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Ogle Ann [Female]

HENRY GREENFIELD SOTHORON KEY was born 1790 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Philip B. Key & Rebecca Sothoron; and died April 04, 1872 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD. He married (1) HENRIETTA HILL TAYLOE June 20, 1815, daughter of JOHN TAYLOE and ANN OGLE. She was born December 04, 1794 in "Ogle Hall", Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, and died January 14, 1832 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD. He married (2) MARIA LOUISA HARRIS February 18, 1834 in St. Mary's Co., MD, daughter of JOSEPH HARRIS and SUSANNA REEDER. She was born 1804 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died May 16, 1879 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD (Reno*)

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HENRY GREENFIELD SOTHORON KEY was born 1790 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Philip B. Key & Rebecca Sothoron; and died April 04, 1872 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD. He married (1) HENRIETTA HILL TAYLOE June 20, 1815, daughter of JOHN TAYLOE and ANN OGLE. She was born December 04, 1794 in "Ogle Hall", Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, and died January 14, 1832 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD. He married (2) MARIA LOUISA HARRIS February 18, 1834 in St. Mary's Co., MD, daughter of JOSEPH HARRIS and SUSANNA REEDER. She was born 1804 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died May 16, 1879 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD (Reno*)

See husband Henry's Notes for 1850 through 1870 Federal Census entries.

Key, Maria Louise (Harris), d. 16 May 1879; info. from SAR 4:214, Christ Episcopal, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :328)

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HENRY GREENFIELD SOTHORON KEY was born 1790 in St. Mary's Co., MD to Philip B. Key & Rebecca Sothoron; and died April 04, 1872 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD. He married (1) HENRIETTA HILL TAYLOE June 20, 1815, daughter of JOHN TAYLOE and ANN OGLE. She was born December 04, 1794 in "Ogle Hall", Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, and died January 14, 1832 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD. He married (2) MARIA LOUISA HARRIS February 18, 1834 in St. Mary's Co., MD, daughter of JOSEPH HARRIS and SUSANNA REEDER. She was born 1804 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died May 16, 1879 in "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD (Reno*)

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HENRY SOTHORON KEY, b. 1818, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. April 1872, (Reno*)

- A patent was awarded Henry S. Key through the Demopolis Land Office on 1 Sept 1848 for 40.06 acres of land in Marengo Co., AL. Legal Land Description: Aliquot Parts SESW, Sec./Block 26/, Twp. 16-N, Range 5-E, Fract. Section No, Meridian St. Stephens, State AL, County Marengo. Accession/Serial No. AL3490_465, BLM Serial No. AL NO S/N.
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1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.08.24) Marengo Co., AL - Pg 10B, Ln 3, 123/123
- Henry S. Key, 30 year old male "Far," born in Md. Real property valued at $10,000.
- Benj. F. White, 24 year old male overseer, born in Ala.

Source for Death Place has been misplaced.

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JOHN TAYLOE KEY, b. 1823, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. September 28, 1845, Port Tobacco, Charles Co., MD; m. MARY ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, January 02, 1844, "Cedar Hill", Charles Co., MD; b. Bet. 1823 - 1829, Charles Co., MD; d. Aft. 1844. (Reno*)

KEY, John Taylor, of St. Mary's Co., and Mary Elizabeth ROBERTSON, daughter of the late George ROBERTSON, of Charles Co., were married Jan. 2, 1844, at Cedar Hill, Charles Co., Md., by the Rev. Mr. Wilmer. (ngsgenealogy.org - National Intelligencer, published 8 Jan 1844).

KEY, John Tayloe, eldest son of H.G.S. KEY, died near Port Tobacco, Charles Co., Md., Sept. 29, 1845. (ngsgenealogy.com - National Intelligencer, Washington, DC, Published 4 Oct 1845).

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JOHN TAYLOE KEY, b. 1823, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. September 28, 1845, Port Tobacco, Charles Co., MD; m. MARY ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, January 02, 1844, "Cedar Hill", Charles Co., MD; b. Bet. 1823 - 1829, Charles Co., MD; d. Aft. 1844. (Reno*)

KEY, John Taylor, of St. Mary's Co., and Mary Elizabeth ROBERTSON, daughter of the late George ROBERTSON, of Charles Co., were married Jan. 2, 1844, at Cedar Hill, Charles Co., Md., by the Rev. Mr. Wilmer. (ngsgenealogy.org - National Intelligencer, Washington, DC, Published 8 Jan 1844).

