson, John Thomas, Delia Jane, Mary
Elizabeth, Jeremiah Andrew and a stillborn daughter. Henry died of typhoid fever 8-23-1879, as did Emaline on 10-8 of that
year. William Tandy died in childhood 7-4-1833. His brother Elija Henry also died in childhood. Thomas Marshall left his
wife, Nancy A., a widow when he was killed in service during the Civil War. Mary Elizabeth became the wife of John D. Butt
on 10-1-1857. Children: Marietta b. 12-12-1859, another girl, Eleann 3-29-1862, William Marshal 5-11-1864, Henry Otis on
10-31-1866 and Julia E. in 1868. Charles E. 1871, Oseanna 6-12-1872, and Jeremiah D. 1874. -- Submitted by Ann Wendler
Hommert
jhwhite Democrat; County judge and magistrate.
Villages of Crawford County, Missouri - OLD ELM TREE-KEYSVILLE
Among the sixty-three settlers who were already living in Crawford County in January 1829, eleven of them had settled in
the vicinity of Keysville. Four of the families were Keys, hence it was natural that the place be called Keysville.
These eleven families, and others who were early arrivals on Crooked Creek are Obadiah, William, Lewis, and Eli Key;
Washington, John, and Reuben Carter; J. Givens, John Dunlap, John Stafford, Reuben Vaughan, and Oliver and Tom Bullock.
Also coming early into the valley were the Browne, Laney, and Arthur families.
The earliest settler, whose date of coming is estab1ished, was Obadiah Key. He came with his young bride from Kentucky.
They first settled briefly in Washington county but arrived in Crawford County in 1825.
Obadiah's wife was Mary Carter and her relatives, the Carters, were among the pioneer settlers. Obadiah Key became a
useful citizen in the Keysville community. He served as county judge and magistrate, both positions of trust in the early days.
He was a good wagonmaker and this occupation proved a great asset to the community.
Keysville had its beginning on the south bank of Crooked Creek across and not far from the present site. It was first called
Old Elm Tree, an unusual name, but called such from the presence of a very large wide spreading elm tree at the site.
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When the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620 they immediately began to build a meetinghouse; when the
hardy pioneers came to the area of Old Elm Tree, they, too, built themselves a place to worship God. In 1834, scarcely ten
years from the first arrival, the settlers had organized a union church to be used by people of all faiths. A short distance down
the valley on the banks of Crooked Creek, George Washington Bullock and Oliver Bullock had set up a gristmill. In that day
the gristmill was inevitable; it served one of man's first and foremost needs for survival.
Keysville was surveyed, laid out in streets, and deeded as a corporate village by Elijah Key and wife, Matilda, in 1873.
From 1870 to 1970 many changes were made in the ownership of the major portions of
the Keysville area and especially was it true of the site of the mercantile activity.
The abstract records from 1873 to 1931 show the following transfers of property either in part or as a whole of the leading
real estate in the locality.
The names may not be listed in chronological order but are as follow:
Peter Arnett, Thomas Key, Thomas Maxwell, John Bowers, F. J. Vaughan, James Davis,
S. E. Vaughan, George Mayberry, Thomas Taff, W. T. Campbell, Sarah J. Dobbs, Peter Young, Charles Rogers, J. T.
Maxwell, Samuel Key, J. A. Key, William Maxwell, William Arnett, M. E. Beers, Homer & Frank Branson, Haley & 0badiah
Key, J. Russell Sites, Olata Morrison, Clarence M-Ldyett, Iva Martin, Jasper Tournbough, Elza Cottner, and Laura Armistead.
An accurate list of the Keysville postmasters is not available locally, but of those known who have served in the past are the
names of J. T. Maxwell [1888], Olatha Morrison,, Elza Cotner, Laura Armistead, Homer Branson, Ethel Branson, and June
Branson.
In 1931 there were two excellent stores in Keysville. One was owned by Melvin Beers and the other by Homer and Frank
Branson. The Branson brothers had married sisters, Lorene and Ethel Taff, daughters in a well known Crawford County
family.
Soon after acquiring land in the Keysville vicinity the brothers worked together and often-times were joint property holders.
Both became very successful in farming and in business. In 1931 they purchased the Beers Store and moved their stock of
merchandise to the Beers location. Mr. Beers moved to his farm up the valley.
About 1926, a Job high school was established in an effort to furnish two years of high school credit for the children who
graduated from the Keysville Elementary School. The high school principal during the years was Theodore Leaver and the
elementary teacher, his wife, Marie Beers Leaver.
When the other schools of this type in the county were closed Keysville also closed.
With the coming of the nineteen thirties Keysville appeared to be moving into an eclipse. After the financial crisis of 1929
abject poverty faced many in the valley. Often the residents of the community had not prepared for the "rainy day," had lived
from day to day. The timber business was on the wane, employment was difficult to obtain at a living wage. Being diligent in
business, Branson brothers had now acquired much of the land and the other property around Keysville. Through their
resourcefulness and generous hospitality they were "good Samaritans" to others during the depression years.
The railroad was built through Keysville in 1873 and the tie and timber business had thrived for many years,but timber
became more scarce and the demand less and less. About 1949 the two leading tie companies, Logribrink and the Egyptian Tie
and Timber Company, closed their operations.
In 1888 Goodspeed Publishing Company gave a brief history of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church at Keysville. The report as follows:
"Crooked Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized aboub 1834, by Frank Braley. The first members were J.
Givens and wife, Obadiah, William, Elijah and John Key, John Dunlap and wife, W. Carter and wife, Mary Key, Richard
Stafford and wife, and Reuben Vaughan and wife. Originally the Baptists and Presbyterians built a union log house, but
disagreeing, the Presbyterians built a church building of their own, also a log house, in which they have worshipped about
forty-eight years. The pastors have been Reverends Jonathan Burris, Jacob Clark, Solomon Brown, John E. Braley, I. C.
