Who was Sarah Fairchild?

Sarah Fairchild (1803–1859) was born in Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, USA and died in Alton, Madison, Illinois, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Tennery Fairchild 1803–1859

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

Born 02 Oct 1803 · Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, USA

Died 4 Mar 1859 · Alton, Madison, Illinois, United States

Father Joseph Fairchild

Mother Phoebe Lewis Bayles

Spouse David Jewett Baker Esq

Children Ann Eliza Baker, David Jewett Baker Jr, Edward Lewis Baker, Henry Southard Baker, Jane Sarah Baker, John Pope Baker, Joseph Fairchild Baker, Sarah Tennery Baker, William Baker, William Baker 2Nd

Siblings Caleb Fairchild, John P Fairchild, Joseph Fairchild, Nancy Fairchild, Phoebe Ann Fairchild, Platt B Fairchild

Records

1850 United States Federal Census U.S., Sons of the American … 10,000 Vital Records of Western …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Fairchild

Phoebe Lewis Bayles

Spouse(s)

David Jewett Baker Esq

Children

Ann Eliza Baker

David Jewett Baker Jr

Joseph Fairchild Baker

Sarah Tennery Baker

William Baker

William Baker 2Nd

Biography

Sarah Tennery Fairchild was born in 1803 in Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, USA, the child of joseph fairchild and phoebe lewis bayles. In 1850, Sarah Tennery Fairchild resided in Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Sarah Tennery Fairchild married david jewett baker esq, and had children including ann eliza baker, david jewett baker jr, edward lewis baker, henry southard baker, jane sarah baker, john pope baker, joseph fairchild baker, sarah tennery baker, william baker, william baker 2nd. Sarah Tennery Fairchild passed away in 1859 in Alton, Madison, Illinois, United States.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
3

Vital Records 10,000 Vital Records of Western New York

Life Timeline

1803

Birth of Sarah Tennery Fairchild in Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, USA

Birth

1850

Sarah Tennery Fairchild resided here in Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Residence

1859

Death of Sarah Tennery Fairchild in Alton, Madison, Illinois, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Fairchild

This ancestor line traces from Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States (1754) to Morristown, Morris, New Jersey (1803) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Fairchild (1803–1859) was born in Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, USA and died in Alton, Madison, Illinois, 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 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.
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