Philip Key (1696–1764) was born in Covent Gardens, London, England and died in Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Philip Key 1696–1764

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Born 21 MAR 1696 · Covent Gardens, London, England

Died 20 AUG 1764 · Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD

Father Richard Key

Mother Mary Cartwright

Spouse Susanna Barton Gardiner

Children Edmund Key, Francis Key, John Key, Philip Barton Key, Richard Ward Key, Susannah Gardner Key, Thomas Key

Siblings Francis Key, Henry Key, Isaac Key, Mary Key, Richard Key

Records

Key and Allied Families Website - Keye Family

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Key

Mary Cartwright

Spouse(s)

Susanna Barton Gardiner

Theodosia Nee Lawrence

Children

Biography

In 1696, Philip Key entered the world in Covent Gardens, London, England, born to richard key and mary cartwright. In 1720, Philip Key immigrated to Came to St. Mary's County, Maryland from England. Philip Key married susanna barton gardiner, theodosia nee lawrence, and had children including edmund key, francis key, john key, philip barton key, richard ward key, susannah gardner key, thomas key. Philip Key passed away in 1764 in Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD.

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Record Website - Keye Family

Life Timeline

1696

Birth of Philip Key in Covent Gardens, London, England

Birth

1720

Philip Key immigrated in Came to St. Mary's County, Maryland from England

Immigration

1764

Death of Philip Key in Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Key

This ancestor line traces from Woodsome, Yorkshire, England (1420) to Covent Gardens, London, England (1696) across 8 generations.

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: Philip Key (1696–1764) was born in Covent Gardens, London, England and died in Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Philip 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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