George Graham Keys1

b. 5 February 1888, d. 19 January 1966
FatherAndrew Edmondson Keys1 b. 2 Oct 1848, d. 3 Jun 1918
MotherFlorence H. Hutchinson1 b. 27 Dec 1858, d. 6 Jul 1948
George Graham Keys|b. 5 Feb 1888\nd. 19 Jan 1966|p5416.htm|Andrew Edmondson Keys|b. 2 Oct 1848\nd. 3 Jun 1918|p6257.htm|Florence H. Hutchinson|b. 27 Dec 1858\nd. 6 Jul 1948|p7955.htm|Rev. James R. Keys|b. 24 Feb 1817\nd. 8 Apr 1886|p7895.htm|Mary B. Edmondson|b. 10 Apr 1823\nd. 2 Feb 1851|p3083.htm|William W. Hutchinson|||Elizabeth Needham|b. 23 Dec 1834\nd. 19 Aug 1924||
Birth5 Feb 1888 George Graham Keys was born on 5 Feb 1888 in Glade Springs, Washington County, Virginia.1,2 
 George was named for Capt. George Graham, a Civil War officer under whom George's father, Andrew Edmondson Keys, served.3 
Name Other  For most of his life he was known simply as "Graham."4 
Marriage22 Dec 1915 He married Mae Taylor Allison, daughter of Abram Greenfield Allison and Mattie Lee Taylor, on 22 Dec 1915 in Glade Springs.5 
Cens-19201920 Following their marriage Mae and Graham lived with Mae's mother in Glade Springs. Graham was employed as a grain and seed merchant.6 
Death19 Jan 1966 Graham died on 19 Jan 1966 in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, at age 77.2 
Burial He was buried in the Allison-Keys square in Old Baptist Cemetery, Washington County, Virginia.2 

Related Links and Images:

George's birth entry in his mother's Bible 7
Graham (front row, second from left) with Mae, son George Jr. and others, circa 1918. Click camera icon for larger image.8
The 4 sons of George and Mae Keys. Click on icon for larger image9
Graham's headstone - close up and overall view of Allison-Keys Square
Other interments in Old Baptist Cemetery

Family

Mae Taylor Allison b. 13 Jan 1890, d. 14 Dec 1972
Children
  • George Graham Keys Jr.+10 (15 Nov 1916 - 4 May 2002)
  • Robert Keys10 (30 Apr 1919 - 10 May 1974)
  • Jack Allison Keys10 (6 Jul 1922 - 17 Jan 1997)
  • Billy Kahle Keys10 (31 Aug 1928 - 3 Dec 1995)
ChartsDescendants (with their spouses) of John Edmondson and Martha Moore
Descendants (with their spouses) of Robert Clark and Martha Harvie
Last Edited12 Dec 2010

Citations

  1. [S1377] Florence (Hutchinson) Keys Bible.
  2. [S1237] George Graham Keys Sr. tombstone, Old Baptist Cemetery, Washington County, Virginia, photographed 2005; the stone reads: George Graham Keys, Sr. Feb. 5, 1888 - Jan. 19, 1966.
  3. [S622] Martha Keys, "Wedding News," e-mail to Diana Powell, 19 Jul 2005. George Graham Keys and Mae Taylor Allison were Martha's grandparents.
  4. [S681] Martha Keys, "Andrew Edmondson Keys" family group sheet.
  5. [S681] Martha Keys, "Abram Greenfield Allison-Mattie Lee Taylor" family group sheet. Abram and Mattie were Martha's great-grandparents.
  6. [S238] Mattie Allison household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring, ED 147, sheet 2A (p. 69 stamped), dwelling 26, family 26, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2005. Enumeration includes: Mattie Allison, 49, wid, b. TN; Geo G. Keys, 32, son in law, seed and grain merchant, b. VA; May T., dau, 29, b. VA; George G., grandson, 3, b. VA; Robert, grandson, 2/12, b. VA.
  7. [S1376] Bible images courtesy of Martha Keys.
  8. [S1376] Photo courtesy of Martha Keys.
  9. [S1376] Photo courtesy Martha Keys.
  10. [S622] Martha Keys, "Ramblingroots p5416," e-mail to Diana Powell, 28 Sept. 2005. Martha is the daughter of George Graham Keys Jr. and Gladys James.
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