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ANN OGLE "NANNIE" KEY, b. 1828, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. November 15, 1868, Mantua, Northumberland, VA; m. JAMES SMITH, July 07, 1857, Tudor Hall, Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. Bef. 1828, Northumberland, VA; d. Aft. 1857, Northumberland, VA. (Reno*)

John Scott & Eliza Maynasira Scott vs.the following, regarding the Estate of Philip Key (Gravelly Hills, Bonds Rest, Widows Purchase, Labrynth):
- Henry Greenfield Sothoron Key
- Sarah Anna E. Key
- Mary Sophia Key
- John Key
- Richard Smith
- Anna Smith
- William Compton
- Mary Compton
- Dr. John H. Briscoe
- Mary H. Briscoe
- Henry Ashton
- Celia Ashton
- Charles W. Wharton
- Rebecca Wharton
- Thomas Riley
- Rebecca Riley
(Chancery Papers 11015 - Accession No: 17,898-11015-1/6, 1833.09.10)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1860 entry.

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ANN OGLE "NANNIE" KEY, b. 1828, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. November 15, 1868, Mantua, Northumberland, VA; m. JAMES SMITH, July 07, 1857, Tudor Hall, Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. Bef. 1828, Northumberland, VA; d. Aft. 1857, Northumberland, VA. (Reno*)

See wife's Notes in respect to law suit over estate of Philip Key.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.07.13) Heathsville P.O., Northumberland Co., VA - Pg 51, Ln 17, 381/384
- James Smith, 27 year old male Physician, born in Northumberland Co. Real property valued at $2500, personal property at $43,800.
- Ann O. " , 32 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Agnes N. " , 1 year old male (sic), born in Northumberland Co.
- Sarah Lewis, 48 year old female, born in Northumberland Co.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.07.29) Heathsville Twp., Northumberland Co., VA - Pg 36, Ln 7, 262/263
- Smith, James, 38 year old white male Physician, born in Virginia, had at least one parent of foreign birth. Real property valued at $40,000, personal property at $5,000.
-----, Alice, 28 year old white female, Keeping House, born in Maryland.
-----, Henrietta, 2 year old white female, born in Virginia.
- Everet, Mary, 30 year old white female Domestic serv., born in Maryland.
- Kiley, Ann, 70 year old white female Nurse, born in Virginia.

** Biography (Fresco(2)* :228)

Dr. James Smith was from Northumberland Co., Virginia.

He received his M.D. from the University of MD School of Medicine in Baltimore in 1855.

He married July 7, 1857 Annie (Nannie) Ogle Key, daughter of Henry Greenfield Sothoron Key of Tudor Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD, and his first wife, Henrietta Tayloe, of Virginia. Nannie Ogle Key Smith was born ca. 1828, died November 15, 1868, at Mantua, Northumberland Co., VA.

They had one child:
- Henrietta (Etta) Tayloe Smith.

Tudor Hall, residence of the late H. G. S. Key, 875 acres, was sold June 8, 1875, for $18,500 to Mrs. Maria L. Key.

References:
- Decree Record, St. Mary's Co.: JFF-2:1; Equity Case 358NE at Court House in Leonardtown.
- Cordell, E. F., "Historical Sketch of the University of MD School of Medicine 1807-1890". Baltimore, 1891.
- Fresco, M. K., "Marriages and Deaths, St. Mary's Co., 1634-1900". Priv. Publ. 1982. - St. Mary's Beacon: 5/13/1875, 6/10/1875.

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ROBERT MORRIS KEY, b. 1832, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. February 02, 1876, Landrum, TX. (Reno*)

Robert Morris Key & Sarah Josephine Hall were married on 11 Feb 1859 in Baldwin by Minister of Gospel Joseph D. Porter. (Ancestry.com* - Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920, Selected Counties; OS Page 74)

R. Morris Key, b. 12 Jan 1833 in Leonardtown, MD; d. 21 Feb 1876 in Falls Co., TX. (USGenWeb.com* - Carolina Cemetery, Falls Co., TX)

Key, R. Robert Morris, b. 2 Jan 1833, d. 21 Feb 1876, bur. Carolina Cem., Co B, Murphy's AL Cav Bn. (USGenWeb.com* - Falls Co. [TX] Cemetery List of Civil War Veterans)

NOTE: His mother died on 14 Jan 1832 (see her Notes).

