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Sarah Slaght 1776–1835

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 Slaght 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 4 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1776 · Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Died 18 Nov 1835 · Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford
Father Job Slaght
Mother Elizabeth Johnson
Siblings Aaron Slaght, Cornelius Slaght, Elizabeth Slaght, Henry Slaght, Job Slaght, Job Slaght Jr, John Slaght, Mary Slaght

Researchers connected through Sarah Slaght 1776–1835

and 3 more tree owners connected with Sarah Slaght 1776–1835

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sarah Slaght began in 1776 in Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States. Sarah Slaght passed away in 1835 in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford.

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1776
Birth of Sarah Slaght in Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1835
Death of Sarah Slaght in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Slaght

This ancestor line traces from Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States (1751) to Newton, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA (1776) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Slaght (1776–1835) was born in Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States and died in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Waterford. 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 2 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 Slaght's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Slaght PTP
1776–1835
Newton, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Slaght's Descendants

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Sarah Slaght PTP 1776–1835