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NEED HELP!! Cecil F. Kays of Frankfort, KY. need info!!!

cskays71 — 2011-10-07 23:11:06Z

Greetings!
My name is Christopher Scott Kays I am 39 and Live in Louisville, KY. I am a History Teacher at a local high school and recent Graduate from the University of Louisville. My family hails from Frankfort, KY. And has long been in dismay over the history of my Father’s family name “Kays” , My Father Christopher F. Kays never met his father due a unnatural death in 1950, we were told its was a wreck in Oldham county, KY. What my goal is, Is to give my family a since of understanding of who we are and where we come from. My Grandmother was the last person who had the answers to our many questions and she died with many untold stories. In my research I have found many groups of Kays in and around Frankfort, but no real proof of a relation…. I have since taken over Cecil F. Kays’s grave site at Greenhill Cemetery in Frankfort Kentucky and learned of other people such at William Kays buried there as well. Is their a connection? We have no real information past my Grandfather’s Death records and birth records. If you have any information please contact me asap, I am available at :
Scottkays71@yahoo.com
(502) 240-2543

Re: George Kays, who married Letty Hamilton Oct 6, 1778

Debbie_mick — 2011-09-06 02:37:50Z

Dear Carol,
I Seen Your Message & I Don't Have John Oliver Kays Parents Names But I Do Have A Book On John Oliver Kays & Sarah Kirkham & Descendants,The Book Has 264 Pgs Plus 22 Pgs On Names Only Plus Photo's,Plus 43 Pgs On Family Index.
I Got This Book From Davonna Guthrie Here In Indpls,Ind.
Let Me Know What You Want On Info & I Can Let You Know What It Says Or Try To Scann It To You,The Book Is Very Good Info,Its Not On My Line,I Come Off Of George Kays & Mary Huffam,But Do Know That All Kays's Are Related One Way Or The Other But Where.
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Debbie

KAYS James G - Vietnam Wall section 1W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-08-25 13:19:38Z

KAYS James G - Vietnam Wall section 1W

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Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

jdkays — 2011-07-02 18:53:11Z

Are you a kays? And if so you should look into DNA testing. I did. We need more kays of the male gender to be tested. That will be the only way to unravel the kays mystery. Check out familytreedna web sight for the info.

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1737

brianschwetz — 2011-07-01 18:44:03Z

I know that there was a John Kays in Newton from Scotland. I've seen his grave, I've seen the family plot. My own personal bigger concern at this point is filling in the gaps between him and about 4 generations down. That is where my information is lacking that would conclusively link myself to this Kays line. Does someone, anyone, have this information populated with source citation?
I think it would be cool to get the vital facts about this John Kays established or known out there, and THEN it would be beneficial to try and discover sources for his Revolutionary War involvement....or lack thereof. I did note that when I visited the cemetery a couple years back he had an american flag on his gravesite like a lot of veterans of wars do...so someone out there either believes of his contributions or service or knows of it.
I'm looking to get back into my geneaology project and this was a major gap in information that I know I need to fill in. I appreciate all the posts on this board and I thank you in advance for any help or info you can pass on to me!!

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1737

TopHat44 — 2011-06-07 23:17:02Z

I did a little research on Mrs. McLaughlin ("the Marchioness") and I am pretty sure that all that stuff about Kays and Washington is bogus. I think she wanted to be part of the DAR and they were agreeable to let her as long as she was a contributor. Look at the two sources for the DAR's report about John Kays's history in the Revolutionary War. Do a "Find" on the two sources. You will find no mention of him. I wish it were otherwise, but I think the story about John and George was pure fiction.
Carolyn

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1737

klcrowley1 — 2011-05-30 17:59:56Z

Check with the library in Newton, NJ They have a lot of information on John Kays and his life there. His son Martin, had a daughter who wanted to join the DAR - and it is substantied that he had interaction with George Washington. Martin's daughter Mrs.Hugh McLauglin, erected a monument to him where Washington camped on his way to meet Lafayette. It is located on a corner in a meadow one mile west of Hamburg, NJ.

Story by John told his children that George never slept in a house on his journey but camped in a tent. He had lost his pocket watch and John found it and returned it to George who had already left and met up with them going down the other side of the mountain.

He was a weaver by trade. John Kays died at his home in Moden, at the age of 92 years old.

