Who was Sarah Palmer?

Sarah Palmer (1819–1901) was born in Union, Indiana, USA and died in Brush Prairie, Clark, Washington, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Caroline Palmer 1819–1901

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 Feb 1819 · Union, Indiana, USA

Died 7 Apr 1901 · Brush Prairie, Clark, Washington, USA

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Biography

In 1819, Sarah Caroline Palmer entered the world in Union, Indiana, USA. Sarah Caroline Palmer married gearshum vanatta, and had children including eli cyrus vanatta, jane van atta. Sarah Caroline Palmer passed away in 1901 in Brush Prairie, Clark, Washington, USA.

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Birth of Sarah Caroline Palmer in Union, Indiana, USA

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Death of Sarah Caroline Palmer in Brush Prairie, Clark, Washington, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Palmer

This ancestor line traces from , , Virginia, USA (1780) to Union, Indiana, USA (1819) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Palmer (1819–1901) was born in Union, Indiana, USA and died in Brush Prairie, Clark, Washington, USA. 3 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, 3 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 Caroline Palmer PTP

1819–1901

Union, Indiana, USA