Sarah Alden (1688–1774) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Alden 1688–1774

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 24 Sep 1688 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 04 Jul 1774 · East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Records

Global, Find a Grave® Index … Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories

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Biography

The story of Sarah Alden began in 1688 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Alden passed away in 1774 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1688

Birth of Sarah Alden in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1774

Death of Sarah Alden in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Alden

This ancestor line traces from Brewood, Staffordshire, England (1530) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1688) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Alden (1688–1774) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 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 7 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.

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Sarah Alden PTP

1688–1774

Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA