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Samuel Sherman 1618–1700

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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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8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Sherman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 8 independent trees

Born 12 Jul 1618 · Dedham, Essex, England
Died 05 Apr 1700 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Edmund Sherman (1548–1600)
Mother Judith Angier
Siblings Ann Sherman, Bezaleel Sherman, Grace Sherman, Mary Shearman, Rev John Sherman
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Genealogical Notes of New York … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … "Genealogical Research of Kirk Larson" "A Genealogical Dictionary of the … "FamilySearch® Ancestral File™ v4.19" "New England Marriages: Prior to … "The Planters of the Commonwealth: … The public records of the …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1618, Samuel Sherman entered the world in Dedham, Essex, England, born to edmund sherman and judith angier. Samuel Sherman passed away in 1700 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Genealogical Notes of New York and New England Families

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    Record Millennium File

  6. 6
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  7. 7
    Record "Genealogical Research of Kirk Larson"

  8. 8
    Record "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing ThreeGenerations of Those Who Came before May 16

  9. 9
    Record "FamilySearch® Ancestral File™ v4.19"

  10. 10
    Record "New England Marriages: Prior to 1700"

  11. 11
    Record "The Planters of the Commonwealth: 1620-1640 Passengers and Ships"

  12. 12
    Record The public records of the colony of Connecticut

Life Timeline

1618
Birth of Samuel Sherman in Dedham, Essex, England
Birth
1700
Death of Samuel Sherman in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England (1580) to Dedham, Colchester Borough, Essex, England (1618) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Sherman (1618–1700) was born in Dedham, Essex, England and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 2 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

Edmund Sherman
1548–1600 · Father
Judith Angier
Mother

Samuel Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Sherman PTP
1618–1700
Dedham, Essex, England
Parents
Edmund Sherman PTP
1548–1600
Dedham, Essex, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Henry Sherman PTP
1570–1586
Dedham, Colchester Borough, Essex, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Sherman's Descendants

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Samuel Sherman PTP 1618–1700