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Margaret Mary Sherwood 1670 – 1755 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1670

Birth Location: Talbot, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1755

Death Location: Talbot, Maryland, United States

Father: Philip Sherwood

Mother: Mary Sherwood

Spouse(s): Francis James

Children(s): Edward James, Francis James, Sherwood James

In 1670, Margaret Mary Sherwood entered the world in Talbot, Maryland, United States, born to Philip Sherwood and Mary wife of Phil Sherwood. Margaret Mary Sherwood married Francis I. James, and had children including Edward Francis James, Francis James, Sherwood (6) James. Margaret Mary Sherwood passed away in 1755 in Talbot, Maryland, United States.

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  • In 1670, Margaret Mary Sherwood entered the world in Talbot, Maryland, United States, born to Philip Sherwood and Mary wife of Phil Sherwood.
  • Margaret Mary Sherwood married Francis I. James, and had children including Edward Francis James, Francis James, Sherwood (6) James.
  • Margaret Mary Sherwood passed away in 1755 in Talbot, Maryland, United States.

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Margaret Sherwood's Ancestors

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Margaret Sherwood
1670 – 1755
Birth Place: Talbot, Maryland, United States
Parents
Philip Sherwood
1638 – 1685
Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Mary (wife of Phil) Sherwood
1636 – 1669
Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
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Great-Grandparents
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Margaret Sherwood's Descendants

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Margaret (Mary) Sherwood (1670 – 1755) m. Francis (I.) James (1660 – 07 Jul 1721)
  1. 1. Edward (Francis) James (18 Jan 1655 – 26 May 1760) m. Mary Harris (1698 – 17 Dec 1759)
    1. 1. Phoebe James (1735 – 17 Dec 1759) m. Thomas (Jefferson) Merryman (1728 – 1760)
      1. 1. Francis Merryman (1752 – 1822)
      2. 2. John Merryman (1755 – 16 Jun 1785)
      3. 3. Thomas Merryman (1760 – 1840) m. Judith (G) Sublett (24 MAY 1795 – 08 APR 1833)
        1. 1. Thomas (Burley) Merryman (1796 – 1840) m. Mariah Bradley (1787 – 1860)
        2. 2. Virginia Merriman
        3. 3. James Merriman
      4. 4. Allen (Murry) Merryman (01 Jan 1762 – 01 Jan 1840)
      5. 5. Phebe Merriman (24 Feb 1765 – 01 Feb 1847)
      6. 6. Polly Merriman (1766 – 27 Jul 1844)
      7. 7. Mary (Hobson) Merriman
  2. 2. Francis James (1695 – 25 May 1760)
  3. 3. Sherwood ((6)) James (1702 – 02 Nov 1764) m. Ann (Long or) King (1703 – ) m. Ann ((6)) Taliaferro (1705 – 1780)
    1. 1. Sherwood James (1720 – 04 May 1784) m. Martha Holiday (1720 – 1792) m. Ann Long (1740 – 1792)
      1. 1. Philip James (Abt. 1740 – )
      2. 2. Sherrod James (1744 – 27 Apr 1852) m. Polly Johnson (1767 – 1850) m. Parthenia Pheny (1797 – 15 Feb 1859)
        1. 1. Jesse (Buck) James (1786 – 25 May 1877) m. Susannah Hodge (1798 – )
        2. 2. Thomas (R) James (1792 – 19 Sep 1877)
        3. 3. William (W) James (1793 – 08 Feb 1886)
        4. 4. Mary James (04 Dec 1795 – 12 Nov 1855)
        5. 5. Thomas (R) James (1797 – )
        6. 6. William James (1799 – 10 Oct 1875)
        7. 7. John James (1802 – 1875)
        8. 8. David James (15 Dec 1808 – 08 Jan 1884)
        9. 9. Lemuel (A) James (11 May 1809 – 15 Jan 1894) m. Eleanor (L) Gordon (15 Apr 1815 – 10 Oct 1882)
        10. 10. Elias James (1815 – 1865)
        11. 11. Martha James (1841 – )
      3. 3. Sarah JAMES (1746 – 1811) m. Benjamin REES (abt 1752/54 – 06 Jan 1806)
        1. 1. Richey REES (09 Jun 1780 – )
        2. 2. Taliaferro REESE (Abt. 1783 – )
        3. 3. Martha REESE (Abt. 1785 – 1845)
        4. 4. Jeremiah REES (14 Feb 1785 – 29 Aug 1833)
        5. 5. Epatha REES (18 Oct 1786 – 19 Jan 1865)
        6. 6. Albert REESE (18 Oct 1786 – 19 Jan 1865)
        7. 7. Tolbert REES (Abt. 1789 – )
        8. 8. Sarah REES (16 Oct 1789 – 24 Feb 1849)
        9. 9. Sherwood (James) REES (04 Jun 1793 – )
      4. 4. Averitt (1748 – 1793)
      5. 5. Mary (Jane) James (1748 – 1793) m. Hugh Rees (20 Dec 1742 – 12 Dec 1825) m. Elizabeth Newsom
        1. 1. Vincent Rees (Unk – Unk)
        2. 2. Vincent Rees (Unk – Unk)
        3. 3. Elizabeth Rees (1640 – 1682)
        4. 4. Benjamin Rees (1760 – )
        5. 5. Simmons (Averitt) Rees (1764 – 1860)
        6. 6. John Rewis (1765 – 1843)
        7. 7. Thursy (Theresa) Rees (1768 – Nov 1830) m. Allen Duckworth (1782 – Nov 1830)
        8. 8. William Rees (1766 – 1785) m. Lettice McCrary (14 Jul 1780 – Abt. 1865)
        9. 9. Sarah Rees (1768 – 1830)
        10. 10. Mary Rees (1769 – )
        11. 11. John Reese (1769 – 05 Apr 1819)
        12. 12. Elizabeth Rees (1770 – Bet. 1793–1797)
        13. 13. Sarah Reese (1770 – 10 Aug 1858)
        14. 14. Hugh Rees (1770 – )
        15. 15. Mary Reese (1772 – 1825)
        16. 16. Dorcus Rees (1774 – 1812)
        17. 17. Benjamin (Littleton) Reese (1776 – 1865)
        18. 18. Thirza Rees (1778 – 1830)
        19. 19. Jeremiah Rees (1786 – 29 Aug 1833) m. Sarah (Proctor) Porter (1786 – 1810)
