Who was Elizabeth Sargent?

Elizabeth Sargent (1648–1736) was born in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Sargent 1648–1736

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1648 · Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 5 Feb 1736 · Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, … Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England … Genealogy : ancestors and descendants …

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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.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
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Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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Record Genealogy : ancestors and descendants of John Sanders, Fort Covington, N.Y.

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1648

Birth of Elizabeth Sargent in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1736

Death of Elizabeth Sargent in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Sargent

This ancestor line traces from Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England (1555) to Salisbury, Massachusetts (1648) across 4 generations.

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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. 5 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, 5 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 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.

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Elizabeth Sargent PTP

1648–1736

Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA