George W. Keys
George W. Keys was born in Doughen county, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1821. His parents, George O. and Eliza (Funk) Keys, are both deceased; her mother dying in 1819. Mr. Keys was married in this county, January 13, 1846, to Elizabeth L. Waller, born in Charlotte county, East Virginia, August 27, 1828. Her parents are Coleman G. and Nancy O. K. (Williams) Waller, who came to this county in 1832. Her mother died February 2, 1881. The following are the children of Mr. And Mrs. Keys: William H., born November 19, 1846, resides in this county; Coleman G., January 17, 1848, resides in this county; Margaret A., August 23, 1849, died September 1, 1850; John G., January 2, 1851, resides in this county; Nancy M., October 5, 1852, resides at home; Mary E., August 6, 1854, resides at home; James H. and Susan J., July 17, 1856, James H. resides in this county, Susan died September 17, 1857; Albert H., October 3, 1858, resides in this county; Flora J., September 5, 1860, died January 29, 1863; Frank, May 19, 1863, resides at home; Levi B., October 25, 1864, resides at home; Catherine I., July 17, 1867, died October 12, 1867. Two of Mr. Keys’ sons served in the late war. William H. enlisted in 1864 in the 173rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served until the close of the war. Coleman G. enlisted in 1865 and served to the close of the war. Two brothers of Mrs. Keys were also in the war. William C. Waller enlisted in 1861 and served to the close of the war. He was wounded at the battle of Dublin Depot, Virginia. Coleman B. B. enlisted in 1862 in the 5th Virginia Volunteer Infantry. He held the position of orderly sergeant. He was killed at the battle of Lynchburg in 1864. Mr. Keys is a farmer of Perry township. Address, Rock Camp, Lawrence county, Ohio.
Atlas of Lawrence Co., Ohio by Hardesty (1882)