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Sarah Pope 1705–1786

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
B
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 Pope in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees

Born 27 Feb 1705 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 31 Jul 1786 · Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Father (1679–1711)
Mother (1679–1756)
Spouse Samuel Meacham (1703–1769)
Children

Researchers connected through Sarah Pope 1705–1786

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sarah Pope 1705–1786

Immediate Family

Parents
Children

Biography

Sarah Pope was born in 1705 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of nathaniel pope and prisca chatwell. Sarah Pope married samuel meacham, and had children including prisca prisee meecham meacham. Sarah Pope passed away in 1786 in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record Pohlit Web Site

Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Sarah Pope in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1786
Death of Sarah Pope in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Pope

This ancestor line traces from Diss, Norfolk, England (1501) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1705) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Pope (1705–1786) was born in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Somers, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. 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 8 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 Pope's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Pope PTP
1705–1786
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
PTP
1679–1711
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
PTP
1679–1756
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Pope's Descendants

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SP
Sarah Pope PTP 1705–1786 m. Samuel Meacham PTP 1703–1769