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Sarah Thomas Richardson Matthews * 1689–1754

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah * 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1689 · West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Died 29 Jan 1754 · West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Father Samuel G (1655–1743)
Mother Mary Frances Elizabeth Hutchins
Spouse Dr Joseph Johnathan Richardson
Children Mary Richardson

Researchers connected through Sarah * 1689–1754

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Biography

In 1689, Sarah Thomas Richardson Matthews entered the world in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA, born to samuel quaker rev thomas g and mary frances elizabeth hutchins. Sarah Thomas Richardson Matthews married dr joseph johnathan richardson, and had children including mary richardson. Sarah Thomas Richardson Matthews passed away in 1754 in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Sarah Thomas Richardson Matthews in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Birth
1754
Death of Sarah Thomas Richardson Matthews in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah *

This ancestor line traces from West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States (1655) to West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA (1689) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah * (1689–1754) was born in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA and died in West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.

Sarah *'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Thomas Richardson Matthews * PTP
1689–1754
West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Parents
Samuel Quaker Rev THOMAS G PTP
1655–1743
West River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Unknown

Sarah *'s Descendants

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  1. 1. Mary Richardson PTP 1710–1743