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Sarah Jane Sherwood 1861–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1861

Birth Location: Sullivan, , Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 2 May 1905

Death Location: Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Raphael Sherwood

Mother: Sarah Elves

Spouse(s): Abraham Bailard

Children(s): William Bailard, Jay Bailard, James Bailard, Jessie Bailard, Carrie Bailard, Winnie Bailard

The story of Sarah Jane Sherwood began in 1861 in Sullivan, , Ontario, Canada. In 1880, Sarah Jane Sherwood resided in Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Sarah Jane Sherwood resided in Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA. Sarah Jane Sherwood married Abraham Bailard, and had children including Carrie Belle Bailard, James Gillespie Bailard, Jay Leo Bailard, Jessie Pearl Bailard, William Bailard, Winnie May Bailard. Sarah Jane Sherwood passed away in 1905 in Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah Jane Sherwood began in 1861 in Sullivan, , Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1880, Sarah Jane Sherwood resided in Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Sarah Jane Sherwood resided in Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
  • Sarah Jane Sherwood married Abraham Bailard, and had children including Carrie Belle Bailard, James Gillespie Bailard, Jay Leo Bailard, Jessie Pearl Bailard, William Bailard, Winnie May Bailard.
  • Sarah Jane Sherwood passed away in 1905 in Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Raphael Sherwood
1822–1886
Birth Location: York North, Georgina, Ontario, Canada
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Sarah Elves
1834–1874
Birth Location: Georgina, York North, Ontario, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Abraham Bailard
1857–1943
Birth Location: New York, United States
AB

Children(s)

William Bailard
1880–
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
WB
Jay Bailard
1895–1970
Birth Location: Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, United States
JB
James Bailard
1893–1985
Birth Location: Coopersville, Ottawa, Michigan, United States,
JB
Jessie Bailard
1886–1968
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
JB
Carrie Bailard
1884–
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
CB
Winnie Bailard
1882–1967
Birth Location: Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, United States
WB

Sarah Sherwood's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Sherwood
1861–1905
Birth Place: Sullivan, , Ontario, Canada
Parents
Raphael Sherwood
1822–1886
York North, Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Sarah (Jane) Elves
1834–1874
Georgina, York North, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Thomas (Abraham) Sherwood
1799–1861
Canada
Annie Mitchell
1799–1902
North Gwillimbury Township On.
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sherwood
1758–1844
Endymia Winn
1775–1839
Elisha Mitchell
1770–1830
Sarah Smith
1773–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sherwood
1730–1785
Abigail Staples
1724–1790
Jacob Winn
1744–1809
Phoebe Grout
1751–1819

Sarah Sherwood's Descendants

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Sarah (Jane) Sherwood (1 Feb 1861–2 May 1905) m. Abraham Bailard (5 Oct 1857–6 May 1943)
  1. 1. William Bailard 1880–
  2. 2. Jay (Leo) Bailard 1895–1970
  3. 3. James (Gillespie) Bailard 1893–1985 m. Evah (Mae) Baldwin 1899–2000
    1. 1. Eileen Bailard 1919–
    2. 2. Margaeriet Bailard 1925–2000
    3. 3. James (Royale) Bailard 1933–2018
  4. 4. Jessie (Pearl) Bailard 1886–1968 m. Byron (V) Smith 1884– m. George (J) Mercier 1879–1918 m. James (M) Elliott 1864–
    1. 1. Margaret Mercier 1918–
    2. 2. James Elliott 1926–2007
    3. 3. Janette Elliott 1924–
    4. 4. Rosanna Mercier 1914–
    5. 5. Patricia (Katrina 'Lottie') Mercier 1909–1981 m. Harold ((Blackie) Oscar) Harpham 1908–1983
      1. 1. Arline (Mae) Harpham 1934–2007
      2. 2. Harold (Harpham) Jr 1931–1998
    6. 6. Beatrice Mercier 1907–1995 m. James Doody 1896–1945
      1. 1. Terrance Doody 1939–2019
      2. 2. Kathleen Doody 1937–2016
      3. 3. Irene Doody 1926–
    7. 7. Mary (L) Elliott 1921–
    8. 8. Margaret Mercier 1918–
  5. 5. Carrie (Belle) Bailard 1884–
  6. 6. Winnie (May) Bailard 1882–1967

Sarah Sherwood's Timeline

4 Records

1861
1 Feb 1861
Birth of Sarah Jane Sherwood in Sullivan, , Ontario, Canada
Sullivan, , Ontario, Canada
1880
1880
Age 19
Sarah Jane Sherwood resided here in Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Sarah Jane Sherwood resided here in Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1905
2 May 1905
Age 44
Death of Sarah Jane Sherwood in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1861
    Event Place: Sullivan, , Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008531018; Roll Number: 85; Certificate Number: 11
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 597; Page: 141b; Enumeration District: 190
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 734; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0081
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale-1878 Van Buren
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 597; Page: 141b; Enumeration District: 190

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ravenna, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 734; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0081

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Coopersville
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale-1878 Van Buren

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1905
    Event Place: Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008531018; Roll Number: 85; Certificate Number: 11
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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