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Sarah E Holley 1843–1906

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Holley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 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 16 Nov 1843 · Union County, North Carolina, USA
Died 14 May 1906 · Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Father Thomas R Holley
Mother Sophia Sophy Bennett
Siblings Charlotte Lindsay, Edmond D Holley, Emily J Holley, Frances Eunice Jane Fannie Holley, James C Holley, John Wesley Holley, Joseph Hampton Holley, Lessie Lydia Margaret Holley, Lucinda Holley, Matildia Holley, Melissa Artelia Holley, Nancy Elizabeth Holley, Opal Holley, Robert M Holley, Thomas Jefferson Holley

Researchers connected through Sarah Holley 1843–1906

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah E Holley was born in 1843 in Union County, North Carolina, USA, the child of thomas r holley and sophia sophy bennett. In 1850, Sarah E Holley resided in Union, North Carolina, USA. Sarah E Holley passed away in 1906 in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1843
Birth of Sarah E Holley in Union County, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1850
Sarah E Holley resided here in Union, North Carolina, USA
Residence
1906
Death of Sarah E Holley in Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Holley

This ancestor line traces from Scotts Hall, Brabourne, East Ashford, Kent, England (1465) to Union County, North Carolina, USA (1843) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Holley (1843–1906) was born in Union County, North Carolina, USA and died in Henderson County, Tennessee, 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 Sarah 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 14 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.

Sarah Holley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sarah E Holley PTP
1843–1906
Union County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Holley's Descendants

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Sarah E Holley PTP 1843–1906