Richey, E. M. Johnson, George Brown, A. A. Johnson, J. W. Dobbs, James B. Braley, and Isaac Eaton. The membership is now
about thirty-five."
The old church doors are now closed and as a grand old lady lately said, "There is not a Presbyterian left in the valley."
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CRAWFORD COUNTY AND CUBA MISSOURI
James Ira Breuer, 1972 p. 95-99
He was married to Mary Ann CARTER (daughter of J. CARTER) on January 1, 1826 in Gasconade, MO. Mary Ann
CARTER was born on November 22, 1809 in KY. She died about 1852.45
Glenna Roberts has birth in Dublin, Ireland. Came to America when very young.
1825 marriage per jhwhite
1847 Mary Ann (Carter) Key married D. R. Poor
1850 Census, Missouri, Crawford Co., District 24, 19 Oct 1850, page 229b
570,570 D R Poor, 47, m, 1000, Ky
* M(ary) A(nn Carter) Poor, 41, f
M J Poor, 19, f
M A Poor, 17, f
L(ewis) W(ashington) Key, 13, m, MO, son Obediah Key
T F Poor, 11, m, Ky
M(ary) E(lizabeth) Key, 12, f, MO, dau Obediah Key
L Poor, 10, f, MO
O D Key, 10, m, MO, son Obediah Key
P E Poor, 7, IL
E Poor, 2, f, MO
L Poor, 2, f, MO
Obadiah KEY and Mary Ann CARTER had the following children:
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i.
Jeremiah Andrew KEY (born on October 5, 1826).
+206
ii.
Emaline Amenda KEY (born on February 19, 1828).
+207
iii.
Mariah Jane KEY (born on March 19, 1829).
+208
iv.
William Tandy KEY (born on May 9, 1830).
209
v.
Elijah Henry KEY2 was born on September 7, 1831. He died on April 13, 1836.
210
vi.
Sally Ann KEY2 was born on September 17, 1833.
Glenna Roberts had b. abt 1840
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vii.
Thomas Marshall KEY (born on February 19, 1835).
212
viii.
Lewis Washington KEY2 was born on March 6, 1837.
1850 MO census, age 13, living in D.R. Poor household, (Crawford, MO)
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ix.
Mary Elizabeth KEY (born on September 8, 1838).
214
x.
Obadih D. KEY was born about 1840.
1843 father died
1847 mother married John Poor
1850 census, age 10, living in D.R. Poor household, (Crawford, MO)
1860 census, age 19, living with brother, Thomas, (Crawford, MO)
44. Katherine KEY4 (Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on April 2, 1807 in Warren Co., KY.
She died on December 25, 1884 in Keysville, Crawford Co., MO. She was buried in Keysville Cem., Keysville, Crawford
Co., MO.
1801 MO IGI page 14,636, 1801 prob typo s/b 1810 or 1807
1880 census, age 73, born in KY, living with son, George S. Carter, (Crawford, MO)
She was married to Washington CARTER (son of Henry CARTER and Millender ROSS) on December 28, 1826 in Crawford
Co., MO.46 Washington CARTER was born on April 2, 1792 in VA. He died in November 1874. He was buried in
Keysville Cem., Keysville, Crawford Co., MO.
1817 went to KY then to Crawford Co., MO
1850 Census, Missouri, Crawford Co., District 24, 20 Oct 1850, page 230b
586,586 W(ashington) Carter, 56, m, Farmer, 600, N Carolina
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Hinton and Lucretia Key all of the County of Warren and state of Kentucky Heirs at Law of Simon Key Deceased doth for
Value received hereby relinquish and release to Samuel Garrison of this County and state all our rights titles claims property
and Interest & demand to one hundred and forty acres of Land in said County on the West fork of Bays fork Obtained by the
Commissioner in the year seventeen hundred and ninety Eight Number thirteen hundred & eighty three Registered on the third
day of October Eighteen hundred Which One hundred and forty Acres of Land ___ the said Landon Key, William Key, Simon
Key, Jr., Elijah Key, Bennett Key, Elizabeth Key, Widow, Elizabeth Hinton and Lucretia Key doth hereby release unto the said
Samuel Garrison his heirs and Assigns forever all our rights as Heirs at Law of the Decedant and doth forever hereafter disclaim
any rights title or claim to any part or parcel thereof as heirs at Law to the said decedant or any other pretence or Colour of
claim Whatsoever by these presents sealed with our individual hand, & seal, this tenth day of March Anno domino Eighteen
hundred and nine and of the Commonwealth the seventeenth.
Teste Landon Key (seal)
Witness present Elizabeth Key (seal)
Robert McReynolds Elizabeth Hinton (seal)
Jesse Key Lucretia Key (seal)
Salley Key Bennett Key (seal)
Simon Key (seal)
William Key (seal)
Elijah Key (seal)
Warren County Sct
I William Chapline clerk of the County Court for said County do hereby Certify that the Within Release
was this day proved to be the Act and Deed of the Within named Landen Key & Others by the Oath of Robert McReynolds a
subscribing Witness thereto, and that I have recorded the same together with this Certificate as required by Law. In Testimony
Whereof I have set my hand the 8th day of August 1809.
/signed/ Wm Chapline
He was married to Elizabeth about 1768 in VA. Elizabeth3,2 died after 1814 in probably KY.
1747 abt, Elizabeth b. in VA, source IGI
1768 abt, Elizabeth m. Simon Key in VA, source VA IGI
1800 TX, Elizabeth Key, Warren Co, KY, source AIS
1800 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1802 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1803 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1804 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Simon Key
1805 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from E Key
1806 Elizabeth Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Creek, acq. from Simon Key
1809 Mar 10, Elizabeth Key (widow) named on Warren Co, Ky deed for sale 140 acres above
Simon (2) KEY and Elizabeth had the following children:
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i.

iv.
Elijah KEY (born on July 10, 1773).
10
v.
John KEY3,4 was born about 1775 in VA. He died about 1801 in Warren Co., KY.
