Who was Gershom Keyes?

Gershom Keyes (1697–1764) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gershom Keyes 1697–1764

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Mar 1697 · Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 8 Aug 1764 · Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States

Father Major John Keyes

Mother Mary Eames

Spouse Sarah Keyes

Children Elizabeth Keyes, Frances Keyes, Humphrey Keyes, Lavina Keyes, Lucretia Keyes, Ruth Keyes

Siblings Eli Keyes, Hannah Keyes, Huldah Keyes, John Keyes, Lydia Keyes, Mary Keyes Rand, Oliver Keyes, Phebe Keyes, Sarah Keyes, Solomon Keyes, Stephen Keyes, Thankful Keyes

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Millennium File U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … West Virginia, Wills and Probate …

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Biography

Gershom Keyes was born in 1697 in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, the child of major john keyes and mary eames. Gershom Keyes married sarah keyes, and had children including elizabeth keyes, frances keyes, humphrey keyes, lavina keyes, lucretia keyes, ruth keyes. Gershom Keyes passed away in 1764 in Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Millennium File
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1697

Birth of Gershom Keyes in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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1764

Death of Gershom Keyes in Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Gershom Keyes

This ancestor line traces from England (1555) to Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1697) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gershom Keyes (1697–1764) was born in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, United States. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Gershom 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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