Sarah Cory (1743–1776) was born in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, United States and died in Essex, New Jersey, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Cory 1743–1776

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 12 Jul 1743 · Westfield, Union, New Jersey, United States

Died 21 Apr 1776 · Essex, New Jersey, United States

Father John Cory Iv

Mother Martha Parkhurst

Siblings Abner Cory, David Cory, Hannah Cory, Isaac Cory, John Cory, Martha Cory, Phebe Cory

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Cory Iv

Martha Parkhurst

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Sarah Cory was born in 1743 in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, United States, the child of john cory iv and martha parkhurst. Sarah Cory passed away in 1776 in Essex, New Jersey, United States.

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1743

Birth of Sarah Cory in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, United States

Birth

1776

Death of Sarah Cory in Essex, New Jersey, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Cory

This ancestor line traces from Baddington, Cheshire, England (1392) to Westfield, Union, New Jersey, United States (1743) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Cory (1743–1776) was born in Westfield, Union, New Jersey, United States and died in Essex, New Jersey, United States. 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 12 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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