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Reuben M Dale 1774–1862

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben Dale in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 17 Mar 1774 · Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Died 2 Oct 1862 · Hart, Kentucky, United States
Spouse Sarah Sally Gill
Children Abraham Dale, Edward Dale, Elizabeth Dale, Jemima Dale, Rebecca Dale, Sally F Dale
Records
1810 United States Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census 1830 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census Family Data Collection - Deaths Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801 U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S. Census Reconstructed Records Kentucky, Land Grants U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary …
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Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of Reuben M Dale began in 1774 in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States. In 1800, Reuben M Dale resided in Barren, Kentucky, United States. In 1810, Reuben M Dale resided in Barren, Kentucky, United States. Reuben M Dale married sarah sally gill, and had children including abraham dale, edward dale, elizabeth dale, jemima dale, rebecca dale, sally f dale. Reuben M Dale passed away in 1862 in Hart, Kentucky, United States.

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Tax Records Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Census U.S. Census Reconstructed Records

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    Land Records Kentucky, Land Grants

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    Military U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers

Life Timeline

1774
Birth of Reuben M Dale in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Birth
1800
Reuben M Dale resided here in Barren, Kentucky, United States
Residence
1810
Reuben M Dale resided here in Barren, Kentucky, United States
Residence
1820
Reuben M Dale resided here in Barren, Kentucky, United States
Residence
1830
Reuben M Dale resided here in Barren, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1840
Reuben M Dale resided here in Hart, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1850
Reuben M Dale resided here in Hart, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1860
Reuben M Dale resided here in District 1, Hart, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1862
Death of Reuben M Dale in Hart, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben Dale

This ancestor line traces from Easter Greenock, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom (1442) to Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA (1774) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reuben Dale (1774–1862) was born in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States and died in Hart, Kentucky, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Reuben Dale's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Reuben M Dale PTP
1774–1862
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
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Reuben Dale's Descendants

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Reuben M Dale PTP 1774–1862