YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Adam Sherrill 1697–1774 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1697

Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 04 May 1774

Death Location: Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Sherrill

Mother: Margarette Rudisil

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Corzine

Children(s): William Sherrill, Samuel Sherrill, Uriah Sherrill, Adam Sherrill, Aquilla Sherrill, Isaac Sherrill, Jacob Sherrill, Moses Sherrill, Catherine Sherrill, Mary Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill, Ruth Sherrill, Isaac Sherrill

In 1697, Adam Sherrill entered the world in Cecil, Maryland, United States, born to William Sherrill And Margarette Rudisil. In 1749, Adam Sherrill resided in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA. Adam Sherrill married Elizabeth Corzine, and had children including Adam Sherrill, Aquilla Sherrill, Catherine Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill, Isaac Sherrill, Jacob Sherrill, Mary Sherrill, Moses Sherrill, Ruth Sherrill, Samuel Sherrill, Uriah Sherrill, William Sherrill. Adam Sherrill passed away in 1774 in Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Adam Sherrill
AS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1697, Adam Sherrill entered the world in Cecil, Maryland, United States, born to William Sherrill And Margarette Rudisil.
  • In 1749, Adam Sherrill resided in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA.
  • Adam Sherrill married Elizabeth Corzine, and had children including Adam Sherrill, Aquilla Sherrill, Catherine Sherrill, Elizabeth Sherrill, Isaac Sherrill, Jacob Sherrill, Mary Sherrill, Moses Sherrill, Ruth Sherrill, Samuel Sherrill, Uriah Sherrill, William Sherrill.
  • Adam Sherrill passed away in 1774 in Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sherrill
1666–1747
Birth Location: Ermington Parish, Devon, , England
WS
Margarette Rudisil
1675–1705
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
MR

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Corzine
1701–1769
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
EC

Children(s)

William Sherrill
1723–1786
Birth Location: Cecil County, MD
WS
Samuel Sherrill
1725–1800
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
SS
Uriah Sherrill
1728–1779
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
US
Adam Sherrill
1731–
Birth Location: Shenandoah River, Harpers Ferry, Virginia, United States
AS
Aquilla Sherrill
1733–1805
Birth Location: of, Cecil, Maryland, United States
AS
Isaac Sherrill
1736–1778
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
IS
Jacob Sherrill
1739–1813
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
JS
Moses Sherrill
1742–1813
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States
MS
Catherine Sherrill
1744–
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States
CS
Mary Sherrill
1745–
Birth Location: –
MS
Elizabeth Sherrill
1763–
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
ES
Ruth Sherrill
1765–1853
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
RS
Isaac Sherrill
1776–1861
Birth Location: Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
IS

Adam Sherrill's Ancestors

Self
Adam Sherrill
1697–1774
Birth Place: Cecil, Maryland, United States
Parents
William Sherrill
1666–1747
Ermington Parish, Devon, , England
Margarette Rudisil
1675–1705
Cecil, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
William Sherrill
1639–1719
Cornwood, Devon, , England
Margery Upright
1635–1693
Modbury, Devon, , England
Elias Reutzel
1633–1682
Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany
Gertraud Kaiser
1642–1722
Wolferborn, Wetteraukreis, Hessen, Germany,
Great-Grandparents
Adam Sherrill
–1668
Mary
1611–1679
Richard Upright
1599–1642
Elizabeth Pulliblank
1602–1679
Hans Reutzel
1612–1689
Catharina
1620–1698
Hans Kaiser
1620–1662
Maria
1622–1645
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Adam Sherrill's Descendants

