What a great post by Dean Sanders! How refreshing to see references to town finance and probate records. Here at long last are Sherwood references that I have never heard mentioned before - not even by the early Sherwood genealogists - William Lounsbury Sherwood, Mary Sherwood Hale, Andrew Sherwood, Beatrix Carlson, et al. That's not to say that they didn't come across these records, only that to-date I have not heard mention of them. No question about it, the most intriguing tidbit is the "Thomas Sherwood from Slapton" quote. I will check out the SEABROOK board and try to contact whoever provided the quote. The reference to the TURNEY's is interesting. The parents of the Turney sisters who married Stephen and Matthew, sons of Thomas Sherwood the Immigrant and his second wife, Mary, were Benjamin TURNEY and Mary ODELL. I have heard that Benjamin Turney hailed from Salford, Bedfordshire, or Husborne Crawley (parish of Soulbury), Bucks, so I'll be curious to see what evidence there is for Slapton as their home. Are you in England, Dean? How did you learn of the town finance and probate records? Kind Regards, Geoff Geoffrey Sherwood demidave@juno.com Towaco, NJ, USA ________________________________________________________________ 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.

Hi, I've read on this list as well as other places the claim that Thomas SHERWOOD (the one who sailed from Ipswich on the Francis in 1634) was the son of Esdras SHERWOOD of St.Nicholas, Ipswich, Suffolk co., England. I have no idea whether or not the connection is valid or simply conjecture (I've personally seen no proof--if someone can provide primary evidence or make a compelling case from circumstantial evidence of this connection I wish they would and put it online for all to see and enjoy). In the book "The Town Finances of Elizabethan Ipswich: Select Treasurers' and Chamberlains' Accounts" (Suffolk Records Society, vol.38) there are these references to Esdras SHERWOOD and Thomas SHERWOOD (supposedly brothers): 1577-8 Receiptes Rentes of the bocher's stalles The contry stalles: Thomas Sherwood 1586-7 Fearmes receyved for the outstawlles in the Butcherye: Thomas Sherwoode Esdras Sherwoode 1601-2 Rent received for the butcher's stalles: Thomas Sherewoode Esdras Sherewode My interpretation of this info is that Thomas and Esdras were butchers by trade and that Ipswich had designated areas of town where butchers could rent stalls in which to turn animals into delicious food. Also, according to the "Index of Wills Proved in the Perogative Court of Canterbury 1605-19" (London: The British Record Society Limited, 1912) a Thomas SHERWOOD, merchant of Ipswich, Suffolk had a will proved in 1609. Whether or not this Thomas is the same as Thomas the butcher is not known by me, but his will might have some interesting info in it. There is also a will filed at the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk in 1663 by a Widow Alice Sherwood of Ipswich--could she be the Alice who married Thomas at St.Nicholas, Ipswich in 1604? If so, then the Thomas-the-immigrant-son-of-Esdras theory goes down in flames. These wills are available on microfilm through the LDS Family History Centers. Additionally, in August 1624 a Faith SHERWOOD of Ipswich wrote a will which was probated 23 September 1624 and filed with the Archdeaconry of Suffolk (I have a copy of a transcription). Her husband was John SHERWOOD, a draper of Ipswich. She mentions in her will her husbands children (apparently from a previous marriage): Margaret, John and Thomas. After all this highly suggestable Ipswich stuff, I have to say that as far as I know (and as others, most notably Geoffrey SHERWOOD, have pointed out) there is no more reason to suspect that our immigrant Thomas SHERWOOD was a native of Ispwich than there is to suspect he was a native of any of the more than 500 parishes in Suffolk (or any of the countless parishes throughout East Anglia--many of whose church registers, to the best of my knowledge, have not been transferred to the IGI). However, I think that Thomas was probably from either Suffolk or Essex or a county neighboring one of those counties. It would be interesting to know the process by which the April 1634 New England bound Ipswich ships 'Francis' and 'Elizabeth' gathered their cargos--did the ships masters go out about Ipswich and surrounding environs gathering subscribers? How did word get out? Lastly, I wanted to mention that a few weeks ago someone posted a message on the the SEABROOK board at RootsWeb which stated that her grandfather was a SEABROOK who was born not far from Wingrave, Buckinghamshire and that her research showed that a daughter of Robert SEABROOK married a "Thomas SHERWOOD from Slapton". So those interested in the Thomas SHERWOOD of Stratford, CN might want to see what the poster of that message knows. Oddly, Slapton was the ancestral home of the three Turney sisters who married three sons of the other Thomas SHERWOOD (the one who sailed from Ipswich in the Francis in 1634). Dean Sanders deanws@webtv.net Thomas>Stephen>Joseph>Joseph>Joseph> Israel>Sarah SHERWOOD born 25 April 1787 in Yorktown, Westchester co., NY; married Oliver White KELLOGG; died 24 February 1854 in Dixon, Lee co., IL.

