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Sarah Godfrey 1757–1818

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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A Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Godfrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 May 1757 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 5 Sep 1818 · Barrington, Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Father Joseph Godfrey (1733–1761)
Mother Mehitable Hamilton

Researchers connected through Sarah Godfrey 1757–1818

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Godfrey 1757–1818

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1757, Sarah Godfrey entered the world in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to joseph godfrey and mehitable hamilton. Sarah Godfrey passed away in 1818 in Barrington, Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1757
Birth of Sarah Godfrey in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1759
Sarah Godfrey was baptized
Baptism
1818
Death of Sarah Godfrey in Barrington, Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Godfrey

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1757) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Godfrey (1757–1818) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Barrington, Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (A) 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 8 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 Godfrey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Godfrey PTP
1757–1818
Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Godfrey PTP
1733–1761
Chatham, Barnstable, MA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Godfrey's Descendants

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Sarah Godfrey PTP 1757–1818