Brief Life History of Sarah
Sarah was born in 1767, in Horton, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom. She married John Ritchens in 1788. They were the parents of at least 2 sons.
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Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- Sarah in entry for John Richins, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Sarah in entry for John Ritchens, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Sarah in entry for John Richins, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
1759–1855 Male
1767– Female
Children (2)
1789– Male
1790– Male
World Events (6)
1801 · The Act of Union
Age 34
1815
Age 48
1830
Age 63
Name Meaning
Biblical name, borne by the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. According to the Book of Genesis, she was originally called Sarai (possibly meaning ‘contentious’ in Hebrew), but had her name changed by God to the more auspicious Sarah ‘princess’ in token of a greater blessing (Genesis 17:15, ‘And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be’). This has been one of the most enduringly popular girls' names.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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