He enlisted in the Colonial army and served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In General William S. Stryker's Official Register of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War, page 427, his name is mis-spelled "John Kayn." This error has been corrected the official lists from the original muster rolls.

My grandfather was Horace Kays. My husband, began the genealogy on my side of the family, and has contributed information to the Mormon Church. We visited the site and I am proud that an ancestor fought in the Revolutionary War.

Re: Kays in Pa.

axisp — 2011-05-22 21:17:59Z

My great grandfather was Harry H Kays. He was born in 1869 and lived in Wayne PA, which was an Erie Railroad center. I have no information regarding his parents or siblings.

Kays mystery

ellenmaria_1 — 2011-05-22 15:31:13Z

My grandmother was Eva Maria Kays, born 1903/04 in Muncie Indiana. Her father was Franklyn/lin Kays and served in the military. We have been told that his military records were lost in a fire. Franklyn was married to a woman named Rose or Rosa, maiden name Denanny or possibly Domeny. According to the little we know Franklyn either divorced Rosa or Rosa died sometime around 1910-1915. My grandmother Eva died in 1960 in Ohio. Eva was married to Byron Ice and had 2 children, Barbara and Nancy.

Anyone with ANY information please contact me. I have hit a complete dead end

KAYS David C - Vietnam Wall section 12W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-14 22:08:07Z

KAYS David C - Vietnam Wall section 12W

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Re: Wesley Kays

cearlene411 — 2011-03-29 17:12:03Z

You have info on John Oliver/Sally Kirkham Kays? These were my great-great grandparents. I am especially interested in John's parents. I believe they are George/Lettie Hamilton Kays. If you have any info on them I would greatly appreciate it. I have hit a stone wall on George. My e-mail is carole1.4@verizon.net. Thank you.

Re: George Kays, who married Letty Hamilton Oct 6, 1778

cearlene411 — 2011-03-29 17:04:52Z

Have you found any info on George and Letty? I have hit a stone wall with them. I believe they are the parents of John Oliver Kays, my great-great grandfather who was born, I believe, in Kentucky, and died in Morgan Cnty, Mo. in 1864. He married Sally Kirkham. Any info you may have would be greatly appreciated. This is driving me crazy!! Would love to trace him back to Europe. Thanks. my e-mail is carole1.4@verizon.net.

Re: Y-DNA Testing: George Kays/Mary (Polly) Huffman & George Kays/Letty Hamilton

cearlene411 — 2011-03-29 16:52:59Z

I believe I am a direct decedent of George/Letty Hamilton Kays. They had a son, John Oliver, who was my great-great grandfather. I DO have male cousins that may be interested in this testing. We have hit a brick wall trying to find something on George/Letty. This might help. Please contact me at carole1.4@verizon.net. Any info you may have would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Y-DNA Testing: George Kays/Mary (Polly) Huffman & George Kays/Letty Hamilton

cearlene411 — 2011-03-29 16:52:58Z

Re: Y-DNA Testing: George Kays/Mary (Polly) Huffman & George Kays/Letty Hamilton

cearlene411 — 2011-03-29 16:52:19Z

Re: Y-DNA Testing: George Kays/Mary (Polly) Huffman & George Kays/Letty Hamilton

cearlene411 — 2011-03-29 16:50:37Z

Re: George Washington Kays my Grandfather John Levitt Kays brother

cearlene411 — 2011-03-29 16:37:43Z

I am looking for George Kays/Letty Hamilton from, I believe, Kentucky around 1770 or earlier. One of their sons was John Oliver Kays, my great-great grandfather. This is all the info I have on George, would love to go back further. If you have anything that would help me, I would appreciate it. My e-mail is carole1.4@verizon.net. Thank you. Would love to find the connection to Ireland or Scotland.

Kays/Denanny

ellenmaria_1 — 2011-03-19 09:08:27Z

My grandmother was Eva Maria Melissa Kays born 1904, died around 1957. She married Byron Ice. Father was Franklin Kays, mother believed to be named Rose(Rosa)Denanny. Anyone have any information?

