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Sarah Mary Self 1823–1880

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Self in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 29 Mar 1823 · Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, United States
Died 22 Aug 1880 · Leesville, Gonzales, Texas
Father Adam Sr (1802–1865)
Mother Mahala Self (1804–1852)
Siblings Adam Moore Self, Coley Self, Franklin Doc D F Self, George Washington Self, James William Self, Jimmie Self, John M Self, Letitia Self, Markley Self, Melissa Jane Self, Nancy Emaline Self, Robert Henry Mac Self, William Self

Researchers connected through Sarah Self 1823–1880

and 2 more tree owners connected with Sarah Self 1823–1880

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1823, Sarah Mary Self entered the world in Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, United States, born to adam moore self sr and mahala keys self. Sarah Mary Self passed away in 1880 in Leesville, Gonzales, Texas.

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Life Timeline

1823
Birth of Sarah Mary Self in Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, United States
Birth
1880
Death of Sarah Mary Self in Leesville, Gonzales, Texas
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Self

This ancestor line traces from Anson, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States (1777) to Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, United States (1823) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Self (1823–1880) was born in Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, United States and died in Leesville, Gonzales, Texas. 3 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, 3 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.
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 Self's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Mary Self PTP
1823–1880
Paint Rock, Jackson, Alabama, United States
Parents
Adam Moore Self Sr PTP
1802–1865
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mahala Keys Self PTP
1804–1852
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Self's Descendants

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Sarah Mary Self PTP 1823–1880