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Martin Rice Key 1804–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1804

Birth Location: Mason, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 18 AUG 1884

Death Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States

Father: James Jr

Mother: Nancy Ireland

Spouse(s): Rebecca Bush

Children(s): Elizabeth Key, Martha Key, Nancy Key, Margaret Key, Layfaette Key, Christopher Key, Thomas Key, Harriet Key

The story of Martin Rice Key began in 1804 in Mason, Kentucky, United States. In 1840, Martin Rice Key resided in Hart, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Martin Rice Key resided in Grayson, Kentucky, USA. Martin Rice Key married Rebecca Bush, and had children including Christopher C Key, Elizabeth Key, Harriet Key, Layfaette Key, Margaret Key, Martha A Key, Nancy Key, Thomas U Key. Martin Rice Key passed away in 1884 in Grayson, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Rice Key began in 1804 in Mason, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1840, Martin Rice Key resided in Hart, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Martin Rice Key resided in Grayson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Martin Rice Key married Rebecca Bush, and had children including Christopher C Key, Elizabeth Key, Harriet Key, Layfaette Key, Margaret Key, Martha A Key, Nancy Key, Thomas U Key.
  • Martin Rice Key passed away in 1884 in Grayson, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martin Key's Ancestors

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Martin Key
1804–1884
Birth Place: Mason, Kentucky, United States
Parents
James Key Jr
1770–1850
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Jane) Ireland
1779–1855
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
James (Key) Sr.
1740–1809
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Judith Keith
1738–1826
Hamilton Parish, Fauquier Co., Virginia
Hans Ireland
1730–1802
Ireland
*Nancy (Callender) (Ireland)
1750–1803
Great-Grandparents
Hanse Ireland
1700–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Key's Descendants

1.
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Martin (Rice) Key (1804–18 AUG 1884) m. Rebecca Bush (1814–1884)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Key 1837–1868 m. William (H) Huff 1830–1864
    1. 1. Henrietta Huff 1857–1919 m. James (C. 'Henry') Cotter 1830–1910
      1. 1. Mymie (M) Cottar 1892–1977 m. James Brewer 1902–1946 m. Riley Cundiff 1890–1921
        1. 1. Alvin (Brewer) Jr 1926–1988
        2. 2. Doris Brewer 1924–1983
        3. 3. Betty Brewer 1929–1979
        4. 4. Catherine (M.) Cundiff 1912–1913
        5. 5. Geneva O'Neal 1920–2006
        6. 6. Carl (Edward) Cundiff 1916–2007 m. Mary (Marceline) Cundiff 1918–2002
      2. 2. Henry (C) Cottar 1882–
      3. 3. Guy (T R) Cotter 1885–1926
      4. 4. Olivia Cottar 1889–
      5. 5. Annie (M) Cottar 1887–1910
      6. 6. Becky (J.) Cotter 1875–
      7. 7. James (W.) Cotter 1877–
        1. 1. Edward (Cotter Carter Adopted out of) family 1898–1973
      8. 8. John (G.) Cotter 1880–
    2. 2. Lara Huff 1859–
  2. 2. Martha (A) Key 1834–
  3. 3. Nancy Key 1835–
  4. 4. Margaret Key 1840–
  5. 5. Layfaette Key 1843–
  6. 6. Christopher (C) Key 1844–
  7. 7. Thomas (U) Key 1846–
  8. 8. Harriet Key 1848–

Martin Key's Timeline

6 Records

1804
1804
Birth of Martin Rice Key in Mason, Kentucky, United States
Mason, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 36
Martin Rice Key resided here in Hart, Kentucky, USA
Hart, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 46
Martin Rice Key resided here in Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 56
Martin Rice Key resided here in Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 66
Martin Rice Key resided here in Litchfield, Big Clifty, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Litchfield, Big Clifty, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
1884
18 AUG 1884
Age 80
Death of Martin Rice Key in Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Grayson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Mason, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_369; Page: 416; Family History Library Film: 803369
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 202; Page: 22a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hart, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hart, Kentucky; Roll: 113; Page: 188; Family History Library Film: 0007827

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 202; Page: 22a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Leitchfield, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_369; Page: 416; Family History Library Film: 803369

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Litchfield, Big Clifty, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 AUG 1884
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, United States

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