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John Grady Key 1895–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sep 1895

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 3 Oct 1962

Death Location: Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: George Key

Mother: Susie Capps

Spouse(s): Mary Spears

Children(s): Susie Key, Russell Key, John Key, Stennish Key, Opal Key, Josephine Key

The story of John Grady Key began in 1895 in Kentucky. In 1930, John Grady Key resided in District 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, John Grady Key resided in Sh, Cumberland, Kentucky. John Grady Key married Mary Effie Spears, and had children including Doris Key, John Thomas Key, Josephine Key, Opal Belle Key, Robbie Louise Key, Russell Key, Stennish Runell Nellie Key, Susie Athlene Key, Zelma Madene Key. John Grady Key passed away in 1962 in Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Grady Key began in 1895 in Kentucky.
  • In 1930, John Grady Key resided in District 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, John Grady Key resided in Sh, Cumberland, Kentucky.
  • John Grady Key married Mary Effie Spears, and had children including Doris Key, John Thomas Key, Josephine Key, Opal Belle Key, Robbie Louise Key, Russell Key, Stennish Runell Nellie Key, Susie Athlene Key, Zelma Madene Key.
  • John Grady Key passed away in 1962 in Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Key's Ancestors

Self
John Key
1895–1962
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
George Mathaniel Key
1872–1944
Susie (M) Capps
1876–1961
Grandparents
James (M) Key
1849–1910
Margarett (E) Williams
1849–1920
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Key
1782–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Key
1757–1830
Ann Taylor
1775–1842

John Key's Descendants

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John (Grady) Key (21 Sep 1895–3 Oct 1962) m. Mary (Effie) Spears (29 Jun 1902–27 Jan 1985)
  1. 1. Susie (Athlene) Key 1927–2019 m. Nicholas (Franklin) Jones 1926–1999
  2. 2. Russell Key 1920–2009
  3. 3. John (Thomas) Key 1930–2017
  4. 4. Stennish (Runell "Nellie") Key 1922–2009
    1. 1. Dorothy (Louise) Moore 1950–1957
  5. 5. Opal (Belle) Key 1924–2011
  6. 6. Josephine Key 1932–2011 m. Ezra Bailey 1920–2000
    1. 1. Phillip (Lynn) Bradley 1949–2003

John Key's Timeline

5 Records

1895
21 Sep 1895
Birth of John Grady Key in Kentucky
Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 35
John Grady Key resided here in District 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
District 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
John Grady Key resided here in Sh, Cumberland, Kentucky
Sh, Cumberland, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 45
John Grady Key resided here in Mag D 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Mag D 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1962
3 Oct 1962
Age 67
Death of John Grady Key
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1895
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01297; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 29-7
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340475
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 5, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340475

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Cumberland, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01297; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 29-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag D 5, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01297; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 29-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1962
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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