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Daniel Shed 1620–1708

Public Tree Person

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel Shed in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees

Born 25 Jun 1620 · Finchingfield, Essex, England
Died 27 Jul 1708 · Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Daniel Shed
Mother Sarah Mnu Shed
Spouse Mary Gurney
Children Mary Shed

Researchers connected through Daniel Shed 1620–1708

and 3 more tree owners connected with Daniel Shed 1620–1708

Immediate Family

Biography

Daniel Shed was born in 1620 in Finchingfield, Essex, England, the child of daniel shed and sarah mnu shed. Daniel Shed married mary gurney, and had children including mary shed. Daniel Shed passed away in 1708 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1620
Birth of Daniel Shed in Finchingfield, Essex, England
Birth
1708
Death of Daniel Shed in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Shed

This ancestor line traces from Toppesfield, Essex, England (1596) to Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex, England (1620) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Shed (1620–1708) was born in Finchingfield, Essex, England and died in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel 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 2 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.

Daniel Shed's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Daniel Shed PTP
1620–1708
Finchingfield, Essex, England
Parents
Daniel Shed PTP
1620–1708
Finchingfield, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Daniel Shed PTP
1620–1708
Finchingfield, Essex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Daniel Shed's Descendants

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DS
Daniel Shed PTP 1620–1708
  1. 1. Mary Shed PTP 1647–1688