Doris's Genealogy

Penelope Shearman

F, #5791, born 27 January 1758

Penelope Shearman|born 1758|p194.htm#i5791|Capt. James Shearman|born 1727\ndied 1805|p191.htm#i5726|Hannah Fry|born about 1730|p193.htm#i5789|Abiel Shearman|born 1684\ndied 1742|p187.htm#i5588|Dorcas Gardner|born about 1690\ndied before 1762|p189.htm#i5655|||||||

Father*

Capt. James Shearman born 30 June 1727, died 21 August 1805

Mother*

Hannah Fry born about 1730

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Penelope Shearman was born on 27 January 1758.

Dorcas Shearman

F, #5792, born 24 July 1760

Dorcas Shearman|born 1760|p194.htm#i5792|Capt. James Shearman|born 1727\ndied 1805|p191.htm#i5726|Hannah Fry|born about 1730|p193.htm#i5789|Abiel Shearman|born 1684\ndied 1742|p187.htm#i5588|Dorcas Gardner|born about 1690\ndied before 1762|p189.htm#i5655|||||||

Father*

Capt. James Shearman born 30 June 1727, died 21 August 1805

Mother*

Hannah Fry born about 1730

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Dorcas Shearman was born on 24 July 1760.

Hannah Shearman¹

F, #5793, born 23 January 1763, died 19 November 1836

Hannah Shearman|born 1763\ndied 1836|p194.htm#i5793|Capt. James Shearman|born 1727\ndied 1805|p191.htm#i5726|Hannah Fry|born about 1730|p193.htm#i5789|Abiel Shearman|born 1684\ndied 1742|p187.htm#i5588|Dorcas Gardner|born about 1690\ndied before 1762|p189.htm#i5655|||||||

Father*

Capt. James Shearman born 30 June 1727, died 21 August 1805

Mother*

Hannah Fry born about 1730

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Hannah Shearman was born on 23 January 1763.

Death*

Hannah Shearman died on 19 November 1836.

Note*

Unmarried, Record indicates "a most exemplary Christian".

Citations:

[S477] Rev. Henry B. Sherman (pub. aft. 1870) n.pub.,.

Sarah Shearman

F, #5794, born 11 March 1764, died 10 September 1791

Sarah Shearman|born 1764\ndied 1791|p194.htm#i5794|Capt. James Shearman|born 1727\ndied 1805|p191.htm#i5726|Hannah Fry|born about 1730|p193.htm#i5789|Abiel Shearman|born 1684\ndied 1742|p187.htm#i5588|Dorcas Gardner|born about 1690\ndied before 1762|p189.htm#i5655|||||||

Father*

Capt. James Shearman born 30 June 1727, died 21 August 1805

Mother*

Hannah Fry born about 1730

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Sarah Shearman was born on 11 March 1764.

Death*

Sarah Shearman died on 10 September 1791.

Note*

Unmarried.

James Shearman

M, #5795, born 5 May 1765, died 15 May 1832

James Shearman|born 1765\ndied 1832|p194.htm#i5795|Capt. James Shearman|born 1727\ndied 1805|p191.htm#i5726|Hannah Fry|born about 1730|p193.htm#i5789|Abiel Shearman|born 1684\ndied 1742|p187.htm#i5588|Dorcas Gardner|born about 1690\ndied before 1762|p189.htm#i5655|||||||

Father*

Capt. James Shearman born 30 June 1727, died 21 August 1805

Mother*

Hannah Fry born about 1730

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

James Shearman was born on 5 May 1765.

Death*

James Shearman died on 15 May 1832.

Note*

Unmarried.

John R. Shearman

M, #5796, born 11 March 1766, died 17 July 1848

John R. Shearman|born 1766\ndied 1848|p194.htm#i5796|Capt. James Shearman|born 1727\ndied 1805|p191.htm#i5726|Hannah Fry|born about 1730|p193.htm#i5789|Abiel Shearman|born 1684\ndied 1742|p187.htm#i5588|Dorcas Gardner|born about 1690\ndied before 1762|p189.htm#i5655|||||||

Father*

Capt. James Shearman born 30 June 1727, died 21 August 1805

Mother*

Hannah Fry born about 1730

Relationship

3rd cousin 6 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

John R. Shearman was born on 11 March 1766.