1775 abt, John Key b. in VA, f. Simon Key m. Elizabeth, source KY IGI page 13,083
1790, John Key paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, source AIS
1790 Feb 26, Jno Key paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, First Census of KY 1790
1799 Aug 28, land grant 112a, Warren Co., Bays Frk, Book 13, page 88
1800 Mar 7, land grant 156a, Warren Co., Bays Frk, Book 13, page 78
1801 Aug 17, Warren Co., KY Court Order Book B, p63 - John Key estate - Elizabeth Key, Simon
Key Adm., Elijah Key Security
1814 Jun 10, John Key (estate), Warren Co, KY, see paragraph below
WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY DEED BOOK G-7, 1815-1817, Page 359
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10 June 1814 ELIZABETH KEY, Adm., and SIMON KEY, Adm. to the estate of JOHN KEY, Dec,
to JOHN JONES, Adm. to estate of WILLIAM HODGE (dec.), that Elizabeth Key, adm. of Warren
Co, KY, and Simon Key, adm. of Gibson Co, Indiana Territory, for $400.00 paid them by William
Hodge in his lifetime, deliver to said Jones of Logan Co, KY for benefit of heirs of Hodge, 156 acres
of land on Bays Fork granted by Court of Commissioners in 1798 to said John Key, assee JOHN
BROWN, assee of BENJAMIN POU, being 112 acres, the 2 containing 260 acres. Wit: JOHN RAY,
JEREMIAH HINTON, DENTON L PORTER
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vi.
Bennett KEY (born about 1775).
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vii.
Elizabeth KEY (born on March 9, 1776).
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viii.
Obediah KEY3 was born about 1777 in VA. He died about 1804.
1777 abt, Obediah b., Warren, f. Simon Key m. Elizabeth Key, KY IGI (13,08)
1800 Mar 8, land grant 200a, Warren Co., Bays & Trammel Crs, Book 27, page 101
1804 Dec 3, Warren Co., KY Court Order Book B, p567, Obadiah Key Estate - Elizabeth Key, Elijah
Key Adm.
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Lucretia KEY2,3,4 was born about 1780.
1809 Mar 10, Lucretia named in sale of property from fathers estate
She had not married prior to 1809
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6. Landon KEY3,4 (Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born about 1758 in Caroline Co., VA.5 He died on
August 24, 1821 in Gibson Co., IN. He was buried in Old Cem., SW of Princeton. IN.
1758 abt, Landon Key born Caroline Co., VA source Revolutionary war record
1760, Landon Key born in VA, source Vesta Lee.
1769 abt, Landon Key born in VA, f. Simon Key m. Elizabeth, source KY IGI 13,048
1772 abt, Landon Key birth, source Roger Key.
1775 bef, Landon Key born, source 1820 census
1782, Landon Key served in Rev war, VA, source Lane
1789 TX, Landin Kee paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, source AIS
1789 Nov 22, Landin Kee paid taxes in Fayette Co, KY, First Census of KY 1790
1790 Oct 25, Landon Key, Woodford Co., KY signed petitioned protesting forming Woodford Co.
1799 Apr 2, Landon Key purchased 217 acres in Warren Co, KY
1799 Landen Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Creek, acquired from Gabriel Moppin
1800 Bef. Landon Key sold tract at Bays Fork to Robert Lovell, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY
1800 TX, Landon Key paid taxes in Warren Co., KY, source AIS
1800 Landon Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Chapline
1802 Landon Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Abraham Chaplin
1803 Landon Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Abner Chaplin
1804 Landen Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from A Chapline
1805 Oct 19, Landon Key sold 85 acres in Warren Co, KY
1805 Landen Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork
1806 Aug 30, posted bond for Bennett in Fayette Co., KY
1807 Aug 14 Landon Sec. in Bennet's marriage to Sally
1808 Nov 15, Key sold 100 acres in Warren Co, KY
1808 Nov 15, Landon Key & Caty sold 130 acres in Warren Co, Ky
1808 Nov 15, Landon Key sold 100 acres in Warren Co, Ky
1808 Nov 16, Landon Key & Caty sold 200 acres in Warren Co, Ky
1811 Jul, Landon and Benet Kee in court in Knox Co., IN
1811 Nov, Lamon Key in court in Knox Co., IN
1816 Aug 26, Landon Key purchased Military donation No 3 from Robert Kell, SW of Hazleton
1820 census, White River, Gibson, Indiana
London Kee x114x1 1x2x1 page 253
1 Male over 45 - Landon Key (57)
1 Female over 45 - Caty (wife) (55)
1 Males 18-25 - William A. Key (son) (26)
2 Females 16-25 - Milly McKangham (daughter)
- Susan Decker (William's wife)
1 Male 16-18 - Landon Key, Jr. (son)
1 Male 10-15 - Hugh McKangham (grandson)
1 Female under 10 - (prob granddaughter)
1821 Jun 24, Landon Key m. Prudence Putnam in Gibson Co, IN, source Vesta Lee
1821 Jun 28, Landon Key m. Prudence Putnam in Gibson Co, IN, source IN IGI 8,827
1821 Aug 29, Landon Key died in Gibson Co., IN, source Vesta Lee
Vesta Lee - Landon born 1760 in VA, died 29 Aug 1821 in Gibson Co., IN, burial Gibson Co., IN. The first wife was
Catherine who died after 1808 before 1821. Prudence Putnam was his second wife. They married 24 Jun 1821 in Gibson Co.,
IN. Landon lived in Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana. His father was Simon Sr. and his mother was Elizabeth. Landon served in
the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. His occupation was listed as a farmer.
WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY DEED BOOK 2B, 1798-1808
Page 21 2 Apr 1799 PETER BOUCHER and wife JANE BOUCHER to LANDEN KEY, for L210, 217 3/4 acres. Wit:
None listed.
WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY DEED BOOK C3, 1804-1807
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The KY IGI page 13,090 lists William as born abt 1771 in Warren Co, KY. This is believed to be in error since the Keys
didn't move to Warren Co. until after 1790. It is further believed that when IGI states Warren,,OF they mean VA. William's
statement in the 1850 census confirms that he was born in VA. William was a millwright by trade. He was employed in
building the first steam mill in Princeton when he lost his balance and fell from the top of the building and broke his back from
which he recovered but he could never walk. He learned the shoemaker's trade.
1771 abt, William Key b. in VA, source KY IGI 13,090
1800 TX, William Key, Warren Co, KY, source AIS
1800 William Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Obediah Key
1802 William Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Obediah Key
1803 William Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Obediah Key
1804 William Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Obediah Key
1805 William Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Wm Rice
1806 William Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Creek, acq. from Obediah Key
1807 William Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Obediah Kee
1808 moved to Indiana, near Owensville
1809 Mar 10, William named in sale of property from fathers estate in Warren Co., KY
1818 Nov 10, William Key granted license to keep tavern, Gibson Co., IN
1820 census, White River, Gibson, Indiana
William Key x2xxx1 3xx1 page 252
1 Male over 45 - William (53)
1 Female 26-44 - Deliah (29)
2 Males 10-15 - ?
- William Jr (16)
3 Females under 10 - Sarah (10)
- Lucinda (4)
- Cynthia (3)
1840 census, Washington, Gibson, Indiana
William Key xxxxxxxxx1 x1x1 page 40
1 Male over 70-80 - William Key (72)
1 Female 15-20 - Phoebe Ann (16)
1 Females 5-10 - Juliana (9)
1848 moved to Buena Vista (Giro)
1850 census, Washington Twp., Gibson Co., Indiana, 16 Oct 1850, page 87
1132, 1133, William Key, 82, m, Shoemaker, Va
Juliana, 19, f, Ia
1850, William Key, Gibson Co, IN, AIS
He was married to Hannah LOVELL (daughter of Robert LOVELL) before 1793 in Warren Co., KY. Hannah LOVELL7
was born in 1785. She died in 1812. William KEY and Hannah LOVELL had the following children:
+26
i.
Elizabeth 'Betsey' KEY (born about 1793).
+27
ii.
Melinda (Millie) KEY (born on August 14, 1795).
+28
iii.
Nancy KEY (born on September 5, 1796).
+29
iv.
Mary (Polly) KEY (born about 1797).
+30
v.
John Lovell KEY (born on September 18, 1800).
+31
vi.
Matilda KEY (born on July 23, 1802).
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vii.
William KEY Jr. (born on June 10, 1804).
33
viii.
George KEY7 was buried in Humphrey Cem., Patoka, IN.8 He died in infancy.
He was married to Deliah JOHNSON (daughter of JOHNSON) on December 12, 1807 in Barren Co., KY.8 Deliah
JOHNSON7 was born about 1791.8 She died about 1833. 8 William KEY and Deliah JOHNSON had the following children:
+34
i.
Sarah KEY (born about 1810).
35
ii.
Hannah KEY7. She died in childhood.
36
iii.
Martha KEY7. She died in childhood.
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iv.
Lucinda KEY (born on November 4, 1816).
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v.
Cynthia KEY (born in 1817).
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vi.
Phoebe Ann KEY (born on September 3, 1824).
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vii.
Julia Ann KEY (born on October 15, 1830).
9. Elijah KEY2,3,4 (Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on July 10, 1773 in Herndon, VA.2 He died before
1826.2 He was buried in MO.3
1773 Jul 10, Elijah Key born in VA, source KY IGI page 13,079
1776 Jul 10, Elijah born per jhwhite
1799 Sep 24, Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins in Warren Co, KY, source Vesta Lee & KY IGI 13,079
1799 Sep 24, Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins, performed by Jno. Hightower, Warren Co., KY Marriage book A, page 141.
1800, Elijah paid taxes in Warren Co, KY, source AIS
1800 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1802 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1803 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1804 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1805 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from Chapin
1806 Elisha Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Creek, acquired from self
1807 Elijah Key, Early Tax Lists of Warren Co., KY, Bays Fork, acquired from self
1809 Mar 10, Elijah named in sale of property from fathers estate
1810 TX, Elijah Key paid taxes in Warren Co, KY, source AIS
1810 KY census Warren Co., Elijah Key, Page 267, Males 4 under 10; 2, 26-45; 1 over 45
Females 2 under 10; 1, 26-45; 1 over 45
1 Male over 45 - ?
1 Female over 45 - Elizabeth (mother)
2 Males 26-45 - Elijah (37)
- ?
1 Female 26-45 - Sarah (32)
4 Males under 10 - Jeremiah (10)
- Obadiah (6)
- Elijah Jr (1)
- William (1)
2 Females under 10 - Mariah (8)
- Katherine (3)
1826, bef death per Ray DeVries
From the book "Crawford County, Missouri" by James Ira Breuer
OLD ELM TREE-KEYSVILLE
Among the sixty-three settlers who were already living in Crawford County in January 1829, eleven of them had settled in the
vicinity of Keysville. Four of the families were, Keys, hence it was natural that the place be called Keysville.
These eleven families, and others who were early arrivals on Crooked Creek are Obadiah, William, Lewis, and Elijah Key;
Washington, John, and Reuben Carter; J. Givens, John Dunlap, John Stafford, Reuben Vaughan, and Oliver and Tom Bullock.
Also coming early into the valley were the Browne, Laney, and Arthur families.
In 1888 Goodspeed Publishing Company gave a brief history of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Keysville. The report
as follows: "Crooked Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized about 1834, by Frank Braley. The first members
were J. Givens and wife, Obadiah, William, Elijah and John Key, John D and wife, W. Carter and wife, Mary Key, Richard
Stafford and wife, and Reuben Vaughan and wife. Originally the Baptists and Presbyterians built a union log house, but
disagreeing, the Presbyterians built a church building of their own, also a log house, in which they have worshipped about
forty-eight years. The pastors have been Reverends Jonathan Burris, Jacob Clark, Solomon Brown, John E. Braley, I. C.
