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William Sheffield 1619–1700

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have William Sheffield 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Nov 1619 · Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England
Died 6 Dec 1700 · Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Records
Global, Find a Grave® Index … "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> Rootsweb Online Website

Researchers connected through William Sheffield 1619–1700

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1619, William Sheffield entered the world in Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England, born to edmund sheffield and thomazine cordett. William Sheffield passed away in 1700 in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

  3. 3
    Record Rootsweb Online Website

Life Timeline

1619
Birth of William Sheffield in Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England
Birth
1700
Death of William Sheffield in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sheffield

This ancestor line traces from Beverston, Gloucestershire, England (1000) to Sudbury, Suffolk, England (1619) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Sheffield (1619–1700) was born in Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England and died in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.

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William Sheffield's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Sheffield PTP
1619–1700
Sudbury, Babergh District, Suffolk, England
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William Sheffield's Descendants

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William Sheffield PTP 1619–1700