John
SHERMAN
(b.
8 July 1750
,
New Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
6 August 1802
,
Canton, Massachusetts, USA
)
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John SHERMAN was born 8 July 1750 in New Milford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
John SHERMAN was the child of Roger SHERMAN and Elizabeth HARTWELL and the grandchild of: (paternal) William SHERMAN and Mehitable WELLINGTONSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Anna "Nancy" TUCKER abt. 1794 . Anna "Nancy" TUCKER was born abt. 1762 in Milton, Massachusetts, USA. Anna "Nancy" died 7 December 1858 in Canton, Massachusetts, USA.
John SHERMAN died 6 August 1802 in Canton, Massachusetts, USA.
m. Nancy Tucker Sherman (1762 - 1858)
Rebecca A Austin Sherman (1753 - 1830)
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Birth
Name: John Sherman
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 08 Jul 1750
Birthplace: NEW MILFORD TWP,LITCHFIELD,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Roger Sherman
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Elisabeth
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450365
System Origin: Connecticut-ODM
GS Film number: unknown
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F74T-F2T : accessed 24 March 2016), Roger Sherman in entry for John Sherman, 08 Jul 1750; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
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Name: John Sherman
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date: 08 Jul 1750
Birthplace: NEW MILFORD TWP,LITCHFIELD,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Roger Sherman
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Elisabeth
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450365
System Origin: Connecticut-ODM
GS Film number: unknown
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F74T-F2T : accessed 24 March 2016), Roger Sherman in entry for John Sherman, 08 Jul 1750; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Grave
Inscription:
Capt. John Sherman
Eldest son of
Hon. Roger Sherman,
Signer of the Declaration
of Independence,
born at New Milford, Conn.,
died at Canton, Aug. 8, 1802
in his 52d year
Mrs. Nancy
widow of Capt. John Sherman
born at Milton
died at Canton, Dec. 7, 1858
in her 97th year
Canton Corner Cemetery Canton Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
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1802 Death 6 August 1802
Canton, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 52.
John is buried at: Canton Corner Cemetery Canton Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA
Added: 3/24/2016 10:41:56 AM
- Updated: 3/27/2025 4:12:20 PM
The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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