Who was William Sherrill?

William Sherrill (1750–1829) was born in Anson County, North Carolina, USA and died in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William J. Sherrill 1750–1829

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 sep 1750 · Anson County, North Carolina, USA

Died 19 May 1829 · Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA

Father Capt William Ii B Sherrill Md To Nc

Mother Agnes White

Spouse Susannah Isabella Lowrance

Children Aaron Sherrill, Alexander Alex George Sherrill, David Sherrill, Isaac Lowrence Sherrill, Lydia Sherrill Litton, Margaret Sherrill Cox, Mary Belle Sherrill Winkler, Sarah Sherrill Gray, William Adam Sherrill

Siblings Agnes Sherrill Lowrance, Elisha Franklin Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill Abercrombie Mcdaniel Check, Jacob S Sherrill Sr, Joshua White Sherrill, Luther Sherrill, Mary Ann Sherrill Perkins, Moses W Mode Sherrill 4Ggf Dar Ancestor A103430, Rachel Sherrill Massey, Ruth Ann Sherrill Holtzclaw, Sarah L Sherrill

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Immediate Family

Parents

Capt William Ii B Sherrill Md To Nc

Agnes White

Spouse(s)

Susannah Isabella Lowrance

Children

Aaron Sherrill

Alexander Alex George Sherrill

David Sherrill

Isaac Lowrence Sherrill

Lydia Sherrill Litton

Margaret Sherrill Cox

Mary Belle Sherrill Winkler

Sarah Sherrill Gray

William Adam Sherrill

Biography

The story of William J. Sherrill began in 1750 in Anson County, North Carolina, USA. William J. Sherrill married susannah isabella lowrance, and had children including aaron sherrill, alexander alex george sherrill, david sherrill, isaac lowrence sherrill, lydia sherrill litton, margaret sherrill cox, mary belle sherrill winkler, sarah sherrill gray, william adam sherrill. William J. Sherrill passed away in 1829 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1750

Birth of William J. Sherrill in Anson County, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1829

Death of William J. Sherrill in Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Sherrill

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1458) to Anson County, North Carolina, USA (1750) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Sherrill (1750–1829) was born in Anson County, North Carolina, USA and died in Lincoln County, North 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 11 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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