David Sherman

Notes:

He was one of the original settlers of Stratford (now Bridgeport); was Captain, deacon, merchant and farmer and a rich man in those times. Besides certain lands recorded to him in Stratford, the Fairfield Record (1703) shows six parcels the gift of his father and four others by purchase. From his will, 1748-1753, it appears that he had already given portions to his daughters, and devises his remaining estate equally among his seven daughters or their representatives.

Art Cohen's Rootsweb site:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=artcohan&id=I00013

David married Mercy Wheeler on 15 Apr 1665 in Stratford, Fairfield Co, Connecticut. Mercy (daughter of Deacon Isaac Wheeler) was born in 1671; died on 10 Aug 1745 in Stratford, Fairfield Co, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

source for these Shermans in England partly from this site:
http://home.comcast.net/~homerbjames/HBJ/V04/V04_Sherman.htm

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from Art Cohen's Shermans Rootsweb site:
http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=artcohan&id=I00003

He came to America with his father when about 14 years of age and remained for several years at Watertown, MA. Removed thence to Wethersfield, CT, probably in 1635, and in May following was one of the committee which declared war against the Pequot Indians. He was then only 19 years old. He married Sarah Mitchell, sister of the Rev. Jonathan Mitchell of Cambridge, MA about 1640. Before 1656 he removed to Stratford, CT and was there an Assistant, or member of the General Court in 1662-65. In 1665 he was appointed on the war committee to watch and guard the coast against the incursions of the Dutch, then holding New York." Hon. James Gibson

"He was a leading man in the Colony; member of the Court of Assistance, or upper House of the General Court, and supreme judicial tribunal for five or six years from 1663, and he held various offices and appoiontments of honor and trust." "Ancient Woodbury" Cothren

On Sep. 10, 1700 "Agreement to divide lands of our honoured father, Mr. Samuel Sherman, deed among his surviving children and heirs." (sons Matthew and Edmund were deceased at this time) Signed by all concerned, Recorded Jan. 21, 1703/4. [FDS #2470 & 2471]
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"Conn Soldiers in the Pequot War of 1673"
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70. SHERMAN, Samuel: enlisted from Wethersfield; was son of Edmund Sherman of Watertown, Mass. Came to Wethersfield about 1637 where he received his father's land about 1639. Was a member of the committee who declared war against the Pequots. He removed to Stamford and then Stratford.
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Samuel married Mary (Sarah) Mitchell about 1641 in Stratford, Fairfield Co, Connecticut. Mary (daughter of Matthew Mitchell and Susan Wood) was born before 14 Oct 1621 in South Ouram, Halifax Co, Yorkshire, England; was christened on 14 Oct 1621 in South Ouram, Halifax Co, Yorkshire, England; died after 1650. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

source for these Shermans in England partly from this site:
http://home.comcast.net/~homerbjames/HBJ/V04/V04_Sherman.htm

Edmund married Judith Angiers on 15 May 1611 in Dedham, Essex, England. Judith was born on 05 Jun 1587 in Dedham, Essex, England; died about 1634 in Dedham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

needs more research. The following statement, found at
http://nefamilies.com/fam/groupsheetI100006825.aspx

"Shermand Genealogy lists Edmunds wife as Joan Makin. This book seems to be trustworthy because of the thorough research that was accomplished in order to publish the History. Previously, I have the wife of Edmund Sherman listed as Judith Angiers which I now believe is incorrect; It was Edmund Sherman (son of Henry, who is son of our Henry) of Colchester who married Judith Angers! (See pg: 104 of Sherman Genealogy);"

However,Judith Angiers b 1587. Edmond, son of Henry, is father of Edmond Jr.; b 1548, probably too old for Judith. His wives were Anne Clere and Anne Pellette.
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Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Springfield, Hampden Co, Massachusetts

Notes:

Matthew's undated will was proved Jun. 16, 1646, and his inventory was taken May 19, 1646.

A dissenter of the Church of England, his ancestors three generations earlier moved from Scotland to Yorkshire.

The family departed Bristol, England on May 23, 1635 aboard the 'James', arriving at Boston, MA on Aug. 17, 1635. Most of their belongings were lost in a shipwreck upon arrival in America, and they lived at Charleston, Concord, and Springfield, MA, and at Saybrook and Wethersfield, CT before finally settling at Stamford, CT.

info on this line came from:
http://home.comcast.net/~homerbjames/HBJ/V04/V04_Wood.htm

Matthew married Susan Wood on 21 Aug 1616 in Halifax, West Riding, Yorkshire, England. Susan was born in 1589 in Halifax, West Riding Co, Yorkshire, England; died in 1635 in Ovenden, Halifax Co, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

info on this line came from:
http://home.comcast.net/~homerbjames/HBJ/V04/V04_Wood.htm

Notes:

source for these Shermans in England partly from this site:
http://home.comcast.net/~homerbjames/HBJ/V04/V04_Sherman.htm

Edmund married Anne Pellette on 25 Jun 1570 in Dedham, Essex, England. Anne was born about 1548 in of,Dedham, Essex, England; died before Jan 8 1584 in England; was buried on Jan 8 1584. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]