Who was Abraham Sherman?

Abraham Sherman (1713–1773) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Abraham?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Abraham?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Abraham Sherman 1713–1773

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Nov 1713 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 18 Jun 1773 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Father Phillip Sherman

Mother Hannah Wilcox

Siblings Henry Sherman, Ichabod Sherman, Jabez Sherman, Jacob Sherman, John Sherman, Stephen Sherman

Records

"FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch …

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Abraham Sherman 1713–1773

and 1 more tree owner connected with Abraham Sherman 1713–1773

Immediate Family

Parents

Phillip Sherman

Hannah Wilcox

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Abraham Sherman began in 1713 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Abraham Sherman passed away in 1773 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

1

Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �

Life Timeline

1713

Birth of Abraham Sherman in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1773

Death of Abraham Sherman in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham Sherman

This ancestor line traces from England (1511) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1713) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Abraham Sherman (1713–1773) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham 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 7 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.