Robert Eli KEITH 1903–1980
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
Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert KEITH in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Robert KEITH 1903–1980
“”
and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert KEITH 1903–1980
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1903, Robert Eli KEITH entered the world in Watseka, Ill, born to joseph milton ii keith and elizabeth jane jennie smith. In 1910, Robert Eli KEITH resided in Spring Creek, Logan, Oklahoma, USA. In 1920, Robert Eli KEITH resided in Spring Creek, Logan, Oklahoma, USA. Robert Eli KEITH married mary ellen cline, and had children including johnnie robert keith, sandra ellen keith, shirley keith. Robert Eli KEITH passed away in 1980 in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America.
Sources
-
1Census 1910 United States Federal Census
-
2Census 1920 United States Federal Census
-
3Census 1930 United States Federal Census
-
4Census 1940 United States Federal Census
-
5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
-
6Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
-
7Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
-
8Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
-
9Marriage Records Oklahoma, County Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert KEITH
This ancestor line traces from Ackworth, Yorkshire, England (1575) to Watseka, Iroquois, Illinois, USA (1903) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert KEITH (1903–1980) was born in Watseka, Ill and died in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America. 2 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 11 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
Robert KEITH's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record