YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Mary Sheets 1805–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 AUG 1805

Birth Location: Freedom Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 11 MAR 1890

Death Location: Fairfield Union Cemetery, Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: David Sheets

Mother: Anna Guthman

Spouse(s): Barnabas Riley

Children(s): Isadora Riley, Daniel Riley, William Riley, Lucretia Riley, Paxton Riley, Lucinda Riley, Isaac Riley, Caroline Riley, William Riley, Margaret Riley, Allah Riley

The story of Mary Sheets began in 1805 in Freedom Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1850, Mary Sheets established residence. In 1860, Mary Sheets established residence. Mary Sheets married Barnabas Riley, and had children including Allah Eliza Riley, Caroline Riley, Daniel Barnabas Riley, Isaac Trimper Riley, Isadora Amanda Riley, Lucinda Adeline Riley, Lucretia Virginia Riley, Margaret Mary Riley, Paxton Henry Riley, William David Riley, William Riley. Mary Sheets passed away in 1890 in Fairfield Union Cemetery, Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States.

Find more search results for Mary Sheets
MS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of Mary Sheets began in 1805 in Freedom Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1850, Mary Sheets established residence.
  • In 1860, Mary Sheets established residence.
  • Mary Sheets married Barnabas Riley, and had children including Allah Eliza Riley, Caroline Riley, Daniel Barnabas Riley, Isaac Trimper Riley, Isadora Amanda Riley, Lucinda Adeline Riley, Lucretia Virginia Riley, Margaret Mary Riley, Paxton Henry Riley, William David Riley, William Riley.
  • Mary Sheets passed away in 1890 in Fairfield Union Cemetery, Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Sheets's Ancestors

Self
Mary Sheets
1805–1890
Birth Place: Freedom Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
David Sheets
1775–1854
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Anna (Maria) Guthman
1777–1848
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Sheets's Descendants

1.
MS
Mary Sheets (26 AUG 1805–11 MAR 1890) m. Barnabas Riley (5 MAR 1799–7 DEC 1880)
  1. 1. Isadora (Amanda) Riley 1831–1877 m. John Nunemaker 1825–1876
    1. 1. John (McClain) Nunemaker 1856–1931 m. Clara (O.) Montz 1859–1937
      1. 1. Ray (Charles) Nunemaker 1895–1952 m. Stella (Williamina) House 1909–1986 m. Stella (Wilhelmenia) House 1909–1986
        1. 1. Valdene (Mavis) Nunemaker 1919–2000 m. Willie (Eldon) Robinson 1917–1980 m. Doyle (Melvin) Herron 1923–1993
        2. 2. Kenneth (Eugene) Nunemaker 1931–2008
        3. 3. Arline (Nunnmaker) Lamer 1918–1975 m. Harvey (Dale) Lamer 1916–1992
        4. 4. Ray (Charles "Junior") Nunemaker 1928–1991
        5. 5. Virgil (Wayne) Nunemaker 1929–2020 m. Joan (E) Kelley 1931–2023
        6. 6. Linda (Darlene) Nunemaker 1947–2001
      2. 2. Nancy Nunemaker 1888–
      3. 3. John (Albert) Nunemaker 1888–1892
      4. 4. Herbert (Claine) Nunemaker 1893–1964
      5. 5. May Nunemaker 1895–
    2. 2. Rebecca (Jenette) Nunemaker 1851–1934
    3. 3. William (Pierce) Nunemaker 1853–1919 m. Sarah (Emma) Smith 1853–
    4. 4. Commodore (Barnabas) Nunemaker 1854–1910
    5. 5. Addie (Isadore) Nunemaker 1858–1931
    6. 6. Lucy (Rachel Fisher) Nunemaker 1861–1932
    7. 7. Lura (Lucinda) Nunemaker 1863–1864
    8. 8. Harry (Grant) Nunemaker 1867–1924
  2. 2. Daniel (Barnabas) Riley 1848–1920
  3. 3. William Riley 1828–1875
  4. 4. Lucretia (Virginia) Riley 1844–1922
  5. 5. Paxton (Henry) Riley 1838–1916
  6. 6. Lucinda (Adeline) Riley 1827–1887
  7. 7. Isaac (Trimper) Riley 1840–1911
  8. 8. Caroline Riley 1829–1829
  9. 9. William (David) Riley 1825–1827
  10. 10. Margaret (Mary) Riley 1835–1853
  11. 11. Allah (Eliza) Riley 1833–1907

Mary Sheets's Timeline

6 Records

1805
26 AUG 1805
Birth of Mary Sheets in Freedom Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States
Freedom Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 45
Mary Sheets resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 55
Mary Sheets resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 65
Mary Sheets resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 75
Mary Sheets resided here
None
1890
11 MAR 1890
Age 85
Death of Mary Sheets in Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 AUG 1805
    Event Place: Freedom Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 MAR 1890
    Event Place: Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairfield Union Cemetery, Fairfield, Adams, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE