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Keziah Colby 1696–1754

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Keziah Colby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees

Born 11 May 1696 · Amesbury, Mass
Died 3 Nov 1754 · Amesbury, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Father Samuel Sargent Colby Ii
Mother Dorethie Ambross
Siblings Abigail Colby, Ambrose Colby, Dorothy May Colby, Elizabeth Colby, Enoch Colby, Hezekiah Colby, Obediah Colby, Priscilla A Hanson, Ruggles Colby, Samuel Sargent Colby Iii, Susannah Colby
Records
Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1696, Keziah Colby entered the world in Amesbury, Mass, born to samuel sargent colby ii and dorethie ambross. Keziah Colby passed away in 1754 in Amesbury, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, Essex, England, United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Keziah Colby in Amesbury, Mass
Birth
1754
Death of Keziah Colby in Amesbury, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Keziah Colby

This ancestor line traces from Eaton, Wiltshire, England (1450) to Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1696) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keziah Colby (1696–1754) was born in Amesbury, Mass and died in Amesbury, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, Essex, England, United Kingdom. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Keziah 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Samuel Sargent Colby Ii
Father
Dorethie Ambross
Mother

Keziah Colby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Keziah Colby PTP
1696–1754
Amesbury, Mass
Parents
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Grandparents
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Keziah Colby's Descendants

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Keziah Colby PTP 1696–1754