Sarah Shanklin 1777–1848
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Shanklin 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sarah Shanklin 1777–1848
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1777, Sarah Shanklin entered the world in, Montgomery, Virginia, USA, born to robert shanklin and rebecca gordon. Sarah Shanklin married henry rayburn, and had children including letitia rayburn. Sarah Shanklin passed away in 1848 in Wayne, Tennessee, United States.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Shanklin
This ancestor line traces from Northern, Ireland (1690) to , Montgomery, Virginia, USA (1777) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Shanklin (1777–1848) was born in , Montgomery, Virginia, USA and died in Wayne, Tennessee, 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 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.
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Sarah Shanklin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record