Richey, E. M. Johnson, George Brown, A. A. Johnson, J. W. Dobbs, James B. Braley, and Isaac Eaton. The membership is now
about thirty-five."
The old church doors are now closed and as a grand old lady lately said "There is not a Presbyterian left in the valley."
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circa 1825-1829. These families established the Crooked Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church there in 1834.
Edward Clark Dunlap, son of John and Mariah (Key) Dunlap, was born in Keysville, Crawford Co., on 8-9- 1842. He was a
soldier in the War Between the States, having fought in the Battle of Pea Ridge, Ar. On 10-1-1862, he married Mary "Polly"
Livingston of Arkansas. Mary (Livingston) Dunlap d. 12-22-1881, and is buried in Keysville, Mo. Cemetery. In 1884, Edward
Clark Dunlap moved to near Licking, Texas Co., Mo., where he farmed until 1904. One son, William Thomas Dunlap, born at
Keysville on 9-28-1866, stayed in Crawford Co. He ran a general store at Cooks Station, in the county, until his death on
5-7-1939. Another son, Edward Franklin Dunlap, born in Keysville, Mo., on 9-8-1876, lived at Licking, Mo. all his life, until
his death on 3-10-1954. In 1904, Edward Clark Dunlap, and his sons Edward Franklin and Albert ("Bert") opened a general
merchantile business in Licking, Mo., which went out of business in 1944.
Edward Franklin Dunlap married Ethel (Mitchell) (Sears) on 2-18-1904. She died during the great influenza epidemic of
1918. To this union were born four sons, Garland Edward (1-4-1911), Carter Weley (8-29-1914), Lloyd Cornelius
(1-29-1913), and Glen Franklin (11-17-1916). On 4-3-1921, Edward Franklin Dunlap married Etta Drusill Kofahl, born at
Sherrill, Texas Co., Mo., on 5-13-1892. To this union were born Marianna Elizabeth (1-24-1924), Martha Jean (b. 5-1-1927 -
d. 4-17-1935), John Clark "Clarke" (1-8-1929), and Charles Franklin (2-25-1930).
Clarke Dunlap served in the Korean War, with the Central Intelligence Agency, and was a college instructor until 1979. He
is presently a Ph.D candidate (1986) at Louisiana State University. He married Diana Tamara Jacykewycz, a native of
Stalinslav, Ukrainia, USSR and a "DP" to America in 1950, on 4-21-1968. Scott Francis Dunlap son of Clarke Dunlap, was b.
12-15-1966. This marriage ended in divorce.
Charles Franklin Dunlap married Evelyn Didick on 2-24-1953. To this union were born Joan Frances (8-4-1953), Franklin
Clark (5-8-1955), and Renata Susanne (3-20-1958). Charles Franklin ("Frank") Dunlap served in the Korean War and is a
retired official of the U. S. National Security Agency.
Mariana Elizabeth ("Marianne") married Walter Carl Richard Plonsky on 12-11-1943. To this was born Martha Carol Anne
(3-14-1950). Marianne Dunlap was a cosmetologist and owned her own beauty shop in California for many years, before her
retirement in 1985. -- Submitted by Clarke Dunlap a member of SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, GENERAL
SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812 and SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETRANS.
Mariah KEY and John DUNLAP had the following children:
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i.
FIfTH GENERATION
43. Obadiah KEY2,4 (Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on December 16, 1804 in Warren Co.,
KY. He died in May 1843 in Keysville, Crawford Co., MO.
1804 Dec 16, Obadiah born, f. Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins, KY IGI page 13,087
f1401 believes Obadiah born in Washington Co., KY
1828, Aug 4, Pulaski Co, Mo Tax List
1830 MO Census, Crawford Co., Obadiah Key Males 2, 0-4; 1, 20-29
Females 2, 0-4; 1, 20-29
1 Male 30-39 - Obadiah (36)
1 Female 30-39 - Mary Ann (31)
2 Males 0-4 - Jeremiah (4)
- William Tandy (1)
2 Female 0-4 - Emaline (2)
- Mariah Jane (1)
1838 - 1843 - Justice of Piece
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C(atherine Key) Carter, 43, f, KY
E(ligah) H(enry) Carter, 23, m, Farmer, MO
R(ueben) A(llen) Carter, 21, m, Farmer, MO
M(arriah) E Carter, 19, f, MO
O(badiah) Carter, 17, m, MO, S
E(lizabeth) Carter, 16, f, MO, S
M(ary) Carter, 11, f, MO, S
A(lfred) Carter, 9, m, MO, S
1860 census, Elm Grove, Union Twp, Crawford, Missouri, 14 Jul 1860
305, 305, Washington Carter, 68, M, W, Farmer, $600, $798, NC
Catherine, 52, F, W, KY
Eliza, 32, F, W, MO
O W, 26, M, W, Minister, MO
Eliza, 23, F, W, MO
Mary, 21, F, W, MO
Alfred, 18, M, W, MO, S
George, 9, M, W, MO, S
Martha, 7, F, W, MO, S
1870 census, Cuba, Union Twp, Crawford, Missouri, 21 Aug 1870, page 682
132, 132, Washing Carter, 76, M, W, Farmer, $2000, $975, NC
Catherine, 62, F, W, Housewife, KY
Elijah, 42, M, W, Farmer, MO
A J, 27, M, W, MO
George, 19, M, W, MO
Martha, 17, F, W, MO
Katherine KEY and Washington CARTER had the following children:
215
45. Elijah KEY Jr.4 (Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on May 20, 1809 in Warren Co., KY.
He died on May 8, 1888 in Keysville, Crawford Co., MO. He was buried in Keysville Cem., Keysville, Crawford Co., MO.
