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Charity Key 1666–1747

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charity Key in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Jan 1666 · Kittery, York, Maine Colony, British Colonial America
Died 19 May 1747 · "Old Fields" At Family Farm, Berwick, York Co, Maine Colony, British Colonial America
Father John 1649 (1649–1679)
Spouse John Hooper Deacon
Children Benjamin John Hooper

Researchers connected through Charity Key 1666–1747

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Biography

In 1666, Charity Key entered the world in Kittery, York, Maine Colony, British Colonial America, born to john key kay 1649. Charity Key married john hooper deacon, and had children including benjamin john hooper. Charity Key passed away in 1747 in "Old Fields" At Family Farm, Berwick, York Co, Maine Colony, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Charity Key in Kittery, York, Maine Colony, British Colonial America
Birth
1747
Death of Charity Key in "Old Fields" At Family Farm, Berwick, York Co, Maine Colony, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charity Key

This ancestor line traces from East Coker, Somerset, ENGLAND (1585) to Glennis, Scotland (1649) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charity Key (1666–1747) was born in Kittery, York, Maine Colony, British Colonial America and died in "Old Fields" At Family Farm, Berwick, York Co, Maine Colony, British Colonial America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charity in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Charity Key's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charity Key PTP
1666–1747
Kittery, York, Maine Colony, British Colonial America
Parents
John Key Kay 1649 PTP
1649–1679
Glennis, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Charity Key's Descendants

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Charity Key PTP 1666–1747