Marriage*

He married Margaret Spencer.

Death*

John R. Shearman died on 17 July 1848 in So. Kingston, Rhode Island.

Family

Margaret Spencer born about 1770, died 28 September 1801

Child

Child Shearman born about 1795

Margaret Spencer

F, #5797, born about 1770, died 28 September 1801

Birth*

Margaret Spencer was born about 1770.

Marriage*

She married John R. Shearman, son of Capt. James Shearman and Hannah Fry.

Death*

Margaret Spencer died on 28 September 1801.

Family

John R. Shearman born 11 March 1766, died 17 July 1848

Child

Child Shearman born about 1795

Child Shearman

?, #5798, born about 1795

Child Shearman|born about 1795|p194.htm#i5798|John R. Shearman|born 1766\ndied 1848|p194.htm#i5796|Margaret Spencer|born about 1770\ndied 1801|p194.htm#i5797|Capt. James Shearman|born 1727\ndied 1805|p191.htm#i5726|Hannah Fry|born about 1730|p193.htm#i5789|||||||

Father*

John R. Shearman born 11 March 1766, died 17 July 1848

Mother*

Margaret Spencer born about 1770, died 28 September 1801

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Child Shearman was born about 1795.

Martha Palmer

F, #5799, born about 1615, died 1700/1

Birth*

Martha Palmer was born about 1615 in England (prob.).

Marriage*

She married John Sherman Capt., son of John Shearman and Grace Makin.

Death*

Martha Palmer died in 1700/1 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Family

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Children

John Shearman born 1 October 1638, died 19 December 1675
Martha Shearman born 21 February 1641/42
Mary Shearman+ born 26 March 1644, died about 6 November 1667
Sarah Shearman born 17 January 1647/48, died 1667
Elizabeth Shearman born 15 March 1648/49
Joseph Shearman+ born 14 May 1650, died 30 June 1731
Grace Shearman born 20 December 1653

John Shearman

M, #5800, born 1 October 1638, died 19 December 1675

John Shearman|born 1638\ndied 1675|p194.htm#i5800|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|John Shearman|born before 1585\ndied about 1616|p184.htm#i5503|Grace Makin|born about 1590|p199.htm#i5941|||||||

Father*

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Mother*

Martha Palmer born about 1615, died 1700/1

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

John Shearman was born on 1 October 1638.

Death*

John Shearman died on 19 December 1675.

Note*

Died in the great swamp fight at South Kingston, during King Phillip's War.

Martha Shearman

F, #5801, born 21 February 1641/42

Martha Shearman|born 1641/42|p194.htm#i5801|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|John Shearman|born before 1585\ndied about 1616|p184.htm#i5503|Grace Makin|born about 1590|p199.htm#i5941|||||||

Father*

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Mother*

Martha Palmer born about 1615, died 1700/1

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Martha Shearman was born on 21 February 1641/42.

Marriage*

She married Francis Bowman on 26 September 1661.

Family

Francis Bowman born about 1635

Francis Bowman

M, #5802, born about 1635

Birth*

Francis Bowman was born about 1635.

Marriage*

He married Martha Shearman, daughter of John Sherman Capt. and Martha Palmer, on 26 September 1661.

Family

Martha Shearman born 21 February 1641/42

Mary Shearman

F, #5803, born 26 March 1644, died about 6 November 1667

Mary Shearman|born 1644\ndied about 1667|p194.htm#i5803|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|John Shearman|born before 1585\ndied about 1616|p184.htm#i5503|Grace Makin|born about 1590|p199.htm#i5941|||||||

Father*

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Mother*

Martha Palmer born about 1615, died 1700/1

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Marriage*

Mary Shearman married Timothy Hawkins Or:1666/01/18-1667/01/18.

Birth*

Mary Shearman was born on 26 March 1644.

