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Ben Key 1880–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1880

Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1 Oct 1934

Death Location: Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Avington Key

Mother: Nancy Jenkins

Spouse(s): Edna Wright

Children(s): Edith Key, Tressie Wright, Macie Key

The story of Ben Key began in 1880 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Ben Key resided in Steeles, Richmond, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Ben Key resided in Ballinger, Parker, Texas, USA. Ben Key married Edna Wright, and had children including Ben Jr Key, Edith Key, Macie Key, Tressie Key Adam Wright. Ben Key passed away in 1934 in Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ben Key began in 1880 in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Ben Key resided in Steeles, Richmond, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Ben Key resided in Ballinger, Parker, Texas, USA.
  • Ben Key married Edna Wright, and had children including Ben Jr Key, Edith Key, Macie Key, Tressie Key Adam Wright.
  • Ben Key passed away in 1934 in Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Avington Key
1851–1900
Birth Location: Moore, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy Jenkins
1863–1938
Birth Location: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
NJ

Spouses(s)

Edna Wright
1895–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

Edith Key
1920–1947
Birth Location: Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA
EK
Tressie Wright
1922–2007
Birth Location: Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
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Macie Key
1923–2007
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Ben Key's Ancestors

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Ben Key
1880–1934
Birth Place: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Avington Key
1851–1900
Moore, North Carolina, USA
Nancy ("Nannie") Jenkins
1863–1938
Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Pleasant (Troy) Key
1826–1898
Moore, North Carolina, United States
Mary Dunlap
1824–1901
North Carolina
William (Henry) Jenkins
1819–1903
North Carolina, USA
Henrietta Edens
1847–1877
Wilmington, New Hanover, County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Kea
1790–1850
Sabeilla Britt
1800–1885
David Jenkins
1790–1850
Nancy Jenkins
1790–1880
Edward Edens
1812–1892
Anna Hinds
1820–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Key
1745–1843
Ryals Britt
1770–1810
Rhoda Parish
1778–1850
Jacob Carpenter
1767–1840
Anne McCaslin
1755–1805
Ezekiel Edens
1770–1832
Ann Norman
1771–1844

Ben Key's Descendants

1.
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Ben Key (abt 1880–1 Oct 1934) m. Edna Wright (abt 1895–)
  1. 1. Edith Key 1920–1947
  2. 2. Tressie (Key Adam) Wright 1922–2007 m. Clyde (B) Wright 1912–1969
    1. 1. Biily Wright 1948–2017
    2. 2. Henry (Lee) Wright 1938–2009
    3. 3. Benny (Lee) Wright 1940–1995
  3. 3. Macie Key 1923–2007

Ben Key's Timeline

7 Records

1880
abt 1880
Birth of Ben Key in Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Ben Key resided here in Steeles, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Steeles, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Ben Key resided here in Ballinger, Parker, Texas, USA
Ballinger, Parker, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Ben Key resided here in Weatherford Ward 2, Parker, Texas, USA
Weatherford Ward 2, Parker, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Ben Key resided here in Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Ben Key resided here in Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
1934
1 Oct 1934
Age 54
Death of Ben Key in Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1880
    Event Place: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1701; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 82
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina; Enumeration District: 0002
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Steeles, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ballinger, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Weatherford Ward 2, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1701; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 82

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buford, Lancaster, South Carolina; Enumeration District: 0002

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1934
    Event Place: Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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