John Keys Jr.1

b. circa 1828, d. before 1880
FatherJohn Keys2,3 d. Oct 1828
MotherMartha Buchanan2 d. 20 May 1870
BirthCircacirca 1828 John Keys Jr. was born in Washington County, Virginia, circa 1828.2 
Marriage15 Jun 1854 He married Mary Janet Grant, daughter of James Grant and Elizabeth K. Edmondson, on 15 Jun 1854 in Washington County, Virginia.2,1 
  Mary and John had at least 6 children together before John's death (which appears to have occurred between 1870 and 1880). However, 3 children died young: James and Bettie within 2 weeks of each other in August 1862, and 1 year old Jennie Cora who died in 1870, sometime after the census was enumerated in June of that year. 
Occupation  John's occupation was listed as either a dentist (1870 census) or a physician (marr record).4,2 
Deathbefore 1880 John died before 1880 as Mary was enumerated that year living in the household of her nephew, Robert G. Grant (along with children Samuel and Martha). She was stated to be a widow. 

Family

Mary Janet Grant b. Jun 1828, d. 28 Oct 1892
Children
Last Edited20 Oct 2013

Citations

  1. [S1346] Oliver N. Edmondson, Henry Horne Edmondson Genealogy, p. 5.
  2. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 198. Record abstracted as: John Keys, 25y 6m 24d, sgl, b. WCV, physician, s/o John & Martha Keys AND Mary Jenet Grant, 25y, 1d, sgl, b WCV, d/o James & Elizabeth K. Grant; marr 15 Jun 1854.
  3. [S2290] Jack Hockett, Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 10, 1829-1831, p. 163. Entry cited to DB 10: 523-4; deed names infant children and heirs of John Keys, decd as: Robert Keys, Elizabeth Keys, Andrew Keys and John Keys.
  4. [S635] John Keys household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Goodson township, p. after 79a (stamped), dwelling 17, family 17, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Aug. 2008, image 2 of 96. Household includes: John Keys, 41, dentist, owns personal prop of $1,000; Mary J., 41; Ma__ B.C. (male), 15; Samuel 6; Martha, 3, Cora, 1; all b. VA; Ann Smith, 22 (black) unable to talk written then lined out; cannot write checked.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 330. Stone reported to read: James Andrew Keys, s/o Dr. John & M.J. Keys, 5 Apr. 1857-29 Aug. 1862.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 330. Stone reported to read: Bettie K.E. Keys, d/o Dr. John & M.J. Keys, d. 16 Aug 1862, age 2y 11m 28d.
  7. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 330. Stone reported to read: Jennie Cora Keys, d/o Dr. John & M.J. Keys, d. 7 (?) 1870, age 1y 2m 19d.