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George Rayl 1780–1860

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Rayl 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 6 Oct 1780 · New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Died 29 May 1860 · Poplar Ridge, Henry, Indiana, USA
Father William Edward Rayle
Mother Hannah Watson Mickle
Spouse Hannah Canaday
Children Charles Rayl, Mahala Rayl, Mary Rayl, Zadock H Rayl
Siblings Ann Rayle, Elizabeth Rayle, Jean Rayle, John W Rayle, Mary Rayle, Matthew Rayle, Nathan Rayle, Rachel Rayle, Sarah Mickle Rayle, Thomas Rayle

Researchers connected through George Rayl 1780–1860

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Biography

In 1780, George Rayl entered the world in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA, born to william edward rayle and hannah watson mickle. George Rayl married hannah canaday, and had children including charles rayl, mahala rayl, mary rayl, zadock h rayl. George Rayl passed away in 1860 in Poplar Ridge, Henry, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1780
Birth of George Rayl in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1860
Death of George Rayl in Poplar Ridge, Henry, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Rayl

This ancestor line traces from Thornley, Hertfordshire, England (1608) to New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA (1780) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Rayl (1780–1860) was born in New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA and died in Poplar Ridge, Henry, Indiana, 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 George 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.

George Rayl's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George Rayl PTP
1780–1860
New Garden, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
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Grandparents
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George Rayl's Descendants

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George Rayl PTP 1780–1860