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Abiel Sherman 1761–1837 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1761

Birth Location: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 31 Jul 1837

Death Location: Pawling, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Sherman

Mother: Deborah Delano

Spouse(s): Joanna Howland

Children(s): Henry Sherman, Jedidiah Sherman, Drusilla Sherman, Patty Sherman, Hiram Sherman, Matilda Sherman, Eliza Sherman, Mary Sherman, Olive Sherman

The story of Abiel Sherman began in 1761 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. In 1777, Abiel Sherman resided in Rensselaer, New York, USA. In 1831, Abiel Sherman resided in New York City, New York, USA. Abiel Sherman married Joanna Howland, and had children including Drusilla Sherman, Eliza Sherman, Henry Sherman, Hiram Sherman, Jedidiah Sherman, Mary Polly Sherman, Matilda Sherman, Olive Or Eunice Sherman, Patty Sherman. Abiel Sherman passed away in 1837 in Pawling, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abiel Sherman began in 1761 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1777, Abiel Sherman resided in Rensselaer, New York, USA.
  • In 1831, Abiel Sherman resided in New York City, New York, USA.
  • Abiel Sherman married Joanna Howland, and had children including Drusilla Sherman, Eliza Sherman, Henry Sherman, Hiram Sherman, Jedidiah Sherman, Mary Polly Sherman, Matilda Sherman, Olive Or Eunice Sherman, Patty Sherman.
  • Abiel Sherman passed away in 1837 in Pawling, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abiel Sherman's Ancestors

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Abiel Sherman
1761–1837
Birth Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Benjamin Sherman
1734–1805
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Deborah Delano
1739–1804
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Jabez (Sherman\Shearman) Lt.
1700–1774
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Jedidah Hawes
1709–1764
Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin esquire
1682–1722
Dorcas *
1687–1730
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abiel Sherman's Descendants

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Abiel Sherman (11 Mar 1761–31 Jul 1837) m. Joanna Howland (15 May 1764–3 Nov 1830)
  1. 1. Henry Sherman 1788–1862
  2. 2. Jedidiah Sherman 1786–
  3. 3. Drusilla Sherman 1784–1857 m. Edward (Howard) Doctor 1785–1871
    1. 1. Matilda (A.) Howard 1817–1853 m. Hiram Haviland 1805–1887
      1. 1. Edward (R.) Haviland –1848
      2. 2. Infant (Daughter) Haviland 1849–1849
      3. 3. Edgar (S.) Haviland 1838–1844
    2. 2. Sherman Howard 1821–
  4. 4. Patty Sherman 1795–
  5. 5. Hiram Sherman 1797–1875
  6. 6. Matilda Sherman 1801–1819
  7. 7. Eliza Sherman 1803–1840
  8. 8. Mary (Polly) Sherman 1790–1811
  9. 9. Olive ((Or Eunice)) Sherman 1780– m. Nathaniel (Stephen) Bronson 1778–1849
    1. 1. Franklin (S) Bronson 1817–1888 m. Christiana Barnard 1826–1880
      1. 1. Charles Bronson 1847–
      2. 2. Leanora Bronson 1849–
      3. 3. Ella (Elvira) Bronson 1858–1907 m. Daniel (Stephen Benjamin) Hendricks 1850–1921
        1. 1. Walter (Elsworth Klamartz "Kenneth") Hendricks 1882–1962 m. Edna (Alzina) Hattenburg 1887–1971
        2. 2. Clarence (William Henry) Hendricks 1876–1950 m. Maude (Minnie) Hattenburg 1881–1937
        3. 3. Elsie (Christine) Hendricks 1878–1921 m. James (Jasper) Feely 1876–1950
        4. 4. Myrtle Hendricks 1896–1918 m. John Eggen 1878–1918
      4. 4. Alfred Bronson 1863–1910
      5. 5. Hiram Bronson 1861–1928
      6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Bronson 1856–1911
      7. 7. Truman (E) Bronson 1852–
      8. 8. Rosina Bronson 1851–1925
      9. 9. Oscar Bronson 1849–1918

Abiel Sherman's Timeline

4 Records

1761
11 Mar 1761
Birth of Abiel Sherman in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1777
1 Apr 1777
Age 16
Abiel Sherman resided here in Rensselaer, New York, USA
Rensselaer, New York, USA
1831
1831-1850
Age 70
Abiel Sherman resided here in New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
1837
31 Jul 1837
Age 76
Death of Abiel Sherman in Quaker Hill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
Quaker Hill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1761
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 298
    [2] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 051

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1777
    Event Place: Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1850
    Event Place: New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Pensioners, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar
    [2] U.S., the Pension Roll of 1835

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1837
    Event Place: Quaker Hill, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 298
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 051

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pawling, Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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