Death*

Mary Shearman died about 6 November 1667 in childbed.

Family

Timothy Hawkins born about 1640

Child

Timothy Hawkins born 6 November 1667

Timothy Hawkins

M, #5804, born about 1640

Marriage*

Timothy Hawkins married Mary Shearman, daughter of John Sherman Capt. and Martha Palmer, Or:1666/01/18-1667/01/18.

Birth*

Timothy Hawkins was born about 1640.

Family

Mary Shearman born 26 March 1644, died about 6 November 1667

Child

Timothy Hawkins born 6 November 1667

Timothy Hawkins

M, #5805, born 6 November 1667

Timothy Hawkins|born 1667|p194.htm#i5805|Timothy Hawkins|born about 1640|p194.htm#i5804|Mary Shearman|born 1644\ndied about 1667|p194.htm#i5803|||||||John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|

Father*

Timothy Hawkins born about 1640

Mother*

Mary Shearman born 26 March 1644, died about 6 November 1667

Relationship

3rd cousin 8 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Timothy Hawkins was born on 6 November 1667.

Sarah Shearman

F, #5806, born 17 January 1647/48, died 1667

Sarah Shearman|born 1647/48\ndied 1667|p194.htm#i5806|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|John Shearman|born before 1585\ndied about 1616|p184.htm#i5503|Grace Makin|born about 1590|p199.htm#i5941|||||||

Father*

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Mother*

Martha Palmer born about 1615, died 1700/1

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Sarah Shearman was born on 17 January 1647/48.

Death*

Sarah Shearman died in 1667.

Elizabeth Shearman

F, #5807, born 15 March 1648/49

Elizabeth Shearman|born 1648/49|p194.htm#i5807|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|John Shearman|born before 1585\ndied about 1616|p184.htm#i5503|Grace Makin|born about 1590|p199.htm#i5941|||||||

Father*

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Mother*

Martha Palmer born about 1615, died 1700/1

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Elizabeth Shearman was born on 15 March 1648/49.

Marriage*

She married Samuel Gaskell on 20 July 1681.

Family

Samuel Gaskell born about 1645

Samuel Gaskell

M, #5808, born about 1645

Birth*

Samuel Gaskell was born about 1645.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Shearman, daughter of John Sherman Capt. and Martha Palmer, on 20 July 1681.

Family

Elizabeth Shearman born 15 March 1648/49

Joseph Shearman

M, #5809, born 14 May 1650, died 30 June 1731

Joseph Shearman|born 1650\ndied 1731|p194.htm#i5809|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|John Shearman|born before 1585\ndied about 1616|p184.htm#i5503|Grace Makin|born about 1590|p199.htm#i5941|||||||

Father*

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Mother*

Martha Palmer born about 1615, died 1700/1

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Joseph Shearman was born on 14 May 1650 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Occupation*

Joseph Shearman worked as blacksmith.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Winship on 18 November 1673 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Death*

Joseph Shearman died on 30 June 1731 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Note*

In addition to his trade he served as selectman and assessor on occasion. He was also a representative in general court 1702-1705. This couple had 11 children.

Family

Elizabeth Winship born 15 April 1652, died about 1730

Children

John Sherman+ born 11 January 1674/75, died 11 November 1756
William Sherman+ born 28 June 1692, died 1741

Grace Shearman

F, #5810, born 20 December 1653

Grace Shearman|born 1653|p194.htm#i5810|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|John Shearman|born before 1585\ndied about 1616|p184.htm#i5503|Grace Makin|born about 1590|p199.htm#i5941|||||||

Father*

John Sherman Capt. born between 1604 and 1614, died Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25

Mother*

Martha Palmer born about 1615, died 1700/1

Relationship

2nd cousin 9 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Grace Shearman was born on 20 December 1653.

Note*

Note says unmarried.

Elizabeth Winship

F, #5811, born 15 April 1652, died about 1730

Birth*

Elizabeth Winship was born on 15 April 1652 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Marriage*

She married Joseph Shearman, son of John Sherman Capt. and Martha Palmer, on 18 November 1673 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Death*

Elizabeth Winship died about 1730.

