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Sarah Ann Edwards (Elton) Lady of Braintree Essex 1580–1662

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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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Essex 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: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1580 · Braintree, Essex, England
Died 6 Nov 1662 · Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father John Samuel Lewis Edwards Of Huntland Worth
Mother Martha Marta Blundell
Spouse Sir Nicholas Stephen Butler Of Braintree Essex
Children Sebastian Richard Bac Scheiders Schneider

Researchers connected through Sarah Essex 1580–1662

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Biography

In 1580, Sarah Ann Edwards (Elton) Lady of Braintree Essex entered the world in Braintree, Essex, England, born to john samuel lewis edwards of huntland worth and martha marta blundell. Sarah Ann Edwards (Elton) Lady of Braintree Essex married sir nicholas stephen butler of braintree essex, and had children including sebastian richard bac scheiders schneider. Sarah Ann Edwards (Elton) Lady of Braintree Essex passed away in 1662 in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Sarah Ann Edwards (Elton) Lady of Braintree Essex in Braintree, Essex, England
Birth
1662
Death of Sarah Ann Edwards (Elton) Lady of Braintree Essex in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Essex

This ancestor line traces from Worth, Sussex, England (1549) to Braintree, Essex, England (1580) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Essex (1580–1662) was born in Braintree, Essex, England and died in Weathersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, 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 (C) 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 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 Essex's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Ann Edwards (Elton) Lady of Braintree Essex PTP
1580–1662
Braintree, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Essex's Descendants