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Sampson Sherman 1737–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1737

Birth Location: PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND

Death Date: 24 Jan 1801

Death Location: PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND

Father: Job Sherman

Mother: Amie Spencer

Spouse(s): Ruth Fish

Children(s): David Sherman, Susannah Sherman, Asa Sherman, Walter Sherman, Anne Sherman, Amie Sherman, Mary Sherman, Ruth Sherman, Abigail Sherman, Job Sherman, Hannah Sherman

In 1737, Sampson Sherman entered the world in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND, born to Job Sherman And Amie Spencer. Sampson Sherman married Ruth Fish, and had children including Abigail Sherman, Amie Sherman, Anne Sherman, Asa Sherman, David Sherman, Hannah Sherman, Job Sherman, Mary Sherman, Ruth Sherman, Susannah Sherman, Walter Sherman. Sampson Sherman passed away in 1801 in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Sampson Sherman entered the world in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND, born to Job Sherman And Amie Spencer.
  • Sampson Sherman married Ruth Fish, and had children including Abigail Sherman, Amie Sherman, Anne Sherman, Asa Sherman, David Sherman, Hannah Sherman, Job Sherman, Mary Sherman, Ruth Sherman, Susannah Sherman, Walter Sherman.
  • Sampson Sherman passed away in 1801 in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND.

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Sampson Sherman's Ancestors

Self
Sampson Sherman
1737–1801
Birth Place: PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
Parents
Job Sherman
1687–1747
PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
Amie Spencer
1691–
Grandparents
Sampson Sherman
1642–1718
PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
Isabel Tripp
1651–1716
PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
Great-Grandparents
*phillip Sherman
1610–1687
*sarah Odding
1609–1682
2nd-Great-Grandparents
*samuel Sherman
1573–1615
*phillippa Ward
1577–1610
*george Odding
1596–1633
*margaret Odding
1590–1671

Sampson Sherman's Descendants

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Sampson Sherman (23 Sep 1737–24 Jan 1801) m. Ruth Fish (09 Mar 1742–10 Mar 1818)
  1. 1. David Sherman 1772–
  2. 2. Susannah Sherman 1767–
  3. 3. Asa Sherman 1779–
  4. 4. Walter Sherman 1763–
  5. 5. Anne Sherman 1770–
  6. 6. Amie Sherman 1764–
  7. 7. Mary Sherman 1783–
  8. 8. Ruth Sherman 1778–
  9. 9. Abigail Sherman 1782–
  10. 10. Job Sherman 1766–1848 m. Alice Anthony 1773–1826
    1. 1. David Sherman 1808–1866
    2. 2. James Sherman 1806–1837
    3. 3. Sampson Sherman 1804–1819
    4. 4. Rowland Sherman 1818–1892
    5. 5. Eliza Sherman 1800–1872
    6. 6. Edward (A.) Sherman 1809–1865
    7. 7. Alice Sherman 1812–1884
    8. 8. Benjamin Sherman 1798–1821
    9. 9. William Sherman 1801–1885
    10. 10. Rebecca Sherman 1796–1832
    11. 11. Albert Sherman 1815–1884 m. Sarah (Catherine) Marble 1817–1889
      1. 1. Alice (Anthony) Sherman 1842–1844
      2. 2. Albert (Keene) Sherman 1844–1915 m. Mary (Eliza) Barker 1844–1942
        1. 1. Kate (Robinson) Sherman 1875–1879
        2. 2. Edward (Albert) Sherman 1879–
        3. 3. William (Anthony) Sherman 1877–
  11. 11. Hannah Sherman 1769–1852 m. Jonathan Dennis 1767–1850
    1. 1. James Dennis 1801–
    2. 2. William Dennis 1811–
    3. 3. Jonathan Dennis 1809–
    4. 4. Richard Dennis 1802–
    5. 5. Samuel Dennis 1796–
    6. 6. Anna Dennis 1792–
    7. 7. Ruth Dennis 1797–
    8. 8. Abigail Dennis 1794–
    9. 9. Jonathan Dennis 1805–1806
    10. 10. Mary Dennis 1799–

Sampson Sherman's Timeline

3 Records

1737
23 Sep 1737
Birth of Sampson Sherman in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
1801
Jan 1801
Age 64
Sampson Sherman was baptized in PORTSMOUTH LOCATION UNKNOWN, "LOST" [FROM QUAKER DEATH RECORDS]
PORTSMOUTH LOCATION UNKNOWN, "LOST" [FROM QUAKER DEATH RECORDS]
1801
24 Jan 1801
Age 64
Death of Sampson Sherman in PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1737
    Event Place: PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND
    Record Source: Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island Vital Records, 1-181

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: Jan 1801
    Event Place: PORTSMOUTH LOCATION UNKNOWN, "LOST" [FROM QUAKER DEATH RECORDS]

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1801
    Event Place: PORTSMOUTH, NEWPORT CO., RHODE ISLAND

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