Sarah Lay (1682–1750) was born in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Lay 1682–1750

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Feb 1682 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Died 06 Jul 1750 · Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Father Robert Lay Jr

Mother Mary Stanton

Siblings Dorothy Lay, Mary Lay, Phebe Lay, Robert Lay, Robert Lay Iii, Samuel Lay, Temperance Lay, Thomas Lay

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Lay Jr

Mary Stanton

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Sarah Lay was born in 1682 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, the child of robert lay jr and mary stanton. Sarah Lay passed away in 1750 in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Sarah Lay in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

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1750

Death of Sarah Lay in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Lay

This ancestor line traces from Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, , England (1571) to Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1682) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Lay (1682–1750) was born in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 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 (B) 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 5 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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Sarah Lay's Ancestors

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Sarah Lay PTP

1682–1750

Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA