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Rachel Cherry VANATTA 1802–1895

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Rachel VANATTA in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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, with linked records

Born 12 Dec 1802 · Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 5 Sep 1895 · Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Father James VanAtta (1771–1837)
Mother Elizabeth Betsy Hull
Spouse William James Vance
Children Catherine Delilah Vance

Researchers connected through Rachel VANATTA 1802–1895

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Biography

In 1802, Rachel Cherry VANATTA entered the world in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA, born to james vanatta and elizabeth betsy hull. Rachel Cherry VANATTA married william james vance, and had children including catherine delilah vance. Rachel Cherry VANATTA passed away in 1895 in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1802
Birth of Rachel Cherry VANATTA in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1895
Death of Rachel Cherry VANATTA in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel VANATTA

This ancestor line traces from Namanock Island, Sussex, New Jersey, United States (1771) to Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA (1802) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel VANATTA (1802–1895) was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, 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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Rachel VANATTA's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rachel Cherry VANATTA PTP
1802–1895
Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James VanAtta PTP
1771–1837
Namanock, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rachel VANATTA's Descendants

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Rachel Cherry VANATTA PTP 1802–1895