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Mary Ellen Harrah 1925–2007

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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: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Harrah in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Sep 1925 · Astoria, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Died 3 Oct 2007 · Havana, Mason, Illinois, USA
Father John Neal Harrah
Mother Maggie Agnes Gilruth
Spouse Wilbur Carroll Daniel
Children Linda K Daniel, Teresa J Daniel
Siblings Helen Eileen Harrah, Maggie Agnes Harrah

Researchers connected through Mary Harrah 1925–2007

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Biography

In 1925, Mary Ellen Harrah entered the world in Astoria, Fulton, Illinois, USA, born to john neal harrah and maggie agnes gilruth. In 1930, Mary Ellen Harrah resided in Kelly, Warren, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Mary Ellen Harrah resided in Victora, Illinois. Mary Ellen Harrah married wilbur carroll daniel, and had children including linda k daniel, teresa j daniel. Mary Ellen Harrah passed away in 2007 in Havana, Mason, Illinois, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current

  5. 5
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Newspaper Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

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    Marriage Records Winnebago County, Illinois, Marriages

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    Record bowlby.FTW

  10. 10
    Record Combined Wahlfeld.FTW

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    Record CombinedWahlfeld3.FTW

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    Record daniel100603.FTW

Life Timeline

1925
Birth of Mary Ellen Harrah in Astoria, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Birth
1930
Mary Ellen Harrah resided here in Kelly, Warren, Illinois, USA
Residence
1935
Mary Ellen Harrah resided here in Victora, Illinois
Residence
1940
Mary Ellen Harrah resided here in Woodland, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Residence
1951
Mary Ellen Harrah resided here in Illinois
Residence
2007
Death of Mary Ellen Harrah in Havana, Mason, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Harrah

This ancestor line traces from Kettins, Angus, Scotland (1697) to Astoria, Fulton, Illinois, USA (1925) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Harrah (1925–2007) was born in Astoria, Fulton, Illinois, USA and died in Havana, Mason, Illinois, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Mary Harrah's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Ellen Harrah PTP
1925–2007
Astoria, Fulton, Illinois, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Harrah's Descendants

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Mary Ellen Harrah PTP 1925–2007