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James Keith 1696–1770

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have James Keith 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 6 independent trees

Born 06 Nov 1696 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Nov 1770 · Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father James Keith
Mother Mary Hodges
Siblings Abigail Keith, Comfort Keith, Esther Keith, Faithful Keith, George Keith, Gershem Keith, Israel Keith, Jane Keith, Job Keith, Josiah Keith, Mary Keith, Micah Keith, Simeon Keith

Researchers connected through James Keith 1696–1770

and 5 more tree owners connected with James Keith 1696–1770

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Keith began in 1696 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. James Keith passed away in 1770 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of James Keith in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1770
Death of James Keith in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Keith

This ancestor line traces from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (1643) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1696) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

James Keith (1696–1770) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 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 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.

James Keith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Keith PTP
1696–1770
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Keith PTP
1696–1770
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
James Keith PTP
1696–1770
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Keith's Descendants

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James Keith PTP 1696–1770