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John Wesley Sherman 1754 – 1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 June 1754

Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 17 October 1831

Death Location: Moriah, Essex, New York, United States

Father: Henry Sherman

Mother: Ruth Akin

Spouse(s): Sarah Fish

Children(s): Humphrey Sherman, Nathan Sherman

The story of John Wesley Sherman began in 1754 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. John Wesley Sherman married Sarah Fish, and had children including Humphrey Sherman, Nathan Sherman. John Wesley Sherman passed away in 1831 in Moriah, Essex, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley Sherman began in 1754 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • John Wesley Sherman married Sarah Fish, and had children including Humphrey Sherman, Nathan Sherman.
  • John Wesley Sherman passed away in 1831 in Moriah, Essex, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Sherman
1730 – 1805
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
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Ruth Akin
1731 – 1823
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Fish
1755 – 1854
Birth Location: New York, American Colonies
SF

Children(s)

Humphrey Sherman
1780 – 1861
Birth Location: White Creek, Washington County, New York, USA
HS
Nathan Sherman
1782 – 1866
Birth Location: Connecticut
NS

John Sherman's Ancestors

Self
John Sherman
1754 – 1831
Birth Place: Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Henry Sherman
1730 – 1805
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Ruth Akin
1731 – 1823
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Jabez Sherman
1700 – 1774
Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Jedidah Sherman
1709 – 1764
Edgartown, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Sherman's Descendants

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John (Wesley) Sherman (7 June 1754 – 17 October 1831) m. Sarah Fish (1755 – 1854)
  1. 1. Humphrey Sherman (25 December 1780 – 31 December 1861)
  2. 2. Nathan Sherman (1782 – 3 May 1866) m. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Peebles (1788 – May 1876)
    1. 1. Dyer (W) Sherman (1812 – September 09, 1865) m. Jane Groger (April 13, 1821 – August 25, 1882) m. Nabby Kingsbury
      1. 1. Oliver Sherman (abt 1839 – September 1862)
      2. 2. Wm Sherman (abt 1845 – 9 March 1862)
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth Sherman -) Selleck (8 Jul 1848 – 29 Oct 1945) m. Alfred (Perry) Selleck (28 December 1846 – 31 January 1926)
        1. 1. Laura (G) Cranford (1867 – 22 April 1925) m. John (W) Cranford (1865 – Abt 1927)
        2. 2. Emma Selleck (Abt 1872 – )
        3. 3. Levella Selleck (Abt 1875 – 6 January 1956)
        4. 4. F. (J.) Wentlarid
      4. 4. Ambrose (E) Sherman (1850 – 1931) m. Ellen (Miriam) Sherman (20 September 1857 – 13 October 1938) m. Etta Sherman (1856 – ) m. Ettie (M) Hyde (20 September 1857 – 13 October 1938)
        1. 1. Ray (Warren) Sherman (16 June 1875 – March 1956) m. Thelma (E) Sherman (abt 1911 – 2 October 1971)
        2. 2. Lona (May) Brose (4 April 1882 – December 1964) m. Frank (Verne) Brose (1882 – 24 June 1948)
      5. 5. Ezra Sherman (1853 – )

John Sherman's Timeline

8 Records

1754
7 June 1754
Birth of John Wesley Sherman in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1780
24 Feb 1780
Age 26
John Wesley Sherman was married in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York
Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York
1780
24 Feb 1780
Age 26
John Wesley Sherman was married in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1781
After:1781-00-00
Age 27
John Wesley Sherman was married
None
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 36
John Wesley Sherman resided here in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1797
1797
Age 43
John Wesley Sherman was married in New York, United States
New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 76
John Wesley Sherman resided here in Moriah, Essex, New York, USA
Moriah, Essex, New York, USA
1831
17 October 1831
Age 77
Death of John Wesley Sherman in Moriah, Essex, New York, United States
Moriah, Essex, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 June 1754
    Event Place: Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1780
    Event Place: Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1780
    Event Place: Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Dutch Reformed Church Records in Selected States, 1639-1989, Holland Society of New York; New York, New York; Deer Park, Vol II, Book 11
    [2] New York City, Compiled Marriage Index, 1600s-1800s

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: After:1781-00-00

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 441; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Moriah, Essex, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Moriah, Essex, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 114; Page: 349; Family History Library Film: 0017174

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 October 1831
    Event Place: Moriah, Essex, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cambridge, Washington County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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