** Biography (Fresco(2)* :149)

Dr. Robert Morris Key, born ca. 1832, was the son of Henry Greenfield Sothoron Key (1790-1872) of Tudor Hall, Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., and his first wife, Henrietta H. Tayloe of Mt. Airy, VA. There were five children by this marriage:
- Henry S., who married (2) February 18, 1834 Maria L. Harris and had these
children: Ellen Forbes, Judge Joseph Harris, who was the father of Dr. Sothoron
Key, Martha H, and Philip F.
- John Tayloe, Dr. Robert Morris, Nannie Ogle, who marr. Dr. James Smith of VA, and William Ogle.
- Dr. Robert Morris Key received his medical degree in 1854 from the University of MD School of Medicine, Baltimore. Wingate's Maryland Register of 1857 lists him as a physician in Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co.

It is not known when he left St. Mary's Co. or who and when he married. According to the St. Mary's Co. Beacon of February 10, 1876, he died February 2, 1876, age 44, in Landrum, Texas.

According to the Equity Courts of St. Mary's Co., Dr. Key left these children: Joseph Hall, Harriet H., Robert M. Key, Jr., Charles E., and Sheila, all of Hall County, Texas, which is in the Panhandle of Texas.

The University of Texas Archives and the Texas State Archives, both of Austin, Texas have no record of Dr. Robert Morris Key.

References:-
- Cordell, E. F., "Historical Sketches of the University of MD School of Medicine (1807-1890)". Baltimore, 1891.
- Fresco, M. K., "Marriages and Deaths, St. Mary's Co., 1634-1900". Priv. Publ., 1982.
- Hayden, "Virginia Genealogies". Publ. 1891, 1973.
- St. Mary's Co. Equity Court, Decree Record JFF-2:1, Equity No. 358NE.
- University of Texas at Austin, Ltr 9/4/1991 to M. Fresco
- Texas State Library, Austin, Texas Ltr 8/7/1991 to M. Fresco.

** Information from Scarola*

Robert Morris Key was born 3 Jan 1833 in Leonardtown, MD. He died in Carolina Falls, TX & is buried at the cemetery there. On 30 July 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate army. He was a pwo at Meridon, MS and was freed 11 May 1865. He practiced medicine at Pensacola and Naval Base. A descendant saved his love letters, excerpts available.

On 10 Feb 1859 in "Honeycutt," Baldwin Co., AL he married Sarah Josephine Hall, daughter of Joseph H. Hall (b. 26 Nov 1804, Baldwin Co., AL) & Harriet Brown (b. 15 Jan 1811, Philadelphia, PA), b. 21 Jan 1840 in "Honeycutt," Baldwin Co., AL. She died 25 June 1890 in Carolina Falls, TX & is buried at Marlin TX cemetery.

** Federal Census

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.06.11) Burnt Corn Post Office, Monroe Co., AL - Pg 104, Ln 38, 800/715.
- Robert Key. 26 year old male Physician, born in Maryland ("Color" block contains a check mark).
- Josephine " . 20 year old female, born in Ala.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.03.21 (sic)) Carolina P.O., Pct. 5, Falls Co., TX - Pg 39, Ln 30, 258/254
- Kee, Robert, 38 year old white male Physician, born in Maryland, personal property valued at $500.
-----, Sarah, 30 year old white female, keeping house, born in Alabama.
-----, Henry, 8 year old white male, at home, born in Alabama.
-----, Joseph, 6 year old white male, at home, born in Alabama.
-----, Harriet, 4 year old white female, at home, born in Alabama.
-----, Robert, 9 year old white male, at home, born in Texas.
-----, Charles, 3/12 (December) year old white male, at home, born in Texas.
- Hall, Joseph, 25 year old white male Clerk, born in Alabama.
-----, Mary, 32 year old white female, born in Alabama.
-----, Gertrude, 18 year old white female, born in Alabama.

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WILLIAM OGLE KEY, b. 1824, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. 30 Nov 1874 in Baltimore, MD; m. 24 Dec 1858 in Marento Co., AL, VIRGINIA C. COLEMAN, daughter of JOHN COLEMAN and MARY P., b. Bef. 1845; d. Aft. 1880 in Perry Co., AL. (Reno*)

1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.10.21) Mobile, Mobile Co., AL - Pg 387B, Ln 4, 1636/1768
- C. J. M. McRae, 38 year old male Merchant, born in Mass.
- W. O. Key, 27 year old male Clerke, born in Md.

Suicide at the Rennert House--Death of Wm. O. Key by Morphia.
- There was a great sensation at the Rennert House yesterday morning by the discovery of the suicide of William Ogle Key, one of the well-known members of the Maryland family of that name, whose dead body was found in bed by his room-mate, John T. Stoddert, when he awoke about eight o'clock.
- Mr. Stoddert is from St. Mary's County, Md., where Mr. Key had lived also. They had been companions together very much of late. When he woke up he found Key was dead, and hastened to inform Mr. Rennert of the circumstances. The police were notified, and Dr. Walker, coroner, informed, who summoned a jury, L. E. Ballard, foreman.
- The room occupied by Key and Stoddert is on the third floor. There were two beds, one facing the door and the other on the left of the entrance, on which the body of the suicide lay, resting on its right side, in an easy position, with a champagne cork clenched in the right hand, while the other hung naturally by his side.
- Mr. Stoddert testified before the jury that Mr. Key and himself had been room-mates for some days past at the Rennert House. Last Saturday night they had been drinking a little; while on Baltimore Street Mr. Key went into Coleman & Rogers' drug store and purchased twelve one-quarter grain morphis pills. Witness loaning him $2 to pay for them. The attendant at the drug store, Smith M. Deavers, colored, did not wish to sell the morphine, but Mr. Key said his aunt, Mrs. Briscoe, would see they were properly administered. On Sunday morning Mr. Key, speaking to the witness, on several occasions spoke about committing suicide. He said he wanted Mr. Stoddert to purchase poison, as he had thrown the pills away.
- Mr. Key went to bed Sunday afternoon, and witness went out for an hour or two, and upon returning, at 8 P.M., found Mr. Key in his (Stoddert's) bed. Key looked strange, and witness having asked him what was the matter, he said "Good-bye John. I've committed suicide." Witness did not believe this, as Key had told him he had thrown away the pills. While deliberating over the matter Key jumped up, and staggering to his own bed, called for a drink which was brought to him.
- A colored waiter whom Key had promised to give some clothing reminded him of the promise and he said "Go away and wait until to-morrow and then you can have mine, for I won't need them any more."
- About a quarter before twelve o'clock the occupants of the room both went to their beds. Mr. McCormick, a friend, entering soon afterwards, looked at Key, and in response to Mr. Stoddert's suggestions of apprehensions for Key, said "He is only sleeping soundly and will no doubt feel better in the morning." Witness then fell asleep, but on awaking in the morning about eight o'clock, he observed the peculiar color of his friend's features. He touched his hand and on feeling its icy coldness became afraid and ran downstairs to tell the hotel people. He thought Key was dead but was afraid to convince himself of the fact.
- While Mr. Stoddert was giving his testimony, one of the jurymen, who stood at the foot of the bed upon which the corpse lay, became very faint and had to leave the room.
- Smith M. Deevers, the colored attendant in Coleman & Rogers' store, who is an experienced druggist and prescription clerk, was examined. Corroborating what Mr. Stoddert had said in regard to the purchase of the morphine pills on Saturday night. He added that he would not have sold the pills but for the promise that they would be handed over to Mrs. Briscoe, or to the care of Mr. Stoddert. It was not the habit of the house to sell potent drugs indiscriminately, but it was customary to let old customers have what they called for. He had known Mr. Key for twenty years, and had known his father before him. He purchased 12 quarter grain morphis pills. The label showed the number of the pills, and the directions were "to be taken one every hour." It is supposed Key took them all at once. The pill box, which was empty, was found in the vest pocket of Key, with a note, written on a slip of paper as follows:
- "Sunday, October 29, 1874--I die in peace with mankind. I wish Dr. Smith, of Virginia, to take especial charge of the affections and cares of my poor and afflicted family. Wm. O. Key." [It was November 29, not October 29].
- The jury rendered a verdict of suicide by an excessive dose of morphia.
- Mr. Key was about forty-five years of age. He was the son of the late H. G. Sothoron Key, of Leonardtown, Md. He married Miss Coleman, an Alabama lady, and before the war owned an estate in Louisiana. He was in 1869 connected with the New York Hotel, in New York City. He had also been connected with the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans. During the war he was a quartermaster, with the rank of major, in the Confederate service, and after the war resided for some time at Uniontown, Perry County, Alabama. He came to Baltimore a short while ago from Mobile. His father was the second cousin of Francis S. Key, author of the Star-Spangled Banner. (Reno* - The Baltimore [MD] Sun, published 1 Dec 1874)

