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Sarah Johnson 1677–1726

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Johnson 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 4 Apr 1677 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Died 29 Sep 1726 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Father Matthew Johnson (1667–1740)
Mother Rebecca Wiswall Johnson
Siblings Hannah Johnson, Henry Johnson, Lydia Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Samuel Johnson

Researchers connected through Sarah Johnson 1677–1726

and 4 more tree owners connected with Sarah Johnson 1677–1726

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Johnson began in 1677 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Sarah Johnson passed away in 1726 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

Life Timeline

1677
Birth of Sarah Johnson in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1726
Death of Sarah Johnson in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Johnson

This ancestor line traces from Herne Hill, Kent, England (1598) to Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts (1677) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Johnson (1677–1726) was born in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts. 5 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, 5 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 Johnson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Johnson PTP
1677–1726
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Parents
Matthew Johnson PTP
1667–1740
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Matthew Johnson PTP
1667–1740
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Johnson's Descendants

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Sarah Johnson PTP 1677–1726