John 1649 (1649–1679) was born in Glennis, Scotland and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Key Kay 1649 1649–1679

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Nov 1649 · Glennis, Scotland

Died 5 Dec 1679 · Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father William Keay 1 Key Kay

Mother Elizabeth Ruth Marshall

Children Charity Key

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Keay 1 Key Kay

Elizabeth Ruth Marshall

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Charity Key

Biography

The story of John Key Kay 1649 began in 1649 in Glennis, Scotland. John Key Kay 1649 had children including charity key. John Key Kay 1649 passed away in 1679 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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1649

Birth of John Key Kay 1649 in Glennis, Scotland

Birth

1679

Death of John Key Kay 1649 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John 1649

This ancestor line traces from East Coker, Somerset, ENGLAND (1585) to Glennis, Scotland (1649) across 3 generations.

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: John 1649 (1649–1679) was born in Glennis, Scotland and died in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
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William Keay 1 Key Kay

Father

Elizabeth Ruth Marshall

Mother

John 1649's Ancestors

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John Key Kay 1649 PTP

1649–1679

Glennis, Scotland