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John Waller Key 1751–1827

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Key in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 11 May 1751 · Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Died 02 Dec 1827 · Franklin, Georgia, United States
Spouse Virginia Jenny Wade Key
Children Tolbert Crawford Key

Researchers connected through John Key 1751–1827

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1751, John Waller Key entered the world in Albemarle, Virginia, United States. John Waller Key married virginia jenny wade key, and had children including tolbert crawford key. John Waller Key passed away in 1827 in Franklin, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1751
Birth of John Waller Key in Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Birth
1827
Death of John Waller Key in Franklin, Georgia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Key

This ancestor line traces from Charles City, Goochland, Virginia, United States (1620) to Albemarle, Virginia, USA (1751) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Key (1751–1827) was born in Albemarle, Virginia, United States and died in Franklin, Georgia, United States. 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 John 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Key's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Waller Key PTP
1751–1827
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Key's Descendants

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John Waller Key PTP 1751–1827