YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William B. Sherwood 1839–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1839

Birth Location: Erie, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 18 Oct 1929

Death Location: Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Alanson Sherwood

Mother: Clarissa Mather

Spouse(s): Emma Sicklin

Children(s): Winifred Sherwood, Jane Johnson, Clara Sherwood, Edith Johnson, Sallie Johnson, Annie Johnson, Ellery Johnson, Geo. Johnson, Katie Johnson

In 1839, William B. Sherwood entered the world in Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Alanson Sherwood And Clarissa Mather. In 1880, William B. Sherwood resided in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, William B. Sherwood resided in Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. William B. Sherwood married Emma Van Sicklin, and had children including Annie Johnson, Clara Emma Sherwood, Edith Johnson, Ellery Johnson, Geo Johnson, Jane Johnson, Katie Johnson, Sallie Johnson, Winifred Sherwood. William B. Sherwood passed away in 1929 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Sherwood
WS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1839, William B. Sherwood entered the world in Erie, Pennsylvania, born to Alanson Sherwood And Clarissa Mather.
  • In 1880, William B. Sherwood resided in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, William B. Sherwood resided in Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William B. Sherwood married Emma Van Sicklin, and had children including Annie Johnson, Clara Emma Sherwood, Edith Johnson, Ellery Johnson, Geo Johnson, Jane Johnson, Katie Johnson, Sallie Johnson, Winifred Sherwood.
  • William B. Sherwood passed away in 1929 in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sherwood's Ancestors

Self
William Sherwood
1839–1929
Birth Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
Parents
Alanson Sherwood
1804–1879
New York, USA
Clarissa Mather
1807–1888
Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Sherwood) III
1780–1843
Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Rosannah Miller
1785–1871
Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John II
1749–1787
Ann Thomas
1757–1818
Steven Miller
1749–1838
Jemima Winston
1761–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sherwood
1705–1779
Mary Walker
1710–1767
Ebenezer Rockwell
1728–1790
Lucy Barber
1725–1800
Stephen Miller
1720–1785
Sarah Philpott
1720–1749
Stephan Winston
1733–1771
Rosanna Cogswell
1739–1771

William Sherwood's Descendants

1.
WS
William (B.) Sherwood (9 Apr 1839–18 Oct 1929) m. Emma (Van) Sicklin (12 Apr 1841–10 Dec 1930)
  1. 1. Winifred Sherwood 1877–
  2. 2. Jane Johnson 1859–
  3. 3. Clara (Emma) Sherwood 1862–1935
  4. 4. Edith Johnson 1865–
  5. 5. Sallie Johnson 1871–
  6. 6. Annie Johnson 1863–
  7. 7. Ellery Johnson 1867–
  8. 8. Geo. Johnson 1869–
  9. 9. Katie Johnson 1879–

William Sherwood's Timeline

4 Records

1839
9 Apr 1839
Birth of William B. Sherwood in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 41
William B. Sherwood resided here in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
William B. Sherwood resided here in Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1929
18 Oct 1929
Age 90
Death of William B. Sherwood in Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1839
    Event Place: Erie, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1127; Page: 253A; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Erie Ward 4, Erie, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1241408

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1929
    Event Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE