by Karen Yvonne Hamilton, May 2025
Irene Elizabeth Hamilton was born on May 21, 1917, to Eugene Joseph ‘King Gene’ HAMILTON (1883-1966) and Rebecca Elizabeth JOHNSON (1887-1947).
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SIBLINGS
- William Joseph was born on March 5, 1904.
- Nellie Mary was born on November 20, 1905
- Ellen Cathleen was born on April 2, 1908
- Rosalie M. was born on May 10, 1911
- Eugene Joseph ‘Josie’ was born on November 12, 1913
- Ethel Madelyn was born on August 23, 1914
- Roy Philip was born on January 21, 1921
- Eugene Mervin was born on May 4, 1923
In 1920, Irene lived with her parents and siblings on one of the islands in the Florida Everglades.
The family is listed on the 1930 Key West census as living at 1415 ___ St. Key West, FL. (unable to read street name)
MARRIAGE
Irene married Frank Key in Monroe, Florida, on April 26, 1930.
CHILDREN
- Frank was born in 1932.
- Albert L was born in 1934.
- Betty E was born in 1936.
In 1935, Frank and Irene lived at 826 Olivia St in Key West, Florida. Irene’s parents and siblings lived nearby.
In 1940, the family lived at 806 Ashe St in Key West, Florida with Otis and Emma Kemp (his parents?).
In 1950, Irene and Frank lived at 1105 Petronia St in Key West, Florida. Frank worked as a roofer for a construction company.
DEATH
Irene Elizabeth Hamilton died on June 10, 1993, when she was 76 years old. Irene was laid to rest beside her husband in the Key West Cemetery in Key West, Florida.
SOURCES
1920 United States Federal Census; 1930 United States Federal Census; 1935 United States Federal Census; 1940 United States Federal Census; 1950 United States Federal Census; Florida Marriage Collection 1822-1875 and 1927-2001; Florida County Marriage Records 1823-1982; U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; U.S. Find A Grave Index 1600s-Current
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