YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Sarah Rebecca Elwood 1862–1899

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Elwood 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 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jan 1862 · Perry, Buchanan, Iowa, United States
Died 18 Oct 1899 · Boyden, Sioux, Iowa, United States
Father James Amos Ellwood
Mother Margaret Cowman
Spouse Joseph Horn
Children Francis Ardella Della Horn
Siblings Alva Franklin Alvy Elwood, Cassius Henry Elwood, Cora Frances Elwood, Eldora Frances Elwood, Ina White, Joseph Carey Elwood, Mary Elizabeth Molly Elwood, Sherman Floyd Elwood, William Henry Elwood

Researchers connected through Sarah Elwood 1862–1899

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Elwood 1862–1899

Biography

The story of Sarah Rebecca Elwood began in 1862 in Perry, Buchanan, Iowa, United States. Sarah Rebecca Elwood married joseph horn, and had children including francis ardella della horn. Sarah Rebecca Elwood passed away in 1899 in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1862
Birth of Sarah Rebecca Elwood in Perry, Buchanan, Iowa, United States
Birth
1899
Death of Sarah Rebecca Elwood in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Elwood

This ancestor line traces from Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA (1787) to Perry, Buchanan, Iowa, United States (1862) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Elwood (1862–1899) was born in Perry, Buchanan, Iowa, United States and died in Boyden, Sioux, Iowa, 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 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 Elwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Rebecca Elwood PTP
1862–1899
Perry, Buchanan, Iowa, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Elwood's Descendants

1.
SE
Sarah Rebecca Elwood PTP 1862–1899