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Thomas J. Key 1849–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1849

Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama

Death Date: 1912

Death Location: Coryell, Texas, United States

Father: William Key

Mother: Martha Dodds

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Reno

Children(s): John Key, James Key, Emmah Key, Oliver Key

In 1849, Thomas J. Key entered the world in Marshall, Alabama, born to William Key And Martha Margaret Dodds. In 1880, Thomas J. Key resided in Honey Comb, Marshall, Alabama, United States. In 1900, Thomas J. Key resided in Justice Precinct 3 (Voting Precinct 10), Tarrant, . Thomas J. Key married Elizabeth Reno, and had children including Emmah A Key, James W Key, John W Key, Oliver Key. Thomas J. Key passed away in 1912 in Coryell, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Thomas J. Key entered the world in Marshall, Alabama, born to William Key And Martha Margaret Dodds.
  • In 1880, Thomas J. Key resided in Honey Comb, Marshall, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1900, Thomas J. Key resided in Justice Precinct 3 (Voting Precinct 10), Tarrant, .
  • Thomas J. Key married Elizabeth Reno, and had children including Emmah A Key, James W Key, John W Key, Oliver Key.
  • Thomas J. Key passed away in 1912 in Coryell, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Key
1832–
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
WK
Martha Dodds
1829–1859
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Reno
1846–1916
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
ER

Children(s)

John Key
1875–
Birth Location: Marshall, Alabama, United States
JK
James Key
1873–1944
Birth Location: Alabama
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Emmah Key
1879–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
EK
Oliver Key
1877–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Thomas Key's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Key
1849–1912
Birth Place: Marshall, Alabama
Parents
William Key
1832–
Marshall, Alabama, United States
Martha (Margaret) Dodds
1829–1859
Alabama
Grandparents
Samuel Key
1795–1880
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Mary Cockrill
1800–1840
Clarke, Alabama, United States
James Dodds
1798–1876
South Carolina, United States
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Gazaway
1805–1860
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William Key
1751–1808
Rachel Hansbrough
1760–1807
James Cockrill
1797–1832
Sarah Jones
1783–1825
John Dodds
1760–1807
Rebecca Harkness
1754–1844
William Gazaway
1775–1834
Mary Waggoner
1780–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gazaway
1753–1824
Janet Griffin
1753–1825
William Waggoner
1746–1804
Sarah Wilson
1745–1812

Thomas Key's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (J.) Key (Jan 1849–1912) m. Elizabeth Reno (Jun 1846–1916)
  1. 1. John (W.) Key 1875– m. Mancy 1881– m. Margaret (Maomi Modee Paralee) Bradford 1876–1945
    1. 1. Nollerd (M.) Key 1909–
    2. 2. Mildred Key 1924–
    3. 3. Junior Key 1921–
    4. 4. Ellis Key 1920–
    5. 5. Grover Key 1918–
    6. 6. Wilbert Key 1915–
    7. 7. William Key 1913–
    8. 8. Lona (Bell) Key 1910–1994 m. Floyd Morrow 1908–1974
    9. 9. Felda Key 1909–
    10. 10. Sarah Key 1908–
    11. 11. Rella Key 1906–
    12. 12. Luther (B.) Key 1905–
    13. 13. Della Key 1903–
    14. 14. Jaley Key 1901–
    15. 15. Gruley Key 1900–
    16. 16. Mary (Jemimah) Key 1904–1963
    17. 17. James (Edward Thomas "Jim Ed") Key 1902–1992 m. Lona (Mae "Lonie") Holder 1902–1991
      1. 1. Virginia (Grace) Key 1926–
      2. 2. James (Edward Jackson) Key 1932–1988
      3. 3. Mary (Louise) Key 1929–1953
      4. 4. John (Raymond) Key 1923–2000
    18. 18. Ora (Bell) Key 1899–1984 m. Samuel (Clayton "Clate") Pruett 1897–1982
      1. 1. Therman (Oscar) Pruett 1929–2006 m. Janice (Dawn) Stapp 1938–1999 m. Ruby (M.) Scott 1932–2002
      2. 2. Jimmy (Vester) Pruett 1924–1995 m. Bonnie (Beatrice) McPherson 1927–1998
      3. 3. Sarah (Katherine) Pruett 1920–1981
      4. 4. Josie (Inez) Pruett 1917–1987 m. Walter ("Bill") Fuller 1917–1997
        1. 1. Portia (Inez) Fuller 1942–2007
        2. 2. Marion (Clayton) Fuller 1940–1986
        3. 3. Walter (Wayne) Fuller 1937–2001
        4. 4. Helen (Laverne) Fuller 1935–1994 m. Robert (Leon Benner) Sr. 1931–1997
      5. 5. Elmo (Malinda) Pruett 1915–1937
    19. 19. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sallie") Key 1897–1974 m. Jeffery (David) Carley 1899–1981 m. Henry (W.) Williams 1893–1914 m. Autry (Marion "Pet") Pruett 1891–1947
      1. 1. Autry (Eugene) Pruett 1926–2000
      2. 2. Lottie (May) Pruett 1923–2005
      3. 3. Marvin (Lee) Pruett 1919–1998
      4. 4. Jessie (Clayton) Williams 1914–1994
  2. 2. James (W.) Key 1873–1944 m. Mary E. 1878–
    1. 1. Mary (Margaret) Key 1909–1962 m. Samuel (Garfield) Wright 1899–1957
    2. 2. Carrie (Maybelle) Key 1899–1982
    3. 3. Luther (Thomas) Key 1898–
    4. 4. Bessie (R.) Key 1906–
    5. 5. James (L.) Key 1913–
  3. 3. Emmah (A.) Key 1879–
  4. 4. Oliver Key 1877–

Thomas Key's Timeline

5 Records

1849
Jan 1849
Birth of Thomas J. Key in Marshall, Alabama
Marshall, Alabama
1880
1880
Age 31
Thomas J. Key resided here in Honey Comb, Marshall, Alabama, United States
Honey Comb, Marshall, Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 51
Thomas J. Key resided here in Justice Precinct 3 (Voting Precinct 10), Tarrant, Texas
Justice Precinct 3 (Voting Precinct 10), Tarrant, Texas
1910
1910
Age 61
Thomas J. Key resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Coryell, Texas
Justice Precinct 5, Coryell, Texas
1912
1912
Age 63
Death of Thomas J. Key in Coryell, Texas, United States
Coryell, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1849
    Event Place: Marshall, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Honey Comb, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: 23; Family History Film: 1254023; Page: 169D; Enumeration District: 251; Image: 0762.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T623_1671; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 113.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Coryell, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Coryell, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Coryell, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3 (Voting Precinct 10), Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T623_1671; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 113.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Honey Comb, Marshall, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Honey Comb, Marshall, Alabama; Roll: 23; Family History Film: 1254023; Page: 169D; Enumeration District: 251; Image: 0762.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Coryell, Texas, United States
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