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Sarah (Sally) Rutherford Kesterson 1758–1836

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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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Kesterson 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Apr 1758 · Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Died 18 Dec 1836 · Greene, Tennessee, USA
Father William Kesterson (1771–1837)
Mother Ann Morehead
Siblings George Chesterson, George Henry Kesterson Sr, George Kesterson, Hannah Kesterson, James Kesterson, Nancy Kesterson, Rhoda Kesterson, Sally Kesterson, Sarah Jane Kesterson, Unice Kesterson, William Kesterson, Winifred Kesterson

Researchers connected through Sarah Kesterson 1758–1836

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sarah Kesterson 1758–1836

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah (Sally) Rutherford Kesterson began in 1758 in Northumberland, Virginia, USA. Sarah (Sally) Rutherford Kesterson passed away in 1836 in Greene, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1758
Birth of Sarah (Sally) Rutherford Kesterson in Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Birth
1836
Death of Sarah (Sally) Rutherford Kesterson in Greene, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Kesterson

This ancestor line traces from Northumberland, Virginia, United States (1674) to Northumberland, Virginia, United States (1758) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Kesterson (1758–1836) was born in Northumberland, Virginia, USA and died in Greene, Tennessee, USA. 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 (B) 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 Kesterson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah (Sally) Rutherford Kesterson PTP
1758–1836
Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Kesterson PTP
1771–1837
, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
William Kesterson PTP
1771–1837
, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Kesterson's Descendants

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