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Elbert Payne Keys 1895 – 1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1895

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 29 May 1969

Death Location: Jefferson, Kentucky,

Father: Henry Keys

Mother: ADA PAYNE

Spouse(s): Eulah Sifford, Eulah Sifford

Children(s): Virginia Keys, Helen Keys, Ada Keys, Helen Keys

In 1895, Elbert Payne Keys entered the world in Kentucky, born to Henry Owen Keys and ADA BELLE PAYNE. In 1900, Elbert Payne Keys resided in Cloverport, Breckinridge, Kentucky. In 1910, Elbert Payne Keys resided in Magisterial District 5, Hardin, Kentucky. Elbert Payne Keys married Eulah Kyle Sifford, Eulah Kyle Sifford, and had children including Virginia A Keys, Helen Keys, Ada Virginia Keys, Helen Keys. Elbert Payne Keys passed away in 1969 in Jefferson, Kentucky,.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Elbert Payne Keys entered the world in Kentucky, born to Henry Owen Keys and ADA BELLE PAYNE.
  • In 1900, Elbert Payne Keys resided in Cloverport, Breckinridge, Kentucky.
  • In 1910, Elbert Payne Keys resided in Magisterial District 5, Hardin, Kentucky.
  • Elbert Payne Keys married Eulah Kyle Sifford, Eulah Kyle Sifford, and had children including Virginia A Keys, Helen Keys, Ada Virginia Keys, Helen Keys.
  • Elbert Payne Keys passed away in 1969 in Jefferson, Kentucky,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Keys
1872 – 1942
Birth Location: Breckinridge, Kentucky,
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ADA PAYNE
1874 – 1948
Birth Location: Breckinridge, Kentucky,
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Spouses(s)

Eulah Sifford
1891 – 1990
Birth Location: Backcreek, Virginia
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Eulah Sifford
1891 – 1990
Birth Location: Belspring, Pulaski County, Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Virginia Keys
1915 –
Birth Location: California
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Helen Keys
1921 –
Birth Location: Michigan
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Ada Keys
1915 – 1994
Birth Location: Corona, CA, USA,
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Helen Keys
1921 – 1986
Birth Location: Michigan
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Elbert Keys's Ancestors

Self
Elbert Keys
1895 – 1969
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Henry Owen Keys
1872 – 1942
Breckinridge, Kentucky,
ADA (BELLE) PAYNE
1874 – 1948
Breckinridge, Kentucky,
Grandparents
Andrew (J.) Keys
1827 – 1909
Kentucky
Martha (A.) Shaw
1832 – 1904
Indiana
JACOB (ALLEN) PAYNE
1849 – 1897
BRECKINRIDGE CO., KY
HARRIET (ANN) CLAYCOMB
1852 – 1912
BRECKINRIDGE CO., KY
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Keys
1801 – 1862
Susan Cork
1800 – 1864
Jesse Shaw
1799 – 1863
Catherine Ringer
1803 – 1882
Edward Payne
1812 – 1896
Mary Steward
1809 – 1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Shaw
1837 –
Lavina Gibson
1834 –
William Ringer
Catherine Springer

Elbert Keys's Descendants

1.
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Elbert (Payne) Keys (5 Oct 1895 – 29 May 1969) m. Eulah (Kyle) Sifford (10 Jun 1891 – 29 June 1990) m. Eulah (Kyle) Sifford (8 Jun 1891 – 29 June 1990)
  1. 1. Virginia (A) Keys (abt 1915 – )
  2. 2. Helen Keys (abt 1921 – )
  3. 3. Ada (Virginia) Keys (28 Jan 1915 – 4 Jul 1994) m. Fred (Owen) Masterson (23 Aug 1910 – 6 April 1972) m. Russell (S.) Delaney (11 May 1914 – 20 February 1958)
    1. 1. Fred (Owen Masterson) III (6 Dec 1935 – 28 Feb 1951)
    2. 2. Gray (Dean) Masterson (26 Mar 1940 – ) m. Ellen (Laverne) Basham (12/17/1939 – )
      1. 1. Gary (Dean) Masterson (13 Feb 1959 – )
      2. 2. Annetta (Lynn) Masterson (26 Apr1961 – ) m. Anthony (James) Baker (17 Jun 1958 – )
        1. 1. Lisa (Rhegene) Baker (12/02/1986 – ) m. Casey (Allen) Murphy m. Michael (Brent) Furnish (28/03/1979 – )
      3. 3. David (Owen) Masterson (19 apr 1968 – 8 May 1989)
    3. 3. Sanda (K) Masterson
  4. 4. Helen Keys (abt 1921 – Abt. 1986)

Elbert Keys's Timeline

9 Records

1895
5 Oct 1895
Birth of Elbert Payne Keys in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 5
Elbert Payne Keys resided here in Cloverport, Breckinridge, Kentucky
Cloverport, Breckinridge, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 15
Elbert Payne Keys resided here in Magisterial District 5, Hardin, Kentucky
Magisterial District 5, Hardin, Kentucky
1914
6 Oct 1914
Age 19
Elbert Payne Keys was married in Clark, Indiana
Clark, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 25
Elbert Payne Keys resided here in Detroit Ward 2, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit Ward 2, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 35
Elbert Payne Keys resided here in Blandville, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
Blandville, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Elbert Payne Keys resided here in West Point, Hardin, Kentucky
West Point, Hardin, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 45
Elbert Payne Keys resided here in West Point, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
West Point, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
1969
29 May 1969
Age 74
Death of Elbert Payne Keys in Jefferson, Kentucky,
Jefferson, Kentucky,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1895
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 127
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01312; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 47-19
    [3] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 2, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_802; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blandville, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: 747; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 471.0.
    [6] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Wayne County, Michigan; Roll: 2024110; Draft Board: 9.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cloverport, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T623_510; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_478; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 208.
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 31/ May/ 1969; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.43092927,0.50779754,0.5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1914
    Event Place: Clark, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, Title: Clark County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1905-1920 Inclusive Volum, W. P. A. Original Records Located County Clerks Of; Book: 05 Oct 1893; Page: 24.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cloverport, Breckinridge, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cloverport, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: T623_510; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 5.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Hardin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: T624_478; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 208.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 2, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 2, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_802; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 69; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Blandville, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Blandville, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: 747; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 471.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: West Point, Hardin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01312; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 47-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: West Point, Hardin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Hardin, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01312; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 47-19

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Wayne County, Michigan; Roll: 2024110; Draft Board: 9.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hardin
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Point, KY.
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 31/ May/ 1969; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.43092927,0.50779754,0.5

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Point, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 127

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1969
    Event Place: Jefferson, Kentucky,
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 31/ May/ 1969; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America; ,0.43092927,0.50779754,0.5

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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