Who was Walter Sherard?

Walter Sherard (1899–1978) was born in South Carolina, USA and died in Pelzer, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Walter Sherard 1899–1978

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 8 Sep 1899 · South Carolina, USA

Died 4 Jun 1978 · Pelzer, Anderson, South Carolina, USA

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Biography

The story of Walter Sherard began in 1899 in South Carolina, USA. Walter Sherard passed away in 1978 in Pelzer, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.

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1899

Birth of Walter Sherard in South Carolina, USA

Birth

1978

Death of Walter Sherard in Pelzer, Anderson, South Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Sherard

This ancestor line traces from Peakirk, Northamptonshire, England (1495) to South Carolina, USA (1899) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Walter Sherard (1899–1978) was born in South Carolina, USA and died in Pelzer, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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 13 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.
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Walter Sherard PTP

1899–1978

South Carolina, USA