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Sarah SPOFFORD 1680–1755

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah SPOFFORD 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Sep 1680 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Jan 1755 · Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Spofford (1653–1744)
Mother Sarah Burkby
Siblings Abigail Spofford, Elizabeth Spofford, Hannah Spofford, Lydia Spofford, Mary Spofford, Mehetable Spofford, Ruth Spofford, Samuel Spofford, Thomas Spofford

Researchers connected through Sarah SPOFFORD 1680–1755

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah SPOFFORD 1680–1755

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1680, Sarah SPOFFORD entered the world in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel spofford and sarah burkby. Sarah SPOFFORD passed away in 1755 in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Sarah SPOFFORD in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1755
Death of Sarah SPOFFORD in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah SPOFFORD

This ancestor line traces from Hamerton, Yorkshire, England (1439) to Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1680) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah SPOFFORD (1680–1755) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 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 SPOFFORD's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah SPOFFORD PTP
1680–1755
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Spofford PTP
1653–1744
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah SPOFFORD's Descendants

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Sarah SPOFFORD PTP 1680–1755