Selma Keith (1898–1962) was born in Missouri, USA and died in Los Angeles. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Selma Keith 1898–1962

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1898 · Missouri, USA

Died 31 Jul 1962 · Los Angeles

Father John Isaac Keath I

Mother Julia A Davis

Siblings Agnes Mary Keith, Dixie Racine Keith, Elmer Seth Keith, Hazel Lois Keith, Joy Keith, Ralph Keith, Walter Wesley Keith

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Isaac Keath I

Julia A Davis

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Children

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Biography

In 1898, Selma Keith entered the world in Missouri, USA, born to john isaac keath i and julia a davis. Selma Keith passed away in 1962 in Los Angeles.

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1898

Birth of Selma Keith in Missouri, USA

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1962

Death of Selma Keith in Los Angeles

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Selma Keith

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1689) to Missouri (1898) across 8 generations.

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: Selma Keith (1898–1962) was born in Missouri, USA and died in Los Angeles. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Selma 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Selma Keith PTP

1898–1962

Missouri, USA