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Robert Eli KEITH 1903–1980

Public Tree Person

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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

Born 23 SEP 1903 · Watseka, Ill
Died 15 OCT 1980 · Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
Father Joseph Milton Ii Keith
Mother Elizabeth Jane Jennie Smith
Spouse Mary Ellen Cline
Children Johnnie Robert Keith, Sandra Ellen Keith, Shirley Keith
Siblings Clarence Edward Keith, Earle Keith, Ethel May Keith, Homer Clayton Keith, Joseph Milton Keith, Mable Frances Keath, Merle Keith, Orville Wilbur Keath

Researchers connected through Robert KEITH 1903–1980

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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

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Marriage Records Oklahoma, County Marriages

Life Timeline

1903
Birth of Robert Eli KEITH in Watseka, Ill
Birth
1910
Robert Eli KEITH resided here in Spring Creek, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Residence
1920
Robert Eli KEITH resided here in Spring Creek, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Residence
1930
Robert Eli KEITH resided here in Spring Creek, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Residence
1942
Robert Eli KEITH resided here in Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado, USA
Residence
1980
Death of Robert Eli KEITH in ROCKY FORD, OTERO CO., COLORADO
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert KEITH

This ancestor line traces from Ackworth, Yorkshire, England (1575) to Watseka, Iroquois, Illinois, USA (1903) across 11 generations.

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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.
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Robert KEITH's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Eli KEITH PTP
1903–1980
Watseka, Ill
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert KEITH's Descendants

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Robert Eli KEITH PTP 1903–1980