YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN 1665 – 1753 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1665

Birth Location: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 1 Jan 1753

Death Location: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father: HONORABLE SHERMAN

Mother: Sarah (Sherman)

Spouse(s): Mercy (Sherman)

Children(s): Mercy Sherman(Sherwood)

DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN was born in 1665 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, the child of HONORABLE SAMUEL SHERMAN and Sarah Mary Mitchell (Sherman). DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN married Mercy Marcy Wheeler (Sherman), and had children including Mercy Sherman(Sherwood). DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN passed away in 1753 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Find more search results for DAVID SHERMAN
DS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN was born in 1665 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, the child of HONORABLE SAMUEL SHERMAN and Sarah Mary Mitchell (Sherman).
  • DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN married Mercy Marcy Wheeler (Sherman), and had children including Mercy Sherman(Sherwood).
  • DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN passed away in 1753 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

HONORABLE SHERMAN
1618 – 1700
Birth Location: Dedham, Colchester Borough, Essex, England
HS
Sarah (Sherman)
1621 – 1680
Birth Location: Halifax, Yorkshire, England
S(

Spouses(s)

Mercy (Sherman)
1670 – 1743
Birth Location: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
M(

Children(s)

Mercy Sherman(Sherwood)
1704 – 1779
Birth Location: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
MS

DAVID SHERMAN's Ancestors

Self
DAVID SHERMAN
1665 – 1753
Birth Place: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
HONORABLE SAMUEL SHERMAN
1618 – 1700
Dedham, Colchester Borough, Essex, England
Sarah (Mary Mitchell) (Sherman)
1621 – 1680
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

DAVID SHERMAN's Descendants

1.
DS
DAVID ((CAPT.DEACON)) SHERMAN (15 Apr 1665 – 1 Jan 1753) m. Mercy (Marcy Wheeler) (Sherman) (19 JAN 1670 – 19 August 1743)
  1. 1. Mercy Sherman(Sherwood) (21 May 1704 – 26 July 1779) m. Nathaniel Sherwood (15 Sep 1707 – 20 Oct 1784)
    1. 1. Ruth Drake (1748 – Unknown) m. James Sherwood (1745 – 1835)
      1. 1. Jemima Sherwood (1772 – 13 February 1837) m. Joseph Adams (9 Nov 1767 – 25 Sep 1844)
        1. 1. Ruth (Woodbury) Adams (February 9, 1795 – 24 November 1873) m. Isaac (W) Shear (June 28, 1792 – May 8, 1846)

DAVID SHERMAN's Timeline

2 Records

1665
15 Apr 1665
Birth of DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1753
1 Jan 1753
Age 88
Death of DAVID (CAPT.DEACON) SHERMAN in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1665
    Event Place: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1753
    Event Place: Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Find more search results for DAVID SHERMAN

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE