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William D Sherwood 1874–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1874

Birth Location: Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 13 April 1946

Death Location: Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Meredith

Mother: Lydia Sherwood

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In 1874, William D Sherwood entered the world in Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA, born to William Bailey Meredith And Lydia Sherwood. In 1900, William D Sherwood resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana, USA. William D Sherwood passed away in 1946 in Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, William D Sherwood entered the world in Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA, born to William Bailey Meredith And Lydia Sherwood.
  • In 1900, William D Sherwood resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana, USA.
  • William D Sherwood passed away in 1946 in Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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William Sherwood's Ancestors

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William Sherwood
1874–1946
Birth Place: Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Bailey Meredith
1834–1869
, , Louisiana, USA
Lydia Sherwood
1842–1907
East Feliciana, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
Francis (Morgan) Brian
1805–1860
Long Bluff, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Hannah (Rogillio) Brian
1811–1846
East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hardy Brian
1755–1813
Jemima Morgan
1762–1814
Margaret Thomas
1768–1829
Ysidero grg)
1762–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Morgan
1735–1803
Mehitabel Ludlow
1735–1801
Ellis Thomas
1743–1769
CATHARINA 8th
1744–1770
Joseph Rogillio
1743–1805
Mary Gonzalez
1743–1773

William Sherwood's Timeline

3 Records

1874
6 Jan 1874
Birth of William D Sherwood in Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA
Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
William D Sherwood resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1946
13 April 1946
Age 72
Death of William D Sherwood in Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1874
    Event Place: Jonesville, Catahoula, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 586; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0113

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 586; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0113

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 April 1946
    Event Place: Winnfield, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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