Who was Sarah Terrell?

Sarah Terrell (1755–1802) was born in ST. Martin Parish, Louisa, VA. and died in , Bedford, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Woodrow Terrell 1755–1802

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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 10 Jan 1755 · ST. Martin Parish, Louisa, VA.

Died 27 Sep 1802 · , Bedford, Virginia

Father David Terrell Jr

Mother Sarah Ann Pattie Johnson

Siblings Agatha Terrell, Benjamin Terrell, David Anthony Terrell, Edward Terrell, Henry Terrell, Mary Terrel, Matilda Terrell, Samuel Terrell, Susannah Terrell, Winnifred Terrell

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Terrell Jr

Sarah Ann Pattie Johnson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Woodrow Terrell was born in 1755 in ST. Martin Parish, Louisa, VA., the child of david terrell jr and sarah ann pattie johnson. Sarah Woodrow Terrell passed away in 1802 in, Bedford, Virginia.

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1755

Birth of Sarah Woodrow Terrell in ST. Martin Parish, Louisa, VA.

Birth

1802

Death of Sarah Woodrow Terrell in, Bedford, Virginia

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Terrell

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to ST. Martin Parish, Louisa, VA. (1755) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Terrell (1755–1802) was born in ST. Martin Parish, Louisa, VA. and died in , Bedford, Virginia. 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 11 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.
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