Edmund KEY
A distinguished jurist of Maryland, he resided in St. George's County, Maryland, where he died in his 87th year. He was a cousin to Francis Scott Key. Had seven children with his 2nd wife. He is buried with his first wife in the family vault under the church at Cheptico, Maryland.
Buried in the family vault under the church at Cheptico,Maryland. Buried with her husband.
Went to Ohio when a young man and was only heard from a few times after leaving home.
He married RuthAnna Potts 28 Jun 1792 . RuthAnna Potts was born at Abt 1769 daughter of David Potts and Anna Potts .
They were the parents of 5
children:
Anne Potts Key
born 11 Nov 1795.
Ruthanna P. Key
born 6 Nov 1796.
Thomas J. Key
born 3 Sep 1799.
Jane Llewellyn Key
born 3 Aug 1802.
Martha P. Key
born 30 Jan 1806.
Edmund Key died 1855 at St George's PArish, Baltimore, Maryland .