John Sherman 1613–1685
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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
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
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1Record Genealogical Notes of New York and New England Families
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2Record Plantagenet Ancestry of Seventeenth-Century Colonists
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3Record Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
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4Record "Genealogical Research of Kirk Larson"
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5Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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6Record "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing ThreeGenerations of Those Who Came before May 16
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7Record Ancestry.com Family Trees
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8Record "FamilySearch® Ancestral File™ v4.19"
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9Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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10Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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11Record 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)
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12Record "New England Marriages: Prior to 1700"
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13Record "The Planters of the Commonwealth: 1620-1640 Passengers and Ships"
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sherman
This ancestor line traces from Yaxley, Suffolk, England (1490) to Dedham, Essex, , England (1613) across 5 generations.
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