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Sarah Colton 1678–1754

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
B
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 Colton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 25 Sep 1678 · Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Jun 1754 · Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Matthew Beckwith (1610–1680)
Mother Sarah Griswold
Siblings Anna Colton, Benjamin Colton, Elizabeth Beckwith, Elizabeth Colton, Griswold Beckwith, Infant Colton, James Beckwith, John Beckwith, Jonah Beckwith, Matthew Beckwith, Matthew Colton, Prudence Beckwith, Ruth Beckwith, Sarah Beckwith, Thomas Colton

Researchers connected through Sarah Colton 1678–1754

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Colton began in 1678 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah Colton passed away in 1754 in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Sarah Colton in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1754
Death of Sarah Colton in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Colton

This ancestor line traces from Greenford, Middlesex, , England (1595) to Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1678) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Colton (1678–1754) was born in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, 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 4 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.

Sarah Colton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Colton PTP
1678–1754
Longmeadow, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Matthew Beckwith PTP
1610–1680
Pontefract, Yorkshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Colton's Descendants

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Sarah Colton PTP 1678–1754