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Harriet Eleanor Fay 1829–1924

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Full name consistent across 19 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 19 trees
Death year and location consistent across 19 trees

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19 researchers on YourRoots have Harriet Fay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 19 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Oct 1829 · Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Died 27 Feb 1924 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Fay (1804–1847)
Mother Susan Shellman (1808–1887)
Spouse James Bush (1825–1889)
Children Eleanor Howard Bush, Samuel BUSH
Siblings William Fay

Researchers connected through Harriet Fay 1829–1924

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Biography

The story of Harriet Eleanor Fay began in 1829 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Harriet Eleanor Fay resided in Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, United States. In 1900, Harriet Eleanor Fay resided in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Harriet Eleanor Fay married james smith bush, and had children including eleanor howard bush, samuel prescott bush. Harriet Eleanor Fay passed away in 1924 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  8. 8
    Record FamousKin.com

  9. 9
    Record Gary Boyd Roberts

Life Timeline

1829
Birth of Harriet Eleanor Fay in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Birth
1860
Harriet Eleanor Fay resided here in Orange Ward 1, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Residence
1900
Harriet Eleanor Fay resided here in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Residence
1924
Death of Harriet Eleanor Fay in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Harriet Fay

This ancestor line traces from Henry, Virginia, USA (1623) to Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA (1829) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Harriet Fay (1829–1924) was born in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 19 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 19 researchers on YourRoots have Harriet 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 7 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.

Harriet Fay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Harriet Eleanor Fay PTP
1829–1924
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Parents
Samuel Howard Fay PTP
1804–1847
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Susan Shellman PTP
1808–1887
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Prescott Phillips Fay PTP
1778–1856
Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Harriet Howard PTP
1782–1847
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Harriet Fay's Descendants

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Harriet Eleanor Fay PTP 1829–1924 m. James Smith Bush PTP 1825–1889
  1. 1. Samuel Prescott BUSH PTP 1863–1948 m. Flora Sheldon PTP 1872–1920