Who was Rachel Hayes?

Rachel Hayes (1870–1946) was born in White, Georgia, United States and died in Tapoco, Gates, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rachel Merinda Hayes 1870–1946

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Mar 1870 · White, Georgia, United States

Died 28 Feb 1946 · Tapoco, Gates, North Carolina, USA

Father Greenberry Payne

Mother Fanny Harkins

Records

North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, …

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Researchers connected through Rachel Hayes 1870–1946

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Immediate Family

Parents

Greenberry Payne

Fanny Harkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1870, Rachel Merinda Hayes entered the world in White, Georgia, United States, born to greenberry payne and fanny harkins. Rachel Merinda Hayes passed away in 1946 in Tapoco, Gates, North Carolina, USA.

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Death Records North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976

Life Timeline

1870

Birth of Rachel Merinda Hayes in White, Georgia, United States

Birth

1946

Death of Rachel Merinda Hayes in Tapoco, Gates, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Hayes

This ancestor line traces from ENGLAND (1600) to White, Georgia, United States (1870) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Hayes (1870–1946) was born in White, Georgia, United States and died in Tapoco, Gates, North Carolina, 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 6 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.
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