Murder Victim. He was the son of Francis Scott Key, the author of the "Star-Spangled Banner." He was an American lawyer who served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. He was shot and killed by Congressman Daniel E. Sickles in Lafayette Square across the street from the White House.
Murder Victim. He was the son of Francis Scott Key, the author of the "Star-Spangled Banner." He was an American lawyer who served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. He was shot and killed by Congressman Daniel E. Sickles in Lafayette Square across the street from the White House.
Family Members
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Elizabeth Phoebe Key Howard
1803–1897
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Maria Lloyd Key Steele
1805–1897
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Francis Scott Key
1806–1866
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John Ross Key
1809–1837
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Anna Arnold Key Turner
1811–1884
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Edward Lloyd Key
1813–1822
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Daniel Murray Key
1816–1836
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Ellen Lloyd Key Blunt
1823–1884
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Mary Alicia Key Pendleton
1824–1886
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Charles Henry Key
1827–1869
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