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Sarah Horton 1777–1856

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Horton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Dec 1777 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 13 May 1856 · Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Comfort Horton (1743–1805)
Mother Joanna Wood
Siblings Elizabeth Betsey Horton, Hannah Horton, Jabez Horton, Joanna Horton, John Horton, Lillis Horton, Nancy Horton, Philip Horton, Rachel Horton, Samuel Horton, Stephen Horton
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Horton began in 1777 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts. Sarah Horton passed away in 1856 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1777
Birth of Sarah Horton in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
1856
Death of Sarah Horton in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Horton

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1511) to Rehoboth, MA (1777) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Horton (1777–1856) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 8 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, 8 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 9 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.

Related Records

Comfort Horton
1743–1805 · Father
Joanna Wood
Mother

Sarah Horton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Horton PTP
1777–1856
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
Comfort Horton PTP
1743–1805
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Horton's Descendants

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Sarah Horton PTP 1777–1856