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Sarah Hersey 1692–1732

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 Hersey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 26 Sep 1692 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 1 Mar 1732 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse John Reed
Children Benjamin Reed, Betsy Reed, Ezekiel Reed, Jacob Reed, James Reed, John Reed, Joseph Reed, Mary Reed, Peter Reed, Samuel Reed, Silence Reed, Squire Reed, William Reed

Researchers connected through Sarah Hersey 1692–1732

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Biography

The story of Sarah Hersey began in 1692 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Hersey married john reed, and had children including benjamin reed, betsy reed, ezekiel reed, jacob reed, james reed, john reed, joseph reed, mary reed, peter reed, samuel reed, silence reed, squire reed, william reed. Sarah Hersey passed away in 1732 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1692
Birth of Sarah Hersey in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1732
Death of Sarah Hersey in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Hersey

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1657) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1692) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Hersey (1692–1732) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 2 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.

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Sarah Hersey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Hersey PTP
1692–1732
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Hersey's Descendants

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Sarah Hersey PTP 1692–1732