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John Sherman 1651–1730

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

2 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 2 independent trees

Born 8 Feb 1651 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Died 13 Dec 1730 · Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Father Samuel Sherman (1618–1700)
Mother Sarah Mitchell
Spouse Elizabeth Thorne
Children Elizabeth Sherman, Hannah Sherman, Ichabod Sherman, John Sherman, Mary Sherman, Samuel Sherman, Sarah Sherman, Susanna Sherman
Siblings Benjamin Sherman, David Sherman, Matthew Sherman, Samuel Sherman

Researchers connected through John Sherman 1651–1730

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Biography

In 1651, John Sherman entered the world in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to samuel sherman and sarah mitchell. John Sherman married elizabeth thorne, and had children including elizabeth sherman, hannah sherman, ichabod sherman, john sherman, mary sherman, samuel sherman, sarah sherman, susanna sherman. John Sherman passed away in 1730 in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1651
Birth of John Sherman in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1730
Death of John Sherman in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Dedham, Colchester Borough, Essex, England (1524) to Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1651) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sherman (1651–1730) was born in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Woodbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. 2 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, 2 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
1651–1730
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Samuel Sherman PTP
1618–1700
Dedham, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Edmund Sherman PTP
1548–1600
Dedham, Essex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Sherman's Descendants

1.
JS
John Sherman PTP 1651–1730
  1. 1. Mary Sherman PTP 1713–1782
  2. 2. Samuel Sherman PTP 1618–1700
  3. 3. Ichabod Sherman PTP 1700–1760