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Willis Jarrell Sherman 1884–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 August 1884

Birth Location: Gainesville, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 18 December 1966

Death Location: Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Frank Sherman

Mother: Jennie Stansell

Spouse(s): Rubye Mills, Beatrice Sherman

Children(s): Frances Sherman, Marvin Sherman, Jerry Sherman

The story of Willis Jarrell Sherman began in 1884 in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Willis Jarrell Sherman resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA. In 1911, Willis Jarrell Sherman resided in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. Willis Jarrell Sherman married Beatrice E Sherman, Rubye Mills, and had children including Frances Virginia Sherman, Howard E Sherman, Jerry M Sherman, Marvin Sherman. Willis Jarrell Sherman passed away in 1966 in Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Jarrell Sherman began in 1884 in Gainesville, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Willis Jarrell Sherman resided in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1911, Willis Jarrell Sherman resided in Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
  • Willis Jarrell Sherman married Beatrice E Sherman, Rubye Mills, and had children including Frances Virginia Sherman, Howard E Sherman, Jerry M Sherman, Marvin Sherman.
  • Willis Jarrell Sherman passed away in 1966 in Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Sherman
1859–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Jennie Stansell
1861–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Spouses(s)

Rubye Mills
1886–1975
Birth Location: Georgia
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Beatrice Sherman
1909–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Frances Sherman
1912–2004
Birth Location: Monticello, Florida
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Marvin Sherman
1921–
Birth Location: Florida
MS
Jerry Sherman
1910–
Birth Location: Florida
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Willis Sherman's Ancestors

Self
Willis Sherman
1884–1966
Birth Place: Gainesville, Georgia, USA
Parents
Frank Perry Sherman
1859–
South Carolina
Jennie Stansell
1861–
Arkansas
Grandparents
James (B.) Sherman
1825–
New York
Frances (Caroline) Shaver
1824–1888
New York
Jacin (Wesley) Stancil
1823–1880
South Carolina
Mary Brown
1822–
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
James Sherman
1783–1864
Martha Palmer
1791–1869
Jacob *
1802–1881
Sarah *
1803–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dea. Sherman
1759–1844
Esther Hard
1761–1813
Milo Palmer
1767–1852
Sarah Bartram
1762–
Col. *
1776–1849
Charity Madison
1775–1852
Joseph *
1761–1842
Lucy *
1765–1836

Willis Sherman's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Jarrell) Sherman (2 August 1884–18 December 1966) m. Rubye Mills (7 Feb 1886–29 Apr 1975) m. Beatrice (E) Sherman (abt 1909–)
  1. 1. Frances (Virginia) Sherman 1912–2004
  2. 2. Marvin Sherman 1921–
  3. 3. Jerry (M) Sherman 1910–

Willis Sherman's Timeline

17 Records

1884
2 August 1884
Birth of Willis Jarrell Sherman in Gainesville, Georgia, USA
Gainesville, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
1911
1911
Age 27
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1916
1916
Age 32
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in St Petersburg; Clearwater; Tarpon Springs; Dunedin; Gulfport; Largo; Pass-a-Grille; Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
St Petersburg; Clearwater; Tarpon Springs; Dunedin; Gulfport; Largo; Pass-a-Grille; Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
1924
1924
Age 40
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1925
1925
Age 41
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1926
1926
Age 42
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1927
1927
Age 43
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1928
1928
Age 44
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1929
1929
Age 45
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
1930
1930
Age 46
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA
1931
1931
Age 47
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
1935
1935
Age 51
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
1940
1940
Age 56
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
1956
1956
Age 72
Willis Jarrell Sherman resided here in Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
1966
18 December 1966
Age 82
Death of Willis Jarrell Sherman in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 August 1884
    Event Place: Gainesville, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 062
    [2] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00565; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1-349
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2340049
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1241537
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seneca, Oconee, South Carolina; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1241537

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: St Petersburg; Clearwater; Tarpon Springs; Dunedin; Gulfport; Largo; Pass-a-Grille; Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio and Florida, City Directories, Directory Title: Polk's Jacksonville City Directory; Year Range: 1929; Page #: 740; Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co.; Publication Year: 1929
    [2] Ohio and Florida, City Directories, Directory Title: Polk's Jacksonville Directory of Householders, Office Buildings and Business Places Including A Complete Street and Avenue Guide; Year Range: 1929; Page #: 1049; Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co.; Publication Year: 1929
    [3] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio and Florida, City Directories, Directory Title: Polk's Jacksonville City Directory; Year Range: 1930 - 1931; Page #: 672; Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co.; Publication Year: 1930-1931
    [2] Ohio and Florida, City Directories, Directory Title: Polk's Jacksonville Directory of Householders, Occupants of Office Buildings and Other Business Places, Including a Complete Street and Avenue Guide; Year Range: 1930 - 1931; Page #: 960; Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co.; Publication Year: 1930-
    [3] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2340049

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [2] Ohio and Florida, City Directories, Directory Title: Polk's Jacksonville City Directory; Year Range: 1931 - 1932; Page #: 602; Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co.; Publication Year: 1931-1932
    [3] Ohio and Florida, City Directories, Directory Title: Polk's Jacksonville Directory of Householders, Occupants of Office Buildings and Other Business Places, Including a Complete Street and Avenue Guide; Year Range: 1931 - 1932; Page #: 897; Publisher: R.L. Polk & Co.; Publication Year: 1931-
    [4] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00565; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1-349

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00565; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1-349

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 062

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 December 1966
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 577-09-7128; Issue State: District of Columbia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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