Who was Sarah Stephens?

Sarah Stephens (1822–1894) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Troy, Pike, Alabama, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Sarah Jane Stephens 1822–1894

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1822 · North Carolina, United States

Died 6 Jan 1894 · Troy, Pike, Alabama, United States

Father John Stephens

Mother Jane Tillman

Siblings Anna Jane Stephens, Benjamin Stephens, Cedena Stephens, Elisha C Stephens, Frances Melissa Stephens, Hallie Stephens, James E Stephens, Jane Catie Stephens, John Stephens, John W Stephens, Joseph Stephens, Julia Ann Stephens, Kitsy Ann Stephens, Mary Jane Stephens, Needham Stephens

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Stephens

Jane Tillman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1822, Sarah Jane Stephens entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to john stephens and jane tillman. Sarah Jane Stephens passed away in 1894 in Troy, Pike, Alabama, United States.

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Life Timeline

1822

Birth of Sarah Jane Stephens in North Carolina, United States

Birth

1894

Death of Sarah Jane Stephens in Troy, Pike, Alabama, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Stephens

This ancestor line traces from Parish Lenton, Nottinghamshire, England (1566) to North Carolina, United States (1822) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Stephens (1822–1894) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Troy, Pike, Alabama, 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 9 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.