1809 May 20, Elijah born, f. Elijah Key m. Sarah Collins, KY IGI page 13,079, twin William
1830 MO Census, Crawford Co., Elijah Key, Jr Males 1, 20-29
Females 1, 20-29
1 Male 20-29 - Elijah Jr (21)
1 Female 20-29 - Matildia (20)
1840 MO Census, Crawford Co., Elijah Key, Jr Males 2 under 5; 2, 5-10; 1, 30-40; 1, 40-50
Females 1, 5-10; 1, 30-40
1 Male 40-50 - ?
1 Male 30-40 - Elijah, Jr (31)
1 Female 30-40 - Matildia (30)
2 Male 5-10 - William (8)
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205. Jeremiah Andrew KEY (Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born
on October 5, 1826 in Gasconade, MO. He died on October 9, 1909 in Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK. He was
buried in New Zion Cem., Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK. He was a wagon maker.
Carlene Trouth has marriage as 28 Oct 1849.
per Glenna Roberts: he had no more than 12 months formal education. He was judge and magistrate,
democrat, hauled goods from St. Louis to Steelville, wagon maker, Masonic Lodge. Helped to conduct
business of Farmers Joint Stock Co. owned 814 acres of land.
1826, Oct 5, b. MO IGI page 14,634
1860 census, Steelville, Meramec Twp, Crawford, Missouri, 12 Jul 1860
64, 64, J A Key, 33, M, W, Farmer, $2500, $699, MO
Jane A, 30, F, W, MO
Samuel A, 10, M, W, MO, S
John T, 7, M, W, MO, S
Martha A, 5, F, W, MO
Nancy D, 3, F, W, MO
Margaret Laney, 20, F, W, MO
Charles M, 19, M, W, $65, TN
1870 census, Cuba, Merimac Twp, Crawford, Missouri, 21 Aug 1870, page 651
127, 127, J H Key, 43, M, W, Farmer, $3000, $524, MO
Jane, 40, F, W, Housekeeper, MO
Samuel, 20, M, W, MO, S
John, 17, M, W, MO, S
Martha, 15, F, W, MO, S
Nancy, 13, F, W, MO, S
Almeda, 9, F, W, MO, S
Henry Rammey, 9, M, W, MO
1880, Jun 3, CRAWFORD MIRROR, p5 - "Mr. J. A. Key returned on Saturday from the Presbyterian General Assembly,
which has been in session at Evansville, Indiana ....... "
1880 census, Meramec, Crawford, Missouri, page 69d
Jeremiah KEY, Self, M, Male, W, 53, MO, Farming, KY, KY
Jane A. (Craig) KEY, Wife, M, Female, W, 50, MO, Keeps House, AL, AL
Almedia KEY, Dau, S, Female, W, 18, MO, MO, MO
David M. KEY, Son, S, Male, W, 8, MO, MO, MO
Thomas BRALY, Other, S, Male, W, 14, CA, Farms, MO, MO
1899, Jun 27, CRAWFORD MIRROR June 27,1889 - "Mr. Jeremiah Key & son Sam went to St. Louis Wednesday to consult
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an occulist. Mr. Key, who lost the sight of one eye some years ago, has now become entirely blind--a calamity from which his
many friends earnestly hope he may recover."
1889, Aug 1, - "The friends of Jeremiah Key learn will learn with much regret that that worthy gentleman has become totally
blind, the result of a stick of wood putting out one eye and the other losing its sight through sympathy."
1899, Nov 9, CRAWFORD DEMOCRAT - Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Key celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home four miles southwest of Steelville on
Saturday, Nov. 4, 1899, at about 10 o-clock a.m. The guests began to arrive and kept coming until 70 persons had assembled
bringing well filled baskets to satisfy those who felt inclined to eat. When the table was spread and the guests gathered
around, it seemed that most all were suddenly taken with the notion to eat and all seemed to enjoy the occasion to the fullest
extent. Among the guests were W.B. Lanter and wife who celebrated their 50th anniversary on Oct. 22d last. Also S.J. Craig
and Mrs. Ann Snelson brother, and sister of Mrs. Key, Dr. Metcalf and wife, B.F. Russell and wife, Mrs. Henry Ferguson,
Mrs. T. H. League, Mrs. Mollie Ferguson, Mrs. Lydia Key, Mrs. Ann Copedge, Herman Mincer and wife, M.P. Gibbs and
wife, Philip Smith and wife, Joe Wright and wife, Ed. Shoup and wife, James Snoddy and wife, Mr. Carrier, Rev. J. M.
Phillips and wife, Miss Jennie Myers, Mrs. A. F. Key, Albert and Clara Ferguson, Earl Gibbs, Mrs. Edna Scantlan, S. A. Key
and wife, D. M. Key and wife, E. O. Key, Effie and Alpa Key, Frank Smith and Marian Adams. There were present fifteen
grandchildren and one great grand-child, and two sons,
1900 census, Steelville, Meramec, Twp, Crawford, Missouri, 7 Jun 1900, sheet 3b (72)
54, 56, Jeremiah A Key, Head, W, M, Oct 1821, 78, m50, MO, KY, KY, Farmer
Jane A, wife, W, F, Nov 1829, 70, m50, 7, 3, MO, AL, AL
Sarah E, dil, W, F, Apr 1873, 27, m6, 4, 4, MO, VA, VA
Louvella, gdau, W, F, Apr 1895, 5, MO, MO, MO
Jeremiah, gson, W, M, Aug 1896, 3, MO, MO, MO
Bell C, gdau, W, F, Jan 1898, 2, MO, MO, MO
Birdie E, gdau, W, F, Feb 1900, 3/12, MO, MO, MO
1909, Oct 21, CRAWFORD MIRROR
Death of Jeremiah A. Key
Special Correspondence to the Mirror
Jeremiah A. Key born in Crawford county, Mo., October 5, 1826, departed this life at the home of his son Mr. Samuel A. Key,
of Chandler, Oklahoma, on October 14, 1909, age 83 years, 9 days. He was sick but a few hours and was conscious to within a
few hours of the end and suffered little or no pain, but peacefully went to sleep.
