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Sarah Plaise Waters 1630–1700

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

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Waters in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jun 1630 · Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 19 May 1700 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Richard Waters
Mother Joyce Plaise
Spouse Joshua Ray Or Rea
Children Bethiah Ray Or Rea, Daniel Ray Or Rea, Elizabeth Ray Or Rea, Hannah Ray Or Rea, John Ray Or Rea, Joshua Ray Or Rea, Rebecca Ray Or Rea, Samuel Ray Or Rea Sr, Sara Ray Or Rea, Sarah Ray Or Rea
Siblings Ezekiel Waters, James Waters, John Waters, William Waters

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Biography

In 1630, Sarah Plaise Waters entered the world in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to richard waters and joyce plaise. Sarah Plaise Waters married joshua ray or rea, and had children including bethiah ray or rea, daniel ray or rea, elizabeth ray or rea, hannah ray or rea, john ray or rea, joshua ray or rea, rebecca ray or rea, samuel ray or rea sr, sara ray or rea, sarah ray or rea. Sarah Plaise Waters passed away in 1700 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  7. 7
    Record The Ray genealogy

Life Timeline

1630
Birth of Sarah Plaise Waters in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1700
Death of Sarah Plaise Waters in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Waters

This ancestor line traces from Greater London, England (1572) to Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1630) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Waters (1630–1700) was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (A) 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 3 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 Waters's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sarah Plaise Waters PTP
1630–1700
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Waters's Descendants

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Sarah Plaise Waters PTP 1630–1700