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Martha Sherwood 1836–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jun 1836

Birth Location: Scott, Cortland, New York, USA

Death Date: 20 Mar 1888

Death Location: Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA

Father: Lemuel Bessy

Mother: Mary Bessey

Spouse(s): William Sherwood

Children(s): Adaline Sherwood, William Sherwood, George Sherwood, Adia Sherwood, Estella Sherwood

The story of Martha Sherwood began in 1836 in Scott, Cortland, New York, USA. In 1860, Martha Sherwood resided in Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA. Martha Sherwood married William B Sherwood, and had children including Adaline Sherwood, Adia Sherwood, Estella Stella Sherwood, George Bradford Sherwood, William Bessey Sherwood. Martha Sherwood passed away in 1888 in Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Sherwood began in 1836 in Scott, Cortland, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Sherwood resided in Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA.
  • Martha Sherwood married William B Sherwood, and had children including Adaline Sherwood, Adia Sherwood, Estella Stella Sherwood, George Bradford Sherwood, William Bessey Sherwood.
  • Martha Sherwood passed away in 1888 in Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lemuel Bessy
1786–1869
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
LB
Mary Bessey
1798–1843
Birth Location: United States of America
MB

Spouses(s)

William Sherwood
1829–1906
Birth Location: New York
WS

Children(s)

Adaline Sherwood
1859–1929
Birth Location: Allentown, Allegany, New York, USA
AS
William Sherwood
1856–1930
Birth Location: Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA
WS
George Sherwood
1874–1951
Birth Location: Wellsville, Allegany, New York, USA
GS
Adia Sherwood
1860–
Birth Location: New York
AS
Estella Sherwood
1868–
Birth Location: New York
ES

Martha Sherwood's Ancestors

Self
Martha Sherwood
1836–1888
Birth Place: Scott, Cortland, New York, USA
Parents
Lemuel W Bessy
1786–1869
New York, United States of America
Mary (Margaret) Bessey
1798–1843
United States of America
Grandparents
Lemuel Bessy
1765–
New York, New York, USA
Polly Teachout
1745–
New York, New York, USA
David Moon
1759–1820
New York, United States
Catherine Miller
1764–1810
Columbia County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Bessey
1730–1807
Mary Hayden
1732–1807
LT War)
1739–1810
Maria Moon
1740–1790
John Muller
1743–1770
Anna Moor
1738–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Bessey
1690–1765
Ruth Pray
1689–1742
John Hayden
–1740
Esther Webb
1705–
Johannis 1708
1711–1765
Anna Schaeffer
1720–1769
Adam Sr
1711–
Gertwit Jongbloet
1720–
Andreas Moor
1718–1785

Martha Sherwood's Descendants

1.
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Martha Sherwood (7 Jun 1836–20 Mar 1888) m. William (B) Sherwood (12 May 1829–10 Dec 1906)
  1. 1. Adaline Sherwood 1859–1929 m. Franklin (J) Bessey 1857–1921
    1. 1. Lillian (Edna) Bessey 1888–1937 m. George (Charles) Lemon 1880–1940
  2. 2. William (Bessey) Sherwood 1856–1930
  3. 3. George (Bradford) Sherwood 1874–1951
  4. 4. Adia Sherwood 1860–
  5. 5. Estella ("Stella") Sherwood 1868–

Martha Sherwood's Timeline

7 Records

1836
7 Jun 1836
Birth of Martha Sherwood in Scott, Cortland, New York, USA
Scott, Cortland, New York, USA
1836
7 Jun 1836
Birth of Martha Sherwood in Scott, Cortland, New York, USA
Scott, Cortland, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 24
Martha Sherwood resided here in Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA
Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 34
Martha Sherwood resided here in Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA
Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 44
Martha Sherwood resided here in Wirt, Allegany, New York, USA
Wirt, Allegany, New York, USA
1888
20 Mar 1888
Age 52
Death of Martha Sherwood in Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
1888
20 Mar 1888
Age 52
Death of Martha Sherwood in Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1836
    Event Place: Scott, Cortland, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wirt, Allegany, New York; Roll: 810; Page: 446a; Enumeration District: 030
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York; Roll: M593_1093; Page: 242B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York; Roll: M653_861; Page: 19; Family History Library
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1836
    Event Place: Scott, Cortland, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York; Roll: M653_861; Page: 19; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Seneca Falls, Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Seneca Falls, Seneca, New York; Roll: M593_1093; Page: 242B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wirt, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wirt, Allegany, New York; Roll: 810; Page: 446a; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Elk City, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
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