Who was Sarah Scripture?

Sarah Scripture (1723–1815) was born in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States and died in Hartford, Washington, New York, United States. 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 2 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Scripture 1723–1815

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jul 1723 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Died 17 Feb 1815 · Hartford, Washington, New York, United States

Father John Scripture

Mother Abigail Utley

Spouse Joseph Heath (1723–1802)

Children Abigail Heath, Benjamin Heath, Betty Heath, Jacob Heath, Jerusha Heath, Joseph Heath, Lemina Heath, Mabel Heath, Rachel Heath, Sarah Heath, Simeon Heath, Stephen Heath, Thankful Heath, Timothy Heath, Winslow Heath

Siblings Abigail Scripture, Amy Scripture, Eleazer Scripture, Elizabeth Scripture, Jemima Scripture, John Scripture, Mary Scripture, Patience Scripture, Samuel Scripture, Sarah Scripture, Simeon Scripture

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 …

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Biography

The story of Sarah Scripture began in 1723 in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. Sarah Scripture married joseph heath, and had children including abigail heath, benjamin heath, betty heath, jacob heath, jerusha heath, joseph heath, lemina heath, mabel heath, rachel heath, sarah heath, simeon heath, stephen heath, thankful heath, timothy heath, winslow heath. Sarah Scripture passed away in 1815 in Hartford, Washington, New York, United States.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records Connecticut Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

Life Timeline

1723

Birth of Sarah Scripture in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

Birth

1815

Death of Sarah Scripture in Hartford, Washington, New York, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Scripture

This ancestor line traces from Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1688) to Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (1723) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Scripture (1723–1815) was born in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States and died in Hartford, Washington, New York, United States. 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 (A) 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.