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Benjamin Sherman 1662–1741

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 29 Mar 1662 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 29 Aug 1741 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Samuel Sherman (1641–1718)
Mother Sarah Mitchell
Siblings David Sherman, Edmund Sherman, John Sherman, Matthew Sherman, Nathaniel Sherman, Sarah Sherman, Theophilus Sherman Sr

Researchers connected through Benjamin Sherman 1662–1741

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Sherman began in 1662 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Benjamin Sherman passed away in 1741 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Benjamin Sherman in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1741
Death of Benjamin Sherman in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Dedham, Essex, England (1572) to Stratford, Fairfield Co., CT (1662) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Sherman (1662–1741) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 3 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.

Benjamin Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Sherman PTP
1662–1741
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Samuel Sherman PTP
1641–1718
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Sherman's Descendants

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Benjamin Sherman PTP 1662–1741