Who was Sarah RICHARDS?

Sarah RICHARDS (1720–1806) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 3 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah RICHARDS 1720–1806

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jul 1720 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 4 Jan 1806 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Benjamin Richards (1683–1733)

Mother Mehitable Alden

Siblings Daniel Richards, James Richards, Joseph Richards, Mehitable Richards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Richards

1683–1733

Mehitable Alden

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1720, Sarah RICHARDS entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to benjamin richards and mehitable alden. Sarah RICHARDS passed away in 1806 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Sarah RICHARDS in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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1806

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

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah RICHARDS

This ancestor line traces from Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1650) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1720) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah RICHARDS (1720–1806) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 3 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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