        20. 20. William Rees (Dec 1788 – 15 Feb 1856)
        21. 21. Thorza Rees (abt 1789 – Before November 1830)
        22. 22. Thorza Rees (abt 1789 – Before November 1830)
        23. 23. Hurriah (H) Rees (1790 – 1865)
        24. 24. Moses Rees (1790 – )
        25. 25. Jeremiah REES (1790 – 1865)
        26. 26. Benjamin Rees (5 jun 1791 – 1865)
        27. 27. Benjamin Rees (5 jun 1791 – 1865)
        28. 28. Mary Rees (27 Nov 1792 – 22 Jan 1867)
        29. 29. Mary Rees (27 Nov 1792 – 22 Jan 1867)
        30. 30. Thirza Reese (Bef. 1810 – Bef. 1831)
      6. 6. Margaret (Ann) James (1748 – 1793)
      7. 7. Mary (Pringle) JAMES (1751 – 13 May 1836)
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Shearwood) James (1755 – 1811) m. Joseph Singleton (1745 – 10 Mar 1812)
        1. 1. Sarah (Lucy) Singleton (1780 – 1830) m. Jackson (Middleton) Rutledge (1777 – 1830)
        2. 2. Elizabeth Singleton (1783 – )
        3. 3. Ann Singleton (31 Aug 1784 – 1816)
        4. 4. Martha Singleton (1785 – )
        5. 5. Robert (John) Singleton (1790 – 1844)
        6. 6. Sherwood (James) Singleton (08 Nov 1792 – 1831) m. Louisa (Lulu) Belser (1795 – 16 May 1843)
        7. 7. Ann Rembert
      9. 9. Taliaferro James (1746 – Bet. 1807–1867) m. Francis Hicks (Bet. 1762–1785 – Bet. 1807–1873)
        1. 1. Rebecca ((Hicks)) James (1798 – 6 July 1861) m. John ((Colonel)) Darrington (29 Apr 1786 – 12 Sep 1853)
        2. 2. Martha (Hicks) James (27 Dec. 1804 – 24 Jun 1846) m. Charles (James) Polk (15 Dec 1790 – 15 Oct 1837)
      10. 10. Martha James (1775 – )
      11. 11. Jared James (1750 – 1815) m. Nancy Walker (1751 – 1850)
        1. 1. Nancy James (21 Nov 1776 – 10 Jul 1854)
    2. 2. John ((5)) James (1720 – 01 Jul 1784) m. Priscilla McGirth (1720 – Jul 1778) m. Sarah ((5)) Moore (Abt. 1755 – 1802)
      1. 1. John James (1755 – 1825/1840) m. Martha Richardson (1763 – Abt. 1837) m. Mary James (25 Sep 1758 – 1845)
        1. 1. Samuel James (1775 – 25 April 1835)
        2. 2. Holloway James (1779 – 6 Sept 1830) m. Sarah Wheeler ( – Nov 1817) m. Roxanna (Hortense) Howard (15 May 1795 – 24 Mar 1861) m. Elinor (Carolyn) Reynolds (1819 – 7 Dec 1895)
        3. 3. Priscilla James (Abt. 1785 – )
        4. 4. John James
        5. 5. Robert (Billups) James
        6. 6. William (Matthew) James m. Harriett (Adeline) McKnight
        7. 7. Victoria James
        8. 8. Mary (Richardson) James (25 Sep 1758 – 1845)
      2. 2. Mary James (25 Sep 1758 – 1845) m. John Bradford (1758 – 1837) m. John James (1755 – 1825/1840) m. James Bradford
        1. 1. John (James) Bradford (1778 – 1835) m. Margaret Francisco (1778 – 1842)
        2. 2. Anne (Nancy) Bradford (1785 – 07 Nov 1861)
        3. 3. Samuel (James) BRADFORD (1783 – 05 Dec 1842) m. Keturah Vaughan (30 Nov 1791 – 09 Jun 1855)
        4. 4. Eliza Bradford (1781 – Bet. 1822–1880) m. Harrison Young (1790 – 1838)
        5. 5. Mary (Polly) Bradford (1785 – Bet. 1822–1883) m. William Brown (Bet. 1768–1797 – Bet. 1822–1882)
        6. 6. Priscilla Bradford (1793 – Aft. 1880) m. James Long (1785 – Jun 1860)
        7. 7. Gabriel Bradford (25 Mar 1795 – 19 Dec 1867) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Wingate (11 Mar 1805 – 19 Sep 1867)
        8. 8. Fielding Bradford (02 Aug 1797 – 22 Feb 1835) m. Ann (M.) Taylor (1797 – Bet. 1833–1899)
      3. 3. Shirley James (1760 – )
      4. 4. William James (1768 – 1778)
