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Benjamin Sherman 1650–1719 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1650

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony

Death Date: 24 Sep 1719

Death Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony

Father: Philip Sherman

Mother: Sarah Odding

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In 1650, Benjamin Sherman entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony, born to Philip Sherman And Sarah Odding. Benjamin Sherman passed away in 1719 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony.

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Biography

  • In 1650, Benjamin Sherman entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony, born to Philip Sherman And Sarah Odding.
  • Benjamin Sherman passed away in 1719 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony.

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Benjamin Sherman's Ancestors

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Benjamin Sherman
1650–1719
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Parents
Philip Sherman
1610–1686
Dedham, Essex, England
Sarah Odding
1609–1681
Madron, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
Samuel Sherman
1573–1615
Dedham, Essex, England
Philippa Ward
1577–1610
Colchester, Essex, England
William Odding
1590–1612
Braintree, Essex, England
Margaret Lang
1590–1671
Dedham, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
Henry Sherman
1545–1610
Susan Lawrence
1549–1610
Lancelot Ward
1551–
Mrs Ward
1555–
John (Oddyn)
1556–1596
Elizabeth Hayden
1564–1586
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Sherman
1520–1590
Agnes Butler
1521–1554
John Lawrence
1526–1590
Agnes Holmes
1531–1583
Johan (Odding)
1526–1560
Elizabeth Hinksman
1530–1588

Benjamin Sherman's Timeline

2 Records

1650
1650
Birth of Benjamin Sherman in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
1719
24 Sep 1719
Age 69
Death of Benjamin Sherman in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1650
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1719
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island Colony

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