Hi There, If I've got the right Alanson, he is not one of my direct ancestors, but his line of Sherwoods and mine are one and the same for the first three generations in America, then diverge. I know next to nothing about Alanson, other than where he fits in the Sherwood scheme of things. See if this jibes with what you know: Alanson was one of 13 kids born to John Sherwood and Rosanna MILLER: Cyrus, Alanson, John, Harriett, Lewis Halsey, Burnett, Burnham, Josephine Berilla, Parker, Lucina, Stephen L., Lucinda Maria, Frederick W. and Maria Angelina. Burnham lived in Union City, Erie Co, PA. Alanson's father John was b. 31 JAN 1780, Ridgefield, Fairfield Co, CT.; d. 28 FEB 1843, Union City, Erie Co., PA. John's wife Rosanna (dau. of Stephen MILLER and Jemima WINSTON) was b. 1785, d. 1871. They married 12 APR 1801. John was a son of John SHERWOOOD (b. 4 DEC 1749, Ridgefield, CT; d. 1790) and Ann ROCKWELL (b. 28 OCT 1752; d. 3 AUG 1813). They m. 17 APR 1776, 2nd Congregational Church at Ridgebury, CT. They later moved to Covert, Seneca Co, NY. (My Sherwoods are pretty closely related to yours at this point. My G4gdfather, Zadock Sherwood (1761-1859), was a cousin of John's. Zadock's father, Nathan, was a younger brother of your John's father, Daniel. And they all grew up in the same neighborhood - the Ridgebury section of Ridgefield, CT). John was a son of Daniel SHERWOOD (b. 21 NOV 1714; d. 17 MAY 1766, Ridgefield, CT) and Jerusha L. WHITNEY (b. 18 DEC 1714, Ridgefield, CT), dau. of Henry WHITNEY and Elizabeth OLMSTEAD. Daniel and Jerusha m. 29 APR 1736. Daniel was a son of Daniel, Sr. (b. 1686, Fairfield, CT; d. 28 AUG 1749) and Ruth BRADLEY (b. 1690; d. 11 DEC 1748, Ridgefield, CT), dau. of John BRADLEY and Hannah SHERWOOD (Ruth was Daniel's first cousin twice removed). Daniel was the 29th and last of the original proprietors of Ridgefield, and its first miller. He built a mill in Ridgefield in 1716, and the residents of Ridgefield and Daniel entered into a "Mill Covenant" at that time. The Covenant between the Sherwoods and Ridgefield remained in effect until 1779, a possible indication that these Sherwoods, like so many others in Ridgebury (probably including my own), were Loyalist. The William Lounsbury Sherwood papers in the New York Public Library go into more detail: "His will is dated 19 AUG 1749, and was offered for probate on 2 OCT 1749, at Danbury, CT. (the will is on p. 34, Vol. 1, Danbury Probate Records). He moved from Fairfield to Ridgefield c1716: The Mill Covenant of 30 JAN 1716/17 had him build a mill at the outlet of Mamanasco Lake (in his will he refers to it as "Mamphrenasque mill pond"), Ridgefield, CT. After the mill was built, he was appropriated a home lot immediately north of Benjamin Burt's. This completed the number of original 29 proprietors of the town." Daniel was a son of Isaac SHERWOOD (b. 1645, Fairfield, CT; d. after 1733) and Elizabeth JACKSON, dau. of John JACKSON and Elizabeth SMITH. Isaac was an itinerant carpenter who worked the shoreline between Fairfield, CT, and Rye, NY. From Jacobus' "History and Genealogy of The Families of Old Fairfield", Vol. 1, p. 552: Isaac received a grant of land from the town of Eastchester, NY, in 1676. In 1687 he bought land at Compo (now Westport), CT, where he was living in 1733. He was "of Rye", NY, in 1678. He conveyed to his son, Isaac, Jr., 21 AUG 1727, mentioning other sons, David and John, and reserving life use for himself and his wife, Elizabeth. Children: Elizabeth, Daniel, Isaac, John, David, Abigail. Isaac was given a house and land next to Stephen in Fairfield, 2 SEP 1676. Isaac was referred to as the son-in-law of John JACKSON in the town minutes of Eastchester, NY. Other sources: ("....Grennwich, Conn.", by Meade, 1911; "History of Fairfield" p. 408-09). Isaac was a son of Thomas SHERWOOD (b. 1585, England; d. 1655, Fairfield, CT) and second wife, Mary. Thomas and first wife, Alice, together with several of their children, emigrated to America in 1634. They embarked from Ipswich, England, on the "Francis", and landed at Massachusetts two months later. Thomas soon thereafter moved to Wethersfield, CT, and thence to Fairfield. He represented Fairfield in the Colonial Government at Hartford for a number of years. The English home and ancestry of Thomas are, so far, unknown. Kind Regards, Geoff Geoffrey Sherwood demidave@juno.com Towaco, NJ, USA On 18 Jul 2001 17:35:45 -0600 winslowrk@yahoo.com writes: > > My wife is a Sherwood descendant. Great Grandfather was Alanson > Sherwood. Lived in New York around 1810-at least that's what census > says. 1850's and 1860's census put him in Erie, Pennsylvania. > Looking for anyone else with Alanson in their family tree. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

My wife is a Sherwood descendant. Great Grandfather was Alanson Sherwood. Lived in New York around 1810-at least that's what census says. 1850's and 1860's census put him in Erie, Pennsylvania. Looking for anyone else with Alanson in their family tree.

