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John Sherman 1652–1734

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1652 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, America
Died 16 Apr 1734 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Researchers connected through John Sherman 1652–1734

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Sherman 1652–1734

Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of John Sherman began in 1652 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, America. John Sherman passed away in 1734 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1652
Birth of John Sherman in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, America
Birth
1734
Death of John Sherman in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Madron, Cornwall, England (1609) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, America (1652) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sherman (1652–1734) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, America and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 3 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, 3 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 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.
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

John Sherman in the US Census
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John Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Sherman PTP
1652–1734
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, America
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John Sherman's Descendants

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John Sherman PTP 1652–1734