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William Keays 1864–1943

Public Tree Person

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

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Keays in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 06 Jan 1864 · Nenagh District, Kilamastulla, Tipperary, Ireland
Died 18 Mar 1943 · Hackney, South E. Co. of Hackney, England
Father Joshua Keays
Mother Elizabeth Mccutcheon
Siblings Charlotte Keays, Christopher Keays, Elizabeth Jane Keays, George Francis Keays, Joshua John Keays Jr, Richard Keays, Thomas Albert Keays

Researchers connected through William Keays 1864–1943

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Keays was born in 1864 in Nenagh District, Kilamastulla, Tipperary, Ireland, the child of joshua keays and elizabeth mccutcheon. In 1911, William Keays resided in St John-at-Hackney, London, England. William Keays passed away in 1943 in Hackney, South E. Co. of Hackney, England.

Sources

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    Census 1911 England Census

Life Timeline

1864
Birth of William Keays in Nenagh District, Kilamastulla, Tipperary, Ireland
Birth
1911
William Keays resided here in St John-at-Hackney, London, England
Residence
1943
Death of William Keays in Hackney, South E. Co. of Hackney, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Keays

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1725) to Nenagh District, Kilamastulla, Tipperary, Ireland (1864) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Keays (1864–1943) was born in Nenagh District, Kilamastulla, Tipperary, Ireland and died in Hackney, South E. Co. of Hackney, England. 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 William 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Keays's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Keays PTP
1864–1943
Nenagh District, Kilamastulla, Tipperary, Ireland
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William Keays's Descendants

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William Keays PTP 1864–1943