In 1849 he was married to Jane A. Craig, and seven children were born to their union, threeof whom are now living and reside
in Oklahoma, and were at their fathers funeral. His wife died a number of years ago and since then "Uncle Jerry" has made his
home with his sons; principally with his son Sam A. The other two are John T. and David M. He was a member of the
Presbyterian church of long standing.
From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed
Publishing Company, 1888.
J. A. Key is the eldest in the family of eleven children born to Obadiah and Mary A. (Carter) Key, natives of Kentucky, who
settled in Washington County, MO., when they were children. Immediately after their marriage, in 1825, the parents settled in
Crawford County, which has since been their home. Politically a Democrat, Obadiah Key served as county judge and
magistrate. He was a good wagon-maker, and both he and wife were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr.
Key died at the age of forty-three years, and his wife at the age of fifty. J. A. Key was born in what is now Crawford County in
1826. He was reared on a farm, and his education was acquired by not more than a twelve months' attendance at school. In
early life he hauled goods from St. Louis to Steelville until the building of the railroad, and then learned the wagon-maker's
trade, at which he worked more or less until within the last ten years. In 1849 he married Jane A. Craig, who was born in
Maries County, MO., in 1829. They have had seven children, three of whom are living: Samuel A., John T. and David M. Mr.
Key owns 314 acres of land, is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a Democrat in politics. For two years he assisted in
conducting the business of the Farmers' Joint Stock Company. Mr. and Mrs. Key are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
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He was married to Jane Angelina CRAIG (daughter of CRAIG) on November 14, 1849.
Jane Angelina CRAIG2 was born on November 14, 1829 in Maries Co., MO. She died on October 9,
1901. She was buried in New Zion Cem., Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK. m. MO IGI page 14,634 Jeremiah
Andrew KEY and Jane Angelina CRAIG had the following children:
+773
i.
Samuel Andress KEY (born on August 13, 1850).
+774
ii.
John Thomas KEY (born on February 2, 1853).
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iii.
Martha A. KEY2 was born on March 18, 1855. She died before 1930.
1860 census, age 5, (Crawford, MO)
1870 census, age 15, (Crawford, MO)
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iv.
Nancy D. KEY2 was born on October 18, 1857. She died on January 21, 1876.
1860 census, age 3, (Crawford, MO)
1870 census, age 13, (Crawford, MO)
+777
v.
Amedia H. KEY (born on February 19, 1866).
+778
vi.
David Mervin KEY (born on September 10, 1871).
206. Emaline Amenda KEY2 (Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on February 19,
1828 in Gasconade, MO. She died on October 8, 1879 near Steelville, MO. She was buried in Steelville Cem., Steelville,
MO. She was ill with typhoid fever.
f1410 had middlename as Amanda
1828 Feb 19 b. in Crooked creek near Keyville, MO, source f1410
1829 Feb 19, b. MO IGI page 14,631
It is believed the 1828 date is correct because Mariah Jane, her sister, was born in 1829
She was married to Henry HALEY (son of William HALEY and Mary) on September 15, 1844. Henry HALEY2 was born on
April 24, 1819 in TN. He died on August 23, 1879 in Steelville, Crawford Co., MO. He was buried in Steelville Cem.,
Steelville, MO. He was ill with typhoid fever.
1860 census, Steelville, Meramec Twp, Crawford, Missouri, Jul 1860, page 765
34, 34, Henry Haley, 41, M, W, Farmer, $1000, $300, TN
Emaline A, 31, F, W, MO
Obadiah, 13, M, W, MO, S
Wm M, 10, M, W, MO, S
Bazel Hall, 7, M, W, MO
Wilson, 5, M, W, MO
John T, 3, M, W, MO
Samuel, 18, M, W, Farmer, TN
1870 census, Benton Twp, Crawford, Missouri, 6 Jun 1870, sheet 2
12, 12, Henry Haley, 50, M, W, Hotel Keeper, $2000, $600, TN
Emaline, 43, F, W, Housekeeper, MO
William M, 20, M, W, Clerk Dry Goods, MO
Basil A, 17, M, W, Farming, MO
Wilson, 15, M, W, Farming, MO
John T, 12, M, W, Farming, MO
Delia, 8, F, W, MO
Mary E, 6, F, W, MO
Jeremiah, 4, M, W, MO
Copied from Crawford County Missouri History - page 223
WILLIAM AND MARY HALEY
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778. David Mervin KEY2,102 (Jeremiah Andrew-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3,
James-2, Ralph-1) was born on August 10, 1871 in Steelville, Crawford Co., MO.102 He was born on
September 10, 1871.2 He died on October 20, 1927 in Hobart, OK.175
1871, Sep 10, birth in Roger Key's notes
1871, Aug 10, birth date by f1410
1880 census, age 8, (Crawford, MO)
1897, Mar 11, CRAWFORD DEMOCRAT, p8 - A very interesting replevin suit was tried in Esq. Davis' court on Monday last
between David M. Key, Pltf., and J. S. Jones. Deft. The suit involved the title to four hogs Worth about $15. A large number
of witnesses testified on each side. Farrow and Farris represented Key and Jamison &, Harrison appeared for Jones. A jury of
good substantial citizens heard the testimony and passed upon the issue, and returned a verdict in favor of Key. The costs in
the case: amounts to over $100, and if an appeal is taken as is contemplated, the hogs will be dear property to some one.
1927, Oct 15, David fell from a building and lived only five days after.
He was married to Sarah Esther MARSH (daughter of Andrew Jackson MARSH and Emma Louisa BURKES) on March 7,
1894 in Steelville, Crawford Co., MO. Sarah Esther MARSH102 was born on April 21, 1873 in Osage Co., MO. She died on
February 3, 1960 in Roosevelt, Kiowa Co., OK.
Wedding anouncement published in Crawford Mirror, 15 Mar 1894
1900 census, age 27, living with father-in-law, Jeremiah A Key, (Crawford, MO)
Buried in Rose Cemetary, Hobart, Oklahoma
David Mervin KEY and Sarah Esther MARSH had the following children:
+1784
i.
Emma Luella KEY (born on March 2, 1895).
