Silas Hale (1832–1899) was born in Cullman, Alabama, USA and died in Sadler, Grayson, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Silas Almer Hale 1832–1899

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Oct 1832 · Cullman, Alabama, USA

Died 1 Aug 1899 · Sadler, Grayson, Texas, USA

Father William Hale

Mother Sarah Sterling

Siblings Adaline Hale, Hilleriah Robert Hale, Mahala Hale, Mary Jane Hale, Melvina Hale, Modella Hale, Sarah Alabama Hale

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Hale

Sarah Sterling

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1832, Silas Almer Hale entered the world in Cullman, Alabama, USA, born to william hale and sarah sterling. In 1850, Silas Almer Hale resided in Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama. In 1880, Silas Almer Hale resided in Morgan, Alabama, United States. Silas Almer Hale passed away in 1899 in Sadler, Grayson, Texas, USA.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1832

Birth of Silas Almer Hale in Cullman, Alabama, USA

Birth

1850

Silas Almer Hale resided here in Subdivision 17, Blount, Alabama

Residence

1880

Silas Almer Hale resided here in Morgan, Alabama, United States

Residence

1899

Death of Silas Almer Hale in Sadler, Grayson, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Hale

This ancestor line traces from Kent Co, England (1629) to Cullman, Alabama, USA (1832) across 8 generations.

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: Silas Hale (1832–1899) was born in Cullman, Alabama, USA and died in Sadler, Grayson, Texas, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Silas 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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