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William Henry Jacob * Rayle\Royal 1639–1724

Public Tree Person

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Rayle\Royal in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 14 Jun 1639 · Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine
Died 7 Nov 1724 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Barlow Royall
Mother Phebe Green Cole
Spouse Mary Bird Rodman Or Redman
Children Edward Rayl

Researchers connected through William Rayle\Royal 1639–1724

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Rayle\Royal 1639–1724

Biography

The story of William Henry Jacob Rayle, Royal began in 1639 in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine. William Henry Jacob Rayle, Royal married mary bird rodman or redman, and had children including edward rayl. William Henry Jacob Rayle, Royal passed away in 1724 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1639
Birth of William Henry Jacob Rayle, Royal in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine
Birth
1724
Death of William Henry Jacob Rayle, Royal in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Rayle\Royal

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, , Wiltshire, England (1567) to Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine (1639) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Rayle\Royal (1639–1724) was born in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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.

William Rayle\Royal's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Henry Jacob * Rayle\Royal PTP
1639–1724
Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine
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Grandparents
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William Rayle\Royal's Descendants

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