William Ray Keath 1840–1894
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Keath 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Keath 1840–1894
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Ray Keath was born in 1840 in, New Maysville, Putnam, In, the child of rev joseph milton keath and delilah case. William Ray Keath passed away in 1894 in Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America.
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1Marriage Records Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
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2Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Marriage Records Indiana, Marriage Collection
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Keath
This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1689) to , New Maysville, Putnam, In (1840) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Keath (1840–1894) was born in , New Maysville, Putnam, In and died in Woodland, Iroquois County, Illinois, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
William Keath's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record