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Sarah Somerby 1644–1672

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Somerby in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Feb 1644 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 19 Jun 1672 · Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Henry Sommerby (1612–1652)
Mother Judith Greenleaf
Spouse John Hale
Children Henry Hale

Researchers connected through Sarah Somerby 1644–1672

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Biography

Sarah Somerby was born in 1644 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of henry sommerby and judith greenleaf. Sarah Somerby married john hale, and had children including henry hale. Sarah Somerby passed away in 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1644
Birth of Sarah Somerby in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1672
Death of Sarah Somerby in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Somerby

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, , England (1542) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1644) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Somerby (1644–1672) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 4 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 Somerby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Somerby PTP
1644–1672
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Henry Sommerby PTP
1612–1652
Little Bytham, South Kesteven District, Lincolnshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Somerby's Descendants

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Sarah Somerby PTP 1644–1672