Who was FORTUNATUS SHERMAN?

FORTUNATUS SHERMAN (1728–1803) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Cambridge, Washington County, New York, United States of America. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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FORTUNATUS SHERMAN 1728–1803

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Sep 1728 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Died 19 Feb 1803 · Cambridge, Washington County, New York, United States of America

Father Jabez Sherman

Mother Jedidah Hawes

Spouse Sarah Delano

Children Amasa Sherman, Eunice Sherman, Hannah Sherman, Lemuel Sherman, Rhoda Sherman, Sarah Sherman, Stephen Sherman

Siblings Abishai Sherman, Benjamin Sherman, Deborah Sherman, Elihu Sherman, Experience Sherman, Henry Sherman, Isaac Sherman, Jabez Sherman, Jedidah Sherman, Prince Sherman

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1790 United States Federal Census 1800 United States Federal Census American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Web: New York, Find A … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and … New York, Wills and Probate … Massachusetts, Marriages New York, Tax Assessment Rolls … Account of Old Home Week, … Proceedings of the centennial anniversary … The Fort Edward book : … The villages of Dartmouth in …

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Biography

In 1728, FORTUNATUS SHERMAN entered the world in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, born to jabez sherman and jedidah hawes. In 1778, FORTUNATUS SHERMAN resided in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. FORTUNATUS SHERMAN married sarah delano, and had children including amasa sherman, eunice sherman, hannah sherman, lemuel sherman, rhoda sherman, sarah sherman, stephen sherman. FORTUNATUS SHERMAN passed away in 1803 in Cambridge, Washington County, New York, United States of America.

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Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Burial Records Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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Probate/Wills New York, Wills and Probate Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
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Probate/Wills New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates
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Record Account of Old Home Week, Cambridge, N.Y.
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Record Proceedings of the centennial anniversary of the old town of Cambridge
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Record The Fort Edward book : containing some historical sketches, with illustrations, and family records
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Record The villages of Dartmouth in the British raid of 1778

Life Timeline

1728

Birth of FORTUNATUS SHERMAN in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1778

FORTUNATUS SHERMAN resided here in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Residence

1803

Death of FORTUNATUS SHERMAN in Cambridge, Washington, New York, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from FORTUNATUS SHERMAN

This ancestor line traces from Irchester, Northamptonshire, England (1500) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1728) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: FORTUNATUS SHERMAN (1728–1803) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Cambridge, Washington County, New York, United States of America. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have FORTUNATUS 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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