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Sara Margaret Pearson 1840–1902

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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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 Sara Pearson 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 Oct 1840 · Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Died 18 Jul 1902 · Pottsboro, Grayson, Texas, United States
Father Samuel Pearson (1813–1873)
Mother Mary Austin (1816–1893)
Siblings Charoltte E Pearson, Eliner Elia Pearson, Harriet Elizabeth Pearson, John Richard Pearson, Mildred Pearson

Researchers connected through Sara Pearson 1840–1902

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sara Pearson 1840–1902

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sara Margaret Pearson began in 1840 in Shenandoah, Virginia, USA. Sara Margaret Pearson passed away in 1902 in Pottsboro, Grayson, Texas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1840
Birth of Sara Margaret Pearson in Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Birth
1902
Death of Sara Margaret Pearson in Pottsboro, Grayson, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sara Pearson

This ancestor line traces from Rockingham, Virginia, United States (1813) to Shenandoah, Virginia, USA (1840) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sara Pearson (1840–1902) was born in Shenandoah, Virginia, USA and died in Pottsboro, Grayson, Texas, 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 Sara 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.

Sara Pearson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sara Margaret Pearson PTP
1840–1902
Shenandoah, Virginia, USA
Parents
Samuel Pearson PTP
1813–1873
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Mary Austin PTP
1816–1893
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sara Pearson's Descendants

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Sara Margaret Pearson PTP 1840–1902