Who was Sarah Williams?

Sarah Williams (1758–1820) was born in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Coleman Williams 1758–1820

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Reliability Score: B

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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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Aug 1758 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Died 30 Mar 1820 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Father John Williams

Mother Dianna Coleman

Siblings Ann Williams, Coleman Williams, Eleanor Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Ellen Williams, Fanny Williams, John L Williams, John Williams, Nancy Brooks, Nancy William, William Williams

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Williams

Dianna Coleman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1758, Sarah Coleman Williams entered the world in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States, born to john williams and dianna coleman. Sarah Coleman Williams passed away in 1820 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1758

Birth of Sarah Coleman Williams in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Birth

1820

Death of Sarah Coleman Williams in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Williams

This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States (1731) to Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States (1758) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Williams (1758–1820) was born in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 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 2 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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