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Emma A Sherwood 1876 – 1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1876

Birth Location: Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York

Death Date: 12 Sep 1931

Death Location: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York

Father: Joseph Sherwood

Mother: Ann Kramer

Spouse(s): Percy Slack

Children(s): Ethel Slack, Percy Slack, George Slack

The story of Emma A Sherwood began in 1876 in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York. In 1880, Emma A Sherwood resided in Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York. Emma A Sherwood married Percy Elsworth Slack, and had children including Ethel Slack, Percy Elsworth Slack, George Wesley Slack. Emma A Sherwood passed away in 1931 in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma A Sherwood began in 1876 in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York.
  • In 1880, Emma A Sherwood resided in Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York.
  • Emma A Sherwood married Percy Elsworth Slack, and had children including Ethel Slack, Percy Elsworth Slack, George Wesley Slack.
  • Emma A Sherwood passed away in 1931 in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Sherwood
1839 – 1912
Birth Location: New York
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Ann Kramer
1850 – 1925
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Percy Slack
1874 – 1958
Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Children(s)

Ethel Slack
1901 – 1959
Birth Location: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
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Percy Slack
1904 – 1989
Birth Location: North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
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George Slack
1911 – 1991
Birth Location: North North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
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Emma Sherwood's Ancestors

Self
Emma Sherwood
1876 – 1931
Birth Place: Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York
Parents
Joseph Sherwood
1839 – 1912
New York
Ann Kramer
1850 – 1925
New York
Grandparents
John Sherwood
1795 – 1879
New York
Charity Acker
1796 – 1879
New York
Frederick Kreamer
1827 –
Germany
Catherine Kreamer
1826 –
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Acker
1753 – 1832
Anna Buckhoudt
1756 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Deleverens Ecker
1728 – 1764
Judith Barheyt
1728 – 1762

Emma Sherwood's Descendants

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Emma (A) Sherwood (Sep 1876 – 12 Sep 1931) m. Percy (Elsworth) Slack (Mar 1874 – 25 Jan 1958)
  1. 1. Ethel Slack (6 Apr 1901 – 17 Dec 1959) m. John (Boyle) O'Reilly (28 Oct 1895 – 24 May 1967)
    1. 1. John (Francis) O'Reilly (10 Oct 1922 – 22 Aug 2005)
    2. 2. Evelyn (Mae) O'Reilly (17 Feb 1924 – 19 Jul 2003) m. Emmet Lyons (Sep 1912 – 5 Oct 1966) m. Schubert
    3. 3. Marilyn (Ruth) O'Reilly (31 Mar 1928 – 7 Jul 1997) m. John (J) Roy (abt 1891 – ) m. Larent
  2. 2. Percy (Elsworth) Slack (16 Mar 1904 – 19 Oct 1989) m. Adelaide (B) Cavallo (11 Jun 1904 – Jul 1974)
    1. 1. Adelaide (G) Slack (25 Feb 1926 – )
  3. 3. George (Wesley) Slack (2 Jan 1911 – 24 Feb 1991) m. Vivian (Frances) Miner (3 Apr 1907 – 10 Aug 1998)
    1. 1. Avis Slack m. Nolan
    2. 2. Rebecca Slack m. Melson
    3. 3. Russell (Lincoln) Slack

Emma Sherwood's Timeline

10 Records

1876
Sep 1876
Birth of Emma A Sherwood in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York
Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York
1880
1880
Age 4
Emma A Sherwood resided here in Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
1883
25 Jun 1883
Age 7
Emma A Sherwood was baptized in New York City, New York
New York City, New York
1900
1900
Age 24
Emma A Sherwood resided here in Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
1910
1910
Age 34
Emma A Sherwood resided here in MT Pleasant, Westchester, New York
MT Pleasant, Westchester, New York
1920
1920
Age 44
Emma A Sherwood resided here in North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
1930
1930
Age 54
Emma A Sherwood resided here in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
1931
12 Sep 1931
Age 55
Death of Emma A Sherwood in Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
1935
1935
Age 59
Emma A Sherwood resided here in Ballston, Saratoga, New York
Ballston, Saratoga, New York
1940
1940
Age 64
Emma A Sherwood resided here in Ballston, Saratoga, New York
Ballston, Saratoga, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1876
    Event Place: Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1276; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 67
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 2341394
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York; Roll: 946; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 108
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1241175
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Pleasant, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1089; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375102
    [6] New York, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of New York Church Records, 1767-1970, The Episcopal Diocese of New York; New York, New York

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1883
    Event Place: New York City, New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of New York Church Records, 1767-1970, The Episcopal Diocese of New York; New York, New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York; Roll: 946; Page: 431A; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1241175

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: MT Pleasant, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: MT Pleasant, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1089; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375102

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1276; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 67

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 2341394

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1931
    Event Place: Yonkers, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Yonkers Herald - 14 Sep 1931 - Page 8, Obituary for Emma Slack (Aged 55) 14 Sep 1931

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ballston, Saratoga, New York

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ballston, Saratoga, New York

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1931
    Event Place: Tarrytown, Westchester, New York
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