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Mary Ellen Linney 1857–1921

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
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Linney 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Nov 1857 · Richmond, Virginia, United States
Died 18 Dec 1921 · Boyle, Kentucky, United States
Father John Madison Linney
Siblings Abagale Mariah Linney, Abigale Mariah Linney, Baby Linney, Bertha Linney, Bettie B Linney, Betty Blanche Linney, Cora Linney, Elizabeth Betty Blanche Linney, Elizabeth Linney, Frank J Linney, James Franklin Linney, John J Linney, John Linneys Babe, John Pate Linney, Lina Linney, Lucy Rebecca Lula Linney, Lula R Linney, Lula Rebecca Linney, Mary Ellen Mollie Linney, Mary Ellen Linney, Mattie Linney, Nannie L Linney, Nannie Lillian Linney, Nanny Lillian Linney, Retta J Linney, Retta Jackson Linney, Virginia P Linney, Virginia Polk Linney, William Linney
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Mary Ellen Linney began in 1857 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Mary Ellen Linney passed away in 1921 in Boyle, Kentucky, United States.

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Life Timeline

1857
Birth of Mary Ellen Linney in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Birth
1921
Death of Mary Ellen Linney in Boyle, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Linney

This ancestor line traces from Jamestown, James City, Virginia (1628) to Richmond, Virginia, United States (1857) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Linney (1857–1921) was born in Richmond, Virginia, United States and died in Boyle, Kentucky, 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 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.

Related Records

John Madison Linney
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Mary Linney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Ellen Linney PTP
1857–1921
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Linney's Descendants

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Mary Ellen Linney PTP 1857–1921