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Edmund Sheffield 1612–1705

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 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
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund Sheffield in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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, with linked records

Born 16 AUG 1612 · Sudbury, Suffolk, England
Died 13 OCT 1705 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Spouse Sarah Beal
Children Deborah Sheffield, Nathaniel Sheffield

Researchers connected through Edmund Sheffield 1612–1705

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Immediate Family

Biography

Edmund Sheffield was born in 1612 in Sudbury, Suffolk, England. In 1641, Edmund Sheffield resided in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. In 1644, Edmund Sheffield resided in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. Edmund Sheffield married sarah beal, and had children including deborah sheffield, nathaniel sheffield. Edmund Sheffield passed away in 1705 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Edmund Sheffield in Sudbury, Suffolk, England
Birth
1641
Edmund Sheffield resided here in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Residence
1644
Edmund Sheffield resided here in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Residence
1705
Death of Edmund Sheffield in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmund Sheffield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edmund Sheffield (1612–1705) was born in Sudbury, Suffolk, England and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 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 Edmund 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 1 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.

Related Records

Edmund Sheffield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edmund Sheffield PTP
1612–1705
Sudbury, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edmund Sheffield's Descendants

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Edmund Sheffield PTP 1612–1705