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Sarah Hyatt 1686–1769

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Hyatt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Dec 1686 · Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America
Died 9 Feb 1769 · Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Colonial America
Father Thomas Hyatt (1650–1698)
Mother Mary St John
Spouse James Benedict
Children Abigail Benedict, Benjamin Benedict, Comfort Benedict, Hannah Benedict, Hezekiah Benedict, James Benedict, John Benedict, Martha Benedict, Peter Benedict, Phoebe Benedict, Rebecca Benedict, Ruth Benedict, Sarah Benedict, Thomas Benedict
Siblings Deborah Hyatt, Mary Hyatt, Millicent Hyatt, Rebecca Hyatt, Ruth Hyatt, Thomas Hyatt Iii

Researchers connected through Sarah Hyatt 1686–1769

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Biography

The story of Sarah Hyatt began in 1686 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America. Sarah Hyatt married james benedict, and had children including abigail benedict, benjamin benedict, comfort benedict, hannah benedict, hezekiah benedict, james benedict, john benedict, martha benedict, peter benedict, phoebe benedict, rebecca benedict, ruth benedict, sarah benedict, thomas benedict. Sarah Hyatt passed away in 1769 in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Colonial America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

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    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions

  9. 9
    Burial Records Connecticut, Find a Grave Index

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Sarah Hyatt in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America
Birth
1769
Death of Sarah Hyatt in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Hyatt

This ancestor line traces from St Margaret, Westminister, England (1601) to Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America (1686) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Hyatt (1686–1769) was born in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America and died in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Colonial America. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 4 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 Hyatt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Hyatt PTP
1686–1769
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, Colonial America
Parents
Thomas Hyatt PTP
1650–1698
Stamford, Fairfield, CT
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Hoyt PTP
1618–1656
Upway, Dorchester, Dorset, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Hyatt's Descendants

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Sarah Hyatt PTP 1686–1769
  1. 1. Ruth Benedict PTP 1711–1807