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WILLIAM OGLE KEY, b. 1824, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Henrietta Tayloe; d. 30 Nov 1874 in Baltimore, MD; m. 24 Dec 1858 in Marento Co., AL, VIRGINIA C. COLEMAN, daughter of JOHN COLEMAN and MARY P., b. Bef. 1845; d. Aft. 1880 in Perry Co., AL. (Reno*)

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ELLEN FORBES KEY, b. 1839, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. May 16, 1870, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) JOHN FERGUSON BRUCE, August 06, 1856, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. Bef. 1836, Charles Co., MD; d. Bef. 1869; m. (2) DAVID STONE BRISCOE, June 16, 1869, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1841, "Sotterley", Hollywood, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. June 07, 1914, Baltimore, MD. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry, & husband John's Notes for 1860 entry.

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ELLEN FORBES KEY, b. 1839, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. May 16, 1870, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) JOHN FERGUSON BRUCE, August 06, 1856, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. Bef. 1836, Charles Co., MD; d. Bef. 1869; m. (2) DAVID STONE BRISCOE, June 16, 1869, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1841, "Sotterley", Hollywood, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. June 07, 1914, Baltimore, MD. (Reno*)

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.09.10) Hill Top District, Charles Co., MD - Pg 46, Ln 33, 364/360
- John F. Bruce, 30 year old male Farmer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $15,000, personal property at $30,000.
- Ellen F. Bruce, 20 year old female, born in Maryland.
- William Bruce, 33 year old male, personal property valued at $10,000.
- ("Color" was blank except for an occasional "B" or "M" on this page)

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ELLEN FORBES KEY, b. 1839, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. May 16, 1870, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) JOHN FERGUSON BRUCE, August 06, 1856, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. Bef. 1836, Charles Co., MD; d. Bef. 1869; m. (2) DAVID STONE BRISCOE, June 16, 1869, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1841, "Sotterley", Hollywood, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. June 07, 1914, Baltimore, MD. (Reno*)

Briscoe, David Stone - one of the leading lawyers of Balto., died in that city at his home Wed. last after an illness of about 2 weeks, age 73 years. Son of late Dr. Walter Briscoe of St. M. Co. and was one of family of 23 children raised on old family estate, Sotterley, on Patuxent River. Confederate solider and sailor, member of Mosby Rangers. Member of Prot. Epis. Church. Burial service at St. John's Epis. Church on June 19. Interment in graveyard of that church. Survived by his wife, two daughters and a son, one brother and sister. (Johnson, W* - St. Mary's Beacon Death Notice, Reported June 25, 1914, p. 3).

See father in law's Notes for 1870 Federal Census entry.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.11) Dist. 9, Baltimore City, MD - ED 243, Pg 39 (187), Ln 10, 281/281
- Briscoe, David S., 39 year old widowed white male Lawyer. He & father born in Maryland, mother in Penn.
- Strarth, Mary A.E. Mother Law, 66 year old widowed white female, no occupation. Born in W. Virginia, parents in Penn.
-----, Rosa. Daughter, 6 year old female. Born in W. Virginia, father in Md., mother in Va.
-----, John. Son, 2 year old white male. Born in W. Virginia, father in Md., mother in Va.
- (2 Servants)

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JOSEPH HARRIS KEY, b. October 29, 1839, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. June 06, 1917, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) FRANCES RUTH "FANNY" BALTZELL, December 05, 1866, Rochester, NY; b. 1839, Frederick Co., MD; d. July 28, 1874, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (2) CORA BEALL, October 04, 1880, London, England; b. Bef. 1865; d. November 25, 1893, Washington, D.C.; m. (3) MARTHA ELIZABETH HARRIS "MATTIE" MADDOX, April 24, 1895; b. April 26, 1862, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. March 1942, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

Referred to as "Judge" by Fresco(2)*, page 149.

