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Francis Scott Key 1779–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 August 1779

Birth Location: Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 11 January 1843

Death Location: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA

Father: John Key

Mother: Anne Key

Spouse(s): Mary Lloyd

Children(s): Elizabeth Key, Francis Jr., John Key, Edward Key, Daniel Key, Philip Key, Ellen Key, Mary Key, Charles Key, Caroline Key, Ann Key, Ellen Key

In 1779, Francis Scott Key entered the world in Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll, Maryland, USA, born to John Ross Key And Anne Phoebe Penn Dagworthy Charlton Key. In 1820, Francis Scott Key resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Francis Scott Key married Mary Taylor Lloyd, and had children including Ann Arnold Key, Caroline Key, Celestia Key, Charles Henry Key, Daniel Murray Key, Edward Key, Elizabeth Phoebe Key, Ellen Kloyd Key, Ellen Lloyd Key, Francis Scott Key Jr, John Ross Key, Mary Alicia Key, Philip Barton Key. Francis Scott Key passed away in 1843 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1779, Francis Scott Key entered the world in Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll, Maryland, USA, born to John Ross Key And Anne Phoebe Penn Dagworthy Charlton Key.
  • In 1820, Francis Scott Key resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Francis Scott Key married Mary Taylor Lloyd, and had children including Ann Arnold Key, Caroline Key, Celestia Key, Charles Henry Key, Daniel Murray Key, Edward Key, Elizabeth Phoebe Key, Ellen Kloyd Key, Ellen Lloyd Key, Francis Scott Key Jr, John Ross Key, Mary Alicia Key, Philip Barton Key.
  • Francis Scott Key passed away in 1843 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Francis Key's Ancestors

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Francis Key
1779–1843
Birth Place: Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll, Maryland, USA
Parents
John Ross Key
1756–1831
Frederick, Maryland, USA
Anne (Phoebe Penn Dagworthy Charlton) Key
1756–1830
Redland House, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Key's Descendants

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Francis (Scott) Key (1 August 1779–11 January 1843) m. Mary (Taylor) Lloyd (26 May 1784–18 May 1859)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Phoebe) Key 1803–1897
  2. 2. Francis (Scott Key) Jr. 1806–1866
  3. 3. John (Ross) Key 1809–1837
  4. 4. Edward Key 1813–1822
  5. 5. Daniel (Murray) Key 1816–1836
  6. 6. Philip (Barton) Key 1818–1859
  7. 7. Ellen (Lloyd) Key 1821–1884
  8. 8. Mary (Alicia) Key 1823–1886
  9. 9. Charles (Henry) Key 1827–1869
  10. 10. Caroline Key 1835–
  11. 11. Ann (Arnold) Key 1811–1884
    1. 1. Anna (Key) Turner 1834–1859
    2. 2. Alice Turner 1830–
    3. 3. Ellen Turner 1832–
    4. 4. Rebecca Turner 1834–1925
    5. 5. Edward (Key) Turner 1845–
    6. 6. Emily (Virginia Turner) Cutts 1849–1918
    7. 7. Mary (Anderson Lloyd) Turner 1830–1855
    8. 8. Janet (Mitchell) Turner 1832–
    9. 9. Frances (Scott) Turner 1837–
    10. 10. Elizabeth (Phoebe Howard) Turner 1838–
    11. 11. Daniel (Key) Turner 1840–1908 m. Virginia Ortez –1887
      1. 1. Daniel (Key) Turner 1887–
  12. 12. Ellen (Kloyd) Key 1824–1887

Francis Key's Timeline

5 Records

1779
1 August 1779
Birth of Francis Scott Key in Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll, Maryland, USA
Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll, Maryland, USA
1802
19 January 1802
Age 23
Francis Scott Key was married in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
1820
1820
Age 41
Francis Scott Key resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1843
11 January 1843
Age 64
Death of Francis Scott Key in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1907
1907-1907
Age 128
Francis Scott Key resided here in USA
USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 August 1779
    Event Place: Terra Rubra Farm, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1779; Birth city: Pipe Creek; Birth state: MD.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 January 1802
    Event Place: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1779; Birth city: Pipe Creek; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Maryland Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: M33_5; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907-1907
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Handy Book of American Authors, 1907

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 January 1843
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1779; Birth city: Pipe Creek; Birth state: MD.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Daily News-Record; Publication Date: 14 Jan 2006; Publication Place: Harrisonburg , VA , US.
    [5] Canada Obituary Collection, Newspaper: Toronto Star; Publication Date: 8 Jan 2006; Publication Place: Toronto , On , Can.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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