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Roland Sherman 1896–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Craven, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 Oct 1964

Death Location: Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Sarah Green

Children(s): Elbert Sherman, Jessie Sherman, Willie Sherman

In 1896, Roland Sherman entered the world in Craven, North Carolina, USA, born to Nat Sherman And Clarissa Reed. In 1920, Roland Sherman resided in Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Roland Sherman resided in Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina. Roland Sherman married Sarah Green, and had children including Ada M Sherman, Elbert Lee Sherman, Jessie Sherman, Willie James Sherman. Roland Sherman passed away in 1964 in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Roland Sherman entered the world in Craven, North Carolina, USA, born to Nat Sherman And Clarissa Reed.
  • In 1920, Roland Sherman resided in Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Roland Sherman resided in Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina.
  • Roland Sherman married Sarah Green, and had children including Ada M Sherman, Elbert Lee Sherman, Jessie Sherman, Willie James Sherman.
  • Roland Sherman passed away in 1964 in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Sarah Green
1899–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SG

Children(s)

Elbert Sherman
1923–2006
Birth Location: Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
ES
Jessie Sherman
1921–1990
Birth Location: Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
JS
Willie Sherman
1925–2007
Birth Location: Beaufort, North Carolina
WS

Roland Sherman's Ancestors

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Roland Sherman
1896–1964
Birth Place: Craven, North Carolina, USA
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Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
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Roland Sherman's Descendants

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Roland Sherman (17 Mar 1896–13 Oct 1964) m. Sarah Green (abt 1899–)
  1. 1. Elbert (Lee) Sherman 1923–2006 m. Eddie (Mae) Murdock 1925– m. Annie (Pearl) Christian 1929–2000
  2. 2. Jessie Sherman 1921–1990
  3. 3. Willie (James) Sherman 1925–2007 m. Josephine White 1924–2003

Roland Sherman's Timeline

7 Records

1896
17 Mar 1896
Birth of Roland Sherman in Craven, North Carolina, USA
Craven, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Roland Sherman resided here in Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Roland Sherman resided here in Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina
Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 44
Roland Sherman resided here in Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Roland Sherman resided here in Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
1964
8 Oct 1964
Age 68
Death of Roland Sherman in Hampton, Virginia, USA
Hampton, Virginia, USA
1964
13 Oct 1964
Age 68
Burial of Roland Sherman in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America
Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Craven, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 330
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02873; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 7-6
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1285; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 13
    [5] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Beaufort, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1285; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02873; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 7-6

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02873; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 7-6

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chocowinity, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 330

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1964
    Event Place: Hampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1964
    Event Place: Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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