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Sarah Ward 1674–1752

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Nov 1674 · Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Died 6 Aug 1752 · Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father Andrew Ward

Mother Tryal Meigs

Siblings Abigail Ward, Anna Ward, Capt William Ward, Peter Ward I

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, … Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Ward

Tryal Meigs

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1674, Sarah Ward entered the world in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, born to andrew ward and tryal meigs. Sarah Ward passed away in 1752 in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Birth Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1674

Birth of Sarah Ward in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1752

Death of Sarah Ward in Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Ward

This ancestor line traces from Steyning, Horsham District, West Sussex, England (1511) to Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA (1674) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Ward (1674–1752) was born in Killingworth, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America. 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.
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