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Abigail Sherman 1723–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1723

Birth Location: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: March 1809

Death Location: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Sherman

Mother: Sarah Baker

Spouse(s): Sylvanus Cotte

Children(s): Joseph(Deacon) A026361)*

The story of Abigail Sherman began in 1723 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail Sherman married Sylvanus Cotte, Thomas Phillips, and had children including Joseph Deacon Cottle Dar A026361. Abigail Sherman passed away in 1809 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abigail Sherman began in 1723 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Abigail Sherman married Sylvanus Cotte, Thomas Phillips, and had children including Joseph Deacon Cottle Dar A026361.
  • Abigail Sherman passed away in 1809 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abigail Sherman's Ancestors

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Abigail Sherman
1723–1809
Birth Place: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Sherman
1682–
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Baker
1688–
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Kenelm Baker
1657–1712
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Bradford
1671–
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
SAMUEL BAKER
1637–1686
William Bradford
1624–1703
Alice Richards
1627–1671
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Baker
1604–1650
William Bradford
1589–1657
Alice Carpenter
1595–1670
Thomas Richards
1596–1649

Abigail Sherman's Descendants

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Abigail Sherman (Abt. 1723–March 1809) m. Sylvanus Cotte (9 May 1704–1790)
  1. 1. Joseph(Deacon) (Cottle* ( DAR #) A026361)* 1753–1854 m. Azubah Power 1754–1830
    1. 1. Minerva (Jane) Cottle 1776–1839 m. Zedoc WOODS 1773–1842
      1. 1. Montraville (Zadock) WOODS 1806–1857 m. Maria (Elizabeth Isabella de Jesus (Gonzales) Woods, Hidalgo) * 1812–1906
        1. 1. Amanda (Melvinia) Woods 1833–1856 m. Andrew (Jackson "Anda") Brown 1829–
        2. 2. Mary Woods 1829–1873
        3. 3. Minerva (Jane) Woods 1832–1849
        4. 4. Minerva Woods 1835–1836
        5. 5. Madaline (Rose) Woods 1836–1924
        6. 6. Sophronia Woods 1838–1921
        7. 7. Mary (Ann) Woods 1840–1900
        8. 8. Isabella Woods 1842–1918
        9. 9. Malinda (Susan) Woods 1844–1862
        10. 10. Susan Woods 1846–1846
        11. 11. Montraville (Zadock Woods) Jr. 1847–1912
        12. 12. Margaret (Eliza) Woods 1849–1936
        13. 13. Emma (Ardelia) Woods 1851–1939
      2. 2. Henry (Gonzalvo) Woods 1816–1869
      3. 3. Minerva Harrell 1798–1897
      4. 4. Norman (Boyd) Woods 1805–1843

Abigail Sherman's Timeline

3 Records

1723
Abt. 1723
Birth of Abigail Sherman in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1809
March 1809
Age 86
Death of Abigail Sherman in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1839
12 May 1839
Age 116
Abigail Sherman was baptized in Warkton, Northampton, England
Warkton, Northampton, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1723
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 May 1839
    Event Place: Warkton, Northampton, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marshfield, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Mayflower Deeds and Probates

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 1809
    Event Place: Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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