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Phebe "Mary" Keyes French 1639–1701

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Phebe French in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 17 Jun 1639 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 14 May 1701 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert Jacob Keyes Key
Mother Sarah Blanford Keyes Key
Children Phebe French

Researchers connected through Phebe French 1639–1701

and 4 more tree owners connected with Phebe French 1639–1701

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of Phebe "Mary" Keyes French began in 1639 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Phebe "Mary" Keyes French had children including phebe french. Phebe "Mary" Keyes French passed away in 1701 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1639
Birth of Phebe "Mary" Keyes French in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1701
Death of Phebe "Mary" Keyes French in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phebe French

This ancestor line traces from Markenfield Hall, Ripon, Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1474) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1639) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Phebe French (1639–1701) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Phebe 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 6 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.

Phebe French's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Phebe "Mary" Keyes French PTP
1639–1701
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Phebe French's Descendants

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Phebe "Mary" Keyes French PTP 1639–1701