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Elizabeth Sargent 1648–1736

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Sargent in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1648 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 5 Feb 1736 · Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Sargent
Mother Elizabeth Wife Of William Sargent
Spouse Samuel Colby
Children Dorothy Colby
Siblings Mary Sargent, Sarah Sargent, Thomas Sargent Lt, William Sargent

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Sargent 1648–1736

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Sargent 1648–1736

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Sargent began in 1648 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth Sargent married samuel colby, and had children including dorothy colby. Elizabeth Sargent passed away in 1736 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1648
Birth of Elizabeth Sargent in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1736
Death of Elizabeth Sargent in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Sargent

This ancestor line traces from Courteenhall, Northamptonshire, England (1465) to Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1648) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Sargent (1648–1736) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 6 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.

Elizabeth Sargent's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Sargent PTP
1648–1736
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Elizabeth Sargent's Descendants

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Elizabeth Sargent PTP 1648–1736
  1. 1. Dorothy Colby PTP 1668–1728 m. William Hoyt PTP 1660–1728