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Nellie Josephine Hays 1868–1953

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Nellie Hays in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Aug 1868 · Blount, Alabama, USA
Died 14 May 1953 · Garden City, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Father Samuel Maverick Hays
Mother Louisa Frances Beasley
Spouse James Calloway Reid
Children William Jefferson Reid

Researchers connected through Nellie Hays 1868–1953

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Biography

In 1868, Nellie Josephine Hays entered the world in Blount, Alabama, USA, born to samuel maverick hays and louisa frances beasley. Nellie Josephine Hays married james calloway reid, and had children including william jefferson reid. Nellie Josephine Hays passed away in 1953 in Garden City, Cullman, Alabama, USA.

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Life Timeline

1868
Birth of Nellie Josephine Hays in Blount, Alabama, USA
Birth
1953
Death of Nellie Josephine Hays in Garden City, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nellie Hays

This ancestor line traces from Pittendriech, Midlothian, Scotland (1517) to Blount, Alabama, USA (1868) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nellie Hays (1868–1953) was born in Blount, Alabama, USA and died in Garden City, Cullman, Alabama, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nellie 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 11 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.

Nellie Hays's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Nellie Josephine Hays PTP
1868–1953
Blount, Alabama, USA
Parents
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Nellie Hays's Descendants

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Nellie Josephine Hays PTP 1868–1953