Who was Sarah Richards?

Sarah Richards (1710–1791) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Richards 1710–1791

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 28 Aug 1710 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 30 Apr 1791 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Joseph Richards

Mother Anna Carver

Siblings Experience Richards, James Richards, Joseph Richards, Millicent Richards, Susanna Richards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Richards

Anna Carver

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Richards began in 1710 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Richards passed away in 1791 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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1710

Birth of Sarah Richards in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1791

Death of Sarah Richards in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Richards

This ancestor line traces from Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1674) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1710) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Richards (1710–1791) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 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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