+1785
ii.
Jeremiah Andrew "Jake" KEY (born on August 6, 1896).
+1786
iii.
Clarice Belle KEY (born on January 8, 1898).
1787
iv.
Birdie Evelyn KEY102 was born on February 24, 1900 in OK. She died on October 17, 1900.
1900 census, age 3/12, living with grandfather, Jeremiah A Key, (Crawford, MO)
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+1788
v.
Francis Samuel KEY (born on June 1, 1903).
+1789
vi.
David Clarence KEY (born on November 9, 1905).
+1790
vii.
Thomas Edward KEY (born on September 16, 1907).
+1791
viii.
Earl Marsh KEY (born on January 15, 1909).
+1792
ix.
Esther Lucile KEY (born on October 3, 1913).
779. Dr. Obadiah E. HALEY2 (Emaline Amenda KEY-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1)
was born on November 25, 1846 in Steelville, Crawford Co., MO. He died on September 20, 1921 in Fredericktown, Madison
Co., MO. He was buried in IOOF Cem., Fredericktown, MO. He was a physician.
1860 census, age 13, (Crawford, MO)
1920 census, Fredericktown, St Michael Twp, Madison, Missouri, 13 Jan 1920, sheet 9a
196, 202, Aba Haley, Head, O, M, W, 71, m, MO, MO, MO, Physician, Medical
Birdie, wife, F, W, 54, m, MO, MO, MO
b. near the big spring
Democrat, Odd Fellow
He was married to Martha A. (Mattie) BROOKS. Martha A. (Mattie) BROOKS 2 was born in 1846 in Belview ?, MO. She
died in June 1904. Dr. Obadiah E. HALEY and Martha A. (Mattie) BROOKS had the following children:
+1793
ge 1, (Crawford, MO)
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1790. Thomas Edward KEY102 (David Mervin-8, Jeremiah Andrew-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon
(2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on September 16, 1907 in Francis, OK. He died in April
1978 in Ventura, CA.
1930 census, age 23, living with brother, Clarence, (Wichita, TX)
SS# 451-07-4125
He was married to Velma Lucile SMITH about 1926.
Velma Lucile SMITH213 was born in 1908. She died in 1985.
1930 census, age 20, living with brother-in-law, Clarence, (Wichita, TX)
Thomas Edward KEY and Velma Lucile SMITH had the following children:
+3026
i.
David Mervin KEY (born on August 13, 1929).
1791. Earl Marsh KEY102 (David Mervin-8, Jeremiah Andrew-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2,
Ralph-1) was born on January 15, 1909 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. He died on November 6, 1970 in Wichita Falls, TX.
He was married to Edna SPURRIER on July 12, 1936 in Davidson, TX. Edna SPURRIER210 was born on February 28, 1915
in Ferris, TX. Earl Marsh KEY and Edna SPURRIER had the following children:
3027
i.
Beverly Ann KEY210.
3028
ii.
Terry Michael KEY210.
1792. Esther Lucile KEY102 (David Mervin-8, Jeremiah Andrew-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2,
Ralph-1) was born on October 3, 1913 in Sallisaw, OK. She died on November 11, 1992 in Clovis, CA.
She was married to Elbert E. HOEHN on November 10, 1933 in Hobart, OK. Elbert E. HOEHN210 was born on June 13,
1913 in Hobart, OK. Esther Lucile KEY and Elbert E. HOEHN had the following children:
+3029
i.
Jerry Max HOEHN (born on August 31, 1934).
1793. Lucy HALEY98 (Obadiah E.-8, Emaline Amenda KEY-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2,
Ralph-1) died on March 19, 1988.
She was married to KELLER.
1801. William Clarence HALEY98 (Basil Henry (Bas)-8, Emaline Amenda KEY-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon
(1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on July 8, 1897 in West Plains, MO.
1900 census, age 3, (Howell, MO)
He was married to Mary E. MAPLES on February 7, 1921 in West Plains, MO.
1802. Lelia Maud HALEY102,98 (Wilson-8, Emaline Amenda KEY-7, Obadiah-6, Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3,
James-2, Ralph-1) was born on June 27, 1879 near McKinney, TX. She died on September 16, 1965 in Steelville, Crawford
Co., MO.
1880 census, age 1, (Crawford, MO)
1900 census, age 20, (Crawford, MO)
1910 census, age 30, living as boarder with Eugene Ferguson, (Crawford, MO)
She was married to Charles Henry MCINTOSH on September 4, 1909 in W. Presbyt. Ch., St. Louis, MO. Charles Henry
MCINTOSH was born on December 23, 1875 in Fanning, MO. He died on December 8, 1952. He was buried in Steelville
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3026. David Mervin KEY213 (Thomas Edward-9, David Mervin-8, Jeremiah Andrew-7, Obadiah-6,
Elijah-5, Simon (2)-4, Simon (1)-3, James-2, Ralph-1) was born on August 13, 1929 in Wichita Falls, TX.
1930 census, age 20, living with uncle, Clarence, (Wichita, TX)
He was divorced from Julia 'Julie' GARRET in 1962. He was married to Julia 'Julie' GARRET.
Julia 'Julie' GARRET213 was born on October 17, 1928. David Mervin KEY and Julia 'Julie' GARRET had the following
children:
4034
i.
Kevin Scott KEY213 was born on May 21, 1957.
He was married to Susan Margaret KUENSTLER (daughter of Gustav William KUENSTLER and Margaret Jean
HUTCHINSON). Susan Margaret KUENSTLER213 was born on December 16, 1943. David Mervin KEY and Susan
Margaret KUENSTLER had the following children:
+4035
i.
Shannon Mara KEY (born on June 8, 1970).
4036
ii.
Sarah Mardean KEY213 was born on October 2, 1971 in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She died on
December 17, 1971 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
+4037
iii.
Adam Hutchinson KEY (born on September 5, 1973).
4038
iv.
Jennifer Eden KEY213 was born on January 20, 1975 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.