Who was Sarah Carson?

Sarah Carson (1857–1917) was born in Belmont, Ohio and died in Greenfield, Greene, Illinois. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Carson 1857–1917

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

Born 10 Jun 1857 · Belmont, Ohio

Died 09 Jun 1917 · Greenfield, Greene, Illinois

Father John Carson Sr

Mother Florance Stone

Siblings Ann Hillis, Elizabeth Eliza Carson, Francis Frank Carson, Ida Rebekah Carson, John W Carson, Mary Jane Carson, Matthew Carson

Records

1870 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Carson Sr

Florance Stone

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Carson began in 1857 in Belmont, Ohio. In 1870, Sarah Carson resided in Township 10 Range 11, Greene, Illinois, USA. Sarah Carson passed away in 1917 in Greenfield, Greene, Illinois.

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1857

Birth of Sarah Carson in Belmont, Ohio

Birth

1870

Sarah Carson resided here in Township 10 Range 11, Greene, Illinois, USA

Residence

1917

Death of Sarah Carson in Greenfield, Greene, Illinois

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Carson

This ancestor line traces from Loughgall, Armagh, Ireland (1815) to Belmont, Ohio (1857) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Carson (1857–1917) was born in Belmont, Ohio and died in Greenfield, Greene, Illinois. 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 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.
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