This Keep Family DNA Project is designed to address the ancestral  uncertainties of John Keep of Longmeadow, Mass. (d. 1676);  determine the relationships of the various branches of the Keep families in America and Great Britain; and assist Keeps around the globe to discover their roots and relationships.

 

John Keep of Longmeadow, Mass.

 

The town records of Longmeadow show that John Keep appeared there in 1660, but genealogical research over the centuries has failed to uncover his origins and ancestors, likely in England.  Consequently, the vast number of his Keep descendants in America are deprived of their ancestry, since all lines back stop at Longmeadow.

 

Likewise, many Keeps in Great Britain may not know of their family ties to American Keeps.  Even Keeps in America who are not descended from John Keep may be unsure of their relationships.  In addition, there are many Keeps in Canada, Australia, and other countries around the world who may not know their ancestral lineage.

 

This DNA Project addresses these issues by tracing the characteristics of the Y-chromosome of men with the surname Keep and its variations in America, England, and elsewhere. 

 

For it to succeed, we will require the participation and assistance of a considerable number of people connected to the Keep family, or variations on the name.  See the Surname Page.  Please follow the links at the left for detailed information and how you can help.

 

Marcus F. Keep MD,  Colorado, USA 

John L. Keep, London, England  

Robert S. Warner, New York, USA

 

If after reading this material you require further information or wish to participate, please e-mail Bob for America, or John for England and the rest of the world.   We would also welcome details of your family line to assist us and others seeking to trace their ancestry.