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Grace Sherman 1615–1690

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
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 Grace Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1615 · Dedham, Essex, England
Died 14 Jan 1690 · Chelmsford, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Edmund SHERMAN (1572–1643)
Mother Judith Angier
Siblings Ann Barwick Sherman Friesten, Ann Sherman, Bezaleel Sherman, Jane Sherman, John Rev Sherman, Judith Sherman, Samuel Hon Sherman

Researchers connected through Grace Sherman 1615–1690

and 3 more tree owners connected with Grace Sherman 1615–1690

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Grace Sherman began in 1615 in Dedham, Essex, England. Grace Sherman passed away in 1690 in Chelmsford, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Jeffrey Sprague, [email protected]. Imported on 31 March 2020.

Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Grace Sherman in Dedham, Essex, England
Birth
1690
Death of Grace Sherman in Chelmsford, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Grace Sherman

This ancestor line traces from East Bergholt, Suffolk, England (1523) to Dedham, Essex, England (1615) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Sherman (1615–1690) was born in Dedham, Essex, England and died in Chelmsford, Watertown, 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 Grace 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 4 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.

Grace Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Grace Sherman PTP
1615–1690
Dedham, Essex, England
Parents
Edmund SHERMAN PTP
1572–1643
Dedham, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Grace Sherman's Descendants

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Grace Sherman PTP 1615–1690