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Sarah Hayward 1724–1802

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
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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 Hayward in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 3 Nov 1724 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 20 Sep 1802 · Rutland, Rutland, Vermont
Father Josiah Hayward
Mother Sarah Kingsley
Spouse Silas Willis
Siblings Abraham Hayward, Child Hayward, Hannah Hayward, Hayward Hayward, John Prior Hayward, Josiah Hayward, Martha Hayward, Nathan Hayward, Phineas Hayward

Researchers connected through Sarah Hayward 1724–1802

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Hayward 1724–1802

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Silas Willis
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1724, Sarah Hayward entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, born to josiah hayward and sarah kingsley. Sarah Hayward married silas willis. Sarah Hayward passed away in 1802 in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1724
Birth of Sarah Hayward in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1802
Death of Sarah Hayward in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Hayward

This ancestor line traces from Little Cornard, Suffolk, England (1385) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1724) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Hayward (1724–1802) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Rutland, Rutland, Vermont. 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 10 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 Hayward's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Hayward PTP
1724–1802
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Hayward's Descendants

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Sarah Hayward PTP 1724–1802