Who was Sarah Anderson?

Sarah Anderson (1697–1779) was born in Albemarle, Virginia, United States and died in Albemarle, Virginia, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 23 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Anderson 1697–1779

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Anderson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 23 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 5 Apr 1697 · Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Died 17 Aug 1779 · Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Father Robert Anderson

Mother Elizabeth Mary Overton

Siblings Anne Pettus, Bartelot Anderson, Caroline Anderson, Charity Anderson, Charles Anderson, David Anderson, Dina Anderson, Dinah Charity Anderson, Esther Anderson, Garland Anderson, George Poindexter, James Anderson, Jane Cosby, Jannet Anderson, John Anderson, Mary Cosby, Matthew Anderson, Nathaniel Anderson, Oveton Cosby, Richard Anderson, Robert Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Susannah Anderson, Susannah Massie Poindexter, Thomas Anderson, Thomas Beverly Anderson, Thomas Poindexter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Anderson

Elizabeth Mary Overton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Anderson began in 1697 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States. Sarah Anderson passed away in 1779 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1697

Birth of Sarah Anderson in Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Birth

1779

Death of Sarah Anderson in Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Anderson

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, Plouigneau, Finistère, Bretagne, France (1012) to Albemarle, Virginia (1697) across 23 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Anderson (1697–1779) was born in Albemarle, Virginia, United States and died in Albemarle, Virginia, 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 23 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.
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