Hello all, Still after any Sherwoods from Poringland and Yelverton =Norfolk?? Grateful for any leads Jenny OZ

Does anyone have this couple? Anson was b Jan. 24, 1787 in Herkimer Co. NY. Anson and Betsey Butler were married in 1820 in Steuben Co., NY. Their children were: Edward H. b. abt. 1821 Gaylord Hugh Mary, b. 1840 Anson m. a second time in Orion, Oakland Co., MI to Sarah Ann Rosebeck, children were: William Caroline, this child could be Betsey's daughter Charles Levi Adell I am interested in Mary Sherwood. My husbands great great grandmother was Mary Ellen Sherwood who was born in OH on March 11, 1840. She m. Phillip Woolever and lived in Montcalm Co., MI, Mary Ellen and Phillip Woolever both died in Snohomish Co., WA. Any information regarding these families would be appreciated. Ellen

Ellen, It's not much, but here's one possible lead for you: Mary, b. 1840, Lake Co, OH, dau of Anson SHERWOOD and Betsey BUTLER. Anson was all over the map: b. 24 JAN 1797, Fairfield, Herkimer Co, NY; resided in Hammondsport, Steuben Co, NY, then Orion, Oakland Co, MI, and finally in Louisville, KY, where he died 27 FEB 1864. He and Betsey m. 1820, Steuben Co, NY. His 2nd wife was Sarah Ann ROSEBECK, b. 23 FEB 1812, NYC, NY; d. 8 OCT 1893, Tuscola, MI. They married 13 MAY 1849, Orion, Oakland Co, MI. Mary's siblings were: Edward H., b. 1821; Gaylord; and Hugh, b. 1836. Her siblings from Anson's second marriage were: William L., b. 1850; Caroline; Charles M., b. 1855; Levi, b. 1857; and Adell, b. 1858. That's all I know about this particular Mary Sherwood. Kind Regards, Geoff Geoffrey Sherwood demidave@juno.com Towaco, NJ, USA ________________________________________________________________ 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.

Hi Geoff, I have Rebecca bapt 14 Apr 1633. You ask if Balcombe is anywhere near Somerset, well it is about 150 miles from the Somerset border. so I doubt the ancient Sherwood lines in Somerset & Sussex are linked. Sherwoods are recorded in Bruton, Somerset from at least 1558 and there are earlier wills elsewhere in the county. On the IGI there is also a John son of Thomas Sherwood bapt 1636 at Balcombe, which is 2 years after your Thomas emigrated, & does not fit with your Rebecca. In the absence of information to the contrary, I incline to the view that Thomas came from the Ipswich area, and certainly not from Nottingham Forest as entries on the IGI suggest! Regards, Phil Sherwood Weymouth, Dorset, UK E-mail: sherwood@one-name.org Web Site: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~sherwd SHERWOOD & SEAGROATT One-name Studies. Also researching SHETTLE, IMBER and TROTT in UK. You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) ----- Original Message ----- From: <demidave@juno.com> To: <SHERWOOD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 29 July 2001 04:26 Subject: [SHERWOOD] Rebecca Sherwood bapt. c1625 Balcombe, Sussex, ENG > Dear Kith and Kin, > Does anyone have further information on Rebecca Sherwood, bapt. 14 APR > 1625, Balcombe, Sussex, England? Can anyone verify the baptism date, or > identify her parents? I have conflicting dates. One source says 1625, the > other gives the same month and day, but gives the year as 1633 (I think > Phil kindly provided the latter date from an IGI extract). If 1625 is the > correct date, that would jibe well with the Rebecca (dau. of Thomas the > Immigrant), listed as "age 9" on the 1634 ship's register of the > "Francis", which sailed from Ipswich, England to Massachusetts (Public > Record Office, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU, England:CO1/8/pp.99-101). > > I also have it that there was a Rebecca Sherwood bapt. 1624, Somerset, > ENGLAND. Is Somerset anywhere near Balcombe? > > I don't know how much regarding Rebecca is proven, but let me give you > what I have: > The Rebecca Sherwood who came to America in 1634 is said to have married > either (or both) Angel HUSTED or Robert ROSE. Angel was b. 1625 in either > Boston, Massachusetts or Somerset, ENGLAND, and died 5 APR 1706, > Greenwich, Fairfield Co, CT (Source: "Sherwood Family Group Sheets: > Descendants to the 8th Generation of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield > (1586-1655) and Thomas Sherwood of Stratford" compiled by Donald F. > Notley, 5311 S. Delaware Ave., Tulsa, OK, 13 DEC 1985. Apparently, > Notley's data is completely based on the William Lounsbury Sherwood > collection.). Angel was a son of Robert HUSTED, b. 1596, Somerset, ENG; > d. 1652, Stamford, Fairfield Co, CT, and Elizabeth MILLER. Robert and > Elizabeth m. 1619, Frome, Dorset, ENG. Robert ROSE came to America as a > young man "age 15" (ship's register) on the same ship - the "Francis" - > as Rebecca and her Sherwood family. Robert ROSE (1619-1683) was a son of > Robert ROSE, Sr., (b. 1594, "age 40" on the ship's register) and Margery > EVERED. But another source says that Robert, Jr., married Elizabeth WOOD, > not Rebecca SHERWOOD. Elizabeth WOOD b. 14 APR 1626, Chesham, Bucks, > ENG; d. 28 JUL 1677 New Hampshire (or perhaps New Haven, CT). > > I thought I'd check with all of you first before I follow Phil's good > suggestion that I check with the East or West Sussex County Record > Offices for the baptismal records. > > Was Balcombe ever known for its mills or grain-growing? Since a number of > Thomas' descendants built and operated grist mills, I figure there may be > some connection to the same livelihood in England, so whenever I look > into a possible English home for Thomas I always keep this in mind. > > Kind Regards, > Geoff > > Geoffrey Sherwood > Towaco, NJ, USA > demidave@juno.com > > > ________________________________________________________________ > 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. > > ______________________________

