Who was Sarah Powers?

Sarah Powers (1815–1881) was born in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA and died in Proctor, Rutland, Vermont, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Gilbert Powers 1815–1881

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 AUG 1815 · Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA

Died 24 NOV 1881 · Proctor, Rutland, Vermont, USA

Father Richard Montgomery Powers

Mother Mary Polly Carpenter

Siblings Charles Powers, Daniel Powers, Jeremiah Cooley Jerry Powers, Mary Powers

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Montgomery Powers

Mary Polly Carpenter

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Gilbert Powers was born in 1815 in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA, the child of richard montgomery powers and mary polly carpenter. Sarah Gilbert Powers passed away in 1881 in Proctor, Rutland, Vermont, USA.

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Birth of Sarah Gilbert Powers in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA

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1881

Death of Sarah Gilbert Powers in Proctor, Rutland, Vermont, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Powers

This ancestor line traces from Queniborough, Leicestershire, England (1456) to Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA (1815) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Powers (1815–1881) was born in Pittsford, Rutland, Vermont, USA and died in Proctor, Rutland, Vermont, USA. 2 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, 2 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 13 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.
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