Chester Southworth
M, #5191, born 22 August 1842, died 1910
| Birth* | Chester Southworth was born on 22 August 1842 in Illinois.1 |
| Death* | Chester Southworth died in 1910 in California. |
Citations:
- [S527] DNA Pedigree at Sorensom Molecular Genetic Foundation www.smgf.org.
Thomas Sylvester Southworth
M, #5192, born 1892, died 1953
| Note* | This lineage is from a pedigree at www.familysearch.org and at smgf.org. Details and sources are unknown. |
| Birth* | Thomas Sylvester Southworth was born in 1892 in Idaho. |
| Death* | Thomas Sylvester Southworth died in 1953 in Idaho. |
Gideon Shearman
M, #5193, born 28 September 1732
| Birth* | Gideon Shearman was born on 28 September 1732 in Swansea, Massachusetts.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Abigail Eddy before 1765. |
| Rev War | Gideon Shearman served in the Revolutionary War. |
Richard Shearman
M, #5195, born April 1701, died 1786
| Birth* | Richard Shearman was born in April 1701 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Lydia Wilbur on 1 March 1723 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Marriage* | Richard Shearman married Elizabeth Bowen between 1736 and 1741 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Death* | Richard Shearman died in 1786 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Note | It is known that the Hon. Philip Shearman who was the first Sec. of RI spelled his name Shearman. By 1800 or so it had evolved to Sherman, as we see it today. I don't know just when family members adopted the new spelling, or which ones did or didn't change it. |
Lydia Wilbur1
F, #5196, born 30 November 1702
| Birth* | Lydia Wilbur was born on 30 November 1702 in RI or MA. |
| Marriage* | She married Richard Shearman, son of Peleg Shearman Jr. and Alice Fish, on 1 March 1723 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Death* | Lydia Wilbur died in Swansea, Massachusetts.1 |
Peleg Shearman Jr.
M, #5197, born 8 October 1666, died 1755
| Birth* | Peleg Shearman Jr. was born on 8 October 1666 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.1 |
| Occupation | Peleg Shearman Jr. worked as at farmer. |
| Marriage* | He married Alice Fish, daughter of Thomas Fish and Grizigan Unknown, on 16 March 1697.2 |
| Death* | Peleg Shearman Jr. died in 1755 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. |
| Note | Peleg resided at the old Shearman homestead at Portsmouth and the property later went to his son Thomas. ( At the time these notes were written, about 1890, the property was still owned by his descendants.). |
Alice Fish
F, #5198, born 15 September 1671
Citations:
- [S493] Alice Fish, Vital record, NEHGS online .
Peleg Shearman1
M, #5199, born May 1638, died 1719
| Birth* | Peleg Shearman was born in May 1638 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.1 |
| Marriage* | He married an unknown person on 25 July 1657. |
| Death* | Peleg Shearman died in 1719 in Kingstown, Rhode Island.1 |
Elizabeth Lawton
F, #5200, born 2 May 1637, died 16 March 1720
| Birth* | Elizabeth Lawton was born on 2 May 1637 in Portsmouth RI or, Cranfield, England. |
| Birth | She was born on 10 September 1637 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptized on 10 September 1637 (Possible as date follows birth date?). |
| Marriage* | She married Peleg Shearman Sr., son of Hon. Philip* Shearman and Sarah* Odding, on 25 July 1657 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. |
| Death | Elizabeth Lawton died after 1720. |
| Death* | Elizabeth Lawton died on 16 March 1720 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. |
Hon. Philip* Shearman
M, #5201, born 5 February 1610/11, died before 19 March 1686/87
| Note | "Records indicate Baptismal date of Feb. 5, 1610, suggesting that he was born before then. Dates would further suggest that Samuel was a twin of Phillip.
