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Humphrey Keyes 1721–1793 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 August 1721

Birth Location: Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 19 April 1793

Death Location: Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA

Father: Gershom Keyes

Mother: Sarah Eager

Spouse(s): Sarah Hall

Children(s): Elizabeth Keyes

In 1721, Humphrey Keyes entered the world in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Gershom Keyes And Sarah Eager. Humphrey Keyes married Sarah Hall, and had children including Elizabeth Keyes. Humphrey Keyes passed away in 1793 in Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1721, Humphrey Keyes entered the world in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Gershom Keyes And Sarah Eager.
  • Humphrey Keyes married Sarah Hall, and had children including Elizabeth Keyes.
  • Humphrey Keyes passed away in 1793 in Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gershom Keyes
1698–1764
Birth Location: Shrewsbury,Worcester,Massachusetts,USA
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Sarah Eager
1699–1730
Birth Location: Marlboro,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Hall
1745–1822
Birth Location: Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Keyes
1774–1859
Birth Location: Keyes Ferry, Virginia
EK

Humphrey Keyes's Ancestors

Self
Humphrey Keyes
1721–1793
Birth Place: Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Gershom Keyes
1698–1764
Shrewsbury,Worcester,Massachusetts,USA
Sarah Eager
1699–1730
Marlboro,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA
Grandparents
John Keyes
1674–1768
Chelmsford,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA
Mary Eames
1677–1772
Marlboro,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA
Abraham Eager
1670–1734
Marlboro,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA
Lydia Woods
1672–1739
Marlboro,Middlesex,Massachusetts,USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Keyes
1628–1702
Frances Grant
1634–1708
Gershom Eames
1650–1676
Hannah Brigham
1650–1719
William Eager
1635–1690
Ruth Hill
1641–1679
John Woods
1641–1716
Lydia Rice
1649–1723
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Keyes
1602–1647
Sarah Keyes
1611–1680
Thomas Grant
1601–1643
Jane Haburne
1602–1696
Thomas Eames
1618–1680
Mary Blanford
1639–1676
Thomas Brigham
1603–1653
Mercy Hurd
1614–1693
Eager
1621–
William Eager
1609–1695
Abraham Hill
1615–1670
Sarah Long
1616–1669
John Woods
1610–1678
Mary Parmenter
1610–1690
Edward Rice
1622–1712
Agnes Bent
1631–1713

Humphrey Keyes's Descendants

1.
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Humphrey Keyes (29 August 1721–19 April 1793) m. Sarah Hall (abt 1745–31 Dec 1822)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Keyes 1774–1859 m. George North 1751–1814
    1. 1. Mary (H) North 1795–1832 m. Benjn (G) Thornton 1786–1850
      1. 1. Benjamin (G.) Thornton 1818–1891 m. Laura (A) Thornton 1830– m. Amanda Thornton 1825–
        1. 1. Lula Thornton 1863–
        2. 2. Mildred Thornton 1858–
        3. 3. Frank (A) Thornton 1850– m. Winnie Thornton 1861–
        4. 4. Anna (E) Thornton 1866–
        5. 5. Mary Thornton 1854–
        6. 6. Madalene Thornton 1856–
        7. 7. Tellula Thornton 1864–
      2. 2. Sarah (Aurelia) Thornton 1822–1893 m. James (R) Barnett 1818–
        1. 1. Lucy Barnett 1848–1939
        2. 2. Benjamin (T) Barnett 1846–
        3. 3. Mary (A) Barnett 1844–
        4. 4. James Barnett 1853–
        5. 5. Robert Barnett 1859–
      3. 3. Anthony (R.) Thornton 1832–1899 m. Susan (E) Thornton 1835–
        1. 1. Benj (C) Thornton 1859–
        2. 2. James (D) Thornton 1867–
        3. 3. Sarah Thornton 1860–
        4. 4. Wm (H) Thornton 1855–
        5. 5. John (A) Thornton 1863–
        6. 6. Ellen Thornton 1862–
      4. 4. Mary (V.) Thornton 1832–
      5. 5. Ann (W) Merk 1821–1897 m. Ann (W) Merk 1821–1879
        1. 1. Mary (Margaret) Merck 1839–1918 m. Thomas Harris 1836–
        2. 2. Benj. (A.) Merck 1854–1929 m. Eliza Moore 1852–1928
        3. 3. S Merck 1850–1913 m. William (Hardy) Price 1846–1910
        4. 4. Amanda (T) Merk 1848–1917 m. William (H.) O'Shields 1846–
        5. 5. Lucy (O V) Merk 1846–1911 m. William (David) Womack 1842–1909
        6. 6. Cornelia (E) Merk 1842–
        7. 7. George (G.) Merck 1838–1902 m. Jessie Warren 1840–
        8. 8. Sallie Merck 1850–1914 m. William (J) Wooten 1841–1914

Humphrey Keyes's Timeline

4 Records

1721
29 Aug 1721
Birth of Humphrey Keyes in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1721
29 August 1721
Birth of Humphrey Keyes
None
1793
19 Apr 1793
Age 72
Death of Humphrey Keyes in Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
1793
19 April 1793
Age 72
Death of Humphrey Keyes
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1721
    Event Place: Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 August 1721

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1793
    Event Place: Keyes Ferry, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 April 1793
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