Mae Sanders (1870–1958) was born in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States and died in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mae Florence"Big Ma" Sanders 1870–1958

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Mar 1870 · Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States

Died 7 Nov 1958 · Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, United States

Spouse James Marshall Taylor

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Mae Florence"Big Ma" Sanders was born in 1870 in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States. Mae Florence"Big Ma" Sanders married james marshall taylor. Mae Florence"Big Ma" Sanders passed away in 1958 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, United States.

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Birth of Mae Florence"Big Ma" Sanders in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States

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Death of Mae Florence"Big Ma" Sanders in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, United States

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: Mae Sanders (1870–1958) was born in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States and died in Sallisaw, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mae 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 1 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.
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Mae Florence"Big Ma" Sanders PTP

1870–1958

Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States