Dr. Key (1834–1898) was born in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA and died in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Dr. Gilbert LaFayette Key 1834–1898

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Mar 1834 · McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA

Died 8 Apr 1898 · Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA

Spouse Rachel Brooker Brown Key

Children Mertis Cuthbert Key

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Rachel Brooker Brown Key

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Mertis Cuthbert Key

Biography

In 1834, Dr. Gilbert LaFayette Key entered the world in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA. Dr. Gilbert LaFayette Key married rachel brooker brown key, and had children including mertis cuthbert key. Dr. Gilbert LaFayette Key passed away in 1898 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA.

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1834

Birth of Dr. Gilbert LaFayette Key in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA

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1898

Death of Dr. Gilbert LaFayette Key in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Dr. Key

This ancestor line traces from Claremore, Tyrese, Cavan, Ireland (1669) to McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA (1834) across 5 generations.

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: Dr. Key (1834–1898) was born in McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA and died in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dr. in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Dr. Gilbert LaFayette Key PTP

1834–1898

McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA