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Sarah Hanford 1678–1752

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 Hanford 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 May 1678 · Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 26 Oct 1752 · Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Father Thomas Hanford
Mother Mary Miles
Siblings Captain Samuel Hanford, Sarah Hanford Comstock, Thomas Hanford

Researchers connected through Sarah Hanford 1678–1752

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Hanford 1678–1752

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Hanford began in 1678 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Sarah Hanford passed away in 1752 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Sarah Hanford in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1752
Death of Sarah Hanford in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Hanford

This ancestor line traces from Fremington, Devon, , England (1583) to Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1678) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Hanford (1678–1752) was born in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 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 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.

Sarah Hanford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Hanford PTP
1678–1752
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Sarah Hanford's Descendants

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Sarah Hanford PTP 1678–1752