Sarah May 1659–1712
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah May in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 27 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sarah May 1659–1712
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Immediate Family
Biography
Sarah May was born in 1659 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john may jr and sarah brewer. Sarah May passed away in 1712 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Vital Records Massachusetts Vital Records
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7Record 3903113.FTW
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah May
This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Roxbury, Boston, Suffolk, MA, USA (1659) across 27 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah May (1659–1712) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 10 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, 10 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 27 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 May's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record