Sarah Lay 1664–1711
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Lay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sarah Lay 1664–1711
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1664, Sarah Lay entered the world in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, born to john lay and joanna smith. Sarah Lay married nathaniel clarke, simon dewolf, and had children including thomas clark. Sarah Lay passed away in 1711 in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.
Sources
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1Record Ancestry.com - http://www.Ancestry.com - Ancestry Family Trees - Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. - This information comes from 1 or more individual Ancestry Family Tree files. This source citation points you to a current version of those files. Note: The owners of these tree files may have removed or changed information since this source citation was created. - Ancestry Family Tree - http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=3050489&pid=18479
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Lay
This ancestor line traces from Lyme, New London County, Connecticut (n/a) to Lyme, New London County, Connecticut (1664) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Lay (1664–1711) was born in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut and died in Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 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 2 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
Sarah Lay's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record