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James Keith 1669–1739

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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13 researchers on YourRoots have James Keith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 13 independent trees

Born 5 Dec 1669 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Oct 1739 · Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father James Keith
Mother Susanna Edson
Siblings Ann Newbury, Daniel Keith, Jane Keith, Joseph Keith, Josiah Keith, Margaret Keith, Mark Keith, Mary Edson Keith, Samuel Keith, Sarah Keith, Susanna Keith, Timothy Keith, William Keith
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Deaths Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1669, James Keith entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to james keith and susanna edson. James Keith passed away in 1739 in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

Life Timeline

1669
Birth of James Keith in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1739
Death of James Keith in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Keith

This ancestor line traces from Errol, , Perth, Scotland (1545) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1669) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Keith (1669–1739) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
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.

Related Records

James Keith
Father
Susanna Edson
Mother

James Keith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Keith PTP
1669–1739
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Keith PTP
1669–1739
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
James Keith PTP
1669–1739
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Keith's Descendants

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James Keith PTP 1669–1739