Keys - James T.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Monday, March 6, 1911
James Keys, Erstwhile Driver of Alamo Hack, Buried Near Yountsville James T. Keys, once one of the prominent farmers of Ripley township and better remembered in this city as the driver of the Alamo hack, several years ago, died Saturday at the County asylum of heart disease super-induced by asthma, aged 73 years. He was laid to rest this morning at ten in the O'Neall Cemetery near Yountsville by the side of his wife, Martha Ann Keys, who died January 14, 1875. She was the daughter of Robert and Hannah Smith, who resided in Ripley township. Three children survive, Charley Keys of near New Market, Albert Keys of Indianapolis, and Mrs. James Galey of six miles southwest of this city. One daughter, Eva, died when young. Two brothers, Joe, and John, are dead. One sister, Mrs. Eveline Lewis, resides in Chicago. Mr. Keys was born in Ripley township, north of Alamo, being the son of one of the early settlers, Benjamin Keys, who settled there in an early day.
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Source: Crawfordsville Journal, March 9, 1911
James T. Keys was born June 10 1837, died March 4, 1911, at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 24 days. He was the father of four children, two boys and two girls, Charles D. of New Market, Laura L. Galey of Crawfordsville, Albert of Indianapolis and Martha Smith keys who died in childhood. His wife Martha Smith Keys, who died January 14, 1875, leaving him the care of a week old baby. He never made any profession of religion. He lived an honest, upright life, having the friendship of everyone. He carried the mail and ran the hack line from Alamo to Crawfordsville for four years. His funeral was held at Crawfordsville Monday at 9 a.m. after which he was laid to rest beside his wife and daughter at the Yountsville cemetery.
*Probably O'Neal cemetery, which his wife parents and most of her family is buried. We have found no stone at either O'Neall or Yountsville cemeteries.