See father's Notes for 1850 through 1870 Federal Census entries.

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.26) Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 138, Sh 41(77)A, Ln 1, 329/341
- Key, Joseph H. 41 year old widowed white male Farmer. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, John B. 11 year old single white male Son, At School, attended school within the year. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Joseph H. 9 year old single white male Son, At School, attended school within the year. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Sothoron. 7 year old single white male Son, At School, attended school within the year. He & parents born in Maryland.
(also listed are 6 servants/laborers)

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1930.06.30) Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 111, Sh 16B, Ln 75, 281/283
- Key, Joseph H. Head, 61 year old white male Farmer, born Nov 1838, married 5 years. He & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Owns his farm home with a mortgage.
-----, M. M. Wife, 38 year old white female, born Apr 1862, married 5 years; had one child, still alive. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Elizabeth F. Daughter, 16 year old single white female, born Sep 1883. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.
- Cary, Dorsey. Waiter, 13 year old single black female Waiter, born Sep 1888 (sic). She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English.

DIED. On Thursday, June 7, 1917, at his residence, Tudor Hall, Leonardtown, Md., after a long illness, JOSEPH HARRIS KEY, in his seventy-ninth year. He leaves a wife and three children, John B. And Cora Beale Key, of Maryland, and Dr. Sothoron Key, of Washington, D. C. (Washington Post :3, Reported 1917.06.08)

Key, Joseph Harris, husband of Martha E. Harris Maddox Key, father of Frederick Key; in Key Vault, Christ Episcopal, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :327)

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JOSEPH HARRIS KEY, b. October 29, 1839, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. June 06, 1917, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) FRANCES RUTH "FANNY" BALTZELL, December 05, 1866, Rochester, NY; b. 1839, Frederick Co., MD; d. July 28, 1874, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (2) CORA BEALL, October 04, 1880, London, England; b. Bef. 1865; d. November 25, 1893, Washington, D.C.; m. (3) MARTHA ELIZABETH HARRIS "MATTIE" MADDOX, April 24, 1895; b. April 26, 1862, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. March 1942, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

See father in law HGS Key's Notes for 1870 Federal Census entry.

Fammie B. Key, wife of Joe Key, died in July 1874 at the age of 35 years; info. from CCR 1871:82, Christ Episcopal Church, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice*)

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JOSEPH HARRIS KEY, b. October 29, 1839, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. June 06, 1917, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) FRANCES RUTH "FANNY" BALTZELL, December 05, 1866, Rochester, NY; b. 1839, Frederick Co., MD; d. July 28, 1874, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (2) CORA BEALL, October 04, 1880, London, England; b. Bef. 1865; d. November 25, 1893, Washington, D.C.; m. (3) MARTHA ELIZABETH HARRIS "MATTIE" MADDOX, April 24, 1895; b. April 26, 1862, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. March 1942, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

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JOSEPH HARRIS KEY, b. October 29, 1839, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. June 06, 1917, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) FRANCES RUTH "FANNY" BALTZELL, December 05, 1866, Rochester, NY; b. 1839, Frederick Co., MD; d. July 28, 1874, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (2) CORA BEALL, October 04, 1880, London, England; b. Bef. 1865; d. November 25, 1893, Washington, D.C.; m. (3) MARTHA ELIZABETH HARRIS "MATTIE" MADDOX, April 24, 1895; b. April 26, 1862, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. March 1942, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Reno*)

See husband Joseph's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

Key, Joseph Harris, d. Jun 1917; husband of Martha E. Harris Maddox Key; father of Frederick Key; in Key Vault, Christ Episcopal, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :327)

Key, Martha Elizabeth Harris Maddox, b. Apr 1862, d. Mar 1942; daughter of Susan Ruth & Geo. Fred. Maddox; 3rd wife of Jos. Harris Key, buried at Ellenborough, Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :328)

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MARTHA H. KEY, b. 1843, "Tudor Hall", Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD to Henry Key & Maria Harris; d. Bef. 1870. (Reno*)

See father's Notes for 1850 Federal Census entry.

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