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Notable Births & Deaths for Keys Chapel ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Keys Chapel. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • W.C. Handy     (Musician, composer)
  • William Bruce 'Billy' Hardwick     (Professional bowler)
  • Helen Keller     (Activist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Keller<1>
    • She was born in Tuscumbia (AL) on June 27, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Easton (CT) on June 1, 1968 (a Saturday).
    • Tuscumbia is located in Colbert County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Keys Chapel (which is located in Lauderdale County).
    • Easton is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
    • At the time of her death, she was 88.

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.