Who was Sarah McDonald?

Sarah McDonald (1845–1925) was born in BLACK CREEK and died in Farley, New South Wales, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah McDonald 1845–1925

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

Born 03 Jul 1845 · BLACK CREEK

Died 27 Jun 1925 · Farley, New South Wales, Australia

Father Ewen Hugh Mcdonald

Mother Johanna Shanahan

Siblings Johanna Mcdonald, Mary Macdonald

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ewen Hugh Mcdonald

Johanna Shanahan

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Children

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Biography

In 1845, Sarah McDonald entered the world in BLACK CREEK, born to ewen hugh mcdonald and johanna shanahan. Sarah McDonald passed away in 1925 in Farley, New South Wales, Australia.

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1845

Birth of Sarah McDonald in BLACK CREEK

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1925

Death of Sarah McDonald in Farley, New South Wales, Australia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah McDonald

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1394) to BLACK CREEK (1845) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah McDonald (1845–1925) was born in BLACK CREEK and died in Farley, New South Wales, Australia. 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 16 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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