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Sarah SHAW 1702–1730

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah SHAW in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 18 Mar 1702 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Jun 1730 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Shaw (1691–1742)
Mother Judith Whitmarsh (1669–1760)
Siblings Abigail Shaw, Benjamin Shaw, Ebenezer Shaw, Hannah Shaw, John Shaw, Joseph Shaw, Judith Shaw, Mary Shaw, Ruth Shaw, Zachariah Shaw

Researchers connected through Sarah SHAW 1702–1730

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sarah SHAW 1702–1730

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah SHAW was born in 1702 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of joseph shaw and judith whitmarsh. Sarah SHAW passed away in 1730 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1702
Birth of Sarah SHAW in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1730
Death of Sarah SHAW in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah SHAW

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1552) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1702) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah SHAW (1702–1730) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 5 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 SHAW's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah SHAW PTP
1702–1730
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Joseph Shaw PTP
1691–1742
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Judith Whitmarsh PTP
1669–1760
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Shaw PTP
1691–1742
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Judith Whitmarsh PTP
1669–1760
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
John Whitmarsh PTP
1624–1709
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown

Sarah SHAW's Descendants

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Sarah SHAW PTP 1702–1730