Who was Hannah Sherman?

Hannah Sherman (1668–1745) was born in Marshfield, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hannah Sherman 1668–1745

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 FEB 1668 · Marshfield, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Died 8 JUL 1745 · Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Father William Sherman

Mother Desire Doty

Spouse John Ford

Children Deborah Ring, Eleazer Ring, Elizabeth Ring, Hannah Ring, Mercy Ford, William Ring

Siblings Experience Holmes Sherman, Patience Sherman

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Gedcom File from the … Pedigree Resource File - LDS

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Biography

The story of Hannah Sherman began in 1668 in Marshfield, Massachusetts (Plymouth). Hannah Sherman married john ford, william ring, and had children including deborah ring, eleazer ring, elizabeth ring, hannah ring, mercy ford, william ring. Hannah Sherman passed away in 1745 in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth).

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Gedcom File from the Internet
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Record Pedigree Resource File - LDS

Life Timeline

1668

Birth of Hannah Sherman in Marshfield, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

Birth

1745

Death of Hannah Sherman in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth)

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1644) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1668) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hannah Sherman (1668–1745) was born in Marshfield, Massachusetts (Plymouth) and died in Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth). 8 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, 8 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 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.
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