KAYS Jerry A - Vietnam Wall section 14W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-03-11 12:50:56Z

KAYS Jerry A - Vietnam Wall section 14W

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Re: Kays names found in Pike County Cemetery's

dpauley411 — 2011-02-09 15:36:32Z

Hi!! William Andrew Kays is My great- great Grandfather! His son John Samuel Kays was the father of William Donald Kays, He married Zola Mckinney of Spurgeon Indiana, Pike co , Monroe twp. She was the daughter of John A and Laura Bates Mckinney. Zola died after giving birth to My mother, Patricia Kays, Sharitz Copeland Mills. My mother was born in 1934 and died in 1996. Zola's sister Lola Mckinney Sharitz "adopted" the baby and moved to Il. Zola and W. Donald had two older daughters, Reva and Juanita. Juanita married twice and had the names Moss and Bolerjack and last lived in Henderson Ky. I know that Juanita lived with the Kays and ended up with My Uncle Russell and Lilly, who gave Her away in marriage. W.Donald took off after Zola died and never resurfaced until 1968, just before He died, My mother didn't know Him. I have never known if My mother was adopted or just given away . Many of My relatives are buried in Spurgeon Cemetary, Spurgeon Indiana, including William Donald Kays. If You have any imformation that You think I would like to have, please contact Me. cspauley1125@yahoo.com. or on ancestry.com thank you Connie Paley

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

bekays10 — 2011-02-01 07:12:23Z

You can start here with this

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ka...;

Re: George Jesse KAZE in KY (1870 -1932)

herkyman — 2010-12-02 04:49:08Z

I have a Minnie Yount Kaze who was married to Moses E. Kaze. All I have on
either of them is their birth years. His is 1877 and hers was 1883. Moses E.
Kaze is my second cousin,twice removed. I also have his upline if you are
interested. John Kays jkays@san.rr.com

Re: George Jesse KAZE in KY (1870 -1932)

kpowell115 — 2010-12-01 19:46:10Z

Minnie Yount Kaze was my great, great aunt. Her brother, Roy Otho Yount, was my great grandfather. I saw her last at a birthday party for her at her daughter's house in Frankfort. What a wonderful, happy woman! Very inspiring!

Re: George Jesse KAZE in KY (1870 -1932)

RaptorSoul — 2010-11-14 00:14:47Z

Hello blankenshipfamily1

just wanted to update your info a bit.
William Lapsley Kase was my great grandfather. He had one more child besides those in your post: Charles Edward Kase, (born 20 April 1911, died 27 Oct. 1971) was my grandfather. The child you listed as Leela Kay Kase is actually Lula Kay Kase, my great Aunt "Kay". She is alive and well at 85 years of age and resides in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the one who I got my information from, which is identical to yours except for these two changes. If you wish more info on the Charles E. Kase line, email me and I can provide more.

Re: George Jesse KAZE in KY (1870 -1932)

RaptorSoul — 2010-11-13 23:46:50Z

I do not know why my previous entry shows my screenname as rasptorerd. That was wierd. In any case, here is is correctly, so reply to this post so I will be sure to get it.

Re: George Jesse KAZE in KY (1870 -1932)

rasptorerd — 2010-11-13 23:40:52Z

Richard and Sarah Bell Kayse, who lived just a few doors down from your relatives, were my great-great grandparents. The last name was either changed to Kase just after them, or the entry is mis-spelled. I'm not sure which, because this is as far back as I can trace my family name.

Marilyn KAYS Broski 1957-2010 Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-09-03 12:51:11Z

BURGOON: Marilyn L. Broski, 53, of Burgoon, Ohio (Sandusky County)died at 10:44 a.m., on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Fremont Memorial Hospital, Fremont, Ohio.

Marilyn was born February 23, 1957, in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Mary E. (Ferstler) Kays.

She was a loving wife to Edward A. Broski for 36 years and they where married at the Burgoon United Methodist Church on October 12, 1974 and he survives.

Marilyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter-in-law, aunt and friend. Marilyn is survived by her children, Carrie Broski of Burgoon, Jebidiah (Stephanie) Broski of Bettsville, Eddie (Nicole Harrison) Broski of Bettsville, Kristina (Chet) Young of Fremont, Ohio, Hattie Broski of Burgoon; 12 grandchildren; five sisters, Charlotte Cook of Clyde, Ohio, Sandy Hicks of Helena, Patricia Bundschuh of Fremont, Ohio, Jayne Wheeler and Tammy Kays both of Fostoria, Ohio.

Marilyn was a dedicated manager at a group home in Burgoon. Marilyn was so kind and loving to everyone she encountered. She was beloved by all who met her. The seeds of love she planted will continue to grow in our children's children. We lost an angel, but God gained one. Marilyn will be most dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Salem United Methodist Church in Bettsville with Pastor James Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the Salem United Methodist Church in Bettsville.

