Who was Sarah Goodale?

Sarah Goodale (1640–1729) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Goodale 1640–1729

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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9 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Goodale in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 9 independent trees

Born 31 May 1640 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Died 22 Mar 1729 · Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Father Robert Goodell Goodale

Mother Catherine Kilham

Siblings Abraham Goodale, Elizabeth Goodale, Hannah Goodale, Isaac Goodale, Jacob Goodale, Mary Goodell Goodale, Nehemiah Goodale, Zachariah Goodale

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … New England, the Great Migration … The Scott genealogy

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Goodell Goodale

Catherine Kilham

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1640, Sarah Goodale entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, born to robert goodell goodale and catherine kilham. Sarah Goodale passed away in 1729 in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Record The Scott genealogy

Life Timeline

1640

Birth of Sarah Goodale in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Birth

1729

Death of Sarah Goodale in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Goodale

This ancestor line traces from St James, Suffolk, , England (1558) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1640) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Goodale (1640–1729) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 9 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, 9 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 3 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.