YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

John Franklin Sherwood 1908 – 1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jan 1908

Birth Location: Yonkers, Westchester, New York

Death Date: 19 May 1955

Death Location: Malverne, Nassau, New York

Father: Wilbur Sherwood

Mother: Lillian Burleigh

Spouse(s): Adalaide Burrows

Children(s):

John Franklin Sherwood was born in 1908 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, the child of Wilbur Sherwood and Lillian E Burleigh. In 1910, John Franklin Sherwood resided in Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York. In 1920, John Franklin Sherwood resided in Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York. John Franklin Sherwood married Adalaide Dewitt Burrows. John Franklin Sherwood passed away in 1955 in Malverne, Nassau, New York.

Find more search results for John Sherwood
JS

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:
B
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

  • John Franklin Sherwood was born in 1908 in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, the child of Wilbur Sherwood and Lillian E Burleigh.
  • In 1910, John Franklin Sherwood resided in Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York.
  • In 1920, John Franklin Sherwood resided in Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York.
  • John Franklin Sherwood married Adalaide Dewitt Burrows.
  • John Franklin Sherwood passed away in 1955 in Malverne, Nassau, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilbur Sherwood
1868 – 1945
Birth Location: New York
WS
Lillian Burleigh
1880 – 1966
Birth Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
LB

Spouses(s)

Adalaide Burrows
1902 – 1997
Birth Location: New York City, New York
AB

Children(s)

John Sherwood's Ancestors

Self
John Sherwood
1908 – 1955
Birth Place: Yonkers, Westchester, New York
Parents
Wilbur Sherwood
1868 – 1945
New York
Lillian (E) Burleigh
1880 – 1966
Lynchburg, Virginia
Grandparents
John Sherwood
1830 – 1890
Westchetser County, New York
Margaret Cunningham
1830 – 1892
Scotland
P (D) Byerly
1852 –
Virginia
Mannie (E) Byerly
1855 –
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Sherwood
1795 – 1879
Charity Acker
1796 – 1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Acker
1753 – 1832
Anna Buckhoudt
1756 – 1850

John Sherwood's Timeline

7 Records

1908
31 Jan 1908
Birth of John Franklin Sherwood in Yonkers, Westchester, New York
Yonkers, Westchester, New York
1910
1910
Age 2
John Franklin Sherwood resided here in Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York
Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York
1920
1920
Age 12
John Franklin Sherwood resided here in Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York
Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York
1930
1930
Age 22
John Franklin Sherwood resided here in Yonkers, Westchester, New York
Yonkers, Westchester, New York
1935
1935
Age 27
John Franklin Sherwood resided here in Yonkers, Westchester, New York
Yonkers, Westchester, New York
1940
1940
Age 32
John Franklin Sherwood resided here in Hempstead, Nassau, New York
Hempstead, Nassau, New York
1955
19 May 1955
Age 47
Death of John Franklin Sherwood in Malverne, Nassau, New York
Malverne, Nassau, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1908
    Event Place: Yonkers, Westchester, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02686; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 30-99
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1279; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 213
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yonkers, Westchester, New York; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341400
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1092; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1375105

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1092; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0146; FHL microfilm: 1375105

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 2, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1279; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 213

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Yonkers, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yonkers, Westchester, New York; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341400

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Yonkers, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02686; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 30-99

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hempstead, Nassau, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hempstead, Nassau, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02686; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 30-99

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 May 1955
    Event Place: Hempstead, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Newsday (Nassau Edition) - 20 May 1955 - Page 124, John Sherwood Obituary 20 May 1955

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Malverne, Nassau, New York
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1955
    Event Place: Malverne, Nassau, New York
Find more search results for John Sherwood

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