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John Keeler 1726–1782

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Keeler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 3 independent trees

Born 11 Jan 1726 · Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Died 2 Jan 1782 · Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Joseph Keeler
Mother Elizabeth Keeler (1708–1763)
Siblings Elijah Keeler, Elizabeth Keeler, Isaac Keeler, John Keeler, Joseph Keeler, Lot Keeler, Martin Keeler, Paul Keeler, Rachel Keeler, Sarah Keeler, Silas Keeler

Researchers connected through John Keeler 1726–1782

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Keeler 1726–1782

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Keeler was born in 1726 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, the child of joseph keeler and elizabeth keeler. John Keeler passed away in 1782 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1726
Birth of John Keeler in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Birth
1782
Death of John Keeler in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Keeler

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1318) to Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America (1683) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Keeler (1726–1782) was born in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America and died in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 (B) 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 13 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.

John Keeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Keeler PTP
1726–1782
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Keeler PTP
1708–1763
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Elizabeth Keeler PTP
1708–1763
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America

John Keeler's Descendants

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John Keeler PTP 1726–1782