"The following narrative is taken from the work of Rev. Henry B. Sherman. "Philip Shearman died at Portsmouth, on the island of Rhode Island, in 1686 or 1687. His wife survived him. He left a will which is recorded in Portsmouth, dated July 30, 1681, proved March 22, 1687. In 1633 or previous to that year he came from his home in Dedham, England, and settled in Roxbury, Mass. In that year he was admitted a freeman. In the Anne Hutchinson troubles he took the popular side and was one of the "Roxbury men" ordered to be disarmed for being seduced and led into dangerous errors by Mr. Wheelwright and Mrs. Hutchinson, and with John Clark and 16 others, he was banished from Massachusetts Bay by the general court of Newton, Oct. 2, 1637. They left Boston with the intention of settling in New Hampshire, but finding the climate too severe in that section of the country, they abandoned their lands there, and removed March 7, 1638, to the island of Rhode Island, which they purchased by the advice of Roger Williams, whom they met in Providence, from Aquetnet, the Indian chief (Alt. version - advised to purchase the island of Aquetnet [now Rhode Island] of the Indians) . The purchase was completed March 24, 1638, and on the first day of July, 1639, they established a regular government, of which Coddington was chosen Governor, and Philip Shearman (so spelled by himself) Secretary. They named the upper part of the island Portsmouth, and there Philip Shearman resided, owning a tract of land at that place. It was there that all his children were born, except Eber, his eldest son, and daughter Sarah who were born in Roxbury, Mass. He was town clerk for many years, and the records of the town of Portsmouth were kept by him with great neatness and exactness. He held various other offices in the Colony, and in critical periods, as a man of intelligence, wealth and influence was frequently consulted by those in authority. After he removed to Rhode Island he left the Congregational church and united with the "Society of Friends" (Quakers)."
"Owing to the fact that our ancestor Phillip used the Shearman spelling, I have continued it's use in this record where it seemed appropriate. Although a few descendants still use it, our family discontinued the practice about 1800 and now spell the name Sherman." |
| Birth* | Hon. Philip* Shearman was born on 5 February 1610/11 in Dedham, Essex, England.1 |
| Immigration* | Hon. Philip* Shearman immigrated about 1633. |
| Marriage* | He married Sarah* Odding about 1633 in England or, Roxbury, Massachusetts, Some reports suggest they married in RI. There was no RI before 1638. The marriage therefore must have have been in England or Roxbury. Having seen no record to suggest Sarah's parents definitely emigrated from England, my guess would be that she probably came with her husband from England. |
| Immigration | Hon. Philip* Shearman immigrated in 1633.1 |
| Note | First Secretary odf Rhode Island in 1639. |
| Death* | Hon. Philip* Shearman died before 19 March 1686/87 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.1 |
Family | Sarah* Odding born about 1610, died after 1687 |
| Children | - Eber Shearman+ born 1634, died 1706
- Sarah Shearman+ born 26 April 1636, died 1719
- Peleg Shearman Sr.+ born May 1638, died 1719
- Mary Shearman born 1639, died before 1644
- Edmond Shearman+ born April 1641, died 1719
- Samson Shearman+ born 1642, died 1718
- William Shearman born 1643, died 1646
- John Shearman+ born August 1644, died 16 April 1734
- Mary Shearman born 1645
- Hannah Shearman+ born 1647, died before 6 December 1732
- Samuel Shearman+ born 1648, died 9 October 1717
- Benjamin Shearman+ born 1650, died 1718
- PhilippaPhelep Shearman born about 1 November 1652
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Citations:
- [S472] New England Historic and Genealogical Society. Hereinafter cited as NEHGS.
