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Samuel Wilson Sherrill 1758–1823

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Sherrill in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Mar 1758 · Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Died 12 Oct 1823 · Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Thomas (1764–1851)
Children Margaret Sherrill

Researchers connected through Samuel Sherrill 1758–1823

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Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

In 1758, Samuel Wilson Sherrill entered the world in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. Samuel Wilson Sherrill married elizabeth thomas, and had children including margaret sherrill. Samuel Wilson Sherrill passed away in 1823 in Wilson, Tennessee, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records

  4. 4
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Index to Marriage Bonds

  5. 5
    Land Records Tennessee, Early Land Registers

Life Timeline

1758
Birth of Samuel Wilson Sherrill in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1823
Death of Samuel Wilson Sherrill in Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Sherrill (1758–1823) was born in Rowan, North Carolina, United States and died in Wilson, Tennessee, United States. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 1 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.

Samuel Sherrill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Wilson Sherrill PTP
1758–1823
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Sherrill's Descendants

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Samuel Wilson Sherrill PTP 1758–1823 m. Elizabeth Thomas PTP 1764–1851