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Robert Sands 1710–1735

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
B
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 Robert Sands in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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

Born 26 Dec 1710 · Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Died 12 Apr 1735 · Cow Neck, Long Island, New York, United States
Father John Sands
Mother Catherine Guthrie
Siblings Anne Sands, Benjamin Sands, Catherine Sands, Edward Sands, George Sands, Gideon Sands, John Sands Iii, Joshua Sands, Mary Sands, Nathaniel Sands, Sarah Sands, Simon Sands

Researchers connected through Robert Sands 1710–1735

and 2 more tree owners connected with Robert Sands 1710–1735

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1710, Robert Sands entered the world in Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, born to john sands and catherine guthrie. Robert Sands passed away in 1735 in Cow Neck, Long Island, New York, United States.

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Life Timeline

1710
Birth of Robert Sands in Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1735
Death of Robert Sands in Cow Neck, Long Island, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Sands

This ancestor line traces from Great Glemham, Suffolk, England (1410) to Block Island, Newport, Rhode Island (1710) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Sands (1710–1735) was born in Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Cow Neck, Long Island, New York, United States. 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 Robert 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 10 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.

Robert Sands's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Sands PTP
1710–1735
Block Island, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Sands's Descendants

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Robert Sands PTP 1710–1735