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William Sherwood 1838–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1838

Birth Location: South Norwich Township

Death Date: 7 September 1906

Death Location: Otterville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Father: Stephen Sherwood

Mother: Mary Caulford

Spouse(s): Sarah Hilliker

Children(s): Florence Sherwood, George Sherwood, Ernest Sherwood

The story of William Sherwood began in 1838 in South Norwich Township. In 1881, William Sherwood resided in Norwich South, Oxford South, Ontario, Canada. William Sherwood married Sarah Ann Hilliker, and had children including Ernest Andrew Sherwood, Florence Emma Bell Sherwood, George Edward Sherwood. William Sherwood passed away in 1906 in Otterville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Sherwood began in 1838 in South Norwich Township.
  • In 1881, William Sherwood resided in Norwich South, Oxford South, Ontario, Canada.
  • William Sherwood married Sarah Ann Hilliker, and had children including Ernest Andrew Sherwood, Florence Emma Bell Sherwood, George Edward Sherwood.
  • William Sherwood passed away in 1906 in Otterville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sherwood's Ancestors

Self
William Sherwood
1838–1906
Birth Place: South Norwich Township
Parents
Stephen Sherwood
1794–1847
Pennsylvania USA
Mary Caulford
1809–1883
Ireland
Grandparents
John Sherwood
1764–
Pennsylvania USA
Mary WILSON
1750–1851
New Hampshire, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Sherwood's Descendants

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William Sherwood (abt 1838–7 September 1906) m. Sarah (Ann) Hilliker (abt 1849–1 September 1930)
  1. 1. Florence (Emma Bell) Sherwood 1876–1916 m. George (Henry Henry) Emigh 1871–1921
    1. 1. Daniel (Webster) Emigh 1902–
  2. 2. George (Edward) Sherwood 1870–1958 m. Emmy Huns 1870– m. Elizabeth (A Gladen) Laws 1874–1941 m. Annie Krohn 1893–1951
    1. 1. Grace (May) Sherwood 1900–1949 m. Mark (John) Clayton 1886–1956
      1. 1. Mark (John) Clayton 1927–1927
      2. 2. Marion (Ruth) Clayton 1924–1994
    2. 2. Ross (Addison) Sherwood 1909–
    3. 3. Pvt (Julian Dowling) Sherwood 1907–1983
    4. 4. Fred (Willington) Sherwood 1902–
    5. 5. Charles (William Kenneth) Sherwood 1906–1934
    6. 6. Marie Sherwood 1927–1995
    7. 7. Myrtle Sherwood 1929–2010
    8. 8. Edward Sherwood –1985
  3. 3. Ernest (Andrew) Sherwood 1875–1911 m. Adelaide (Elizabeth) Ward 1877–1937
    1. 1. Ethel (Alice Emma) Sherwood 1907–1987 m. Anthony Knoll 1906–1982
      1. 1. Charles (William) Knoll 1931–2003
      2. 2. Marian (F) Knoll 1932–2000
      3. 3. Margaret (Joann) Knoll 1944–1944
    2. 2. James (Frederick) Sherwood 1902–1968 m. Vera (Luella) Parker 1909–1995
      1. 1. James (F.) Sherwood 1945–1997

William Sherwood's Timeline

5 Records

1838
25 FEB 1838
Birth of William Sherwood in South Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
South Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
1838
abt 1838
Birth of William Sherwood in South Norwich Township
South Norwich Township
1881
1881
Age 43
William Sherwood resided here in Norwich South, Oxford South, Ontario, Canada
Norwich South, Oxford South, Ontario, Canada
1906
7 SEP 1906
Age 68
Death of William Sherwood in Otterville, Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Otterville, Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
1906
7 September 1906
Age 68
Death of William Sherwood in Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 FEB 1838
    Event Place: South Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Norwich South, Oxford South, Ontario; Roll: C_13267; Page: 1; Family No: 3
    [2] Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers
    [3] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Deaths, 1906; Series: 127
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1838
    Event Place: South Norwich Township

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Norwich South, Oxford South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Norwich South, Oxford South, Ontario; Roll: C_13267; Page: 1; Family No: 3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Norwich Township
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Registers

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 SEP 1906
    Event Place: Otterville, Norwich, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1938 and Deaths Overseas, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Deaths, 1906; Series: 127
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 September 1906
    Event Place: Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Otterville, Oxford County Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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