Hi, Would anyone know what they called the school in McCroy in the 1950's? And if there was an orphanage in or near McCroy during the same time?
Thanks in advance,
Diann *nee: Key*

You mean McCrory - I was in school in the 50's, in McCrory. There was McCrory Elementary School and McCrory High School. There were also several outlying community schools, which I don't have exact info on - at some point we went thru school consolidation, and they went by the wayside.

If your interested in the name "Key", I went to school for a while with Richard Key - any kin?

There was not an orphanage in McCrory, to my knowledge - I'm pretty sure I would have known about it.

Gloria Bronte Lane

Thank you Gloria
I am just on a wild goose chase. I'm trying to find out anything on my dad's first family. He (Benny Key) was married to Mamie Morgan, they had 6 children that ended up being either placed with grandparents, or adopted thru the state. I have met and know all but one. So, I thought I could look into some school records to find out more about one of the older ones that would have been in school in McCrory in the early 50's. he has passed on, and I remember him coming to see us from time to time. He remainded in McCrory (Woodruff Co.) being raised by his grandmother Morgan. His name was Robert (Bobby) Wayne Key.
The name you mentioned (Richard) doesn't ring any bells at this time.
One of the girls remembered living in an old school house w/o electric or water. I have visited McCrory a few times, but never been able to find the area she was talking about.
Again, thank you for replying
Diann *nee: Key*

I'm editor of the Woodruff County Historical Scoiety, and we have a publication here that gives a history of each school in Woodruff County. It might be of help to you. You can e-mail me directly at wcm@centurytel.net.

Paula Barnett