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George Clarke Key 1887–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 February 1887

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 5 December 1937

Death Location: Candler County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: John Key

Mother: Martha Key

Spouse(s): Cumie key

Children(s): Merilene Key, Helen Kirby, Edna Key, Ruth Sidell, Emory Key, Maureen Sawyer

The story of George Clarke Key began in 1887 in Georgia, USA. In 1935, George Clarke Key resided in Rural, Carroll, Georgia. George Clarke Key married Cumie Mary Akin Key, and had children including Edna Estelle Key, Emory Key, Helen M Key Kirby, Maureen Penny Key Sawyer, Merilene Key, Ruth L Key Sidell. George Clarke Key passed away in 1937 in Candler County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Clarke Key began in 1887 in Georgia, USA.
  • In 1935, George Clarke Key resided in Rural, Carroll, Georgia.
  • George Clarke Key married Cumie Mary Akin Key, and had children including Edna Estelle Key, Emory Key, Helen M Key Kirby, Maureen Penny Key Sawyer, Merilene Key, Ruth L Key Sidell.
  • George Clarke Key passed away in 1937 in Candler County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Key's Ancestors

Self
George Key
1887–1937
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
John Francis Key
1859–1907
Martha (Elizabeth) Key
1858–1935
Grandparents
John (Nelson) Key
1834–1862
Emanuel County, Georgia, USA
Pheribah (Elizabeth) Drake
1832–1876
Washington County, Georgia, USA
Francis (A) Sumner
1824–1885
Emanuel County, Georgia
Mary (Ann Francis) Hightower
1831–1908
Rutherford Co., NC
Great-Grandparents
Warren Key
1784–1843
Nancy Beasley
1791–1843
Francis Drake
1806–1875
Selina King
1812–1899
Alexander Sumner
1787–1872
Nancy Flanders
1790–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Key
1765–1790
Elizabeth Barnes
1771–1845
James Beasley
1729–1799
Ann Taylor
1744–1810
Richard Drake
1775–1857
Phereba Bryant
1780–1845
John King
1781–1844
Theaney Drake
1788–1828
Joseph Sumner
1761–1827
Nancy Summer
1769–1840
Francis Rev
1757–1802
Nancy Jordan*
1765–1866

George Key's Descendants

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George (Clarke) Key (1 February 1887–5 December 1937) m. Cumie (Mary Akin) key (21 Aug 1895–11 May 1990)
  1. 1. Merilene Key 1925–1991 m. Lawrence Cottrill 1918–2001
  2. 2. Helen (M Key) Kirby 1922–2006
  3. 3. Edna (Estelle) Key 1923–1980
  4. 4. Ruth (L Key) Sidell 1929–1985
  5. 5. Emory Key 1925–1928
  6. 6. Maureen (Penny Key) Sawyer 1932–2003 m. James (Clinton) Sawyer 1932–2001

George Key's Timeline

4 Records

1887
1 February 1887
Birth of George Clarke Key in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
George Clarke Key resided here in Rural, Carroll, Georgia
Rural, Carroll, Georgia
1937
5 December 1937
Age 50
Death of George Clarke Key in Summit, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
Summit, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
1940
1940
Age 53
George Clarke Key resided here in MD 1521 Victory, Victory, Carroll, Georgia, USA
MD 1521 Victory, Victory, Carroll, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 February 1887
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Carroll, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: MD 1521 Victory, Victory, Carroll, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 December 1937
    Event Place: Summit, Emanuel, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Candler County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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