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It appears that I erred. I have an Ada Ann Sherwood, dau of Samuel Sherwood, and she married Frank Kline. They lived in Phila. Ada was born 1/17/1886. I thought I checked Ida's dob. Is it the same as Ada? That would be strange. I seems as though we do not have a connection. Sorry.

Goodday Bill Thanks for your input! I wonder if you know why they went to Ireland--could have been to visit with other relatives on the Sherwood side--or maybe the wifes side? All the best Larry Healey P.S. Could you give your last name--Sherwood or ? Thanks

Update: Thomas entered Ellis Island on the Berlin, having sailed from Southampton on May 8, 1893. Destination was Philadelphia, PA. (One of life's little pleasures is finding part of what you seek, but it does take time.)

My line goes back to John Sherwood and wife Anna Taylor, both born in England. They lived for a short while in the 1870's to 1890's in Oldcastle, Meath. My gfather Thomas Taylor Sherwood emmigrated through Ellis Island in 1893. Thomas and cousins Maharry lived in Webster, MA. That entire line ends with my son.

Hello List, I haven't posted for a while but now have a few leads to go on. Of course I still have lots of research to prove things but it is looking very good. If anyone has anything to add to the following-please mail me. 1841 census Great or East Poringland Thomas Sherwood 55 ag lab Sarah wife 55 Charlotte 20 Jeremiah 15 (unless twins-this age could have been rounded up or down they say?) James 15 Mary (mine I am pretty sure)13 Thomas 9 I have info that says Thomas Sherwood snr was born Yelverton Nfk Sarah wife born Upton Nfk I am very anxious to hear anything at all regarding this family, finally I may be getting somewhere, it is great. kind regards Jenny

Thank You for your information.I don't think they are related because the Ida Sherwood and John Kline I'm refurring to are the parents of Edward Kline who was born in Brockway,Pa. in 1888.

This is as far as I've gotten, Iv'e just started researching my ancestry. Ida Sherwood and John Kline are the parents to my great-grandfather Edward Kline. Dorthy Kline is Edward's daughter, who was my grandmother. If you can help me further I would be very excited. Thank You.

Georgie Sherwood (born in Scotland) lived in Cheshire, CT and married Charles A. Russell of Hartford, CT. Their daughter Angela was my grandmother. I know nothing about Georgie or if Angela had any siblings. Information concerning the family would be appreciated. Thank you. Mardell Gitchel

Hi; In my search for my Sherwoods, I received help from Charles Whitlock Rocket at email addy chuckrock2@cs.com And a young man, Geoffrey Sherwood that researches all Sherwoods. His address is demidave@juno.com he very knowledgeable on all lines of Sherwoods. Good searching, Ina

Sherman should have been listed as a son of Anson & Polly Sherwood, rather than Marian. To my knowledge, Marion was not one of his sons. Also William C.B.'s first wife was Lois (Louisa) Moore born NY. Thanks. Bunny at: bpete1@ambitlink.net

Hello Ray: We have one thing in commom, the name Sherwood. I noticed that some of your ancestors were born in Watkins Glen NY. where my Father's family lived in the late 1800's. I am sorry that I do not have information for you with exception of asking Geoffrey Sherwood. He researches all Sherwood's . Very possibly he could help you. His e-mail address is demidave@juno.com Good luck in your search. Ina

I am a sherwood from that area althought my family is from elk county. My grandfather's name was Charles Sherwood wife Emma Probst Sherwood children were Ralph, Ruth, George and William. All from Ridgeway Pa I am unsure if grandfather was born there. I am having a difficult time tracing the family.

Goodday Judy It wasn't me that has Aris Brass in my line (at least not up to now) but Jeff Sherwood who replied to my quiry. My Sherwood family came from Co.Limerick & we haven't been able to tie in the North & South Sherwoods as yet All the best Larry Healey

I saw your posting in which you mentioned Aris Brass Sherwood....I have him in my line also. Have we corresponded before? Contact me! Judy

I found the a headstone for a Mary Sherwood in the Springville, Iowa cemetery. Mary died on Dec. 15, 1890. Age, 31 years, 9 months, 5 days. Also in the cemetery are Sarah Sherwood who married Enoch Sherwood and William Sherwood (Enoch's brother) Trying to find out if Mary Sherwood was married to William Sherwood, or was she a Sherwood relative. Thanks

Lizabeth .. Have Sherwood family information I would like to share. See you msg posted 1999, hope you see this .. Bob RCBARKER2@home.com

I don't know what church they attended, but my Westchester Sherwoods were Presbyterian. I too would like to know the name(s) of the Presbyterian church(es) in Westchester at that time. Maureen At 10:58 PM 7/6/01, you wrote: >I'm trying to find the marriage record for Sarah Sherwood and a Mr. >Jameson. They were married some time around 1810 probably in Westchester >County. > >Sarah was the daughter of Nehemiah Sherwood and Mary Shelly. They were >living in Bedford, NY at the time of Sarah's marriage. Does anyone know >what church they attended? > > > >Marilyn Angelo >mangelo@binghamton.edu > > > >==== SHERWOOD Mailing List ==== >NOTICE !!!! RootsWeb prohibits posting test messages, virus warnings, >chain letters, political announcements, current events, missing children >reports, flames, etc. (in other words - SPAM) to the list. For information >on virus hoaxes see <http://www.kumite.com/myths/>. >=======================================================