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Dora Alice Poling 1885–1963

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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 Dora Poling 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

Born 22 Sep 1885 · Phillipi, Barbour West Virginia
Died 28 Oct 1963 · Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Father Emery B Martin Poling
Mother Elizabeth Oredith Haddix
Spouse Lewis Franklin Boyles
Children Beatrice Boyles, Dorothy Lorraine Boyles, Lawrence Fax Boyles
Siblings Earl Poling, Emma Catherine Poling, Frederick Otto Poling, Nellie Georgia Poling, Oskaloosus Lucy Poling, Rose Lee Poling

Researchers connected through Dora Poling 1885–1963

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Biography

The story of Dora Alice Poling began in 1885 in Phillipi, Barbour West Virginia. Dora Alice Poling married lewis franklin boyles, and had children including beatrice boyles, dorothy lorraine boyles, lawrence fax boyles. Dora Alice Poling passed away in 1963 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of Dora Alice Poling in Phillipi, Barbour West Virginia
Birth
1963
Death of Dora Alice Poling in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dora Poling

This ancestor line traces from Rothley, Leicestershire, England (1491) to Barbour County, West Virginia (1855) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dora Poling (1885–1963) was born in Phillipi, Barbour West Virginia and died in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA. 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 Dora 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Dora Poling's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dora Alice Poling PTP
1885–1963
Phillipi, Barbour West Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Dora Poling's Descendants

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Dora Alice Poling PTP 1885–1963