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Sarah Pearson 1648–1689

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Pearson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 20 Jan 1648 · Lynn, MA, USA
Died 9 Jul 1689 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Person Sr
Mother Maudlin Bullard
Spouse John Townsend Sr
Children Ebenezer Townsend, Elizabeth Townsend, George Townsend Sr, Hannah Townsend, John Townsend, Mary Townsend, Noah Townsend, Sarah Townsend
Siblings Benjamin Pearson, Bethia Pearson, James Pearson, John Pearson, Mary Pearson

Researchers connected through Sarah Pearson 1648–1689

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Biography

In 1648, Sarah Pearson entered the world in Lynn, MA, USA, born to john person sr and maudlin bullard. Sarah Pearson married john townsend sr, and had children including ebenezer townsend, elizabeth townsend, george townsend sr, hannah townsend, john townsend, mary townsend, noah townsend, sarah townsend. Sarah Pearson passed away in 1689 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1648
Birth of Sarah Pearson in Lynn, MA, USA
Birth
1689
Death of Sarah Pearson in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Pearson

This ancestor line traces from BARNHAM, ENGLAND (1535) to Lynn, MA, USA (1648) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Pearson (1648–1689) was born in Lynn, MA, USA and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 5 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 Pearson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Pearson PTP
1648–1689
Lynn, MA, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Pearson's Descendants

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Sarah Pearson PTP 1648–1689