Biography

Willie Lee Key was born on September 4, 1889 in Bronson, Sabine, Texas, United States. His parents were Enoch Coleman Key and Elizabeth Ann Key.

Willie married Airlene Key. Together they had the following children: Wilna Green Ferguson; Frank Enoch Key; Billie Sue Key; Jennie Lee Key; King David Key; Beatrice Key; Margaret Elizabeth Key.

He died on March 9, 1966 in San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States and was buried in March 1966 in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Sabine, Republic of Texas.

Gedcom Sources

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37472681
• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::29882245
• 1910 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations Inc Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas; Roll: T624_1586; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375599 1,7884::126113244
• 1900 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations Inc Year: 1900; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241668 1,7602::70991649
• Ancestry Family Trees Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.
• FamilySearch Family Tree MyHeritage The FamilySearch Family Tree is published by MyHeritage under license from FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-894802889/willie-l... 23 OCT 2017 Willie Lee KeyAlso known as: WillWillie Lee KeyGender: MaleBirth: Sep 4 1889 - Bronson, Sabine, Texas, United StatesMilitary draft registration: Between 1917 and 1918 - Sabine, Texas, United StatesMilitary draft registration: 1942 - Geneva, Sabine, Texas, United StatesResidence: Geneva, Sabine, Texas, United StatesResidence: 1900 - Justice Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, United StatesResidence: 1910 - Justice Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, United StatesResidence: 1930 - Justice Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas, United StatesDeath: Mar 9 1966 - San Augustine, Texas, United StatesBurial: Mar 1966 - Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Sabine, Republic of TexasParents: <a>Enoch Coleman Key</a>, <a>Elizabeth Ann Key (born Burns)</a>Wife: <a>Airlean Key (born Meador)</a>Children: <a>King David Key</a>, <a>Wilna Key</a>, <a>Jennie Lee Key</a>, <a>Margaret Key</a>, <a>Beatrice Key</a>Siblings: <a>Ed Monroe Eddie Key</a>, <a>Enoch Albert Key</a>, <a>John Thomas Key</a>, <a>J. Carroll Key</a>, <a>Ethel Louise Dickerson (born Key)</a>, <a>Elizabeth Mary Chambers (born Key)</a>
• U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI) MyHeritage Begun in 1935 by the Social Security Act signed into law by FDR, more than thirty million Americans were registered for the economic security sanctions by 1937. From 1937 to 1940, payments were made in one-lump sums amounts with the first amount being seventeen cents. Following amendments in 1939, the payments turned into monthly benefits and increased. Following further amendments in 1950, cost-of-living increases were awarded to those who were receiving benefits. From 1950 to the present, benefits have increased yearly in response to inflation concerning the costs of living. https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10002-65542864/willie-ke... Willie KeyBirth: Sep 4 1889Death: Mar 1966Last residence: Geneva, Texas 75947, USASSN issuing state:  Texas
• United States World War I Draft Registrations, 1917-1918 MyHeritage When the United States declared war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917 its standing army was comprised of approximately 100,000 men with another 115,000 in National Guard units. President Wilson immediately directed the Department of War to work to increase the army to a one million-man force. However, six weeks after war was declared only 73,000 new recruits had volunteered for military service.Military planners and political leaders had correctly anticipated the general apathy in the nation for the war effort at its onset and almost as soon as war was declared work began in the US Congress to enact updated conscription legislation. Congress passed the Selective Service Act on May 18, 1917. This act authorized the federal government to raise a national army through compulsory enlistment.The initial Selective Service Act required all men aged 21 to 30 to register. In August 1918, at the request of the War Department, Congress amended the law to expand the age range to include all men aged 18 to 45.Three specific registrations were conducted: <ul><li>June 5, 1917. This first registration was for all men between the ages of 21 and 31.</li><li>June 5, 1918. The second registration was for those who had turned 21 after June 5, 1917 and a supplemental registration included in the second registration was held on August 24, 1918, for those who turned 21 years old after June 5, 1918.</li><li>September 12, 1918. The third, and final registration was for all men aged 18 through 45 not previously enrolled.</li></ul>By the end of the First World War, some 2 million men had volunteered for military service and 2.8 million other men had been drafted. Accordingly, a draft registration does not imply that the individual ended up being drafted or that he didn’t volunteer separately. The handwriting on the card is normally that of a registration board worker usually labeled the “registrar”. However, almost all cards contain the signature or “mark” in the handwriting of the registrant himself. https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10513-10437546/willie-le... Willie Lee KeyGender: MaleBirth: Sep 4 1889 - Geneva, Texas, United StatesAge: 27Draft registration: 1918 - Sabine County, Texas, United StatesNationality: United StatesLanguage: EnglishSource: NARA Publication:M1509 NARA Publication Title:World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards NARA Roll:TX144 Draft Board:Sabine County; A-V
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• Residence: Geneva, Sabine, Texas, United States
• Residence: Justice Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, United States - 1900
• Residence: Justice Precinct 4, Sabine, Texas, United States - 1910
• Residence: Justice Precinct 8, Stephens, Texas, United States - 1930
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