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Jane Sherwood 1636–1685

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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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6 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Sherwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 6 independent trees

Born 3 Dec 1636 · Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 4 Jan 1685 · Rye, Westchester, New York, USA
Father Thomas Sherwood
Mother Alice Seabrook
Siblings Elizabeth Sherwood, Rebecca Sherwood
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American … GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1636, Jane Sherwood entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to thomas sherwood and alice seabrook. Jane Sherwood passed away in 1685 in Rye, Westchester, New York, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

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    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1636
Birth of Jane Sherwood in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1685
Death of Jane Sherwood in Rye, Westchester, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Sherwood

This ancestor line traces from Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England (1475) to Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut (1636) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Sherwood (1636–1685) was born in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Rye, Westchester, New York, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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 6 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

Thomas Sherwood
Father
Alice Seabrook
Mother

Jane Sherwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jane Sherwood PTP
1636–1685
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Jane Sherwood's Descendants

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Jane Sherwood PTP 1636–1685