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Philip Barton Key II

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Philip Barton Key II

Birth
Georgetown, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Death
27 Feb 1859 (aged 40)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
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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.

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9458197/philip_barton-key: accessed ), memorial page for Philip Barton Key II (5 Apr 1818–27 Feb 1859), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9458197, citing Westminster Burial Ground, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.