Who was Sarah Brigham?

Sarah Brigham (1751–1827) was born in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester) and died in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester). 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 6 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Brigham 1751–1827

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

Born 18 APR 1751 · Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester)

Died 20 AUG 1827 · Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester)

Father Moses Brigham

Mother Mehitable Grout

Spouse Jonathan Forbush

Children Holland Forbes

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Biography

The story of Sarah Brigham began in 1751 in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester). Sarah Brigham married jonathan forbush, and had children including holland forbes. Sarah Brigham passed away in 1827 in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester).

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Record The Covingtons : Being a Collection of Family Information

Life Timeline

1751

Birth of Sarah Brigham in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester)

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1827

Death of Sarah Brigham in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester)

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Brigham

This ancestor line traces from Bath, Somerset Co., England (1595) to Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester) (1751) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Brigham (1751–1827) was born in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester) and died in Westborough, Massachusetts (Worcester). 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 6 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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