Who was Sarah Becton?

Sarah Becton (1770–1852) was born in , Jones, North Carolina, USA and died in , Davidson, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Becton 1770–1852

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Apr 1770 · , Jones, North Carolina, USA

Died 7 Aug 1852 · , Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Father George Becton

Mother Dorcas Slade

Siblings Asa Becton, Lewis Becton, Mary Eleanor Becton, Micajah Becton, Nancy Becton, Samuel Slade Becton, Sarah Becton, Sydney Becton

Records

North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Becton

Dorcas Slade

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Becton began in 1770 in, Jones, North Carolina, USA. Sarah Becton passed away in 1852 in, Davidson, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1770

Birth of Sarah Becton in, Jones, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1852

Death of Sarah Becton in, Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Becton

This ancestor line traces from West Coker, Somerset, England (1595) to , Jones, North Carolina, USA (1770) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Becton (1770–1852) was born in , Jones, North Carolina, USA and died in , Davidson, Tennessee, 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 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.