Sarah* Odding
F, #5202, born about 1610, died after 1687
| Birth* | Sarah* Odding was born about 1610 in England. |
| Marriage* | She married Hon. Philip* Shearman, son of Samuel Shearman and Phillipa Ward, about 1633 in England or, Roxbury, Massachusetts, Some reports suggest they married in RI. There was no RI before 1638. The marriage therefore must have have been in England or Roxbury. Having seen no record to suggest Sarah's parents definitely emigrated from England, my guess would be that she probably came with her husband from England. |
| Immigration* | Sarah* Odding immigrated about 1633. |
| Death* | Sarah* Odding died after 1687 in Kingston, Rhode Island. |
Family | Hon. Philip* Shearman born 5 February 1610/11, died before 19 March 1686/87 |
| Children | - Eber Shearman+ born 1634, died 1706
- Sarah Shearman+ born 26 April 1636, died 1719
- Peleg Shearman Sr.+ born May 1638, died 1719
- Mary Shearman born 1639, died before 1644
- Edmond Shearman+ born April 1641, died 1719
- Samson Shearman+ born 1642, died 1718
- William Shearman born 1643, died 1646
- John Shearman+ born August 1644, died 16 April 1734
- Mary Shearman born 1645
- Hannah Shearman+ born 1647, died before 6 December 1732
- Samuel Shearman+ born 1648, died 9 October 1717
- Benjamin Shearman+ born 1650, died 1718
- PhilippaPhelep Shearman born about 1 November 1652
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Samuel Shearman1
M, #5203, born 11 June 1573, died 1615
| Birth* | Samuel Shearman was born on 11 June 1573 in Dedham, England. |
| Marriage* | He married Phillipa Ward about 1597 in England. |
| Death* | Samuel Shearman died in 1615 in Ardleigh, England.2 |
Family | Phillipa Ward born between 1570 and 1585, died after 1615 |
| Children | |
Citations:
- [S477] Rev. Henry B. Sherman (pub. aft. 1870) n.pub.,.
- [S478] Rootsweb - family data contributors n.pub.,.
Phillipa Ward
F, #5204, born between 1570 and 1585, died after 1615
| Birth* | Phillipa Ward was born between 1570 and 1585 in England. |
| Marriage* | She married Samuel Shearman, son of Henry Shearman and Susan Renee Lawrence, about 1597 in England. |
| Death* | Phillipa Ward died after 1615. |
| Note | Anything beyond her name comes from internet sources. |
Henry Shearman
M, #5205, born about 1545, died 1610
| Birth* | Henry Shearman was born about 1545 in of Dedham, England. |
| Occupation | Henry Shearman worked as a clothier. |
| Marriage* | He married Susan Renee Lawrence about 1570. |
| Death* | Henry Shearman died in 1610. |
| Burial* | He was buried on 28 August 1610 at Prob. Dedham, England. |
| Note | "Records regarding the descendants of this Henry become rather confused. I've done my best to sort it out, relying heavily on the work of Rev. David Sherman of Wilbraham, MA and his post Civil War genealogy, published about 1870." |
Susan Renee Lawrence
F, #5206, born about 1548, died 1610
| Birth* | Susan Renee Lawrence was born about 1548 in Dedham, Essex, England. |
| Marriage* | She married Henry Shearman about 1570. |
| Death* | Susan Renee Lawrence died in 1610. |
| Burial* | She was buried on 13 September 1610 at prob. Dedham, England. |
| Note | Many (mostly older) genealologies say Susan was Susan Hills. Here I defer to President Bush's genealogist and others, who say it was Susan Lawrence? Those earlier 19th century genealogists report that Susan Hills made a will in 1610 and was buried Sept. 13, 1610. Her husband, Henry Sherman was buried Aug. 28, 1610. |
Richard Shearman
M, #5208, born 31 March 1767
| Birth* | Richard Shearman was born on 31 March 1767. |
Nettie Frances Sherman
F, #5209, born 29 June 1881, died 1 August 1951
| Birth* | Nettie Frances Sherman was born on 29 June 1881 in Johnsonville, Rensselaer, New York. |
| Marriage* | She married an unknown person on 23 July 1902 in Reynolds, New York. |
| Death* | Nettie Frances Sherman died on 1 August 1951 in Schenectady, New York. |
| Burial* | She was buried after 1 August 1951 at Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke, New York. |
| Note* | Obit from Schenectady newspaper (with minor edits)
Mrs. Van Vechten Dies at Age of 70
Mrs. Nettie Sherman Van Vechten, 70, of 28 Swan St., widow of Alvin Van Vechten, died this morning at City hospital after a long illness,
Born in Millerton, N.Y., Mrs. Van Vechten had lived in Schenectady 39 years.
