Sarah (Moss) Charles (abt. 1608 - 1677)

Born about 1608 in England [uncertain]

Ancestors

Wife of John Charles — married 23 Jun 1636 in Charlestown

Descendants

Died 1677 at about age 69 in Branford, New Haven, Connecticut

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Biography

In the book Charles Family History Nancy Wach says that John Geer and his wife Sarah (Moss) Geer, her brother, John and John Charles and his sisters all set sail for the New World on the same ship, the Winterhee. The Winterhee was wrecked and the survivors ended up in Barbados, later they continued they journey. John Geer was lost at sea during or before this event.

Disputed Information

There are numerous records that have her born in New Haven Connecticut, as New Haven Connecticut did not exist until after 1635, she could not have been born there. Also, numerous records exist for Sarah Moss born in England. Knowing which of these records belongs to this woman is difficult.

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NPHF-4XR : accessed 05 Nov 2014), Sara Mosse, 15 Sep 1602; citing SAINT DUNSTAN,STEPNEY,LONDON,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 595417.
• Yates Publishing. U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 [ U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700 [database on-line]. Torry, Clarence A. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Baltimore, MD, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2004. She was born in New Have Connecticut Nov 8, 1607 This is correct record. Entered by Rena Donze
• Heritage Consulting. The Millennium File. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: Heritage Consulting. (Birth date of 1608, death of 1673)

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 03 March 2021), memorial page for Sarah Moss Charles (Nov 1608–1677), Find A Grave: Memorial #208426669, ; Maintained by Ro§e❈ (contributor 47359710) Burial Details Unknown.