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Ezekiel Keyes 1699–1742

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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.

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Full name consistent across 12 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 12 trees
Death year and location consistent across 12 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Ezekiel Keyes 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: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Researchers connected through Ezekiel Keyes 1699–1742

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Biography

The story of Ezekiel Keyes began in 1699 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Ezekiel Keyes married abigail barrett, and had children including abigail keyes, abner keyes, ephraim keyes, jonas keyes, sarah ann keyes. Ezekiel Keyes passed away in 1742 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Probate/Wills Middlesex County, Massachusetts Probate Index, 1648-1870

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

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    Death Records Massachusetts, Town Death Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Town Birth Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts Town Birth Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Town Marriage Records

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    Record Massachusetts Town Death Records

Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Ezekiel Keyes in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1742
Death of Ezekiel Keyes in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ezekiel Keyes

This ancestor line traces from Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1628) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1699) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ezekiel Keyes (1699–1742) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 12 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Ezekiel 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.

Ezekiel Keyes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ezekiel Keyes PTP
1699–1742
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
MOSES KEYES PTP
1671–1746
Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mehitable Kemp PTP
1673–1768
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Sarah Foster PTP
1642–1683
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Ezekiel Keyes's Descendants

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Ezekiel Keyes PTP 1699–1742