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Hester Jane Holly 1826–1917

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hester Holly in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 27 Jun 1826 · New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA
Died 16 Apr 1917 · Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
Father William Holley
Mother Sarah Sally Elizabeth Ross
Siblings Elizabeth Holly, James W Holley, Lydia Holley, Margaret Holly, Martha Patsy Holley, Mary Holley, Nancy Holley, Sarah Holley, Thomas R Holley

Researchers connected through Hester Holly 1826–1917

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Hester Jane Holly began in 1826 in New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA. Hester Jane Holly passed away in 1917 in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1826
Birth of Hester Jane Holly in New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1917
Death of Hester Jane Holly in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hester Holly

This ancestor line traces from Scotts Hall, Brabourne, East Ashford, Kent, England (1465) to New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA (1826) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hester Holly (1826–1917) was born in New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA and died in Monroe, Union, North Carolina, 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 Hester 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 13 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.

Hester Holly's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hester Jane Holly PTP
1826–1917
New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hester Holly's Descendants

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Hester Jane Holly PTP 1826–1917