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Sarah Dewey 1672–1708

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 28 Mar 1672 · Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 30 Mar 1708 · Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Jedediah Dewey (1714–1778)
Mother Sarah Orton (1652–1711)
Spouse John Captain Ashley
Children Ebenezer Ashley, Hannah Ashley, John Ashley, Lydia Ashley, Maj Noah Ashley, Moses Ashley, Roger Ashley, Sarah Ashley
Siblings Abigail Dewey, Daniel Dewey, Hannah Dewey, James Dewey, Jedediah Dewey, Joseph Orton Dewey, Margaret Dewey, Mary Dewey, Thomas Dewey

Researchers connected through Sarah Dewey 1672–1708

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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

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  8. 8
    Record Genealogy of the Cowles families in America

Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Sarah Dewey in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1708
Death of Sarah Dewey in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Dewey

This ancestor line traces from Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1647) to Westfield, Mass (1672) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Sarah Dewey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Dewey PTP
1672–1708
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Jedediah Dewey PTP
1714–1778
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Orton PTP
1652–1711
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Jedediah Dewey PTP
1714–1778
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Rebecca WILLIAMS PTP
1685–1727
Westfield, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Dewey's Descendants

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Sarah Dewey PTP 1672–1708
  1. 1. Sarah Ashley PTP 1673–1704 m. Thomas Ingersoll PTP 1692–1748
    1. 1. Thomas Ingersoll PTP 1692–1748