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Thomas SHERMAN 1722–1803

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas SHERMAN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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

Born 6 Sep 1722 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 22 Nov 1803 · Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Sherman (1683–1774)
Mother Abigail Stone
Siblings Beriah Sherman, Bezaleel Sherman, Daniel Sherman, James Sherman, John Sherman, Mary Sherman, Phineas Sherman, Thomas Sherman

Researchers connected through Thomas SHERMAN 1722–1803

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas SHERMAN began in 1722 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas SHERMAN passed away in 1803 in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1722
Birth of Thomas SHERMAN in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1803
Death of Thomas SHERMAN in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas SHERMAN

This ancestor line traces from Coulsdon, Surrey, England (1130) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1722) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas SHERMAN (1722–1803) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, 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 Thomas 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 21 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.

Thomas SHERMAN's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas SHERMAN PTP
1722–1803
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Sherman PTP
1683–1774
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas SHERMAN's Descendants

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Thomas SHERMAN PTP 1722–1803