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Sarah Banks 1743–1809

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Banks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 2 independent trees

Born 26 Dec 1743 · Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 11 JUL 1809 · Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Father Joseph Banks Jr
Mother Joanna Banks
Spouse Captain Lewis Goodsell
Children Joseph Banks Goodsell, Mary Goodsell

Researchers connected through Sarah Banks 1743–1809

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Banks 1743–1809

Biography

In 1743, Sarah Banks entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to joseph banks jr and joanna banks. Sarah Banks married captain lewis goodsell, and had children including joseph banks goodsell, mary goodsell. Sarah Banks passed away in 1809 in Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1743
Birth of Sarah Banks in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1809
Death of Sarah Banks in Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Banks

This ancestor line traces from Hollingdon, Soulbury, Buckinghamshire, England (1500) to Fairfield, Fairfield, CT (1743) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Banks (1743–1809) was born in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Greenfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 (B) 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 9 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 Banks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Banks PTP
1743–1809
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Banks's Descendants

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Sarah Banks PTP 1743–1809