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William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill 1666–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Nov 1666

Birth Location: Ermington, South Hams District, Devon, England

Death Date: Abt 1747

Death Location: Virginia, United States

Father: Margaret UPRIGHT

Mother: William Sherwill

Spouse(s): Margaret NC)

Children(s): Adam (1696-1774)

In 1666, William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill entered the world in Ermington, South Hams District, Devon, England, born to Margaret Margery Upright And William Samuel Sherwill. William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill married Margaret Reutzel Rudisil Sherrill 1675 1749 Ger Or Md To Nc, and had children including Adam The Pioneer Sherrill Sr Md To Pa To Nc 1696 1774. William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill passed away in 1747 in Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1666, William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill entered the world in Ermington, South Hams District, Devon, England, born to Margaret Margery Upright And William Samuel Sherwill.
  • William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill married Margaret Reutzel Rudisil Sherrill 1675 1749 Ger Or Md To Nc, and had children including Adam The Pioneer Sherrill Sr Md To Pa To Nc 1696 1774.
  • William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill passed away in 1747 in Virginia, United States.

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William Sherrill's Ancestors

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William Sherrill
1666–1747
Birth Place: Ermington, South Hams District, Devon, England
Parents
Margaret "Margery" UPRIGHT
1635–1693
Modbury, Devon, England
William (Samuel) Sherwill
1639–1719
Cornwood, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
9ggm (Elizabeth) Pulliblank
1603–1679
Modbury, Devon, , England
Richard Upright
1599–1643
Modbury, Devon, , England
Great-Grandparents
Philip Pulliblanke
1560–1627
Grace Wilson
1579–1661
Richard Upright
1572–1643
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Odym
1535–1619
John Pullyblanke
1530–1609
11ggm Wilson
1558–

William Sherrill's Descendants

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William ("The Conestoga Fur Trader") Sherrill (16 Nov 1666–Abt 1747) m. Margaret (Reutzel Rudisil - Sherrill (1675-1749) (Ger or MD to) NC) (21 Nov 1675–02 May 1749)
  1. 1. Adam ("The Pioneer" Sherrill Sr (MD to PA to NC)) (1696-1774) 1696–1772 m. Elizabeth ("Betsey\Zine" Corzine - Sherrill Sherwill (1701-1769) (MD to PA to) NC) 1701–1769
    1. 1. Aquilla Sherrill 1733–1805 m. Lucretia (Sherby) Wilson 1733–1833
      1. 1. Elisha Sherrill 1760–1817 m. Lydia (Leah Catherine Litton) Sherill 1757–1816
        1. 1. Rebeccah Sherrill –1847 m. Jacob Sandusky 1768–1847
      2. 2. Reuben Sherrill 1760–1813
      3. 3. Ruanna Sherrill 1764–1765
      4. 4. Lewis Sherrill 1753–1840
      5. 5. William Sherrill 1753–1829
      6. 6. Allenlow Sherrill 1753–
      7. 7. Vinet\Violet Sherrill 1778–1855
      8. 8. Abenton (Avington) Sherrill 1760–1850
      9. 9. Heildy (Sherrill (marries:) Wilson) 1766–1829
      10. 10. Rachel Sherrill 1760–1801
      11. 11. Ruth SHERRILL 1774–1867
      12. 12. Absolom Sherrill 1762–1853
      13. 13. Jacob Sherrill 1755–1810
      14. 14. Margaret (H Sherrill Wilson) ' 1774–1845
      15. 15. Isaac Sherrill 1768–1861
      16. 16. Uriah (" Ute") Sherill 1757–1838
      17. 17. Thomas (Miles) Sherrill 1765–1850
      18. 18. Hulda Sherrill 1770–1829
      19. 19. Rachel Sherrill 1772–1801
      20. 20. Abraham Sherrill 1764–1853
    2. 2. Adam Sherrill* 1731–1787
    3. 3. Catherine (Sherrill (VA to) AL) 1744–1836
    4. 4. Jacob Sherrill* 1736–1813
    5. 5. Isaac Sherrill* 1736–1777
    6. 6. Capt. (William Bedford) Sherrill 1723–1786
    7. 7. Uriah ("Ute") Sherrill* 1757–1823
    8. 8. Samuel (Wilson Sherrill**) Sr 1725–1800
    9. 9. Moses Sherrill 1759–1829

William Sherrill's Timeline

3 Records

1666
16 Nov 1666
Birth of William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill in Ermington, South Hams District, Devon, England
Ermington, South Hams District, Devon, England
1666
17 Nov 1666
William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill was baptized in Ermington,Devon,England
Ermington,Devon,England
1747
Abt 1747
Age 81
Death of William "The Conestoga Fur Trader" Sherrill in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1666
    Event Place: Ermington, South Hams District, Devon, England
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1666
    Event Place: Ermington,Devon,England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [2] Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1747
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

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