Still looking for Mary Ellen Sherwood who was b. March 11, 1840 in PA, poss. OH She married Phillip Woolever possibly in OH. They lived in OH and then in Montcalm Co., MI. Any help would be appreciated, Ellen

Hi Phil, The West Sussex Records Office has an excellent website - very well organized and easy to navigate. I sent them an email last night to first confirm that they have a baptismal record for Rebecca. If they do, I will probably make use of their research services (for the tidy sum of 18 pounds per hour) to get photocopies of whatever records they have relating to pre-1650 Balcombe Sherwoods. If the John that you mentioned is a brother of Rebecca, then I agree that they are probably not my direct Sherwood line. But I like to gather information on all Sherwoods from that era so that I can keep track of which can be ruled out and which are still potentially my line. It's also a good excuse to visit the British and Irish websites and educate myself on all the wonderful local history and folklore. Thanks for pointing out the location of Somerset. I became so enthralled by the West Sussex Records Office website that I didn't have a chance to search for Somerset myself. > In the absence of information to the contrary, I incline to the view > that Thomas came from the Ipswich area, and certainly not from Nottingham > Forest as entries on the IGI suggest! Goodness only knows where the IGI came up with Nottingham Forest as the English home of Thomas. Certainly some, maybe all, of the earliest (11th century) Sherwoods took their name from the "Shire's Woods" of Nottingham, but there is no evidence that I know of to indicate that Nottingham can claim Thomas as a native son. I have also heard of another possible etymology of "Sherwood" from "Scire wood/wode", which means "bright woods." If that is true, then some of the earliest Sherwoods could have come from virtually any forested area of England. What inclines you to the view that Thomas came from the Ipswich area? Do you think he could be a son of Esdras and Dorcas who lived in the Parish of St. Nicholas, Ipswich? Kind Regards, Geoff Geoffrey Sherwood demidave@juno.com Towaco, NJ, USA ________________________________________________________________ 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.

I do have information on Solomon Purdy Sherwood and William Homer. Their parents were Ethan Allen Sherwood and Sally Purdy. Ethan was the brother of my Stephen Sherwood. If you want more information - you can contact me at DWells1481@aol.com

I just found out that my ggggrandfather's son was born in Cold Springs 1842 and I wonder if his sister Marissa or Marrisa (my gggrandmother) was also born there. Her birthdate was Sept 1848. I would like to know where can I find this information. Their parents were Harlow S. Sherwood and Susanna Deforest. I would love to hear from you

