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Sarah Potter 1641–1706

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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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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Potter 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 22 AUG 1641 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died 23 AUG 1706 · Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father
Mother
Siblings , , , ,
Records
North America, Family Histories Marriage

Immediate Family

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

Biography

In 1641, Sarah Potter entered the world in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, born to william potter and frances child. Sarah Potter passed away in 1706 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record Marriage

Life Timeline

1641
Birth of Sarah Potter in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1706
Death of Sarah Potter in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Potter

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1609) to New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States (1641) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Potter (1641–1706) was born in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States and died in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut, 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 (B) 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.

Related Records

Sarah Potter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Potter PTP
1641–1706
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Potter's Descendants

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Sarah Potter PTP 1641–1706