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Mary Polly Ralston 1811–1912

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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Ralston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 25 Jul 1811 · Brady, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 8 Dec 1912 · Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Spouse Henry Hilger
Children Jacob A Hilgar

Researchers connected through Mary Ralston 1811–1912

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Henry Hilger

Biography

The story of Mary Polly Ralston began in 1811 in Brady, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Mary Polly Ralston married henry hilger, and had children including jacob a hilgar. Mary Polly Ralston passed away in 1912 in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1811
Birth of Mary Polly Ralston in Brady, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1912
Death of Mary Polly Ralston in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Ralston (1811–1912) was born in Brady, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, 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 1 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.

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Mary Ralston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Polly Ralston PTP
1811–1912
Brady, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Ralston's Descendants

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Mary Polly Ralston PTP 1811–1912