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Samuel Key 1795 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1795

Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States

Father: William Key

Mother: Rachel Hansbrough

Spouse(s): Nancy None, Mary Cockrill

Children(s): Martha Key, Mary Key, Eleanor Key, Nancy Key, John Key, Sarah Key, Matthew Key, James Key, Jesse Key, William Key, Samuel Key, Mary Key

The story of Samuel Key began in 1795 in Randolph, North Carolina, United States. Samuel Key married Nancy, Mary Cockrill, and had children including Martha "Margaret" Key, Mary Key, Eleanor Key, Nancy A. Key, John Pruitt Key, Sarah Key, Matthew Key, James Madison Key, Jesse Key, William Key, Samuel Key, Mary Key. Samuel Key passed away in 1880 in Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Key began in 1795 in Randolph, North Carolina, United States.
  • Samuel Key married Nancy, Mary Cockrill, and had children including Martha "Margaret" Key, Mary Key, Eleanor Key, Nancy A. Key, John Pruitt Key, Sarah Key, Matthew Key, James Madison Key, Jesse Key, William Key, Samuel Key, Mary Key.
  • Samuel Key passed away in 1880 in Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Key
1751 – 1808
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
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Rachel Hansbrough
1760 – 1807
Birth Location: Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy None
1802 – 1863
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
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Mary Cockrill
1800 – 1840
Birth Location: Clarke, Alabama, United States
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Children(s)

Martha Key
1841 –
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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Mary Key
1842 –
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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Eleanor Key
1845 – 1882
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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Nancy Key
1849 –
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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John Key
1851 –
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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Sarah Key
1823 – 1882
Birth Location: Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
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Matthew Key
1823 –
Birth Location: –
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James Key
1828 – 1905
Birth Location: Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
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Jesse Key
1829 – 1905
Birth Location: Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
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William Key
1832 –
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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Samuel Key
1838 –
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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Mary Key
1840 –
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
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Samuel Key's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Key
1795 – 1880
Birth Place: Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Key
1751 – 1808
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Rachel Hansbrough
1760 – 1807
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Key's Descendants

