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Sarah Franklin 1743–1808

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

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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 Franklin 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Sep 1743 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 5 Oct 1808 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Benjamin FRANKLIN (1706–1790)
Mother Deborah Read
Siblings Francis Folger Franklin, Sarah Franklin, William Franklin

Researchers connected through Sarah Franklin 1743–1808

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Franklin 1743–1808

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Franklin was born in 1743 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of benjamin franklin and deborah read. Sarah Franklin passed away in 1808 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1743
Birth of Sarah Franklin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1808
Death of Sarah Franklin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Franklin

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, , England (1617) to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (1743) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Franklin (1743–1808) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 Franklin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Franklin PTP
1743–1808
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Benjamin FRANKLIN PTP
1706–1790
Boston, Massachusets, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Josiah FRANKLIN PTP
1657–1745
Ecton, Northamptonshire, , England
Abiah Lee FOLGER PTP
1667–1752
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts Bay, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Franklin's Descendants

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SF
Sarah Franklin PTP 1743–1808