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John SHERMAN 1708–1735

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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John SHERMAN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 3 Dec 1708 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 20 Aug 1735 · Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Sherman (1683–1774)
Mother Abigail Stone
Siblings Beriah Sherman, Bezaleel Sherman, Daniel Sherman, James Sherman, John Sherman, Mary Sherman, Phineas Sherman, Thomas Sherman

Researchers connected through John SHERMAN 1708–1735

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1708, John SHERMAN entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to john sherman and abigail stone. John SHERMAN passed away in 1735 in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1708
Birth of John SHERMAN in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1735
Death of John SHERMAN in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John SHERMAN

This ancestor line traces from Coulsdon, Surrey, England (1130) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1708) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John SHERMAN (1708–1735) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 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 21 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
1708–1735
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Sherman PTP
1683–1774
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John SHERMAN's Descendants

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John SHERMAN PTP 1708–1735