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John Frank Keller 1836–1905

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 Keller in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Feb 1836 · Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Died 6 Oct 1905 · Greenwood, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
Father John Twin Keller
Mother Elizabeth Cromer (1793–1872)
Siblings Anna Louise Keller, David Cininnatus Keller, Dorothy Ann Keller, Elizabeth Keller, George B Keller, Mary Catherine Keller, Nancy Jane Keller, Rebecca E Keller, Susan Ann Keller

Researchers connected through John Keller 1836–1905

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Keller 1836–1905

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Frank Keller was born in 1836 in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States, the child of john twin keller and elizabeth cromer. John Frank Keller passed away in 1905 in Greenwood, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1836
Birth of John Frank Keller in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1905
Death of John Frank Keller in Greenwood, Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Keller

This ancestor line traces from Palatines, Rhine River, Germany (1725) to Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States (1836) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Keller (1836–1905) was born in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States and died in Greenwood, Greenwood, South Carolina, 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 4 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 Keller's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Frank Keller PTP
1836–1905
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Cromer PTP
1793–1872
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Keller's Descendants

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John Frank Keller PTP 1836–1905