Hello List, 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

Dear Kith and Kin, Does anyone have further information on Rebecca Sherwood, bapt. 14 APR 1625, Balcombe, Sussex, England? Can anyone verify the baptism date, or identify her parents? I have conflicting dates. One source says 1625, the other gives the same month and day, but gives the year as 1633 (I think Phil kindly provided the latter date from an IGI extract). If 1625 is the correct date, that would jibe well with the Rebecca (dau. of Thomas the Immigrant), listed as "age 9" on the 1634 ship's register of the "Francis", which sailed from Ipswich, England to Massachusetts (Public Record Office, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU, England:CO1/8/pp.99-101). I also have it that there was a Rebecca Sherwood bapt. 1624, Somerset, ENGLAND. Is Somerset anywhere near Balcombe? I don't know how much regarding Rebecca is proven, but let me give you what I have: The Rebecca Sherwood who came to America in 1634 is said to have married either (or both) Angel HUSTED or Robert ROSE. Angel was b. 1625 in either Boston, Massachusetts or Somerset, ENGLAND, and died 5 APR 1706, Greenwich, Fairfield Co, CT (Source: "Sherwood Family Group Sheets: Descendants to the 8th Generation of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield (1586-1655) and Thomas Sherwood of Stratford" compiled by Donald F. Notley, 5311 S. Delaware Ave., Tulsa, OK, 13 DEC 1985. Apparently, Notley's data is completely based on the William Lounsbury Sherwood collection.). Angel was a son of Robert HUSTED, b. 1596, Somerset, ENG; d. 1652, Stamford, Fairfield Co, CT, and Elizabeth MILLER. Robert and Elizabeth m. 1619, Frome, Dorset, ENG. Robert ROSE came to America as a young man "age 15" (ship's register) on the same ship - the "Francis" - as Rebecca and her Sherwood family. Robert ROSE (1619-1683) was a son of Robert ROSE, Sr., (b. 1594, "age 40" on the ship's register) and Margery EVERED. But another source says that Robert, Jr., married Elizabeth WOOD, not Rebecca SHERWOOD. Elizabeth WOOD b. 14 APR 1626, Chesham, Bucks, ENG; d. 28 JUL 1677 New Hampshire (or perhaps New Haven, CT). I thought I'd check with all of you first before I follow Phil's good suggestion that I check with the East or West Sussex County Record Offices for the baptismal records. Was Balcombe ever known for its mills or grain-growing? Since a number of Thomas' descendants built and operated grist mills, I figure there may be some connection to the same livelihood in England, so whenever I look into a possible English home for Thomas I always keep this in mind. Kind Regards, Geoff Geoffrey Sherwood Towaco, NJ, USA demidave@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ 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.

Looking for parents for my grandfather Johnnie Gray Sherwood born Nov. 21, 1879; died June 27, 1969-buried in Old Salem Cemetary, Alba, Texas-Wood County. His wife's name was Carrie Panter. My mother was Esther Betsy (Pannie) Sherwood. I have no information for her side of the family except for her brother and sister's names. Would appreciate any information.

Wondering where your line originated from--NJ? We are looking their for our Sherwoods and were wondering if the spelling could have changed since that time period. (1600-1700s).

I have some Sherwoods in my family..from VA/WV. I have a Joseph Sherwood married a Margaret Robinette in MD 1862, moved to WV..had 3 daughters, Alice Sherwood(my ggrandmother) Rhoda, and Eva..he died between 1862 and 1880. 1880 Morgan Cty, WV census show Margaret living with her mother and brother with the daughters, she is listed as widow. Does any of this help or do you have any additional info that we can share.

Can some one out there help me with my SHERWOOD's. My father Earle William SHERWOOD was born in Washington DC. 26 May 1899and d. 1968. My mother Elizabeth (SEPPER) SHERWOOD was born in Austria 28 Aug 1904and died 1972 Both passed away in NY. My Gfather William Silas SHERWOOD was born in DC Dec 1867 D. ??? My Gmother Hattie Velma Bertha (McGOUGH) SHERWOOD was born in Watkins (now Watkins Glen) NY in Apr. 1872. D 1943 NY My GGfather Sikas William SHERWOOD was born in VA Jan 1840, D. ?? I know he was alive in 1920 living in DC My GGmother Jane (thats all I know) born in DC Dec l837, D.??? If any of this rings a bell contact me and maybe we can help each other. I have some of the children, and missing some. Thanks for any and all help. Ray SHERWOOD

I was right about one thing when it comes to Genealogy, anytime you get an answer to a question, a dozen new questions arise. Some very kind people helped me find my Gmother and I thought a question was answered. Ha. Here are the new problems I need help with. Hattie Velma Bertha (McGough) Sherwood b. Apr 1872 d. 1943, born inWatkins (now Watkins Glen) NY. According to the 1880 census was raised by her Grand parents with one sister , Alice born 1870. Hatties Gparents my GGGparents are David MCGOUGH age 62 b. 1818 in Ireland and Mary MCGOUGH age 60 b. 1820 also born in Ireland. I would like to find out Hatties parents (my GGparents) name. I've also heard from family that Hatties (my ggmother) maiden name was PEARCE/PIERCE. but really don't have a clue. Please try to help me with this one...Thanks for any help you can give me. Ray

Thanks Brenda, I will check into this Emma Probst Sherwood. Its interesting.....I now live off of a road called Probst Road. I am in NY now. Odd coincidence. There were Sherwoods in this area also.

I have an Orrin S. Stearns whose father (I believe) was Ebeneser Stearns (1813) who had two children: Sarah an Ore (Orrin). Any connection? ColonelOne@att.net

Seeking information about Joseph Sherwood, Freehold,NJ. He had four children: Hazel Mary b.1910, Gladdys, Joseph and Muriel. Hazel M. was my mother.