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Adam Sherrill 1696–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1696

Birth Location: Cecil County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 5 Mar 1772

Death Location: Sherrills Ford, Catawba, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Sherrill

Mother: Margaret Rudisil

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Corzine

Children(s): Samuel Sherrill

The story of Adam Sherrill began in 1696 in Cecil County, Maryland, USA. In 1400, Adam Sherrill resided in USA. Adam Sherrill married Elizabeth Corzine, and had children including Samuel Wilson Sherrill. Adam Sherrill passed away in 1772 in Sherrills Ford, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Adam Sherrill began in 1696 in Cecil County, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1400, Adam Sherrill resided in USA.
  • Adam Sherrill married Elizabeth Corzine, and had children including Samuel Wilson Sherrill.
  • Adam Sherrill passed away in 1772 in Sherrills Ford, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Adam Sherrill's Ancestors

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Adam Sherrill
1696–1772
Birth Place: Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Parents
William Sherrill
1666–1719
Ermington Parish, Devon, England
Margaret Rudisil
1675–1705
, Cecil, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Wm Sherwill
1639–1719
Cornwood, Devon, England
Margarette Parsons
1639–1722
Cumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Adam Sherrill's Descendants

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Adam Sherrill (11 Dec 1696–5 Mar 1772) m. Elizabeth Corzine (11 Dec 1701–1769)
  1. 1. Samuel (Wilson) Sherrill 1725–1800 m. Mary (Preston) Davidson 1727–1794 m. Elizabeth Thomas 1733–1762
    1. 1. Catherine (Bonny Kate) Sherrill 1754–1836 m. John Sevier 1745–1815
      1. 1. Eliza (Conway) Sevier 1790–1860
    2. 2. George (Davidson) Sherrill 1762–1840 m. Elizabeth Hunt 1769–1853
      1. 1. John (Samuel) Sherrill 1790–1840 m. Frances (Fannie) Carden 1794–1860
        1. 1. Henry (Hunt) Sherrill 1830–1880 m. Ardenia (Elizabeth) Farrar 1840–1904

Adam Sherrill's Timeline

4 Records

1400
1400-1941
Adam Sherrill resided here in USA
USA
1696
11 Dec 1696
Birth of Adam Sherrill in Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Cecil County, Maryland, USA
1772
5 Mar 1772
Age 76
Death of Adam Sherrill in Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
1772
5 Mar 1772
Age 76
Adam Sherrill - Probate in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1696
    Event Place: Cecil County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1400-1941
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Ivey family in the United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1772
    Event Place: Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and List of Early Settlers, 1743-1868; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Rowan County); Probate Place: Rowan, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sherrills Ford, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1772
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills and List of Early Settlers, 1743-1868; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Rowan County); Probate Place: Rowan, North Carolina

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