1.
AS
Adam Sherrill (1697–04 May 1774) m. Elizabeth Corzine (1701–1769)
  1. 1. William Sherrill 1723–1786 m. Marie (Agnes) White 1726–1795
    1. 1. Sarah Sherrill 1746–1826 m. Reuben SIMPSON 1743–1830
      1. 1. Joseph Simpson 1771–
      2. 2. Reuben Simpson 1775–1805
      3. 3. Moses Simpson 1778–1858 m. Sarah Penn 1786–1854
        1. 1. James Simpson 1805–1884
        2. 2. Thomas Simpson 1806–1860
        3. 3. Matilda Simpson 1808–1861
        4. 4. Mary Simpson 1812–1882
        5. 5. Abingdon (G) Simpson 1814–1866
        6. 6. George Simpson 1818–1858
        7. 7. Reuben Simpson 1821–
        8. 8. Stephen Simpson 1824–1884
        9. 9. Sarah (Emily) Simpson 1827–1907
        10. 10. Moses Simpson 1830–1856
        11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth) Simpson 1831–1890
      4. 4. Sarah Simpson 1780–
      5. 5. Joshua Simpson 1803–1875
      6. 6. William Simpson 1763–1875
      7. 7. Agnes (Anne) Simpson 1773–1855 m. George McWherter 1775–1840
        1. 1. James McWherter 1800–1854
        2. 2. John McWherter 1807–1873
        3. 3. Rubin McWhirter 1811–1849
        4. 4. REBECCA MCWHERTER 1815–
      8. 8. William Simpson 1777–1875 m. MARGARET (ANN Peggy) Mattox 1777–1874
        1. 1. Samuel Simpson 1775–
        2. 2. John (W) Simpson 1804–1865
      9. 9. Samuel Simpson 1783–1807 m. Margaret Portman 1776–1826
        1. 1. Joshua Simpson 1803–1869
        2. 2. Asa Simpson 1805–
        3. 3. Jennett Simpson 1807–
        4. 4. Sarah Simpson 1807–
        5. 5. Rachel Simpson 1809–1879
        6. 6. Elisabeth Simpson 1811–1897
        7. 7. Susan Simpson 1813–
        8. 8. Matilda Simpson 1813–1905
        9. 9. Margaret Simpson 1818–1855
      10. 10. Elizabeth Simpson 1785–1805
      11. 11. Elisha Simpson 1787–1841 m. Preston Beck 1781–1861
        1. 1. James Beck 1810–
        2. 2. Martha (Patsey) Beck 1811–1836
        3. 3. Simpson Beck 1813–1853
        4. 4. Joseph Beck 1817–1862
        5. 5. JOHN (JEFFERY) BECK 1818–1861
        6. 6. Eliza (Jane) Beck 1825–1875
        7. 7. Lewis Beck 1828–1912 m. Margarett Beck 1850– m. Isabella Beck 1827–1899 m. Sarah (D) Prather 1827–1877
      12. 12. Elisha Simpson 1787–1841 m. Mary Davis 1791–
        1. 1. Noah Simpson 1821–
      13. 13. Ruth (Ann) Simpson 1790–1878 m. Samuel Rector 1780–1862
        1. 1. Mary (Polly) Rector 1810–1903
        2. 2. Jesse Rector 1811–1893 m. Nancy Brammer 1817–1875
        3. 3. Sarah (Sally) Rector 1814–1905
        4. 4. Elizabeth Rector 1817–1895
        5. 5. Reuben (Simpson) Rector 1823–1852
        6. 6. Joseph (William) Rector 1826–1912
        7. 7. James (Logan) Rector 1824–1897
        8. 8. Isaac (Denton) Rector 1831–1886
      14. 14. Avington Simpson 1792–1863 m. Lucinda Payne 1797–1880
        1. 1. Moses Simpson 1816–1854 m. Nancy (Jane) Higginbotham 1819–1882
        2. 2. Mary (Frances) Simpson 1818–1891
        3. 3. Reuben Simpson 1820–1873
        4. 4. Rachel (P) Simpson 1822–1883
        5. 5. William (Granville) Simpson 1825–1900
        6. 6. Henry (Hardin) Simpson 1827–1869
        7. 7. Cyrenia (Ann) Simpson 1830–1832
        8. 8. Lucinda (W) Simpson 1832–1920
        9. 9. Avington (Wayne) Simpson 1834–1904
        10. 10. Timothy (W) Simpson 1838–1923
      15. 15. Joshua Simpson 1803–1875 m. Sally (Ann) Berks 1803–1868
        1. 1. Rachel Simpson 1827–1905
        2. 2. Jahue Simpson 1829–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Simpson 1834–
        4. 4. John (Harden) Simpson 1835–1914 m. Frances (M) Garrison 1835–1914
        5. 5. Rachel (Elizabeth) Simpson 1835–1921
        6. 6. Jane Simpson 1839–
        7. 7. William (Alexander) Simpson 1841–
        8. 8. Marion Simpson 1845–
      16. 16. Reuben Simpson 1775–1842 m. Martha (Patsy) Merritt 1785–1850
        1. 1. Avington Simpson 1792–1863 m. Lucinda Payne 1797–1880
        2. 2. William Simpson 1806–1869 m. Sarah Chrisman 1798–1859
        3. 3. Rebecca Simpson 1809–1880 m. James Daugherty 1802– m. Hesket ("Hess" W. Sr.) Watkins 1804–1880 m. Hesket Watkins 1804–1880 m. Henry Watkins 1812–
        4. 4. Sarah Simpson 1811–1899 m. Jacob Cooper 1808–1893
        5. 5. Thomas Simpson 1813–1891 m. Mary J 1813– m. Mary (Ann Polly) Turner 1813–1879
        6. 6. Mary Simpson 1814– m. Charles (S) Chrisman 1820–1915
        7. 7. Elisha Simpson 1816–
        8. 8. Reuben Simpson 1820–1842 m. Patience (Jane) Bates 1820–1906
        9. 9. Ruth Simpson 1822–1907 m. John (Silas) Bell 1813–1878
        10. 10. Elisha Simpson 1816–1862 m. Mary Lankford 1823–1886
        11. 11. Isaac Simpson 1807–1829
        12. 12. Samuel Simpson 1818–1839
        13. 13. Moses Simpson 1825–1896 m. Anna (J) McGee 1838–1917
        14. 14. Evaline (Matilda) Simpson 1827–1895 m. Thomas (Shelby) Bates 1818–1858
      17. 17. William (Billy) Simpson 1763–1865
      18. 18. Avarilla Simpson 1766–1857
      19. 19. Mary Simpson 1769–1850
      20. 20. Joshua (White) Simpson 1771–1842 m. Ms Portman 1775–1845
        1. 1. Warfield Simpson 1801–1858
        2. 2. Joshua Simpson 1803–1875
        3. 3. Sarah (Sally) Simpson 1807–1875
      21. 21. Sarah Simpson 1780–1850 m. James Grindle 1775–1840
    2. 2. Mary Sherrill 1744–1803 m. Joshua Perkins 1728–1814
      1. 1. Marjorie (Margaret) Perkins 1758–1825
      2. 2. Sarah Perkins 1759–1857
      3. 3. Polly Perkins 1763–1765
      4. 4. Mary Perkins 1763–1765
      5. 5. Jesse Perkins 1764–1774
      6. 6. Joshua Perkins 1765–1839
      7. 7. Jane (Sherrill) Perkins 1767–
      8. 8. William (Sherrill) Perkins 1769–
      9. 9. Benjamin Perkins 1771–
      10. 10. Leroy Perkins 1780–
      11. 11. John Perkins 1783–
    3. 3. Jacob Sherrill 1748–1831 m. Margaret Lawrence 1748–1771 m. Sarah Massey 1754–1822
      1. 1. Jacob Sherrill 1768–
      2. 2. Mary Sherrill 1769–1818
      3. 3. Henrietta Sherrill 1773–1843
      4. 4. Rebecca Sherrill 1775–1857
      5. 5. Sarah Sherrill 1783–
      6. 6. Catherine Sherrill 1786–1867
      7. 7. Thurza Sherrill 1788–1862
      8. 8. Margaret Sherrill 1791–1856
    4. 4. Rachel Sherrill 1750–
    5. 5. William (L) Sherrill 1750–1829 m. Isabelle (Susannah) Lowrance 1752–1826
      1. 1. Margaret Sherrill 1774–1856
      2. 2. ISAAC Sherrill 1776–1861
      3. 3. Alexander Sherrill 1778–1862
      4. 4. Sarah Sherrill 1781–1868
      5. 5. William Sherrill 1783–1867
      6. 6. Mary Sherrill 1785–1813
      7. 7. David Sherrill 1787–1869
      8. 8. Lydia Sherrill 1790–1869
      9. 9. Aaron Sherrill 1793–1860
    6. 6. Joshua (White) Sherrill 1752–1817 m. Susannah Osborne 1762–1832
      1. 1. Jesse Sherrill 1775–1855
      2. 2. Levi Sherrill 1776–1855
      3. 3. Joshua Sherrill 1781–1855
      4. 4. Sarah Sherrill 1783–1835
      5. 5. John Sherrill 1785–1847
      6. 6. James Sherrill 1791–1839
      7. 7. Hugh Sherrill 1792–1849
      8. 8. John Sherrill 1795–1835
    7. 7. Agnes Sherrill 1754–1817 m. David Lowrance 1738–1830
      1. 1. John Lowrance 1769–1770
      2. 2. William Lowrance 1774–1840
      3. 3. Jesse Lowrance 1780–1837
      4. 4. Levi Lawrence 1780–1820
      5. 5. Agnes Lowrance 1782–1783
      6. 6. David (Jr) Lowrance 1785–1880
      7. 7. William Lawrence 1795–1855
      8. 8. John Lowrance 1796–
      9. 9. Hiram Lawrence 1797–1868
      10. 10. David (Wesley) Lawrence 1800–1846
      11. 11. John (D) Lowrance 1810–
    8. 8. Elisha Sherrill 1758–1831 m. Leah Litton 1757–1816
      1. 1. Catherine SHERRILL 1778–
      2. 2. Wesley SHERRILL 1779–1885
      3. 3. Rebecca Sherrill 1783–1843
      4. 4. Silas Sherrill 1783–1854
      5. 5. Sarah SHERRILL 1784–1787
      6. 6. Agnes SHERRILL 1787–1787
      7. 7. Ruth SHERRILL 1788–1831
      8. 8. Aaron Sherrill 1789–1861
      9. 9. Aram Sherrill 1790–1861
      10. 10. Mary SHERRILL 1791–1859
      11. 11. Leland SHERRILL 1793–1872
      12. 12. Lewis SHERRILL 1795–1872
      13. 13. Tabitha Sherrill 1798–1862
      14. 14. Martha Sherrill 1800–1883
      15. 15. John (Henry) Sherrill 1804–1858
    9. 9. Elisha Sherrill 1758–1831
    10. 10. Moses Sherrill 1759–1829 m. Sarah Simpson 1749–1831 m. Martha (Mattie) Osborne 1759–1833
      1. 1. Hartford Sherrill 1787–1850
      2. 2. Aquilla Sherrill 1771–
      3. 3. Aaron Sherill 1774–1829
      4. 4. Jeptha Sherrill 1779–1850
    11. 11. Elizabeth Sherrill 1763–1763
    12. 12. Ruth Sherrill 1765–1853 m. James Holtzclaw 1753–1841
  2. 2. Samuel Sherrill 1725–1800
  3. 3. Uriah Sherrill 1728–1779
  4. 4. Adam Sherrill 1731–
  5. 5. Aquilla Sherrill 1733–1805
  6. 6. Isaac Sherrill 1736–1778
  7. 7. Jacob Sherrill 1739–1813
  8. 8. Moses Sherrill 1742–1813
  9. 9. Catherine Sherrill 1744–
  10. 10. Mary Sherrill 1745–
  11. 11. Elizabeth Sherrill 1763–
  12. 12. Ruth Sherrill 1765–1853
  13. 13. Isaac Sherrill 1776–1861

