Who was Sarah Boylston?

Sarah Boylston (1642–1711) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Boylston 1642–1711

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Sep 1642 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 8 Aug 1711 · Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Boylston

Mother Sarah Boylston Cheney

Spouse Thomas Smith (1665–1690)

Children Elias Smith, John Smith, Sarah Smith, Thomas Smith, William Smith Sr

Siblings Dr Thomas Boylston, Elizabeth Boylston

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records One World Tree (sm) WikiTree

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Immediate Family

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Thomas Boylston

Sarah Boylston Cheney

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Children

Biography

The story of Sarah Boylston began in 1642 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Boylston married thomas smith, and had children including elias smith, john smith, sarah smith, thomas smith, william smith sr. Sarah Boylston passed away in 1711 in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Life Timeline

1642

Birth of Sarah Boylston in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1711

Death of Sarah Boylston in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Boylston

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1614) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1642) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Boylston (1642–1711) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 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 2 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.