YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sarah Witt 1689–1721 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1689

Birth Location: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 26 Jan 1721

Death Location: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father: John II

Mother: Elizabeth Baker

Spouse(s): Ephraim Potter

Children(s): Theophilus Potter

The story of Sarah Witt began in 1689 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah Witt married Ephraim Potter, and had children including Theophilus Potter. Sarah Witt passed away in 1721 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Find more search results for Sarah Witt
SW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Sarah Witt began in 1689 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Sarah Witt married Ephraim Potter, and had children including Theophilus Potter.
  • Sarah Witt passed away in 1721 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Witt's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Witt
1689–1721
Birth Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Witt II
1645–1685
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Elizabeth Baker
1661–1762
Northampton, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Witt
1612–1675
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Rooles
1616–1680
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Samuel Baker
1638–1676
Duxbury, Massachusetts, USA
Eleanor ((Elinor)) Winslow
1637–1676
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Witt
1589–1617
Ms Witt
1590–
Alexander Baker
1607–1685
Elizabeth Farrar
1611–1685
Kenelm Winslow
1599–1672
Eleanor Newton
1598–1681
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Witt
1550–
Thomas Sr.
1576–1621
Athelred Flournoy
1579–1650

Sarah Witt's Descendants

1.
SW
Sarah Witt (1689–26 Jan 1721) m. Ephraim Potter (5 Apr 1683–19 March 1731)
  1. 1. Theophilus Potter 1724–1814 m. Lois Walker 1720–1798
    1. 1. Barnabas Potter 1751–1826 m. Mary Taylor 1750–1841
      1. 1. William Potter 1778–1839 m. Mary ("Polly") Dearborn 1780–1855
        1. 1. Stillman Potter 1811–1905 m. Parillas Crouch 1824–1906

Sarah Witt's Timeline

4 Records

1689
1689
Birth of Sarah Witt in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1689
1689
Birth of Sarah Witt in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1721
26 Jan 1721
Age 32
Death of Sarah Witt in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1721
26 Jan 1721
Age 32
Death of Sarah Witt in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Gloucester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1721
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1721
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE