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Joseph Keyes 1667–1757

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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

10 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Keyes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 24 May 1667 · Chelmsford, Mass
Died 9 Jun 1757 · Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father (1628–1702)
Mother
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Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index

Researchers connected through Joseph Keyes 1667–1757

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1667, Joseph Keyes entered the world in Chelmsford, Mass, born to solomon keyes and frances grant. Joseph Keyes passed away in 1757 in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1667
Birth of Joseph Keyes in Chelmsford, Mass
Birth
1757
Death of Joseph Keyes in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Keyes

This ancestor line traces from Woburn, England (1563) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1667) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Keyes (1667–1757) was born in Chelmsford, Mass and died in Westford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 5 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

Joseph Keyes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Keyes PTP
1667–1757
Chelmsford, Mass
Parents
PTP
1628–1702
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Keyes's Descendants

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Joseph Keyes PTP 1667–1757