| Note* | | Sarah's husband AKA 'KILLIS' , Sarah AKA 'SALLY'. Kenneth Key gives Achillis' DOB as Dec 18, 1786 and his DOD as Feb 16,1834 Sarah and Achillis Key appeared in the 1810 Surry County census. His agewas shown as between 16-26 and her age as between 16-26. They would havebeen 24 years of age then Achillis was recorded in the 1812 Surry County, NC Tax Lists with 50acres of land. During the 1820 Surry County, NC census, they appeared as one male andone female between 26-45, 2 males between 0-10 (Lewis & William) and 3females between 0-10 (Lucinda, Matilda, and Permelia). During the 1830 Surry County, NC census, the family was shown as one maleand female 40-50, one male 0-5, one male 5-10, one male 10-15, twofemales 5-10, one female 10-15 and two females 15-20. The 1840 Surry County, NC census finds Sarah as the head of household,one male 10-15, two females 15-20, one female 20-30, one female 50-60 andeight slaves. As another example as to why genealogists pull their hair out, Achillis'name appeared as follows: Achillas, Archelis (marriage bond), Achillis(1810 census), Akillis (1819 Court Record), Archelles (1820), andAchilles (1830 census), Killis on 1812 Tax Record, signed as Killas x(his mark) Key on his will. Much of the history and KEY/DENNEY connections in this line werefurnished to me by Kenneth N. Key of Gardendale, Alabama in 1998. Hisreports were outstanding and contributed a wealth of data to my records,my thanks go out to Kenneth and all those who contribute to my work. Somesources that he quotes for his data were: 'Key is my Name' by Irene KeyPadgett; 1860 & 1870 Census Reports; his family records andrecollections; T.D. Boaz, Jr Records; Paula Key Stanley; Paul D. Key; and'The Heritage of Surry County, NC, Vol 1-1983'. Other researchers that are interested in the Key families may want tolook at Broderbund World Family Trees CD #11, Tree #2190 submitted byKenneth Neil Key and CD #5, Tree #1947 submitted by Gene C. Key. BOOK: THE FLINCHUM AND NIXON FAMILIES OF STOKES AND SURRY COUNTIES BY Martha Flinchum Isley 1995- 1998 Battleground Printing & Publishing, Greensboro, North Carolina ACHILLIS (ARCHILIS) KEY FAMILY PAGE 392-397 Another contributor to my Achillis Key/Sarah Denny line is DanielJenkins. Daniel's wife descends from Achillis and Sarah, he provided mewith a very elaborate report on them which was thorough and had manystories/extra facts about the people. My thanks to Daniel and his wifefor their interest in family history and for being willing to share withothers for future generations. This per Daniel Jenkins: On March 26, 1858, a special meeting was held inthe Surry County Court Clerks Office with the three acting Justices ofPeace: H. M. Waugh, D. M. Cooper, and James D. Snow. The Court recordsstate that the purpose of the meeting: Sally Key has died intestate(without a will) since the last term of court which was Feb 1858. Herestate was in such a condition as to liable to waste before regularletters of administration could be had. Therefore, special letters ofadministration were granted to Augustin Key. He was bonded $1500 andordered to advertise and sell the following: Wheat, Corn, Oats, 1 BayMare, 5 Head of Cattle, 4 Head of Sheep, 7 Head of Hogs, one set ofBlacksmith Tools, 1 Yoke of Oxen & Cart, Farming Tools, and Household &Kitchen Furniture. Also, what money that may be on hand, and several duenotes amounting up to $275. On April 15, 1858, about 169 items ofproperty of Sarah Key, deceased, were sold. The total including someindividual debts against the estate of $1345.48 Sarah (Sally)1 Denny; born 1786; married Achillis Key, son of Martin RiceKey and Rebecca Hogg, 7 Dec 1809 at Surry Co., NC; died Mar 1858 at SurryCo., NC; On 26 Mar 1858, a special meeting was held in the county courtclerks office with the three acting Justices of Peace: H.M. Waugh, D.M.Cooper and James D. Snow. The Court record states that the purpose of themeeting: Sally Key has died intestate (without a will) since the lastterm of