Who was Rachel Boley?

Rachel Boley (1851–1932) was born in East Earl Twp Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rachel Boley 1851–1932

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Mar 1851 · East Earl Twp Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Died 3 Jun 1932 · Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Henry Boley

Mother Catherine Gehr

Siblings Anna Boley, Emma Boley, Franklin B Boley, Harry Boley, Mary Elizabeth Boley, Sarah Boley

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Boley

Catherine Gehr

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Rachel Boley was born in 1851 in East Earl Twp Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the child of henry boley and catherine gehr. Rachel Boley passed away in 1932 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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1851

Birth of Rachel Boley in East Earl Twp Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Birth

1932

Death of Rachel Boley in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Boley

This ancestor line traces from Salsbury Twp Lanc County, Pennsylvania (1821) to East Earl Twp Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (1851) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Boley (1851–1932) was born in East Earl Twp Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and died in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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