Re: Kays/Strutton - Anderson Co. KY - 1890s
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Kays/Strutton - Anderson Co. KY - 1890s
8/07/99
Shirley,
Charles Milton (C.M. Stratton) was my great-grandfather.He married a Laura Belle STRATTON (the name is not Strutton).Charles died was born on September 17, 1873 and died on February 7, 1942.His father was a James William Kays, Jr. and fought with the 30th and 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry (Union) in the Civil War.
Charles Milton (C.M. Stratton) was my great-grandfather.He married a Laura Belle STRATTON (the name is not Strutton).Charles died was born on September 17, 1873 and died on February 7, 1942.His father was a James William Kays, Jr. and fought with the 30th and 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry (Union) in the Civil War.Charles and Laura had several children, but unfortunately, only 4 made it to adult hood.His son, Charles Milton Kays, Jr. was shot in the stomach and died at the age of 17 on October 20, 1932.
Charles and Laura had several children, but unfortunately, only 4 made it to adult hood.His son, Charles Milton Kays, Jr. was shot in the stomach and died at the age of 17 on October 20, 1932.My grandfather is Jesse Kays (born 10/3/1903).He passed away on June 3, 1989.He had three sisters that lived to adulthood.Eva Kays died on October 25, 1963 of cancer.Elise Kays (married a Sanford Robinson) died on June 3, 1974.Lelia (born 10/6/10) died in May, 1997.
My grandfather is Jesse Kays (born 10/3/1903).He passed away on June 3, 1989.He had three sisters that lived to adulthood.Eva Kays died on October 25, 1963 of cancer.Elise Kays (married a Sanford Robinson) died on June 3, 1974.Lelia (born 10/6/10) died in May, 1997.There is a cemetary on Baxter Ridge near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky that contains the graves of the children who died young, Charles, Charles Jr., and Laura.I believe other Kays's are buried there as well.It is called the KAYS CEMETARY.I know where it is located, but have not ventured back there due to it being overgrown.
There is a cemetary on Baxter Ridge near Lawrenceburg, Kentucky that contains the graves of the children who died young, Charles, Charles Jr., and Laura.I believe other Kays's are buried there as well.It is called the KAYS CEMETARY.I know where it is located, but have not ventured back there due to it being overgrown.What is your connection to the family?I would be interested in any information you have pertaining to Charles and Laura.
What is your connection to the family?I would be interested in any information you have pertaining to Charles and Laura.Sincerely,
Sincerely,Charles Kays