John
SHERMAN
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Born: 26 December 1613 in Dedham, Essex, England
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John married Mary LAUNCE abt. 1645 . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Mary LAUNCE was born abt. 1620 in Penneare, Cornwall, England. Mary died 9 March 1710 in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA.
John SHERMAN died 8 August 1685 in Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Spouse & Children of John SHERMAN
Children of John SHERMAN and Mary LAUNCE
Abigail SHERMANDied: ,
Mary SHERMANDied: abt. 1704, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Birth — 161326 December 1613
Dedham, Essex, England
1647 Birth of ChildAbigail SHERMAN was born 1 December 1647, Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
John was 33 years old.
1657 Birth of ChildMary SHERMAN was born 5 March 1657, Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
John was 43 years old.
1664 Marriage of ChildAbigail SHERMAN married 8 August 1664, Groton, Massachusetts, USA to Samuel WILLARD
1679 Marriage of ChildMary SHERMAN married 27 May 1679, Watertown, Massachusetts, USA to Ellis BARRON
Death — 16858 August 1685
Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 71.
Record added: 3/5/2025 12:36:53 PM
Last updated: 6/26/2026 3:43:21 PM
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