Adam Sherrill's Timeline

5 Records

1697
1697
Birth of Adam Sherrill in Cecil, Maryland, United States
Cecil, Maryland, United States
1722
1722
Age 25
Adam Sherrill was married in Cecil Co, MD
Cecil Co, MD
1749
Bet. 1749–1937
Age 52
Adam Sherrill resided here in Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1763
Bet. 1763–1929
Age 66
Adam Sherrill resided here in South Carolina; Tennessee, USA
South Carolina; Tennessee, USA
1774
04 May 1774
Age 77
Death of Adam Sherrill in Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1697
    Event Place: Cecil, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1697; Birth city: Cecil; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Cecil County; Birth state: MD.
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 980.011; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 9; Submitter Code: .
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7420.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY.
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 980.011; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 9; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1722
    Event Place: Cecil Co, MD
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1697; Birth city: Cecil; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Cecil County; Birth state: MD.
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 980.011; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 9; Submitter Code: .
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7420.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY.
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 980.011; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 9; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1749–1937
    Event Place: Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Annals of Lincoln County, North Carolina : containing interesting and authentic facts of Lincoln County history through the yea

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1763–1929
    Event Place: South Carolina; Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Calendar of the Tennessee and King's Mountain papers of the Draper Collection of Manuscripts

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Meet the family
    [2] Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 May 1774
    Event Place: Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1697; Birth city: Cecil; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Cecil County; Birth state: MD.
Find more search results for Adam Sherrill

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE