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Sarah Otis 1719–1796

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Otis 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Apr 1719 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 22 Apr 1796 · Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Researchers connected through Sarah Otis 1719–1796

and 5 more tree owners connected with Sarah Otis 1719–1796

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Biography

The story of Sarah Otis began in 1719 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Otis married mordecai ellis, and had children including clark ellis, david ellis, elisha ellis, elizabeth ellis, lucy ellis, mordecai ellis jr, nathaniel ellis, otis ellis, priscilla ellis, rebecca ellis, sarah ellis. Sarah Otis passed away in 1796 in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records

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    Record Genealogies of Mayflower Families, A-F, Lt. John and Elizabeth (Freeman) Ellis of Sandwich, Mass

Life Timeline

1719
Birth of Sarah Otis in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1796
Death of Sarah Otis in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Otis

This ancestor line traces from Scituate, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1667) to Scituate, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1719) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Otis (1719–1796) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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.

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Sarah Otis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sarah Otis PTP
1719–1796
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
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Sarah Otis's Descendants

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Sarah Otis PTP 1719–1796