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Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs 1843–1918

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Scruggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 25 Oct 1843 · Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Died 27 Nov 1918 · Eastland, Eastland, Texas, United States
Father William Scruggs (1811–1892)
Children Bayard Witt
Siblings Ephraim Brabson Scruggs

Researchers connected through Sarah Scruggs 1843–1918

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Scruggs 1843–1918

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
Bayard Witt

Biography

Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs was born in 1843 in Greene County, Tennessee, USA, the child of william carr scruggs. Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs had children including bayard witt. Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs passed away in 1918 in Eastland, Eastland, Texas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1843
Birth of Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs in Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1918
Death of Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs in Eastland, Eastland, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Scruggs

This ancestor line traces from Ufford, Nrthmp, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Greene County, Tennessee, USA (1843) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Scruggs (1843–1918) was born in Greene County, Tennessee, USA and died in Eastland, Eastland, Texas, 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 (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 11 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.

Sarah Scruggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs PTP
1843–1918
Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Carr Scruggs PTP
1811–1892
Warrensburg, Greene, Tennessee, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Scruggs's Descendants

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Sarah Elizabeth Scruggs PTP 1843–1918