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Elbert Newman Keys 1896–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 16 MAY 1969

Death Location: Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Father: William Keys

Mother: Laura Baskett

Spouse(s): Ira Shanks

Children(s): Elbert Keys, Billie Keys, Dale Keys

Elbert Newman Keys was born in 1896 in Tennessee, the child of William Aaron Keys And Laura Elizabeth Baskett. In 1900, Elbert Newman Keys resided in Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Elbert Newman Keys resided in Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Elbert Newman Keys married Ira Catherine Shanks, and had children including Billie Keys, Dale S Keys, Elbert F Keys. Elbert Newman Keys passed away in 1969 in Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Elbert Newman Keys was born in 1896 in Tennessee, the child of William Aaron Keys And Laura Elizabeth Baskett.
  • In 1900, Elbert Newman Keys resided in Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Elbert Newman Keys resided in Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elbert Newman Keys married Ira Catherine Shanks, and had children including Billie Keys, Dale S Keys, Elbert F Keys.
  • Elbert Newman Keys passed away in 1969 in Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Keys
1870–1930
Birth Location: Washington County,Tennessee
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Laura Baskett
1870–1904
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Ira Shanks
1892–1968
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Children(s)

Elbert Keys
1920–1981
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Billie Keys
1930–1931
Birth Location: –
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Dale Keys
1926–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Elbert Keys's Ancestors

Self
Elbert Keys
1896–1969
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
William Aaron Keys
1870–1930
Washington County,Tennessee
Laura (Elizabeth) Baskett
1870–1904
Tennessee
Grandparents
Elbert (Winton) Keys
1843–1917
Tennessee
Sarah (Matilda) Walker
1843–1914
Washington, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William Walker
1801–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elbert Keys's Descendants

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Elbert (Newman) Keys (28 Mar 1896–16 MAY 1969) m. Ira (Catherine) Shanks (19 Apr 1892–FEB 1968)
  1. 1. Elbert (F) Keys 1920–1981
  2. 2. Billie Keys 1930–1931
  3. 3. Dale (S) Keys 1926–

Elbert Keys's Timeline

8 Records

1896
28 Mar 1896
Birth of Elbert Newman Keys in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 4
Elbert Newman Keys resided here in Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Elbert Newman Keys resided here in Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
Elbert Newman Keys resided here in Washington, Tennessee
Washington, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 39
Elbert Newman Keys resided here in Washington, Tennessee
Washington, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Elbert Newman Keys resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1969
16 MAY 1969
Age 73
Death of Elbert Newman Keys in Mountain Home V.A. Hospital, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
Mountain Home V.A. Hospital, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
1969
16 MAY 1969
Age 73
Death of Elbert Newman Keys in Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3945; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 90-35
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 412-28-3109; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1877698
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1604; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1241604
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0210; FHL microfilm: 1375537
    [6] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1604; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1241604

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 17, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0210; FHL microfilm: 1375537

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1877698

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3945; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 90-35

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3945; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 90-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1969
    Event Place: Mountain Home V.A. Hospital, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1969
    Event Place: Jonesborough, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 412-28-3109; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Limestone, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
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