Sarah Lees (1708–1779) was born in Prestbury, Cheshire, England and died in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Lees 1708–1779

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 May 1708 · Prestbury, Cheshire, England

Died 6 Jan 1779 · Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, England

Father Daniel Lees

Mother Elizabeth Hollis

Spouse George Ward

Children James Ward 1730

Siblings Alfred Lees, Mary Lees

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Biography

In 1708, Sarah Lees entered the world in Prestbury, Cheshire, England, born to daniel lees and elizabeth hollis. Sarah Lees married george ward, and had children including james ward 1730. Sarah Lees passed away in 1779 in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, England.

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1708

Birth of Sarah Lees in Prestbury, Cheshire, England

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1728

Sarah Lees was married in St Peters, Prestbury, Cheshire

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1728

Sarah Lees was married in St. Peters, Prestbury, Cheshire, England

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1779

Death of Sarah Lees in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Lees

This ancestor line traces from Lapley, Staffordshire, England (1660) to Prestbury, Cheshire, England (1708) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Lees (1708–1779) was born in Prestbury, Cheshire, England and died in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, England. 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 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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