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Hannah Sherman 1647–1717

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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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 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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11 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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 11 independent trees

Born 11 Feb 1647 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 9 Oct 1717 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Philip Ward Sherman
Mother Sarah Odding (1609–1681)
Siblings Benjamin Sherman, Eber Sherman, John Sherman, Mary Sherman, Peleg Sherman, Philippa Sherman, Samson Sherman, Sarah Sherman, William Sherman
Records
3903113.FTW
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Hannah Sherman was born in 1647 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the child of philip ward sherman and sarah odding. Hannah Sherman passed away in 1717 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1647
Birth of Hannah Sherman in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1717
Death of Hannah Sherman in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI, USA (1647) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Sherman (1647–1717) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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 26 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

Philip Ward Sherman
Father
Sarah Odding
1609–1681 · Mother
Sherman US Census Records
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Hannah Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Sherman PTP
1647–1717
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Odding PTP
1609–1681
Madron, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Hannah Sherman's Descendants

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Hannah Sherman PTP 1647–1717