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Sarah Bowater 1688–1777

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
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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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Bowater in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 17 Aug 1688 · Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 26 Dec 1777 · Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania, United States
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Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American …

Researchers connected through Sarah Bowater 1688–1777

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1688, Sarah Bowater entered the world in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, born to john jacob bales beals and sarah c bowater. Sarah Bowater passed away in 1777 in Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Sarah Bowater in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1777
Death of Sarah Bowater in Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Bowater

This ancestor line traces from Sedgley, Staffs, England (1550) to Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1688) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Bowater (1688–1777) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Wellsville, York, Pennsylvania, United States. 5 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, 5 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 5 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.

Related Records

Sarah Bowater's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Bowater PTP
1688–1777
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Sarah Bowater's Descendants

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Sarah Bowater PTP 1688–1777