Burial will follow the services on Saturday at the Smith cemetery. Burial will follow the services on Saturday at the Smith Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.engleshookfuneralhome.com.

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

TopHat44 — 2010-06-21 19:47:36Z

Yes, I know -- but "John Case" does not equal Lieutenant John Kays, esp. if John Kays was one of Washington's aides, as claimed. He should have gotten more than a passing mention (not misspelled) in the list of soldiers. Also I recall that John was a weaver and raised by Quakers. Weaving is not an occupation likely to bring a man into contact with weapons. War is a young man's game as well. John Kays was nearly 40 when the Revolutionary War started. He was married in 1772, late for those times, and he and his wife had several small children to care for by 1776, if the records are to be trusted. It could be true, of course, but seems unlikely. And the records just aren't there.

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

TopHat44 — 2010-06-21 19:29:35Z

Sorry, I misunderstood your post. John Kays (from Edinburgh Scotland) who married Sarah Hull had a son named John Kays in 1775, and there was also a John Kays son of William Kays and Rebecca Simkins born in 1847 in Trumbull, Ohio. John was a fairly commmon name in the Kays line. Good luck in your search.

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

jimkays_1 — 2010-06-21 17:37:06Z

All I know is what was listed in the papers & Snell's book. So I have no proof, of any of kind, except what has been written. I am just looking to find out who my GGGrandfather's father was. He was listed as John Kays, but not that John Kays. He had to be a member somewhere of the Kays/Struble family, with his first name of Anthony.

Thank you,
Jim Kays

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

TopHat44 — 2010-06-21 17:22:14Z

I looked at the two authenticating DAR records for him, which are searchable on ancestry.com, and found nothing that seemed to match John Kays. I don't think he was an aide to General Washington. I think he may have had a passing contact with the army, which he wove stories about to please his grandchildren. He was a Quaker, a weaver, an older guy, and a family man throughout the Revolutionary War, and I don't see him out there fighting. He did have one descendant ("the Marchionness") who wanted to believe he'd been a part of the war, but I think she wanted to be a force in the DAR, which had recently been founded. She had a lot of money (she and her husband were philanthropists), so a way was made for her to participate. She was the one, by the way, who erected the marker. And probably paid for it, too. Kays is not mentioned in either of the two books used to authenticate his role in the war. I have my doubts, no matter what the oral history was. I have another relative, a McAlister, whose service, when I looked into it, was nothing. He basically waited on one side of a hill while some Indians waited on the other. Then everyone went home. Just my take on John Kays. I could be wrong. Carolyn

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

jimkays_1 — 2010-06-21 17:14:58Z

This is a little late, but the area of Sussex Co., NJ was Morris County before Sussex Co was formed from Morris Co. Also Warren Co., NJ was also formed from Sussex Co., so I do believe that Warren Co. NJ was first Morris Co., Then Sussex Co., before it became Warren Co.
Also the Kays name was offen mispelled. Just check out all the census records.

Jame Kays

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

jimkays_1 — 2010-06-21 17:04:07Z

I also believe that Anthony Kays was named after Anthony Struble.

Jim Kays

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

jimkays_1 — 2010-06-21 17:02:49Z

There is a marker on Rt 94, Hamburg/Hardyston, in front of the Wallkill Vally High School, marking the spot where John Kays & George Washington & his troops camped overnight on their way to Morristown, NJ.

Jim Kays

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

jimkays_1 — 2010-06-21 16:59:25Z

My GG Grandfather was Anthony Kays, Born 1823 in Sussex Co., NJ. His Father listed on his death cert., as John kays. I am unable to connect to the correct John Kays. Snell's book does a diservice to most of the Sussex Co familes of that time, because only certain people were put in his book. It is very incomplete. I have not been able to find any information in the book. Anthony married Elizabeth Handy on 19 Oct 1843 in Sussex Co., NJ. Any new info would be of great help. I believe that Anthony may have had two brothers, Amos, born Nov 1831, & James, born 1833. There may have been more in the family.

Thank You,
Jame Kays

Re: John Kays from Edinburgh, Scotland b. 1739

mlaarons42 — 2010-06-21 15:55:48Z

I have a copy of Snell, History of Sussex and Warren Counties, if you'd like me to look up anyone.

Our family oral tradition (Stories that "Granny" Elizabeth Struble (b. 1770) told of her childhood) says that John Kays was one of Washington's "Bodyguard", and that he was one of several aides who guided Washington (and provided overnight housing) on a rapid trip to Yorktown for Cornwallis' surrender. My mother has sought verification in offical records, but has not found it.

Re: kays in nj.

mlaarons42 — 2010-06-21 15:24:21Z

I have some info on Kays from Sussex County, from Snell, "History of Sussex and Warren Counties", if you're interested.

Re: Y-DNA Testing: George Kays/Mary (Polly) Huffman & George Kays/Letty Hamilton

Debbie_mick — 2010-04-26 02:04:21Z

Chuck
Try To Get Ahold Of Her At
tanya.Curtis@kattenlaw.com

Debbie

KAYS John -1908 at 65

t42SitkaRussian — 2010-02-20 18:57:56Z

KAYS John -1908 at 65

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Nettie Kays married name Klack

patjanik — 2010-01-31 21:21:04Z

Looking for information on my grandmothers cousin Nettie Kays. Her family lived in Newark,Esssex, New Jersey. I believe she was born 4-19-1910 and died 3-1994. Her married name was Klack, but I do not know her husbands first name. She had a brother Alex Kays who was in WWII and stationed in France. (enclosing a photo of Alex and one of Nettie) My grandmother's maiden name was Rutkowski and her mothers first name was Helen.

Re: Y-DNA Testing: George Kays/Mary (Polly) Huffman & George Kays/Letty Hamilton

jckays — 2010-01-04 01:17:04Z

Tanya:

I am a direct decendant of the George Kays/Mary Huffman line. I have been considering DNA testing. I, like you and many other Kays desendants, cannot locate the connection of George to Pennsylvania. I think DNA may help.

I have all but ruled out the George/Letty connection through research.

I would like to get your thoughts on George/Mary connection and your toughts on sending in DNA for testing.

Chuck Kays

Re: kays in nj.

spkays — 2009-12-25 01:59:59Z

I've seen another Kays line from Sussex County, NJ. Have you looked into them?

Re: kays in nj.

jdkays — 2009-12-21 15:51:19Z

Mr. Kays. my name is James Kays I live in saline county missouri. My Kays line is believed to have arrived in America in the 1700"s. I have always believed that the Kays from N.J. were related to my line, but have no proof of that. Many of the names in my line are the same as your line. My line came from Philadelphia to Kentucky to missouri. You should check into having a DNA test done at myfamilytree.com. I have had a test done with them. It is the only way i know to break through the Brick wall. I have been unable to break through for ten years. Feel free to contact me for information.

James Kays

kays in nj.

spkays — 2009-12-21 02:04:04Z

My Kays line begins in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey. Then it moves to Liberty, Sullivan County, New York.
We finally end up in the Philadelphia area.
Hezekiah Kays is the first Kays in America that I have found. He came between 1820 and 1845. He married Mary Burnet in 1844 and then Phebe A. Rayno in 1856.
Anything that looks familiar, please drop a note to me.
I'm most interested in his son James E. Kays who married Lydia Ward.

KAYS Melvin Eugene and Ruthie Ann

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-30 15:24:53Z

KAYS Melvin Eugene and Ruthie Ann

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KAYS Joy Elaine 1937-1973

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-30 15:24:31Z

KAYS Joy Elaine 1937-1973

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Re: Filling the holes in my Kays fills...please read....

seadamo — 2009-06-01 01:26:54Z

I am still searching for any info about the father of John Kays from Granville, Pa. If anyone has found anything new, please let me know. Thank you

Re: Kays names found in Pike County Cemetery's

Debbie_mick — 2009-05-25 00:20:36Z

Sue It's Me Debbie Wessel,I Knew That I Thought I Was Emailing Someone Else.
Debbie

Re: Kays names found in Pike County Cemetery's

SueYork51 — 2009-05-24 20:24:23Z

I have William Andrew Kays married to Rebecca Noel Kays.
William Andrew is the son of George Kays and Mary Huffman.

Re: Kays names found in Pike County Cemetery's

Debbie_mick — 2009-05-24 19:20:21Z

Jane,
Is William Andrew Kays The Son Of William Kays/Rebecca Noel,I Don't Have My Info With Me.
Debbie