court which was Feb 1858. Her estate was in such a condition asto liable to waste before regular letters of administration could be had.Therefore, special letters of administration were granted to AugustinKey. He was bonded $1500 and ordered to advertise and sell the following:wheat, corn, oats, 1 bay mare, 5 head of cattle, 4 head of sheep, 7 headof hogs, and one set of blacksmith tools, one yoke of oxen and cart,farming tools, household and kitchen furniture. Also what money that maybe on hand, and several due notes amounting up to $275 (Surry Co. Courtrecords). On 15 Apr 1858, about 169 items of property of Sarah Key, deceased, weresold. The total including some individual debts against the estate of$1,345.48. She and Achillis Key appeared on the census of 1810 at Surry Co.,NC; His age is between 16-26, her age 16-26. They were living in SurryCounty in 1812 when the tax list came out. They had 50 acres, and he waslisted as a farmer. She and Achillis Key appeared on the census of 1820at Surry Co., NC; listed: 2 males between 0-10; 3 females between 0-10;one male and female between 26-45. She and Achillis Key appeared on thecensus of 1830 at Surry Co., NC; listed: one male between 0-5, one malebetween 5-10, and one between 10-15; two between 5-10, one between 10-15,and two between 15-20, one male & female 40-50. 13 Jul 1837, Sarah wastaken to court by William Harris and he was awarded $72.80 for damages ofwhich $70.00 was principle (Surry Co. Court of Pleas). On 13 Dec 1839,James McKinny payed her one hundred dollars in the estate of Killis Key,deceased (Estate records of NC State Archives). She appeared on thecensus of 1840 at Surry Co., NC; listed as head of household with onemale between 10-15, two female between 15-20; and one female between20-30; one female between 50-60, and 8 slaves. Achillis Key also went by the name of Killis His name was spelledmany different ways: Achillas (Lane), Archelis (marriage bond), Achillis(1810 Census), Akillis (1819 Court record), Archelles (1820), andAchilles (1830 Census). On the 1812 tax record and his estate records itwas spelled Killis. His will was signed Killas x (his Mary) Key. He wasborn on 30 Sep 1785 at Amherst Co., VA. In 1812, Killis appeared on theSurry Co. tax lists with 50 acres of taxable land. 10 May 1819, he wasempaneled to serve on the Grand Jury for Surry Co. On 15 May 1822,Killis was again empaneled to serve on the Grand Jury for Surry Co. Thenhe served on the Surry Co. jury for the May term of 1823. On 12 May 1824,an entry in Surry Co. Deed book S recorded that Richard Beason sold toAchillis Key a negro woman named Noney and her month old boy for the sumof $360 (page 275). In June 1824, Richard Beason sold unto Achillis anegro girl, Sall, about three years old for the sum of $125 (page 276).During the May term of court in 1825, Richard Beason went into court andacknowledge the Bills of Sale and it was so registered. Killis servedagain on the jury on May 15, 1827. He left a will in Apr 1834 at SurryCo., NC; In the name of God Amen, I Killas Key being of sound mind and inmy right senses commend my soul to God, and my body to be decentlyburied; This being my last will and testament; after paying all my justdebts and funeral charges. I will and bequeath unto my loving wife SallyKey all my worldly stuff during her natural life of widowhood and at herdeath or marriage of her my property is to be equally divided amongst allmy children to wit: Lucinda, Lewis, Matilda, Permelas, William, Mahaly,Emyly, Augustine, this is my will this 4 of month 1834. I leave my wifeSally Key and James McKinny Executors of my will and Lewis Key. Surry Co. Will Book 4 p 67 1793-1868 A month later on 13 May 1834, the will of Killis Key was proven in SurryCo. Court. He died in Apr 1834 at Surry Co., NC, at age 48. ADDITIONALDATA ON CHILDREN Parmella Key married Martin Denny, their family will be reflected underMartin Denny as they are 1st cousins and this would confuse all futurecomputerized reports.2 |