Sarah Scott (1732–1787) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Elizabeth Scott 1732–1787

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

Born 20 Jul 1732 · Boston, Massachusetts

Died 22 Apr 1787 · Lancaster, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Spouse William Fish

Children Robert Fish

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Sarah Elizabeth Scott was born in 1732 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sarah Elizabeth Scott married william fish, and had children including robert fish. Sarah Elizabeth Scott passed away in 1787 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

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Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Scott in Boston, Massachusetts

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: Sarah Scott (1732–1787) was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. 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 (C) 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 1 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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Sarah Elizabeth Scott PTP

1732–1787

Boston, Massachusetts