Sarah 'Tabitha' Babbitt died on December 10, 1853, in Harvard, Massachusetts, at the age of 74. This date marks the end of her life. She was a Shaker credited as a tool maker and inventor.

At the age of 13, Sarah Babbitt became a member of the Shakers at the Harvard Shaker community in Massachusetts on August 12, 1793. This marked a significant turning point in her life, as she dedicated herself to the Shaker way of life and community, where she would later be credited with her inventions.

Sarah 'Tabitha' Babbitt was born on December 9, 1779, in Hardwick, Massachusetts, to Seth and Elizabeth Babbitt. This date marks the beginning of the life of a woman who would later be credited with several inventions within the Shaker community.