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Samuel Key (1795 – 1880) m. Nancy (1802 – 1863) m. Mary Cockrill (1800 – 1840)
  1. 1. Martha ("Margaret") Key (1841 – ) m. Henry Louis (1824 – )
    1. 1. James Louis (1862 – )
    2. 2. Mary Louis (1866 – )
    3. 3. Henry Louis (1868 – )
    4. 4. Saphroney Louis (1870 – )
    5. 5. Elizabeth Louis (1871 – )
    6. 6. Cintha Louis (1873 – )
  2. 2. Mary Key (1842 – )
  3. 3. Eleanor Key (1845 – 1882) m. J. (M.) Key (1845 – 20 Jun 1914)
    1. 1. Catherine Key (1863 – 1901)
    2. 2. Samuel (Jackson) Key (12 Apr 1864 – 17 Apr 1950)
    3. 3. Synthia (Arminda) Key (11 Oct 1867 – 6 Jul 1953)
    4. 4. James (C.) Key (24 Apr 1870 – 22 Feb 1904)
    5. 5. Mary (Frances) Key (3 Apr 1873 – 22 Mar 1967)
    6. 6. John (Henry) Key (abt 1873 – Aug 1987)
  4. 4. Nancy (A.) Key (Aug 1849 – ) m. John Pruitt (Oct 1838 – )
  5. 5. John (Pruitt) Key (1851 – )
  6. 6. Sarah Key (1823 – 1882) m. William Winkles (Mar 1813 – 1910)
    1. 1. Jeremiah Winkles (1842 – )
    2. 2. William Winkles (1844 – 1870) m. Rachel Reno (1839 – 1910) m. Jane Reno (1827 – )
      1. 1. Sarah Winkles (1858 – )
      2. 2. Sallie (A.) Winkles (1859 – )
      3. 3. Mary Winkles (1864 – )
      4. 4. James Winkles (28 March 1867 – 6 May 1952) m. Agnes (Jean) Dunn (Jan 1877 – ) m. Ann Brumbalow (1872 – 1900)
        1. 1. Mary (F.) Winkles (18 Sep 1889 – 10 Dec 1955)
        2. 2. Laura (D.) Winkles (22 Jul 1892 – 19 Feb 1969)
        3. 3. Rosie (Lee) Winkles (19 Sep 1896 – 15 Mar 1959)
    3. 3. Hiram (William) Winkles (1849 – 21 Mar 1915)
    4. 4. John (W.) Winkles (1851 – )
    5. 5. Samuel Winkles (1854 – 31 Jul 1913)
    6. 6. Levi (Eli) Winkles (25 Jul 1858 – )
    7. 7. Sarah Winkles (1860 – )
    8. 8. Nancy Winkles (1862 – )
    9. 9. Jesse Winkles (1863 – 30 Oct 1938)
  7. 7. Matthew Key (1823 – )
  8. 8. James (Madison) Key (1828 – 1905)
  9. 9. Jesse Key (1829 – 1905)
  10. 10. William Key (1832 – ) m. Martha Reno (1833 – 1880) m. Martha (Margaret) Dodds (1829 – 1859)
    1. 1. James Key (1861 – 1918)
    2. 2. Louisa Key (1863 – )
    3. 3. Nathaniel Key (Jun 1865 – ) m. Mary (Feb 1872 – )
      1. 1. Ora (M.) Key (Apr 1890 – )
      2. 2. David (W.) Key (Nov 1891 – )
      3. 3. Lucile Key (Feb 1894 – )
      4. 4. Leland (H.) Key (Nov 1896 – )
      5. 5. Phillip (S.) Key (Mar 1899 – )
    4. 4. Sarah (E.) Key (1874 – )
    5. 5. Thomas (J.) Key (Jan 1849 – 1912) m. Elizabeth Reno (Jun 1846 – 1916)
      1. 1. James (W.) Key (Sep 1873 – 1944) m. Mary E. (Apr 1878 – )
        1. 1. Luther (Thomas) Key (Dec 1898 – )
        2. 2. Carrie (Maybelle) Key (25 Sep 1899 – 9 Jul 1982) m. Reynolds
        3. 3. Bessie (R.) Key (1906 – )
        4. 4. Mary (Margaret) Key (9 Sep 1909 – 1 Aug 1962) m. Samuel (Garfield) Wright (Mar 1899 – 4 Jan 1957)
        5. 5. James (L.) Key (abt 1913 – )
      2. 2. John (W.) Key (28 Jul 1875 – ) m. Mancy (1881 – ) m. Margaret (Maomi Modee Paralee) Bradford (5 May 1876 – 27 Jan 1945)
        1. 1. Gruley Key (1900 – )
        2. 2. Jaley Key (1901 – )
        3. 3. Della Key (1903 – )
        4. 4. Luther (B.) Key (1905 – )
        5. 5. Rella Key (1906 – )
        6. 6. Sarah Key (1908 – )
        7. 7. Felda Key (1909 – )
        8. 8. Lona (Bell) Key (20 Oct 1910 – 26 Sep 1994) m. Floyd Morrow (5 May 1908 – 22 Jan 1974)
        9. 9. William Key (abt 1913 – )
        10. 10. Wilbert Key (abt 1915 – )
        11. 11. Grover Key (abt 1918 – )
        12. 12. Ellis Key (abt 1920 – )
        13. 13. Junior Key (abt 1921 – )
        14. 14. Mildred Key (abt 1924 – )
        15. 15. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sallie") Key (15 Dec 1897 – 24 Jun 1974) m. Autry (Marion "Pet") Pruett (15 Dec 1891 – 15 Apr 1947) m. Henry (W.) Williams (3 Sep 1893 – 4 Jul 1914) m. Jeffery (David) Carley (3 Sep 1899 – 24 May 1981)
        16. 16. Ora (Bell) Key (23 Dec 1899 – 26 Apr 1984) m. Samuel (Clayton "Clate") Pruett (6 Aug 1897 – 18 Jan 1982)
        17. 17. James (Edward Thomas "Jim Ed") Key (18 Mar 1902 – 5 Mar 1992) m. Lona (Mae "Lonie") Holder (19 Oct 1902 – 13 Dec 1991)
        18. 18. Mary (Jemimah) Key (3 Mar 1904 – 1963)
        19. 19. Nollerd (M.) Key (1909 – )
      3. 3. Oliver Key (1877 – )
      4. 4. Emmah (A.) Key (1879 – )
    6. 6. William (Rufus) Key (1852 – 1918)
    7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Key (1853 – )
    8. 8. Jermiah (M.) Key (1855 – )
    9. 9. John (Henry) Key (Mar 1857 – 26 Apr 1937)
    10. 10. Sarah (J.) Key (1859 – )
  11. 11. Samuel Key (1838 – )
  12. 12. Mary Key (1840 – )

Samuel Key's Timeline

2 Records

1795
1795
Birth of Samuel Key in Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 85
Death of Samuel Key in Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Randolph, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Madison, Madison, Alabama, United States
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