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George Sisson 1644–1718

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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

3 researchers on YourRoots have George Sisson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1644 · Elmshall, Snaith, Yorkshire, England
Died 7 Sep 1718 · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Spouse Sarah Mary Lawton
Children Hope Sisson

Researchers connected through George Sisson 1644–1718

and 2 more tree owners connected with George Sisson 1644–1718

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
Hope Sisson

Biography

The story of George Sisson began in 1644 in Elmshall, Snaith, Yorkshire, England. George Sisson married sarah mary lawton, and had children including hope elizabeth sisson. George Sisson passed away in 1718 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

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Life Timeline

1644
Birth of George Sisson in Elmshall, Snaith, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1718
Death of George Sisson in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Sisson

This ancestor line traces from London, City of London, Greater London, England (1610) to Elmshall, Snaith, Yorkshire, England (1644) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Sisson (1644–1718) was born in Elmshall, Snaith, Yorkshire, England and died in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 2 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.

Related Records

George Sisson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Sisson PTP
1644–1718
Elmshall, Snaith, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Sisson's Descendants

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George Sisson PTP 1644–1718
  1. 1. Hope Elizabeth Sisson PTP 1674–1752