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Katherine Clarke* Gould Sheffield 1671–1752

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Katherine Sheffield 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 6 Sep 1671 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 25 Jan 1752 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Spouse James Gould Capt
Children James Gould

Researchers connected through Katherine Sheffield 1671–1752

and 2 more tree owners connected with Katherine Sheffield 1671–1752

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
James Gould

Biography

In 1671, Katherine Clarke Gould Sheffield entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Katherine Clarke Gould Sheffield married james gould capt, and had children including james gould. Katherine Clarke Gould Sheffield passed away in 1752 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Katherine Clarke Gould Sheffield in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1752
Death of Katherine Clarke Gould Sheffield in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Sheffield

This ancestor line traces from Lowick, Northamptonshire, England (1490) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1671) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Katherine Sheffield (1671–1752) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Newport, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine 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.

Related Records

Katherine Sheffield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Katherine Clarke* Gould Sheffield PTP
1671–1752
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Katherine Sheffield's Descendants

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