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Sarah Thurlow 1737–1834

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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 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: 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Thurlow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Jun 1737 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Dec 1834 · Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
Father Thomas Thurlow
Mother Joanna Pike
Spouse Joseph Colby
Children Elizabeth Colby, Eunice Colby, Hannah Colby, Joseph Joseph Colby, Lydia Colby, Sarah Joseph Colby, Thomas Colby
Siblings Abraham Thurlow, Benjamin Thurlow, Hannah Thurlow, John Thomas Thurlow, Joseph Thurlow, Judith Thurlow, Lydia Thurlow, Mary Thurlow, Tristram Thurlow

Researchers connected through Sarah Thurlow 1737–1834

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Biography

The story of Sarah Thurlow began in 1737 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah Thurlow married joseph colby, and had children including elizabeth colby, eunice colby, hannah colby, joseph joseph colby, lydia colby, sarah joseph colby, thomas colby. Sarah Thurlow passed away in 1834 in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Sarah Thurlow in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1834
Death of Sarah Thurlow in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Thurlow

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Oxfordshire, England (1452) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Thurlow (1737–1834) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States. 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 (B) 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 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.
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 Thurlow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Thurlow PTP
1737–1834
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Thurlow's Descendants

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Sarah Thurlow PTP 1737–1834
  1. 1. Thomas Colby PTP 1769–1837