My Tribute to John A. Key
This page is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather: John A. Key, born April 19,1859 and died March, 1962 just a month short of his 103rd birthday. He lived most of his life in and around Coloma and Bogard. He was a farmer by profession and an astute member of the Church of Christ.
The picture used in the background for this page was taken for his 100th birthday in 1959
John A. Key was born April 19, 1859 and died in March, 1962 at the age of almost 103. He was the son of William Hardy Key and Julia Ann Street, and was born near Mandeville in Carroll county, MO. He married Ailcey Adeline Nance and they were the parents of five children, one of whom died in infancy; Julia A. Key, Jesse B. Key, Cora Irene Key, and Mary Key.
Below you will find a short poem I wrote in tribute to my grandfather, John A. Key.
The Life of John A. Key
When I was just a little girl, upon my grandpas knee,
I listened to the stories that my Grandpa told to me.
He told of how he was born in the year of 1859
In a little house not far from the Carroll County Line.
He was a hard working lad, and lived a christian life
And in 1888 he took Ailcey Adaline as his wife.
Their four children played and grew up on the family farm,
They went to church each Sunday--never doing any harm.
As the children grew and married, going separate ways
They ne'er forgot their childhood and the happy days.
Julia was the oldest, a fair and lovely child
And with the help of Ray brought eight children to this world.
Jesse came along next, the familys only son
He and Mildred raised four more--our story is half done.
Irene married Otey, they had a beautiful baby boy
Then she married Patrick and raised a girl, so coy.
Mary was wed to Roy--their sons they numbered two
Now you know where this is all leading to.
A whole new generation in the family tree.
A part of a wonderful family, I'm so very proud to be.
John and Ailcey lived and loved 'till 44, when Ailcey went away
To wait for John in Heaven--oh it was a mournful day.
John (my grandpa) went to join her in 1962,
To live again with Ailcey in a world so new.
They're waiting for us, patiently, with all their love
In the glorious home of our Heavenly Father, up above.
Among the surnames I am researching that have Carroll county ties are:
- CAHILL
- ISOM
- KEY
- NANCE
- POWELL
- STREET
I am also proud to be a member of the Carroll county genealogicial society. You can visit their website by clicking on the following link:
Carroll County Genealogicial AssociationThe Carroll County Historical Society has a page with pictures of the Museum and historical events on their page at:
Carroll County Historical SocietyAnother excellent source of internet research is the Carroll county Missouri GenWeb page which is located:
Carroll County GenWeb Page
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