Sarah Rands (1851–1908) was born in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa and died in Brighton, Salt Lake, Utah. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Rhoda Rands 1851–1908

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 14 Jan 1851 · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Died 6 Nov 1908 · Brighton, Salt Lake, Utah

Father Joseph William Rands

Mother Sarah Anderson

Siblings Elizabeth Rands, Helena Ruth Rands, Henry James Rands, Hyrum Rands, Jessie Lavina Rands, Joseph William Rands, Lydia Jane Rands, Martha Rands

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph William Rands

Sarah Anderson

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1851, Sarah Rhoda Rands entered the world in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, born to joseph william rands and sarah anderson. Sarah Rhoda Rands passed away in 1908 in Brighton, Salt Lake, Utah.

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1851

Birth of Sarah Rhoda Rands in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Birth

1908

Death of Sarah Rhoda Rands in Brighton, Salt Lake, Utah

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Rands

This ancestor line traces from Hampton, Mddlsx., Eng. (1827) to Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (1851) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Rands (1851–1908) was born in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa and died in Brighton, Salt Lake, Utah. 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 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.
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