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Sarah Whitaker 1698–1764

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Whitaker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 09 Mar 1698 · Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Jul 1764 · Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Samuel Whittaker
Mother Mary Squier
Spouse Nathaniel Briggs Sr
Children Abigal Carpenter, Ebenezer Briggs, Elijah Briggs, Meriam Briggs, Nathan Briggs, Squire Briggs
Siblings Mary Whitaker

Researchers connected through Sarah Whitaker 1698–1764

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Biography

The story of Sarah Whitaker began in 1698 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah Whitaker married nathaniel briggs sr, and had children including abigal carpenter, ebenezer briggs, elijah briggs, meriam briggs, nathan briggs, squire briggs. Sarah Whitaker passed away in 1764 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Sarah Whitaker in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Sarah Whitaker was married in USA
Marriage
1764
Death of Sarah Whitaker in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Whitaker

This ancestor line traces from Benholm, England (1560) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1698) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Whitaker (1698–1764) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 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 (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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sarah Whitaker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sarah Whitaker PTP
1698–1764
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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Grandparents
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Sarah Whitaker's Descendants

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Sarah Whitaker PTP 1698–1764