Who was Sarah Kilham?

Sarah Kilham (1642–1737) was born in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Kilham 1642–1737

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 24 Jan 1642 · Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 26 Jan 1737 · Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Austin Augustine Kilham

Mother Alice Gorball

Siblings Daniel Kilham, Daniel Killiam, Elizabeth Kilham, John Kilham, Lot Killam, Ruth Kilham

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Austin Augustine Kilham

Alice Gorball

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Kilham was born in 1642 in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of austin augustine kilham and alice gorball. Sarah Kilham passed away in 1737 in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1642

Birth of Sarah Kilham in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1737

Death of Sarah Kilham in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Kilham

This ancestor line traces from St James, Suffolk, England (1558) to Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1642) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Kilham (1642–1737) was born in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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.
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