Survivors are one son, Walter S. Van Vechten; and two daughters, Mrs. William R. Newman and Mrs. William H. Stoddard (Sr.), all of Schenectady; one brother, Ralph Sherman of Thurmond, Md., and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Baxter_s funeral parlors With the Rev. Daniel Fiehler, pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Schaghticoke. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 7 to 9 P.M.
Note - reference to Ralph Sherman as a brother may be misleading. Ralph was probably the son of Clarence Sherman and adopted by Nettie's parents. I do have a photo of him with Ralph as a toddler.
I can not find any other reference to Clarence Sherman. He may have been a brother or nephew of Nettie's father John Sherman?? Clarence would most likely have born about 1870. |
John E. Sherman
M, #5210, born 7 June 1842, died 24 March 1884
| Father* | Orin Sherman born 7 October 1806, died 13 November 1879 |
| Mother* | Eliza Akin born 27 August 1814, died 23 March 1857 |
| Birth* | John E. Sherman was born on 7 June 1842 in Pittstown, New York. |
| Marriage* | He married Harriet A. Root on 25 November 1863 in Lutheran Church of Schaghticoke, Schaghticoke, New York. |
| Death* | John E. Sherman died on 24 March 1884. |
| Burial* | He was buried at Millertown Cemetery, Pittstown, New York. |
| Note* | Household Record 1880 United States Census
Household:
Father Mother
Name Relation M/F Race Age born work Born Born
John E. SHERMAN Self M M W 38 NY Laborer NY NY
Harriet A. SHERMAN Wife M F W 33 NY Homemkr NY NY
Wm. SHERMAN Son S M W 15 NY At Home NY NY
Rebecca SHERMAN Dau S F W 13 NY At Home NY NY
Carrie E. SHERMAN Dau S F W 11 NY At School NY NY
Hattie SHERMAN Dau S FW 7 NY
Marital ^ Status
Census taken in Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York. |
Harriet A. Root
F, #5211, born 27 July 1846, died 26 November 1921
| Birth* | Harriet A. Root was born on 27 July 1846 in Pittstown, New York. |
| Marriage* | She married John E. Sherman, son of Orin Sherman and Eliza Akin, on 25 November 1863 in Lutheran Church of Schaghticoke, Schaghticoke, New York. |
| Marriage* | Harriet A. Root married an unknown person between 1884 and 1902. |
| Death* | Harriet A. Root died on 26 November 1921 in Johnsonville, New York. |
| Burial* | She was buried on 29 November 1921 at Millertown Cemetery, Pittstown, New York. |
Orin Sherman
M, #5212, born 7 October 1806, died 13 November 1879
| Birth* | Orin Sherman was born on 7 October 1806 in Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York. |
| Birth | He was born on 17 October 1806 (original information from family source). |
| Marriage* | He married Eliza Akin about 1830. |
| Marriage* | Orin Sherman married Catherine Unknown after 1857. |
| Death* | Orin Sherman died on 13 November 1879 in Kent, Delaware. |
| Note* | Notes for ORIN SHERMAN:
The following message appeared on a notice of auction sale.
The subscriber will sell at Public Auction, at his residence in PITTSTOWN, two and a half miles East of Johnsville, and two and a half miles West of Buskirk's Bridge, on THURSDAY, FEB. 15, 1867, At 10 o'clock, A.M., the following Property:
ONE FARM OF 185 ACRES. Said farm is in a good state of cultivation--has a new two story House,
22 by 38, Kitchen and Wood House attached; three Barns, two 30 by 40, and one 30 by 60, with sheds and stables sufficient to keep a large flock of sheep, cattle and horses; hog house, corn crib, and all other necessary out-buildings--has plenty of fruit--Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Grapes and Currants. The Farm is well watered with brook and springs; has running water at the house and all of the barns--plenty of wood and timber for the use of the Farm.