Family

Joseph Shearman born 14 May 1650, died 30 June 1731

Children

John Sherman+ born 11 January 1674/75, died 11 November 1756
William Sherman+ born 28 June 1692, died 1741

William Sherman

M, #5812, born 28 June 1692, died 1741

William Sherman|born 1692\ndied 1741|p194.htm#i5812|Joseph Shearman|born 1650\ndied 1731|p194.htm#i5809|Elizabeth Winship|born 1652\ndied about 1730|p194.htm#i5811|John Sherman Capt.|born between 1604 and 1614\ndied Or:1690/01/25-1691/01/25|p185.htm#i5521|Martha Palmer|born about 1615\ndied 1700/1|p194.htm#i5799|||||||

Father*

Joseph Shearman born 14 May 1650, died 30 June 1731

Mother*

Elizabeth Winship born 15 April 1652, died about 1730

Relationship

3rd cousin 8 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

William Sherman was born on 28 June 1692 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Marriage*

He married Rebecca Unknown about 1715.

Marriage*

William Sherman married Mehetabel Wellington about 1718 First wife, Rebecca, died after Feb. 1717.

Note*

There is some question regarding marriage dates. One record says William married 2nd, Mehitable, in 1715 but married 1st Rebecca ___?, who gave birth to 2 children, the last in 1717. The 1st child of Mehitable, it would seem was born between 1717-1721 (about 1719). Was the wedding date that of Rebecca and William??

Death*

William Sherman died in 1741 in Goshen, New York.

Family 1

Rebecca Unknown born about 1695, died after 1716

Children

William Sherman born about 1716, died before 28 March 1717
William Sherman born 28 March 1717

Family 2

Mehetabel Wellington born 26 February 1687/88, died 12 April 1776

Children

Mehitable Sherman born about 1719
Hon. Roger Sherman born 19 April 1721, died 23 July 1793
Elizabeth Sherman born 5 April 1723
Rev. Nathanial Sherman born 5 March 1725/26
Rebecca Sherman born after 1729
Josiah Sherman Rev. born 29 April 1729, died 24 November 1789

Mehetabel Wellington

F, #5813, born 26 February 1687/88, died 12 April 1776

Birth*

Mehetabel Wellington was born on 26 February 1687/88 in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Marriage*

She married William Sherman, son of Joseph Shearman and Elizabeth Winship, about 1718 First wife, Rebecca, died after Feb. 1717.

Death*

Mehetabel Wellington died on 12 April 1776 in New Haven, Connecticut.

Family

William Sherman born 28 June 1692, died 1741

Children

Mehitable Sherman born about 1719
Hon. Roger Sherman born 19 April 1721, died 23 July 1793
Elizabeth Sherman born 5 April 1723
Rev. Nathanial Sherman born 5 March 1725/26
Rebecca Sherman born after 1729
Josiah Sherman Rev. born 29 April 1729, died 24 November 1789

Hon. Roger Sherman

M, #5814, born 19 April 1721, died 23 July 1793

Hon. Roger Sherman|born 1721\ndied 1793|p194.htm#i5814|William Sherman|born 1692\ndied 1741|p194.htm#i5812|Mehetabel Wellington|born 1687/88\ndied 1776|p194.htm#i5813|Joseph Shearman|born 1650\ndied 1731|p194.htm#i5809|Elizabeth Winship|born 1652\ndied about 1730|p194.htm#i5811|||||||

Father*

William Sherman born 28 June 1692, died 1741

Mother*

Mehetabel Wellington born 26 February 1687/88, died 12 April 1776

Relationship

4th cousin 7 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Hon. Roger Sherman was born on 19 April 1721 in Newton, Massachusetts.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Hartwell.

Marriage*

Hon. Roger Sherman married Rebecca Prescott.

Death*

Hon. Roger Sherman died on 23 July 1793 in New Haven, Connecticut.

Note*

Roger Sherman was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Family 1

Elizabeth Hartwell born about 1725

Family 2

Rebecca Prescott born about 1725

Elizabeth Hartwell

F, #5815, born about 1725

Birth*

Elizabeth Hartwell was born about 1725.