      5. 5. Samuel ((4)) James (10 Aug 1769 – 18 Sep 1821) m. Mary (Polly (4)) DARRINGTON (1782 – 1848)
        1. 1. Mary (Darrington) James (14 Dec 1795 – 09 Dec 1854) m. Francis Boykin (13 Jan 1785 – 06 Oct 1839)
        2. 2. Robert (Darrington (3)) James (Abt. 1797 – Nov 1860) m. Maria (L) Cowles (20 Apr 1795 – 26 Sep 1884)
        3. 3. Sarah (Ann) James (1799 – 1805)
        4. 4. Theodocia James (1802 – 1863) m. John (Stark) Hunter (29 Jun 1798 – 31 Aug 1866)
        5. 5. Lorenzo (Elliot) James (19 Apr 1805 – 07 Sep 1888) m. Eliza (Ann Wortham) Scott (17 Sep 1811 – 15 Sep 1873)
        6. 6. Thomas James (1807 – 31 Aug 1834) m. Clementina (Rebecca) Scott (27 Jan 1814 – 14 Nov 1880)
        7. 7. Eliza James (04 Nov 1809 – 1813)
        8. 8. Rebecca JAMES (03 Nov 1811 – 15 Dec 1883) m. Isaac (Hevlin) Erwin (01 May 1807 – 10 Oct 1843) m. James Wood (10 Dec 1793 – 11 Aug 1875)
        9. 9. Charlotte (Augustus) James (31 Mar 1814 – 17 Oct 1874) m. Charles Marston (10 Oct 1810 – 27 Jun 1887)
        10. 10. Mary (Josephine) James (1815 – 1859) m. William (W.) Wilson (Aft. 1807 – 1870)
        11. 11. Emily James (05 Oct 1816 – 09 Feb 1868) m. Frederick (Spaight) Blount (13 Nov 1808 – 18 Nov 1885)
        12. 12. Samuel James (22 Apr 1820 – 20 Oct 1839)
      6. 6. Ann (Nancy) James (1770 – 1833) m. Dr. Howard
      7. 7. Sarah James (1774 – 1816) m. William Goode (1765 – 04 Mar 1837)
        1. 1. William (Bennet) Goode (30 Jan 1793 – 1879)
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Caroline) Goode (15 Nov 1794 – 04 Oct 1865) m. James (Asbury) Tait (08 Sep 1791 – 1855)
        3. 3. Sidney (Moore) Goode (28 Jan 1797 – 1846) m. Louisiana Scudday (28 Mar 1803 – 19 Sep 1883)
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Goode (27 Feb 1799 – 1850)
        5. 5. James (Jefferson) Goode (1800 – 1850) m. Martha (F) Clark (1800 – 08 Jul 1848) m. Caroline Williams (1806 – )
        6. 6. Rebecca Goode (13 Nov 1803 – 1850)
        7. 7. Martha (Jefferson) Goode (05 Apr 1806 – 04 Dec 1870)
        8. 8. Flavellus (Turpin) Goode (01 Dec 1810 – )
      8. 8. Elsie ((Alice) Moore) James (1776 – 07 Nov 1843) m. Benjamin Gerald (23 Feb 1774 – 22 Nov 1844)
        1. 1. Eliza (Honoria) Gerald (18 Aug 1803 – 20 Jul 1866)
        2. 2. Martha (C) Gerald (1804 – 16 Oct 1884)
        3. 3. John (G) Gerald (1806 – )
        4. 4. Sarah Gerald (1807 – 20 Sep 1881) m. Tyre (Jennings) Spann (1797 – 1873)
        5. 5. Benjamin (F) GERALD (1807 – )
        6. 6. Rebecca (Ann) Gerald (1810 – 1866) m. Laurington (Robinson) Jennings (1811 – 17 May 1877)
        7. 7. William Gerald (1812 – 04 Nov 1870)
        8. 8. Solomon Gerald (1828 – )
        9. 9. Susannah Gerald (1835 – )
        10. 10. Pugh Gerald (1836 – )
        11. 11. Tel Gerald (1837 – )
        12. 12. Eli Gerald (1842 – )
      9. 9. Rebecca James (1776 – 11 Dec 1828) m. Thomas Darrington (1780 – 15 Oct 1813)
    3. 3. Francis James (1723 – 1763) m. Elizabeth ((wife of Francis) James) (1722 – 1763)
      1. 1. John James (1744 – 07 Dec 1787) m. Mary Dargan (1751 – 1789)
      2. 2. Ann James (1745 – )
      3. 3. Matthew James (1745 – )
      4. 4. Martha James (13 Mar 1755 – 08 Oct 1828) m. William Wright (21 Jul 1747 – Jan 1808)
      5. 5. Mary James
      6. 6. Alice James ( – 25 Aug 1822)
    4. 4. ROBERT JAMES (1731 – )
    5. 5. Mary ((7)) James (13 Jan 1735 – 07 Nov 1784) m. Matthew ((Colonel) 7) Singleton (1730 – 20 Sep 1787)
      1. 1. Nancy (Ann (6)) Singleton (22 Nov 1750 – 01 Jul 1798) m. Isham ((6)) Moore (1740 – 21 Apr 1803)
