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Mary Holley 1838–1894

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Holley 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 31 Aug 1838 · Anson, North Carolina, United States
Died 11 Nov 1894 · Union, North Carolina, United States
Father William Holley
Mother Sarah Sally Elizabeth Ross
Siblings Elizabeth Holly, Hester Jane Holly, James W Holley, Lydia Holley, Margaret Holly, Martha Patsy Holley, Nancy Holley, Sarah Holley, Thomas R Holley

Researchers connected through Mary Holley 1838–1894

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Mary Holley was born in 1838 in Anson, North Carolina, United States, the child of william holley and sarah sally elizabeth ross. Mary Holley passed away in 1894 in Union, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1838
Birth of Mary Holley in Anson, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1894
Death of Mary Holley in Union, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Holley

This ancestor line traces from Scotts Hall, Brabourne, East Ashford, Kent, England (1465) to Anson, North Carolina, United States (1838) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Holley (1838–1894) was born in Anson, North Carolina, United States and died in Union, North Carolina, United States. 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 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 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.

Mary Holley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Holley PTP
1838–1894
Anson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Holley's Descendants

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Mary Holley PTP 1838–1894