Marriage*

She married Hon. Roger Sherman, son of William Sherman and Mehetabel Wellington.

Family

Hon. Roger Sherman born 19 April 1721, died 23 July 1793

Rebecca Prescott

F, #5816, born about 1725

Birth*

Rebecca Prescott was born about 1725.

Marriage*

She married Hon. Roger Sherman, son of William Sherman and Mehetabel Wellington.

Family

Hon. Roger Sherman born 19 April 1721, died 23 July 1793

Rebecca Unknown

F, #5817, born about 1695, died after 1716

Birth*

Rebecca Unknown was born about 1695.

Marriage*

She married William Sherman, son of Joseph Shearman and Elizabeth Winship, about 1715.

Death*

Rebecca Unknown died after 1716.

Family

William Sherman born 28 June 1692, died 1741

Children

William Sherman born about 1716, died before 28 March 1717
William Sherman born 28 March 1717

William Sherman

M, #5818, born about 1716, died before 28 March 1717

William Sherman|born about 1716\ndied before 1717|p194.htm#i5818|William Sherman|born 1692\ndied 1741|p194.htm#i5812|Rebecca Unknown|born about 1695\ndied after 1716|p194.htm#i5817|Joseph Shearman|born 1650\ndied 1731|p194.htm#i5809|Elizabeth Winship|born 1652\ndied about 1730|p194.htm#i5811|||||||

Father*

William Sherman born 28 June 1692, died 1741

Mother*

Rebecca Unknown born about 1695, died after 1716

Relationship

4th cousin 7 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

William Sherman was born about 1716.

Death*

William Sherman died before 28 March 1717.

William Sherman

M, #5819, born 28 March 1717

William Sherman|born 1717|p194.htm#i5819|William Sherman|born 1692\ndied 1741|p194.htm#i5812|Rebecca Unknown|born about 1695\ndied after 1716|p194.htm#i5817|Joseph Shearman|born 1650\ndied 1731|p194.htm#i5809|Elizabeth Winship|born 1652\ndied about 1730|p194.htm#i5811|||||||

Father*

William Sherman born 28 June 1692, died 1741

Mother*

Rebecca Unknown born about 1695, died after 1716

Relationship

4th cousin 7 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

William Sherman was born on 28 March 1717.

Mehitable Sherman

F, #5820, born about 1719

Mehitable Sherman|born about 1719|p194.htm#i5820|William Sherman|born 1692\ndied 1741|p194.htm#i5812|Mehetabel Wellington|born 1687/88\ndied 1776|p194.htm#i5813|Joseph Shearman|born 1650\ndied 1731|p194.htm#i5809|Elizabeth Winship|born 1652\ndied about 1730|p194.htm#i5811|||||||

Father*

William Sherman born 28 June 1692, died 1741

Mother*

Mehetabel Wellington born 26 February 1687/88, died 12 April 1776

Relationship

4th cousin 7 times removed of William Andrews Wheeler

Birth*

Mehitable Sherman was born about 1719.

Marriage*

She married John Battle.

Family

John Battle born about 1715

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Penelope Shearman

Dorcas Shearman

Hannah Shearman1

Citations:

Sarah Shearman

James Shearman

John R. Shearman

Family

Margaret Spencer

Family

Child Shearman

Martha Palmer

Family

John Shearman

Martha Shearman

Family

Francis Bowman

Family

Mary Shearman

Family

Timothy Hawkins

Family

Timothy Hawkins

Sarah Shearman

Elizabeth Shearman

Family

Samuel Gaskell

Family

Joseph Shearman

Family

Grace Shearman

Elizabeth Winship

Family

William Sherman

Family 1

Family 2

Mehetabel Wellington

Family

Hon. Roger Sherman

Family 1

Family 2

Elizabeth Hartwell

Family

Rebecca Prescott

Family

Rebecca Unknown

Family

William Sherman

William Sherman

Mehitable Sherman

Family

Hannah Shearman¹