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Seeking info on prayer keys
« on: Thursday 24 March 22 05:05 GMT (UK) »
 Good afternoon, could anyone help with info on old prayer keys,I recently saw one that came from
old house in Tasmania during restoration.Name inscribed was Rex Hammad?
How would I find if he lived in the house 30 New Street Beaconsfield Tasmania.
Thanking anyone who replies. Regards

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Re: Seeking info on prayer keys
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 24 March 22 05:15 GMT (UK) »
Apologising for my ignorance - can you explain and describe a 'prayer key', please.  Do you know its age?
At a quick glance I'm not seeing anyone of that name, at all. 
Is that the correct spelling?

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Re: Seeking info on prayer keys
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 24 March 22 05:34 GMT (UK) »
It is not old.  Rex Humbard was a TV evangelist responsible for the 'Prayer Key Family'.

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« Reply #3 on: Thursday 24 March 22 06:04 GMT (UK) »
He was American so unlikely to have lived in Tassie.  ;D

Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878

This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
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Re: Seeking info on prayer keys
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 24 March 22 07:00 GMT (UK) »
If the object that Ruskie has mentioned is the same object that lavender blue found, then it is located in Roma, Indiana, USA. 



Quote from: Ruskie on Thursday 24 March 22 06:04 GMT (UK)
He was American so unlikely to have lived in Tassie.  ;D

Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878

This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
 ::)
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Re: Seeking info on prayer keys
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 24 March 22 10:17 GMT (UK) »
 Thank you all for solving the prayer key, proves you can be lead down the garden path.
I really thought it may have helped me find the owner of the house.
 Roots chat certainly is a wonderful source.   Keep safe and well everyone.

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« Reply #6 on: Thursday 24 March 22 10:29 GMT (UK) »
If you are looking to find previous owners of a house, there should be a way to do so. How old is the house?

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« Reply #7 on: Thursday 24 March 22 16:56 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Ruskie on Thursday 24 March 22 06:04 GMT (UK)

Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878

This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
 ::)

That's because it was included in Lot 19, a collection of religious medals. Photo of the collection, including the key, is below pic of key. Most of the medals are Catholic, I recognise many. One looks like a small piece of broken rosary beads.
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Re: Seeking info on prayer keys
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 24 March 22 23:11 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Maiden Stone on Thursday 24 March 22 16:56 GMT (UK)
Quote from: Ruskie on Thursday 24 March 22 06:04 GMT (UK)

Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878

This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
 ::)

That's because it was included in Lot 19, a collection of religious medals. Photo of the collection, including the key, is below pic of key. Most of the medals are Catholic, I recognise many. One looks like a small piece of broken rosary beads.

Yes I see that now.  :)

I only got as far as the the heading and the spiel beside the photo of the single key which says: “Up for auction is a Catholic Holy medal in nice condition. It is made of metal - measures approx. 1 7/8" x 1/2" ( Measurement does not include bail ) - marked Prayer is the Key Rex Humbard Prayer Key Family ….”

Key is a bit of a ring in in that Lot.  ;D

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