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Sarah Ward Sherman 1606–1672

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Sherman 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 11 Feb 1606 · Dedham, Essex, , England
Died 12 Dec 1672 · Dedham, Essex, , England
Mother
Spouse (1611–1669)
Children , , Ester Smith
Siblings , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Sarah Sherman 1606–1672

and 6 more tree owners connected with Sarah Sherman 1606–1672

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
Ester Smith

Biography

In 1606, Sarah Ward Sherman entered the world in Dedham, Essex, England, born to lady phillipa ward sherman. Sarah Ward Sherman married john burre smith, and had children including ester esther sherman smith, richard smith. Sarah Ward Sherman passed away in 1672 in Dedham, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1606
Birth of Sarah Ward Sherman in Dedham, Essex, England
Birth
1672
Death of Sarah Ward Sherman in Dedham, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Sherman

This ancestor line traces from Surrey, Surrey, England (1495) to Dedham, Essex, England (1606) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Sherman (1606–1672) was born in Dedham, Essex, , England and died in Dedham, Essex, , England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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

Sarah Sherman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Ward Sherman PTP
1606–1672
Dedham, Essex, , England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Sarah Sherman's Descendants

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Sarah Ward Sherman PTP 1606–1672
  1. 1. Ester "Esther" Sherman Smith PTP 1633–1716