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Sarah A Maxwell 1781–1860

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Maxwell 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 May 1781 · Kentucky, United States
Died 26 May 1860 · Claiborne, Louisiana, United States
Father Thomas Maxwell
Mother Agnes Long
Siblings Anna Maxwell, Benjamin Maxwell, Bezaleel Maxwell, Mary Jane Maxwell, Rebecca Maxwell, Robert Maxwell, Thomas J Maxwell, William Thomas Maxwell

Researchers connected through Sarah Maxwell 1781–1860

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Maxwell 1781–1860

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah A Maxwell began in 1781 in Kentucky, United States. Sarah A Maxwell passed away in 1860 in Claiborne, Louisiana, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1781
Birth of Sarah A Maxwell in Kentucky, United States
Birth
1860
Death of Sarah A Maxwell in Claiborne, Louisiana, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Maxwell

This ancestor line traces from , , , Scotland (1739) to Kentucky, United States (1781) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Maxwell (1781–1860) was born in Kentucky, United States and died in Claiborne, Louisiana, United States. 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 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.

Sarah Maxwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah A Maxwell PTP
1781–1860
Kentucky, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Maxwell's Descendants

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Sarah A Maxwell PTP 1781–1860