        1. 1. Sarah ((5)) Moore (Abt. 1755 – 1802) m. John ((5)) James (1720 – 01 Jul 1784)
        2. 2. Matthew (Singleton) Moore (1767 – 02 Jul 1827)
        3. 3. Mary (Ann) Moore (1770 – 1851) m. John Butler (1765 – 18 Jun 1837)
        4. 4. Richard Moore (1775 – 27 Feb 1831)
        5. 5. Tabitha Moore (1780 – 1822) m. Polk
        6. 6. William Moore (1783 – 1848) m. Priscilla Roe (1804 – 1880)
        7. 7. Elcie (Alice) Moore (1787 – 1839) m. Alice Moore (1787 – ) m. Merry Bracey (1783 – 25 Mar 1840)
        8. 8. John (Isham) Moore (27 Feb 1794 – 1852) m. Hermoine Richardson (1792 – 12 Dec 1840)
      2. 2. John Singleton (01 Sep 1754 – 05 Dec 1820) m. Rebecca Richardson (02 Nov 1752 – 12 May 1834)
        1. 1. John (Peter) Singleton (21 Oct 1778 – 03 Nov 1800)
        2. 2. Richard Singleton (05 Nov 1776 – 26 Nov 1852) m. Charlotte (Videau) Ashby (1784 – Nov 1810) m. Rebecca (Travis) Coles (06 Sep 1782 – 28 May 1849)
        3. 3. Harriet (Richardson) Singleton (13 Mar 1779 – 02 Jun 1817) m. Robert Broun (23 Dec 1781 – Sep 1809) m. John (Russell) Spann (1783 – 18 Aug 1841)
        4. 4. James Singleton (16 Jul 1782 – 1811)
        5. 5. Matthew (Richardson) Singleton (16 Jul 1783 – 01 Oct 1793)
        6. 6. Mary (Martha) Singleton (06 Jul 1785 – 16 Dec 1863) m. Powell McRae (1786 – 1810)
      3. 3. Mary Singleton (27 Jan 1761 – 20 Sep 1783) m. Thomas Benison (1757 – )
      4. 4. Robert (James) Singleton (16 Mar 1763 – 05 Dec 1820)
      5. 5. George (Lee) Singleton (1765 – 15 Nov 1828)
      6. 6. Alice Singleton (1765 – 1765)
      7. 7. Sherwood (James) Singleton (1770 – 1800)
      8. 8. Rebecca Singleton (1774 – 1774)

Margaret Sherwood's Timeline

4 Records

1660
1660
Birth of Margaret Mary Sherwood in Sittenburne, Rappahannock, VA, USA
Sittenburne, Rappahannock, VA, USA
1670
1670
Birth of Margaret Mary Sherwood in Talbot, Maryland, United States
Talbot, Maryland, United States
1755
10 Oct 1755
Age 85
Death of Margaret Mary Sherwood in Talbot, Maryland, United States
Talbot, Maryland, United States
1755
1755
Age 85
Death of Margaret Mary Sherwood in Talbot, Maryland, United States
Talbot, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1660
    Event Place: Sittenburne, Rappahannock, VA, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] South Carolina Census, 1790-1890
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: Talbot Co; Birth state: MD.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1660; Birth city: Sittenburne Parish; Birth state: VA.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1660; Birth city: Sittenburne Prsh; Birth state: VA.
    [6] Family Data Collection - Births
    [7] Family Data Collection - Births
    [8] Family Data Collection - Births
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 178.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SKL.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1670
    Event Place: Talbot, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1755
    Event Place: Talbot, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] South Carolina Census, 1790-1890
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1678; Birth city: Talbot Co; Birth state: MD.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 178.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SKL.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Talbot, Maryland, United States

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