Sarah Dewey 1672–1708
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Dewey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sarah Dewey 1672–1708
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1672, Sarah Dewey entered the world in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to jedediah dewey and sarah orton. Sarah Dewey married john captain ashley, and had children including ebenezer ashley, hannah ashley, john ashley, lydia ashley, maj noah ashley, moses ashley, roger ashley, sarah ashley. Sarah Dewey passed away in 1708 in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Millennium File
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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8Record Genealogy of the Cowles families in America
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Dewey
This ancestor line traces from Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1647) to Westfield, Mass (1672) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Dewey (1672–1708) was born in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 6 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.
Related Records
Sarah Dewey's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record