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Sarah Alexander 1688–1728

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Alexander in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 7 Feb 1688 · Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 Jan 1728 · Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Alexander
Mother Sarah Gaylord (1652–1732)
Spouse Eleazer Holton
Children Alexander Holton, Elenor Holton, Phineas Holton, Sarah Holton
Siblings Ebenezer Alexander, Elizabeth Alexander, John Alexander, Joseph Alexander, Nathaniel Alexander, Samuel Alexander, Thankful Alexander

Researchers connected through Sarah Alexander 1688–1728

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sarah Alexander 1688–1728

Biography

Sarah Alexander was born in 1688 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john alexander and sarah gaylord. Sarah Alexander married eleazer holton, and had children including alexander holton, elenor holton, phineas holton, sarah holton. Sarah Alexander passed away in 1728 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Sarah Alexander in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1728
Death of Sarah Alexander in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Alexander

This ancestor line traces from Exeter, Devon, , England (1585) to Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States (1688) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Alexander (1688–1728) was born in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States and died in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 4 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 Alexander's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Alexander PTP
1688–1728
Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Gaylord PTP
1652–1732
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Samuel Gaylord PTP
1619–1690
Exeter, Devon, , England
ELIZABETH Hull PTP
1625–1680
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Sarah Alexander's Descendants

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Sarah Alexander PTP 1688–1728