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Sarah Porter . 1624–1696

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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

7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah . in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 7 independent trees

Born 15 Mar 1624 · Essex, England
Died 16 Mar 1696 · Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father
Mother (1600–1647)
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Sarah . 1624–1696

and 6 more tree owners connected with Sarah . 1624–1696

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1624, Sarah Porter . entered the world in Essex, England, born to john porter and anna rosanna white. Sarah Porter . passed away in 1696 in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1624
Birth of Sarah Porter . in Essex, England
Birth
1696
Death of Sarah Porter . in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah .

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1432) to Essex, England (1624) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah . (1624–1696) was born in Essex, England and died in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 7 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, 7 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 7 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 .'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Porter . PTP
1624–1696
Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1600–1647
Shalford, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1561–1605
Shalford, Braintree District, Essex, England

Sarah .'s Descendants

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Sarah Porter . PTP 1624–1696