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John Sherman 1613–1685

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have John Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 10 independent trees

Researchers connected through John Sherman 1613–1685

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Sherman was born in 1613 in Dedham, Essex, England, the child of edmund sherman and joan grace makin. John Sherman passed away in 1685 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Genealogical Notes of New York and New England Families

  2. 2
    Record Plantagenet Ancestry of Seventeenth-Century Colonists

  3. 3
    Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

  4. 4
    Record "Genealogical Research of Kirk Larson"

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

  6. 6
    Record "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing ThreeGenerations of Those Who Came before May 16

  7. 7
    Record Ancestry.com Family Trees

  8. 8
    Record "FamilySearch® Ancestral File™ v4.19"

  9. 9
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  10. 10
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

  11. 11
    Record New England Historic-Genealogical Society, Cutter, William Richard, <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut, Vol. I-IV</i> (New York, New York: Lewis Publishing Co, 1911)

  12. 12
    Record "New England Marriages: Prior to 1700"

  13. 13
    Record "The Planters of the Commonwealth: 1620-1640 Passengers and Ships"

Life Timeline

1613
Birth of John Sherman in Dedham, Essex, England
Birth
1685
Death of John Sherman in Watertown, Middlesex, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Yaxley, Suffolk, England (1490) to Dedham, Essex, , England (1613) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sherman (1613–1685) was born in Dedham, Essex, , England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, MA. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 5 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.

John Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Sherman PTP
1613–1685
Dedham, Essex, , England
Parents
Edmund Sherman PTP
1647–1683
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel Sherman PTP
1641–1718
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Sherman's Descendants

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John Sherman PTP 1613–1685