Also, another Farm of 110 Acres, has a new house one and a half story, with seven rooms and hall below, and four rooms and hall above; wood house, corn house, hog house, hay, barn, blacksmith shop, and a barn 30 by 40, with cellar and stables; plenty of fruit, wood, timber and water, for the use of the Farm.
Will also sell the following Personal Property:
One pair of matching Colts, 5 years old this spring; 3 Cows, two 3 year old Heifers, 72 Sheep,
24 Lambs, 1 two horse Lumber Wagon, 1 two horse Spring Wagon, 1 Truck Wagon, 3 Sleighs, 1 Cutter,
1 Mowing Machine, 1 Fanning Mill, Rakes, Forks, Plows, Drag and Cultivators, Cider Casks, and about eight barrels of Vinegar, together with a quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Terms of Sale on Personal Property--A credit of nine months will be given on all sums over Five Dollars on good endorsed notes, with interest; all sums under Five Dollars, Cash.
Terms of Sale on Farms--On the first, Six Thousand Dollars, Cash, the balance on Bond and Mortgage. Farm No. 2, Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, Cash, the balance on Bond and Mortgage.
ORIN SHERMAN - Dated January 10, 1867 (from Rootsweb entry of Sandra Balfour). |
Family 1 | Eliza Akin born 27 August 1814, died 23 March 1857 |
| Children | |
Eliza Akin
F, #5213, born 27 August 1814, died 23 March 1857
| Birth* | Eliza Akin was born on 27 August 1814 in Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York. |
| Marriage* | She married Orin Sherman, son of Elisha Sherman and Lydia Ann Borden, about 1830. |
| Death* | Eliza Akin died on 23 March 1857 in Pittstown, Rensselaer, New York. |
| Burial* | She was buried at Millertown Cemetery, Pittstown, New York. |
Family | Orin Sherman born 7 October 1806, died 13 November 1879 |
| Children | |
Elisha Sherman
M, #5214, born 24 February 1774, died 12 November 1849
| Birth* | Elisha Sherman was born on 24 February 1774 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Marriage* | He married Lydia Ann Borden about 1803. |
| Death* | Elisha Sherman died on 12 November 1849 in Pittstown, New York. |
| Burial* | He was buried at Sherman Cemetery #1, Pittstown, New York. |
Lydia Ann Borden
F, #5215, born 3 February 1783, died 15 June 1866
| Birth* | Lydia Ann Borden was born on 3 February 1783. |
| Marriage* | She married Elisha Sherman, son of Caleb Shearman and Sarah Anthony, about 1803. |
| Death* | Lydia Ann Borden died on 15 June 1866 in Pittstown, New York. |
| Burial* | She was buried at Sherman Cemetery #1, Pittstown, New York. |
Family | Elisha Sherman born 24 February 1774, died 12 November 1849 |
| Children | |
Caleb Shearman
M, #5216, born 29 June 1736, died 27 December 1822
| Birth* | Caleb Shearman was born on 29 June 1736 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Marriage* | He married Sarah Anthony on 14 February 1765 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Marriage* | Caleb Shearman married Ann Bowers in March 1784. |
| Death* | Caleb Shearman died on 27 December 1822 in Pittstown, New York. |
| Burial* | He was buried at Sherman Cemetery #1, Pittstown, New York. |
Family 1 | Sarah Anthony born 4 April 1747, died before 1784 |
| Children | |
Sarah Anthony
F, #5217, born 4 April 1747, died before 1784
| Birth* | Sarah Anthony was born on 4 April 1747 in Swansea (prob.), Massachusetts. |
| Marriage* | She married Caleb Shearman, son of Richard Shearman and Lydia Wilbur, on 14 February 1765 in Swansea, Massachusetts. |
| Death* | Sarah Anthony died before 1784 in Swansea, Massachusetts, or Pittstown, NY. |
| Note* | Sarah (Anthony) Sherman apparently died somewhere in the eight years following the birth of her son Wilbur as Caleb Sherman married a woman named Anne Bowers in March 1784. - Field/Stuntz Ancestors (Rootsweb). |
Family | Caleb Shearman born 29 June 1736, died 27 December 1822 |
| Children | |
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