Who was Sarah Benson?

Sarah Benson (1739–1804) was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA and died in Brush Creek, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Rolfe Benson 1739–1804

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Apr 1739 · Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA

Died 25 May 1804 · Brush Creek, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

Spouse William Bedford Ii Hanks Dna

Children Mary Hanks

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William Bedford Ii Hanks Dna

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Mary Hanks

Biography

The story of Sarah Rolfe Benson began in 1739 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA. Sarah Rolfe Benson married william bedford ii hanks dna, and had children including mary hanks. Sarah Rolfe Benson passed away in 1804 in Brush Creek, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Birth of Sarah Rolfe Benson in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA

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Death of Sarah Rolfe Benson in Brush Creek, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA

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: Sarah Benson (1739–1804) was born in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA and died in Brush Creek, Bedford, Pennsylvania, 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 (C) 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 1 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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Sarah Rolfe Benson PTP

1739–1804

Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA