Sarah J Seals 1796–1837
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Seals in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sarah Seals 1796–1837
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Sarah J Seals began in 1796 in Virginia, United States. Sarah J Seals married michael herndon, and had children including benjamin herndon, elizabeth ann herndon, elmira herndon, james edward herndon, james herndon, john seals herndon, margaret j herndon, thomas jefferson herndon. Sarah J Seals passed away in 1837 in Elbert, Georgia, United States.
Sources
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1Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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2Record North America, Family Histories
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3Probate/Wills Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Seals
This ancestor line traces from , Bedfordshire, , England (1772) to Virginia, United States (1796) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Seals (1796–1837) was born in Virginia, United States and died in Elbert, Georgia, 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 (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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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- 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.
Related Records
Sarah Seals's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record