Richard Sherman 1577–1660
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12 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees
Researchers connected through Richard Sherman 1577–1660
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Immediate Family
Biography
Richard Sherman was born in 1577 in Dedham, Essex, England, the child of sir henry waller sherman and lady agnes butler countess of yaxley. Richard Sherman passed away in 1660 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Genealogical Notes of New York and New England Families
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2Record "Genealogical Research of Kirk Larson"
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3Record "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing ThreeGenerations of Those Who Came before May 16
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4Record "A Report of the Record Commissioners of the City of Boston: Boston Births, Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths, 1630-1699"
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5Record "FamilySearch® Ancestral File™ v4.19"
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6Record "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut"
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7Record "New England Marriages: Prior to 1700"
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8Record "The Planters of the Commonwealth: 1620-1640 Passengers and Ships"
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Sherman
This ancestor line traces from Yaxley, Suffolk, England (1490) to Dedham, Essex, England (1577) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Sherman (1577–1660) was born in Dedham, Essex, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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.
- 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
Richard Sherman's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record