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Roger Sherman 1911–1988

Public Tree Person

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Roger Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 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, with linked records

Born 19 Oct 1911 · Evenston, Illinois, United States
Died 20 Jul 1988 · Denver, Adams, Colorado, United States
Father Roger Sherman
Mother Martha Eveline Tucker
Siblings James Morgan Sherman, Martha Nesbitt Sherman

Researchers connected through Roger Sherman 1911–1988

and 1 more tree owner connected with Roger Sherman 1911–1988

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1911, Roger Sherman entered the world in Evenston, Illinois, United States, born to roger sherman and martha eveline tucker. In 1920, Roger Sherman resided in Evanston Ward 2, Cook, Illinois. Roger Sherman passed away in 1988 in Denver, Adams, Colorado, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1911
Birth of Roger Sherman in Evenston, Illinois, United States
Birth
1920
Roger Sherman resided here in Evanston Ward 2, Cook, Illinois
Residence
1988
Death of Roger Sherman in Denver, Adams, Colorado, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roger Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1392) to Evenston, Illinois, United States (1911) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Roger Sherman (1911–1988) was born in Evenston, Illinois, United States and died in Denver, Adams, Colorado, 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 Roger 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 19 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.

Roger Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roger Sherman PTP
1911–1988
Evenston, Illinois, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Roger Sherman's Descendants

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Roger Sherman PTP 1911–1988