Franklin Keath 1871–1940
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Franklin Keath in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Franklin Keath 1871–1940
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Immediate Family
Biography
Franklin Keath was born in 1871 in Illinois, United States, the child of john m keath and mary christie. In 1880, Franklin Keath resided in Ash Grove, Iroquois, Illinois, USA. Franklin Keath passed away in 1940 in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, United States.
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Franklin Keath
This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1689) to Illinois, United States (1871) across 7 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Franklin Keath (1871–1940) was born in Illinois, United States and died in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Franklin 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
Franklin Keath's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record