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Sarah Sherrill 1746–1826

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Sherrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Oct 1746 · Augusta, Virginia, United States
Died 11 Jul 1826 · Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Father William Sherrill (1666–1719)
Mother Marie Agnes White
Spouse Reuben Simpson
Children Agnes Anne Simpson, Avarilla Simpson, Avington Simpson, Elisha Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Joseph Simpson, Joshua Simpson, Joshua White Simpson, Mary Simpson, Moses Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Ruth Ann Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Sarah Simpson, William Billy Simpson, William Simpson
Siblings Agnes Sherrill, Elisha Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill, Jacob Sherrill, Joshua White Sherrill, Mary Sherrill, Moses Sherrill, Rachel Sherrill, Ruth Sherrill, William L Sherrill

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Biography

Sarah Sherrill was born in 1746 in Augusta, Virginia, United States, the child of william sherrill and marie agnes white. In 1810, Sarah Sherrill resided in Wayne, Kentucky, United States. Sarah Sherrill married reuben simpson, and had children including agnes anne simpson, avarilla simpson, avington simpson, elisha simpson, elizabeth simpson, joseph simpson, joshua simpson, joshua white simpson, mary simpson, moses simpson, reuben simpson, ruth ann simpson, samuel simpson, sarah simpson, william billy simpson, william simpson. Sarah Sherrill passed away in 1826 in Wayne, Kentucky, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Record Ellis and Owens Families.FTW

Life Timeline

1746
Birth of Sarah Sherrill in Valley, Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Birth
1746
Birth of Sarah Sherrill in Augusta, Virginia, United States
Birth
1810
Sarah Sherrill resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Residence
1826
Death of Sarah Sherrill in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Sherrill

This ancestor line traces from Farnham, Suffolk, , England (1555) to Augusta, Virginia, United States (1746) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Sherrill (1746–1826) was born in Augusta, Virginia, United States and died in Wayne, Kentucky, United States. 5 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 5 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 6 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 Sherrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Sherrill PTP
1746–1826
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Sherrill PTP
1666–1719
Ermington Parish, Devon, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Sherrill's Descendants

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Sarah Sherrill PTP 1746–1826