*phillip Sherman 1610–1687
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4 researchers on YourRoots have *phillip Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through *phillip Sherman 1610–1687
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of phillip Sherman began in 1610 in Dedham, Essex, England. phillip Sherman married sarah odding, and had children including benjamin sherman, eber sherman, edmund sherman, hannah sherman, john sherman, mary sherman, peleg sherman, phillippe sherman, sampson sherman, samuel sherman, sarah sherman, william sherman. phillip Sherman passed away in 1687 in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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7Record 3903113.FTW
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from *phillip Sherman
This ancestor line traces from Colchester, Essex, England (1520) to Dedham, Essex, England (1610) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- *phillip Sherman (1610–1687) was born in Dedham, Essex, England and died in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have *phillip 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 4 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.
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Related Records
*phillip Sherman's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record